Overview

These functions are for monitoring robot controller variables, I/O, and other aspects of operation and for checking robot controller program operation under WINCAPSIII control.
You can check the program processing status, robot figures, variables and IO status. These check results will be utilized to adjust the program at facilities installation and analyze the detected problems, and others.

Monitoring and Debugging

The online functions serve two basic purposes.

Monitoring

This monitors the status of the robot controller.
Displays the robot's attitude in the Arm 3D view, and the variables, I/O, program executable lines. All types of variables can be edited.
This software can receive all log data and preserve them.

Debugging

In addition to monitor functions, programs in the robot controller can be executed on your PC for debugging.

The software also debugs programs, using the following functions.

• Adjust robot speeds
• Reset all programs
• Start/stop supervisory tasks
• Run programs
• Choice of Step-stop, Cycle-stop, Halt, and Program Reset
• Step in
• Toggle breakpoint
• Clear all breakpoints
• Breakpoint stop setting
• Dummy I/O for system inputs

Preparation for Using Online Function

To use the online function, PC should be connected to the robot controller beforehand. (PC should be installed WINCAPSIII.)

For further details on connecting to a robot controller, refer to "Connecting to Robot Controller" and "Link with Robot Controller".