Panasonic VR2 Series - 2 How to Use the Teach Pendant; Functions

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2. How to use the teach pendant
The teach pendant is used to operate the robot in most cases. Make sure that you understand the functions and how to
use each switch on the teach pendant thoroughly before using it.
2-1. Functions
1Start switch
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This switch starts or restarts robot operation in
AUTO mode.
2Hold switch
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This switch suspends robot operation with the servo
power ON.
3Servo-ON switch
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This switch energizes the servo power.
4Emergency stop switch
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This switch stops the robot and external axis
operation immediately by shutting off the servo
power.
Turn clockwise to release.
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5Jog dial
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This dial is used to control movement of the robot
arm, the external axis or the cursor on the screen.
It is also used to change data or select a choice.
10User function keys
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Each key is used to perform as per the user function icon
shown above each user function key
11Mode select switch
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A two-position switch that allows you to choose which
mode (TEACH mode or AUTO mode) you want to work
with the robot.
The switch key is removeable.
12Function keys
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Each key is used to perform as per the function icon
shown to the right of each function key.
6 + / - key
This key is used to control continuous movement of
the robot arm in the same manner as the Jog dial.
7Enter key
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This key is used to save or specify a teaching point
or a choice in the window in teaching operation.
8Window change key
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This key is used to switch an active window if more
than one window are displayed at a time.
9Cancel key
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This key cancels the current processing such as
addion or change of data, and displays the preious
screen.
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13 L-Shift key
Use this key to switch axes of the coordinate system
or to move a digit of an input number
Axes will be switched in order of “Main axes”, “Wrist
axes”, and “External axes” (if applied).
14 R-Shift key
Use this key as shortcut of functions or to move a
digit of an input number. It also changes jogging
speed of the jog dial.
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15 Deadman switch
The servo power is shut off when either switche is
released or pressed hard.
Hold either one or both switches lightly to turn on the
servo power.