Brake Statement

Turns brake on or off for specified joint of the current robot.

Syntax
Brake status, jointNumber

Parameters

Status

  • The keyword On is used to turn the brake on.
  • The keyword Off is used to turn the brake off.
jointNumber
Specify the joint number from 1 to 6.

Description
The Brake command is used to turn brakes on or off for one joint of the 6-axis robot (including N series). It’s not available for SCARA Robot (include RS series).

This command is intended for use by maintenance personnel only.

When the Brake statement is executed, the robot control parameter is initialized. See Motor On for the details.

WARNING

Use extreme caution when turning off a brake. Ensure that the joint is properly supported, otherwise the joint can fall and cause damage to the robot and personnel.

Note

  • Before releasing the brake, be ready to use the emergency stop switch

    When the controller is in emergency stop status, the motor brakes are locked. Be aware that the robot arm may fall by its own weight when the brake is turned off with Brake command.

See Also
Motor, Power, Reset, SFree, SLock

Brake Statement Example

> brake on, 1

> brake off, 1

← Brake Function →

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