FlexPendant Operators Manual 3HAC16590 ... - Technology

5 Jogging5.3.12. How to read the exact position5.3.12. How to read the exact positionHow robot positions are displayedPositions are always displayed as:• the point in space expressed in the x, y and z tool center point coordinates,• the angular rotation of the tool center point expressed in Euler angles or as aquaternion.How additional axes’ positions are displayedWhen an additional axis is moved, only the axis position is displayed.Linear axis positions are displayed in millimeters expressed as the distance to the calibrationposition.Rotating axis positions are displayed in degrees expressed as the angle to the calibrationposition.No positions displayedNo position is displayed when the mechanical unit is uncalibrated. Instead the text “Unit notcalibrated" is displayed.How to read the exact positionThis procedure describes how to read the exact position.StepAction1. On the ABB menu tap Jogging.2. The position is displayed in the Position area properties in the right hand side ofthe window.See illustration in Jogging on page 77.Illustration of position formatThe illustration shows all available settings for showing the position format:126Continues on next page3HAC 16590-1 Revision: B