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ID : 1815

Deadman Switch(es)/Enable Switch(es)

The teach pendant and mini-pendant have a deadman switch(es) each. Holding down the deadman switch properly activates some functions in Manual mode or Teach check mode.

The deadman switch is also called "enable switch."

Hold down the deadman switchwhen

  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.
CAUTION: Never keep the deadman switch(es) held down with adhesive tape or the like. Doing so may fail to stop the robot when running it in Manual mode. It is extremely DANGEROUS.

If you switch the operation mode from Manual to Teach check, or from Teach check to Manual with the deadman switch pressed, motor power does not turn OFF. (Ver.1.13.* or higher)

The deadman switch on the teach pendant or mini-pendant is of a 3-position type. Releasing the switch or pressing it excessively turns it off, stopping robot motion.

Released (OFF) ⇒ Pressed lightly (ON) ⇒ Pressed strongly (OFF)

Operating procedure

1

While holding down the deadman switch, press any of the keys (e.g., arm traverse keys).

2

Release the deadman switch.

The robot will stop.

 

ID : 1815

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