Connection
This section describes the connection of the Controller and the Teach Pendant. You can connect the dedicated main cable only.
CAUTION
- Be sure to connect the cables of Controller and Teach Pendant properly. Do not allow unnecessary strain on the cables. (Do not put heavy objects on the cables. Do not bend or pull the cables forcibly.) The unnecessary strain on the cables may result in damage to the cables, disconnection, and/or contact failure. Damaged cables, disconnection, or contact failure is extremely hazardous and may result in improper function of the system.
- Make sure that the pins are not bent when connecting the connector. Connecting the connector with the pin bent may cause malfunction and result in improper function of the system.
Connection to the Robot Controller
- Check that the Controller and the Robot are connected properly.
- Connect the connector of the Teach Pendant to the TP port of the Controller. Turn the △ mark on the connector of the Teach Pendant upwards and push while aligning to the △ mark of the connector on the Controller.
- Turn ON the controller.
KEY POINTS
- When the Teach Pendant connector is removed from the Controller with the mode selector key switch of the Teach Pendant in “TEACH” position, the operation mode will remain in TEACH mode. The operation mode cannot be switched to AUTO mode. Make sure to remove the Teach Pendant after switching the operation mode to “AUTO”.
- The Controller enters the Emergency Stop state if nothing is connected to the TP port. Connect the TP bypass plug when the Teach Pendant is not connected.
Removal from the Robot Controller
Switch the mode selector key switch to “AUTO”.
Tap the [HOME] button to display the home screen.
Tap the [Settings] button to start the application.
Select “Power” from the tab.
Tap the [Shutdown] button to shut down the Teach Pendant.
Turn the connector of the Teach Pendant counterclockwise lightly and pull it from the TP port of the Controller.
CAUTION
Before removing the Teach Pendant connector from the TP port on the Controller, be sure to shut down the Teach Pendant by tapping the [Shutdown] button on the [Power] panel. If the connector is removed without shutting down, the data may not be saved properly.
Connection Examples
When connecting the Teach Pendant to the Controller directly:
When using an extension cable (a):
When using Hot Plug Kit (Option):
KEY POINTS
To extend the cable, use the extension cable.