Using Teach Pendant in Safeguarded Area
When the mode selector switch of the Teach Pendant is switched to “Teach” mode, the operator can jog and move the robot to predefined points in slow speed when the Enable Switch is held down and the safeguard is open.
Person who will be using the Teach Pendant should be thoroughly trained on how to use it.
Follow these guidelines when using the Teach Pendant in the safeguarded area:
Before entering the safeguarded area to use the Teach Pendant, turn the mode selector key switch to “Teach”.
Take out the key for the mode selector key switch and then enter the safeguarded area with the key.
WARNING
Leaving the key in the mode selector key switch is extremely hazardous and may cause serious safety problems as someone else may inadvertently change the mode to the automatic operation.
Enter the safeguarded area and perform the teaching operations.
Leave the safeguarded area and close the safeguard.
Insert the key and return the mode selector key switch to “Auto”.
Close the latch release input.
For details on how to release latch, refer to the following manual.
- “RC90 Series MANUAL”
- “RC700 Series MANUAL”
- “RC700-D MANUAL”
- “RC700-E MANUAL”
- “RC800-A MANUAL”
- "RC800L MANUAL"
- “T Series MANUAL”
- “T-B Series MANUAL”
- “VT Series MANUAL”
KEY POINTS
The Controller software latches that the operation mode is set to “TEACH”.
To switch the mode from TEACH to AUTO, release the latched condition using the latch release input.
CAUTION
Although the Teach Pendant can be operated inside the safeguarded area as described above, operate the robot system while all operators are outside of the safeguarded area wherever possible.