[Tools]-[Robot Manager]-[Boxes] Page
This page allows you to define Box (approach check area) settings for a robot. When the page is selected, the current values are displayed. When a Box is undefined, then all fields for that Box will be blank. When you enter a value in any of the fields for an undefined Box setting, then the remaining fields will be set to zero. The Box will be defined when you press the [Apply] button.
For more details on Box Page settings, refer to the following manual:
"SPEL+ Language Reference - Box Statement"
Navigating the grid
Press the [Tab] key to move to the next cell. Press the [Shift] + [Tab] key to move to the previous cell. Press the arrow [↑] or [↓] key to move to the cell above or below.
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Min X | Type in the minimum X limit value in millimeters. |
| Max X | Type in the maximum X limit value in millimeters. |
| Min Y | Type in the minimum Y limit value in millimeters. |
| Max Y | Type in the maximum Y limit value in millimeters. |
| Min Z | Type in the minimum Z limit value in millimeters. |
| Max Z | Type in the maximum Z limit value in millimeters. |
| Polarity | Sets the polarity to output I/O at approach check. |
| Local | Selects the local coordinate system. |
| Apply | Sets the current values. |
| Restore | Reverts to the previous values. |
| Clear | Clears all values. |
Setting both values to zero disables the limits.
Using the Box Wizard
Select [Robot Manager]-[Boxes] tab to show the [Boxes] page.
Click the [Box Wizard] button. The following dialog appears.
Select the Box number and local coordinate system to define and click the [Next] button.
Click the [Teach] button to show the [Teach first corner of box] page.
Jog the robot to the first corner to teach the position of it. Click the [Teach] button. The following dialog appears.
Teach the second corner by following the steps (4) and (5).
Sets the polarity to output I/O at approach check.
The new box definition is displayed as shown below. Click [Finish] to apply the new definition.
