FlexPendant Operators Manual 3HAC16590 ... - Technology

1 Safety1.3.7. Enabling device and hold-to-run buttons1.3.7. Enabling device and hold-to-run buttonsEnabling deviceHold-to-run buttonThe enabling device is a manually operated constant pressure push-button which, whencontinuously activated in one position only, allows potentially hazardous functions but doesnot initiate them. In any other position, hazardous functions are stopped safely.The enabling device is of a specific type where you must press the push-button only half-wayto activate it. In the fully in and fully out positions, robot operation is impossible.The hold-to-run button allows movement when actuated manually and immediately stops anymovement when released. The hold-to-run button can only be used in manual mode.How to operate the hold-to-run buttons is detailed in section How to use the hold-to-runfunction on page 196.3HAC 16590-1 Revision: B25