Program Priority Mode

The program priority mode increases the program processing speed by keeping a certain display of the teach pendant.

Starting the Program priority mode

The way to start the program priority mode differs depending on the mode start timing; at the teach pendant startup, or when the teach pendant is already running.

Starting at the teach pendant startup

1

Operation path : [F6 Setting]-[F2 System info]-[General tab]-[F6 VRC Setting]

Set the [Program priority mode set when starting] on the VRC Setting window to "1:Enable".

2

Restarting the controller with Auto-mode will start the program priority mode from the startup.

Starting when the teach pendant is already running.

1

Operation path : [F6 Setting]-[F8 Option]

Press [F2 Program-Priority mode] to display the System message window.

2

Pressing [OK] button under the Auto mode will start the program priority mode.

Display under the program priority mode

Under the program priority mode, the display of the teach pendant is as shown below.

Available keys and a button under the program priority mode are Emergency stop, STOP, Cancel, MOTOR, LOCK keys, and the Cancel button on the teach pendant screen.

How to release the Program priority mode

To release the program priority mode, either
- pressing the Cancel key or the Cancel button on the display, or
- switching to the manual mode from the auto mode.