YASKAWA DX100 Operator's Manual

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3.9 Other Job-editing Functions
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3.9.4.7 Setting Position Variables Using the Axis Keys
 Pulse Type
1. Select {VARIABLE} under the main menu.
2. Select desired position variable type.
– The desired variable window appears (robot, base, or station).
3. Press [SHIFT] + [ROBOT]. When you need an external axis position,
press [SHIFT]+[EX.AXIS].
(1) When there are two or more robot, base, or a station, specify the
axis with following operation.
• Robot
Each time [SHIFT] + [ROBOT] is pressed, the axis displayed on the
status line changes: 
R1  R2  ...  R8.
• Base or Station
Each time [SHIFT]+[EX.AXIS] is pressed, the axis displayed on the
status line changes: 
B1 B2  ...  B8  S1  S2  ......  S24.
(2) Check the selected axis on the status line.
4. Move the manipulator with the axis keys.
– Move the manipulator or the external axis to the desired position to
be set to position variable.
5. Press [MODIFY].
6. Press [ENTER].
 XYZ Type
1. Select {VARIABLE} under the main menu.
2. Select desired position variable type.
(1) When there are two or more robot, base, or a station, specify the
axis with following operation.
• Robot
Each time [SHIFT] + [ROBOT] is pressed, the axis displayed on the
status line changes: 
R1  R2  ...  R8.
• Base or Station
Each time [SHIFT]+[EX.AXIS] is pressed, the axis displayed on the
status line changes: 
B1 B2  ...  B8  S1  S2  ......  S24.
(2) Check the selected axis on the status line.
3. Move the manipulator with the axis keys.
– Move the manipulator or the external axis to the desired position to
be set to position variable.
4. Press [MODIFY].
5.
Press [ENTER].
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YASKAWA DX100 Specifications

General

Programming Language	Inform III
Compatible Robots	Motoman robots
Operating Temperature	0-45°C
Humidity	20-80% RH (non-condensing)
Protection Class	IP20
Interface	Ethernet
Safety Standards	ANSI/RIA R15.06-1999
Pendant	Available
I/O Capacity	1024 inputs / 1024 outputs
Storage Temperature	-10-60°C