FlexPendant Operators Manual 3HAC16590 ... - Technology

1 Safety1.5.5. Safety in manual reduced speed and manual full speed mode1.5.5. Safety in manual reduced speed and manual full speed modeWhat is the manual mode?The manual mode is most often used when creating programs and when commissioning arobot system.There are two manual modes:• manual reduced speed mode, usually called manual mode• manual full speed mode (not available in all markets)In manual mode, you need to press the enabling device to activate the robot’s motors.What is the manual full speed mode?In manual full speed mode the robot system can run in full speed. This mode is used whentesting programs.Operating speedIn manual reduced speed mode the robot can only be operated (moved) in reduced speed, 250mm/s or slower. You should always operate in manual speed whenever working insidesafeguarded space.In manual full speed mode the robot moves in programmed speed. The manual full speedmode should only be used while all personnel are outside safeguarded space and only byspecifically trained personnel extra aware of the implied risks.Bypassed safeguard mechanismsAutomatic mode safeguarded stop (AS) mechanisms are all bypassed while operating inmanual mode.The enabling deviceIn manual mode the robot’s motors are activated by the enabling device on the FlexPendant.This way the robot can only move as long as the device is pressed.The enabling device is designed so that you must press its push-button just half-way toactivate the robot’s motors. Both in its all-out and full-in positions the robot will not move.The hold-to-run buttonThe hold-to-run button allows stepping or running a program in manual mode.Note that jogging does not require the hold-to-run button, regardless of operating mode.3HAC 16590-1 Revision: B35