Overview of Operation Mode

The robot system has three operation modes: TEACH, AUTO, and TEST modes.

TEACH mode

This mode enables point data teaching and checking close from the Robot using the Teach Pendant.

Robot operates in Low power status.

AUTO mode

This mode enables automatic operation (program execution) of the Robot system at the factory.

In this mode, robot operation and program execution are not allowed when the safeguard is open.

TEST mode

T1: This mode enables program verification while the Enable switch is held down and the safeguard is open. This is a low speed program verification function (T1: manual deceleration mode) which is defined in Safety Standards.

In this mode, the specified Function can be executed with multi-task / single-task, multi-Manipulator / single-Manipulator at low speed.

T2: This mode enables program verification while the Enable switch is held down and the safeguard is open.

This is a high speed program verification function (T2: manual acceleration mode) which is defined in Safety Standards. Unlike the TEST/T1, the program verification in a high speed is available in this mode.

In this mode, the specified Function can be executed with multi-task / single-task, multi-Manipulator / single-Manipulator at high speed.

KEY POINTS


T2 mode cannot be used on RC700-A and RC700-D Controllers complying with the UL standards.

T2 mode can be use on RC700-E and RC800-A Controllers complying with the UL standards.