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6. Connecting the MPB programming box ...................................3-10
7. I/O connections....................................................................... 3-11
8. Connecting a host computer....................................................3-12
9. Connecting the absolute battery ..............................................3-13
10. Replacing the absolute battery ................................................3-16
11. Connecting a regenerative unit................................................3-17
12. Precautions for cable routing and installation .........................3-18
12.1 Wiring methods ................................................................................ 3-18
12.2 Precautions for installation ................................................................ 3-19
12.3 Methods of preventing malfunctions ................................................. 3-19
13. Checking the robot controller operation .................................3-20
13.1 Cable connection.............................................................................. 3-20
13.2 Emergency stop input signal connection ........................................... 3-21
13.3 Operation check ............................................................................... 3-22
Chapter 4 Operation
1. Operation overview...................................................................4-1
2. The RCX robot controller ..........................................................4-2
2.1 Part names .......................................................................................... 4-2
2.2 Main functions .................................................................................... 4-2
3. MPB programming box ..............................................................4-3
3.1 Part names .......................................................................................... 4-3
3.2 Main functions .................................................................................... 4-4
3.3 Connection to the robot controller ...................................................... 4-5
4. Turning power on and off ..........................................................4-6
5. Operation keys ..........................................................................4-7
5.1 MPB screen......................................................................................... 4-7
5.2 Operation key layout .......................................................................... 4-8
5.3 Basic key operation............................................................................. 4-9
5.4 Function keys.................................................................................... 4-10
5.5 Control keys ...................................................................................... 4-12
5.6 Data keys .......................................................................................... 4-14
5.7 Other keys ........................................................................................ 4-14
6. Emergency stop .......................................................................4-15
6.1 Emergency stop reset ........................................................................ 4-16
7. Mode configuration .................................................................4-18
7.1 Basic operation modes ...................................................................... 4-18
7.2 Other operation modes ..................................................................... 4-19
7.3 Mode hierarchy................................................................................. 4-20
8. “SERVICE” mode .....................................................................4-24
8.1 Operation device .............................................................................. 4-24
8.2 Prohibition of “AUTO” mode operation ............................................ 4-24
8.3 Hold-to-Run function ........................................................................ 4-24
8.4 Limitations on robot operating speed ................................................ 4-24