3.6.2 Lead-through
What is lead-through?
The lead-through functionality is available for robots designed for collaborative
applications. If lead-through is available, this is shown on the FlexPendant.
Using lead-through, you can grab the robot arm and move it manually to a desired
position, as an alternative to jogging.
Using lead-through
Use the following procedure to jog the robot using the lead-through functionality:
1 Enable lead-through in one of the following ways:
• Press the thumb button on the FlexPendant.
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• On the start screen, tap Jog and select the Lead-through menu.
• In the QuickSet menu, select the Lead-through tab.
Note
If the robot is in motors off state, it will automatically go to the motors on
state when the lead-through is enabled.
2 In the Jog Mode section select a mode.
3 If required, in the Lead-through lock section use the lock button next to a
axis to lock it.
Note
The Lead-through lock section is disabled for the Axis 1-6 mode.
4 Gently pull the robot arm to the desired position.
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3 Installation and commissioning
3.6.2 Lead-through