Switch Operation Mode

Change the TEACH mode and AUTO mode with the mode selector key switch on the Teach Pendant.

TEACH mode

Turn the mode selector key switch to “Teach” for TEACH mode.

Pauses the executing program when operation mode is switched to TEACH mode.

The operating Robot stops by Quick Pause.

AUTO mode

Turn the mode selector key switch to “Auto” and change the latch release input signal to ON position for AUTO mode.

KEY POINTS

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• 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.

  The message “Make sure that no one is inside the safeguarded area”. Ensure safety when working.

  For details on how to release latch, refer to

  • “RC700 Series MANUAL”
  • “RC700-D MANUAL”
  • “RC700-E MANUAL”
  • “RC800-A MANUAL”
  • "RC800L MANUAL"
  • “RC90 Series MANUAL”
  • “T Series MANUAL”
  • “T-B Series MANUAL”
  • “VT Series MANUAL”

• When the mode is switched with the mode switching key switch, the motor is turned OFF.
  When switching from TEACH mode to AUTO mode, the latch must be released.

• Turn OFF enable switch, when you switch the mode with the mode switching key switch.

  If the mode is switched with the mode switching key switch while the enable switch is turned ON, and the motor is turned ON, an error will occur. Be sure to turn the enable switch OFF once and then ON again before turning the motor ON.