Switching the Operation Mode
The mode selector key switch on the Teach Pendant switches between TEACH mode and AUTO mode. To change to TEST (T1 or T2) mode, switch the mode selector key switch to TEACH, and then tap [Test] on the touch panel menu. For the current mode, check the badge at the top left of the screen.
| TEACH mode | Turn the mode selector key switch to “TEACH” for TEACH mode. (TEACH mode is available when the key switch is either at TEACH/T1 or TEACH/T2) The running program pauses when the operation mode is switched to TEACH mode. In addition, the moving robot immediately stops. (Quick Pause) |
| AUTO mode | Turn the mode selector key switch to “AUTO”, and then do the following operation to change to AUTO mode. - For RC700-A/RC700-D Turn on the latch release input of the EMERGENCY connector to release the latch status. - For RC700-E/RC800-A Turn on the latch release input of the Safety I/O connector to release the latch status. |
| TEST mode | T1: Turn the mode selector key switch to “TEACH/T1” for “TEACH” mode. Tap [Test] on the menu to change the mode to T1. T2: Turn the mode selector key switch to “TEACH/T2” for “TEACH” mode. Tap [Test (T2)] on the menu to change the mode to T2. Enter the password if it is set. T2 mode cannot be used on RC700-A and RC700-D Controllers complying with the UL standards. |
TEACH mode status is latched by software.
To switch the mode from TEACH to AUTO, release the latched condition using the latch release input.
WARNING
Be sure to switch the mode to AUTO outside the safeguarded area with safety secured. When switching the mode, the message “Workers must leave the safeguarded area” appears on the display. Ensure safety when working.
For details on how to release latch, refer to the following manuals:
"RC700 series Manual"
"RC700-D Manual"
"RC700-E Manual"
"RC800-A Manual"
"T series Manual"
"T-B series Manual"
"VT series Manual"
KEY POINTS
When the mode is switched with the mode selector key switch, the motor is turned off.
KEY POINTS
Turn off enable switch, when you switch the mode with the mode selector key switch.
If the mode is switched with the mode selector 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.