Using Magic Files

For easy backup, Universal Robots provides Magic Files to automatically copy data from Control Box to USB stick. Magic files backup works with all software versions, execution of magic files could be disabled in General Security Settings.

Always perform program and installation files backup before updating the software.

Available file

Function

URmagic log file    

Copies the entire log history file to USB stick

URmagic backup programs

Copies all programs and installation files to USB stick

URmagic configuration files

Copies all configuration files to USB stick

URmagic upload programs

Copies all programs and installation files from a USB-stick to the robot

URmagic screenshot    

Generates a screenshot of GUI when USB stick is inserted

You can download Magic Files at: www.universal-robots.com/support

To use Magic Files:

  1. Download and save Magic Files to the root folder on a USB stick. If more than one Magic File is on the USB stick, they run in sequence. Warnings appear for each file. Do not remove the USB stick until the last file has finished. Multiple folders are created and named with serial number as well as a sequence number (e.g., 201855xxxx_0, 201855xxxx_1).
  2. Insert a USB stick into the USB connector located on the top right side of the Teach Pendant.
  3. A red !USB!-sign appears on the screen. Do not remove the USB stick.
  4. Wait for a green <-USB-sign to appear. If more than one Magic File is on the USB stick, proceed to Step 3. NOTE: Large files (e.g., history log) may take up to 2 minutes to download.

  5. After the last Magic File is completed the USB stick can be safely removed.

The Magic File creates a folder on the USB stick named with the serial number of the robot.