<Notes for Robot System “ Type A”>

1 Modified Deadman Switch Functions in Robot System "Type A"

In Robot System "Type A" designed for the RC5 controller, the functions of the deadman switches provided on the optional devices have been partially modified regarding the motor power ON/OFF control. Accordingly, the description given in the instruction manuals that come with "Type A" is different from the actual functions. When reading the deadman switch related sections, be careful with the following modification.

1.1 Deadman switches on optional devices

(Teach pendant, operating panel, and mini-pendant)

Deadman switches are located as shown below.

Deadman switch

Deadman switches

Deadman switch

Teach pendant

Operating panel

Mini-pendant

1.2 Modified deadman switch functions

When you operate the teach pendant, operating panel, or mini-pendant in Manual mode or Teach check mode, the deadman switch controls the motor power ON/OFF function in Robot System "Type A," while it does not in the description given in the instruction manuals.

 

Robot System "Type A"

Description given in the instruction manuals

 

 

 

 

(1)

Unless the deadman switch is held down,

(1)

Unless the deadman switch is held down,

 

you may neither operate the robot nor turn

 

you may not operate the robot, but you may

 

the motor power ON.

 

turn the motor power ON.

 

 

 

 

(2)

When the robot is in operation, releasing

(2)

When the robot is in operation, releasing

 

the deadman switch will stop not only the

 

the deadman switch will stop the robot but

 

robot but also turn the motor power OFF.

 

not turn the motor power OFF (servo lock).

 

 

 

 

How to identify your robot system as "Type A"

Check the controller model on the nameplate located on the side of the robot controller or the robot model shown on the status bar of the teach pendant screen. The model name of "Type A" contains letter "A" as shown below.

Robot controller example: RC5-H4A-A N

Robot example:

HM-40702D A

Symbol denoting "Type A"

 

 

 

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Denso RC5 How to identify your robot system as Type a, Deadman switches are located as shown below, Symbol denoting Type a