Epson RC180 - TEACH and AUTO Operation Modes

Setup & Operation 4. Operation Mode (TEACH/AUTO)
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4. Operation Mode (TEACH/AUTO)
4.1 Overview
The Robot system has two operation modes TEACH mode and AUTO mode.
Controller
TEACH mode
AUTO mode
Program mode
Auto mode
TEACH mode
This mode enables point data teaching and checking close to the
Robot using the Teach Pendant.
In this mode the Robot operates in Low power status.
AUTO mode
This mode
enables automatic operation (program execution) of the
Robot system for the manufacturing operation, and also
programming, debug, adjustment, and maintenance of the Robot
system.
This mode cannot operate the Robots or run programs with the Safety
Door open.
4.2 Switch Operation Mode
Change the operation mode using the mode selector key switch on the Teach Pendant.
TEACH mode
Turn the mode selector key switch to “Teach” for TEACH mode.
Switching to TEACH mode pauses the program if it was running.
The operating Robot stops by Quick Pause.
AUTO mode
Turn the mode selector key switch to “Auto” and turn on the latch
release input signal for AUTO mode.