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<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.
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,
you may neither operate the robot nor turn
the motor power ON.
(1) Unless the deadman switch is held down,
you may not operate the robot, but you may
turn the motor power ON.
(2) W hen the robot is in operation, releasing
the deadman switch will stop not only the
robot but also turn the motor power OFF.
(2) W hen the robot is in operation, releasing
the deadman switch will stop the robot but
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"
Deadman switches Deadman switch
Deadman
switch