FlexPendant Operators Manual 3HAC16590 ... - Technology

7 Running in production7.5.2. About the automatic mode7.5.2. About the automatic modeWhat is the automatic mode?In automatic mode the enabling device is disconnected so that the robot can move withouthuman intervention.A robot system in production normally runs in the automatic mode. This mode enablescontrolling the robot system remotely, for instance by using the controller’s I/O signals. Aninput signal may be used to start and stop a RAPID program, another to activate the robot’smotors.There are also additional safeguarding mechanisms active in automatic mode, not used inmanual mode, to increase safety.Tasks you normally perform in the automatic modeIn automatic mode you normally:• start and stop processes.• load, start and stop RAPID programs.• return the robot to its path when you return to operation after an emergency stop.• backup the system.• restore backups.• tune paths.• clean tools.• prepare or replace work objects.• perform other process oriented tasks.A well designed system allows you to perform tasks safely and without affecting the runningprocess. In such a system you can at any time enter safeguarded space temporarily having theprocess stopped by safeguarding mechanisms while you perform the tasks necessary. Whenyou leave safeguarded space the process is resumed.Please consult your plant or cell documentation for details on process oriented tasks.CAUTION!If the robot system is under remote control actions such as starting or stopping processapplications and RAPID programs may be overridden. Path tuning may also be disturbed.In such case perform the mentioned tasks in manual mode.Limitations in automatic modeJogging is not possible in automatic mode. There may also be other specific tasks that youshould perform in manual mode to make sure only you are in control of the robot and itsmovements.Please consult your plant or system documentation to find out which specific tasks should notbe performed in manual mode.3HAC 16590-1 Revision: B227