Deadman Switch(es)

The deadman switch is provided to stop the robot automatically and safely when the operator can no longer operate the robot correctly due to unforeseen circumstances such as the operator suffering a blackout or dying while running the robot manually with the teach pendant. If a situation such as this arises, the strength with which the operator is pressing the deadman switch will either decrease or increase markedly. The deadman switch is a 3-position switch which is able to recognize and react to the following 3 operating statuses.

1. When the switch is not being pressed or being pressed lightly -> Switch: OFF
2. When the switch is being pressed with correct pressure -> Switch: ON
3. When the switch is being pressed too strongly -> Switch: OFF

If the switch is OFF or goes OFF, the robot cannot run or the running robot will stop, respectively.

Also, the deadman switch is need to be pressed when turning motor on or starting-up programs.

In manual mode or teach check mode, motor turns OFF when the deadman switch is released.

In manual mode or teach check mode, motor turns ON when the deadman switch is pressed.

In order to keep the motor OFF while thr deadman swich is pressed,go to [F6 Setting]-[F3 Pendant and Panel]-[F7 DSW interlock] then select the motor OFF.

Hold down the deadman switch when

1. Pressing any of the arm traverse keys in the Manual mode.
2. Performing Cycle-start or Step-start in the Teach check mode.
3. Turning on the motor in the Manual mode or Teach check mode.