Connecting a Teach Pendant
The Teach Pendants come with a dedicated cable for the RC700-A, RC700-D, RC700-E ,and RC800-A Controllers. Connect the connector of this cable to the TP port.
The communication settings are configured automatically. The Teach Pendant can be used by either of the following methods.
- A: Plug the Teach Pendant connector into the Controller, and turn on the Controller.
- B: With the Controller turned on, plug in the Teach Pendant connector.
WARNING
- The Teach Pendant can be connected and disconnected while the Controller power is turned on.
- When the Teach Pendant connector is disconnected from the Controller while the Teach Pendant mode selector keyswitch is set to "Teach," the Teach Pendant remains in TEACH mode. The Teach Pendant cannot be switched to AUTO mode. Before disconnecting the Teach Pendant connector, switch the operation mode to "Auto."
- The disconnection and storage of the Teach Pendant should be supervised by a manager. Only people authorized by the manager are allowed to touch the Teach Pendant.
- To prevent confusion between enabled and disabled emergency stop devices, keep the Teach Pendant connected to the Controller and the disconnected Teach Pendant in separate locations.
- When entering inside the safety barriers for teaching or other operations, set the Teach Pendant mode to TEACH mode, remove the mode selector key, and enter inside the safety barriers while holding that key. If the key is left in the Teach Pendant without removing it, a third party could accidentally switch to automatic operation, which is extremely dangerous and could lead to serious safety issues.
- Teach Pendants should be installed in such a way as to reduce the risk of tripping and falling due to cables.
For more information on Teach Pendants, refer to the following manuals.
"Robot Controller Option Teach Pendant TP2"
"Robot Controller Option Teach Pendant TP4"