Techman Robot TM Palletizing Operator - Operation Mode and Mode Switching; Auto Mode; Manual Mode

TM Palletizing Operator User’s Manual Product Version: 1.0 / Document Version: 1.0 52
safeguarded space to resume emergency function and safeguard function. Then press and hold the Reset
Button for a fixed period of time to initiate the reset function. However, the robot system will not initiate its
motion by itself, and users have to conduct the following:
 Long press STOP button on the pendant to return from Emergency function (if triggered)
 Press PLAY button on the pendant to return from Safeguard function (if triggered) to robot system
normal operation.
DANGER:
Do NOT set different reset method for the robot and the system. For example, if the robot is
set in Manual Reset while the system is set into Auto reset, the pillar would move
unexpectedly. Remember to set both the robot and the system into Manual reset as
recommended.
WARNING:
The reset button shall be installed outside of the safeguarded space. Make sure the
safeguarded devices and reset button are fully functioning and the wires are securely
connected.
3.7 Operation Mode and Mode Switching
TM Palletizing Operator supports two main operation modes: Manual Mode (reduced speed and high speed)
and Auto Mode. The modes are visually distinguishable by the color of the Indication Light Ring on the
robot’s end module. The robot is in Auto Mode upon system boot-up.
3.7.1 Auto Mode
In Auto Mode, the Indication Light Ring on the end module displays blue light, indicating TM Palletizing
Operator is in Auto position. The user can press the Play/Pause button on the Teach Pendant to play/pause
the robot program. The robot speed plays according to the project speed. In Auto Mode, the FREE button on
the end module does not actuate, and cannot perform Hand Guiding operation.
3.7.2 Manual Mode
In Manual Mode the Indication Light Ring on the end module displays in green, indicating TM Palletizing
Operator is in Manual position. In Manual Mode, it can be further divided into Manual Control Mode (Manual
Reduced Speed), Manual Trial Run Mode (Manual High Speed), and Hand Guide Mode. When the
protective stop occurs, the manual control operation in Manual Control Mode and Hand Guide Mode are
prohibited by the system.
WARNING:
Wherever possible, the manual mode of operation shall be performed by all persons
outside the safeguarded space.