Which is the recommended method to back up FANUC programs and configuration?

• A. Print out the configuration and store on paper.
• B. Copy files directly from the robot's hard drive via FTP.
• C. Reproduce programs from memory after a crash.
• D. Use the Program Manager to export/import and copy files to secure storage.

Answer: (D)

Backing up FANUC programs and configuration is best done with the built-in Program Manager. Export the programs and settings using Program Manager, then store the backup file in secure storage and use the same tool to import later if restoration is needed. This method keeps all program data and related configuration together in a consistent package, preserves versioning and dependencies, and provides a repeatable restore process on the same robot or a replacement. It avoids the pitfalls of other approaches: printing a paper copy isn’t usable for restoration, reproducing from memory is unreliable, and copying raw files via FTP can miss data, permissions, and the proper structure needed for a clean restore. Using the Program Manager for export/import is the reliable, robust way to back up and recover FANUC programs and configuration.