To Next PageTo Next PageHow to manually start MLX-R.exe on YASKAWA Control Unit after auto-start is disabled?
To manually start MLX-R.exe after auto-start is disabled, click on the “Settings” category on the left side of the {Maintenance Operations} screen, select the “Start MLX-R.exe” operation, and click the [Execute] button.
How to re-enable automatic restart of MLX-R.exe on YASKAWA Control Unit after troubleshooting?
To re-enable the automatic restart of MLX-R.exe after troubleshooting or a backup operation, follow the procedure outlined, but in the “AutoStart Settings” pop-up dialog, ensure the check box next to “Automatically re-launch MLX-R.EXE after it shuts down” is checked and click on the [Set] button.
General| Brand | YASKAWA |
|---|---|
| Model | Motoman MLX200 |
| Category | Control Unit |
| Language | English |
Defines WARNING, CAUTION, MANDATORY, PROHIBITED, and NOTE classifications for safety information.
Lists equipment and their manual designations used in the manual.
Explains notations for programming pendant keys, buttons, and displays.
Illustrates and explains the meaning of warning labels attached to the manipulator.
Details hardware and software requirements for setting up the MLX200 system.
Provides a diagram and explanation of the MLX200 connection system layout.
Offers contact information and guidelines for obtaining technical assistance and support.
Describes the MLX200 Control Module and its ports and indicators.
Guides through setting up RSLogix projects for MLX200 application development.
Details importing MLX200 components (AOIs, UDTS) into an existing RSLogix project.
Guides through creating a periodic MLX200 communications task in RSLogix.
Explains how to add the MLX200 Control Module to the I/O configuration in RSLogix.
Provides an overview of MLX200 tag structures, including MLx-level and Robot-level data.
Lists and describes MLX200 instructions for system management and robot control.
Details programming methods, status bits, and execution lifecycle of MLX200 instructions.
Covers speed, acceleration, jerk parameters, trajectory shape, and blend factor for motion instructions.
Explains relevant coordinate frames like World, Robot, Tool, and User Frames.
Explains how to perform manual jogging of robot axes and TCP.
Details how MLX200 reports and provides information on system errors.
Explains methods for stopping and recovering robot motion from various states.
Explains how to set a global speed scale for all motions using MLxSetGlobalParameter.
Provides an overview of the MLX Human Machine Interface features and screens.
Guides through the setup process for the MLX-HMI, including RSLogix task and data structure.
Describes the components and functionality of the HMI Main Screen.
Explains how to navigate the HMI screens using the Menu selection.
Details user login and security levels for accessing HMI screens and functions.
Displays detailed information about current and queued alarms (errors) in the system.
Allows users to jog the robot and teach positions using various methods on the HMI.
Enables inputting properties for tools and setting up user-defined coordinate frames for robot programming.
Describes setting up Cubic Interference Zones using two methods: Two Corners and Center Point.
Allows updating robot system properties like Base Pose, Position Limits, and Home Offsets.
Displays robot axis and TCP positions, limits, and global speed scale controls.
Allows releasing brakes on individual robot axes based on required conditions.
Shows the current violation status of available Cubic Interference Zones.
Displays MLX Control Module IP Address, Model, and firmware versions.
Demonstrates teaching points with MLX-HMI and accessing them for point-to-point motions.
Explains how to teach points using the MLX-HMI Teach Screen and store them in the Application Data structure.
Shows how to access taught points from a ladder program using motion instructions.
Describes how to start, stop, and step through an application using the MLX HMI.
Explains how to teach points relative to a defined User Frame for flexible programming.
Details the use of Reference Position values for managing robot axis configurations and closures.
Explains how configuration instructions modify robot state and are stored in the PLC.
Explains how to use blend factors to smooth motion transitions and reduce cycle times.
Highlights common programming pitfalls and provides best practices for MLX200 development.
Introduces the MLX200 Collision Detection feature for robot protection against accidental collisions.
Guides through configuring collision detection settings using the MLX HMI, including measurement and allowable values.
Explains how to use the MLxRobotCollisionDetection AOI for managing collision detection behavior.
Introduces conveyor tracking and lists necessary components and requirements for setup.
Guides on importing the MLX Conveyor Task and configuring conveyor tags and hardware.
Details wiring and configuring the Rockwell Automation 1756-HSC Counter Card for conveyor tracking.
Details configuring conveyor parameters within the ApplicationData.ConveyorData structure.
Covers setup steps, parameter calculation, teaching, and debugging pickup position errors.
Explains instructions, programming structures, advanced options, and pitfalls for conveyor tracking.
Describes the Status Display screen for monitoring and troubleshooting the MLX200 Control Module.
Details operations for configuring and maintaining the MLX200 Control Module.
Describes the process of logging in to perform interactive maintenance operations.
Explains how to change the password required for maintenance operations.
Details the procedure for changing the MLX200 Control Module's IP address.
Provides instructions for safely rebooting the MLX200 Control Module.
Explains how to retrieve and review log files for troubleshooting.
Guides on updating configuration and license files for the MLX200 Control Module.
Describes how to create backups and restore firmware or module files.
Details the procedure for updating the MLX200 Control Module firmware.
Details advanced operations for troubleshooting, including managing MLX-R.exe autostart.
Commands a controlled stop on servo drives and places the system in ServosOffAborted state.
Enables servos on axes/robots and transitions the system to the Idle state.
Stops axes/robots in the current path while maintaining the programmed motion queue.
Resets system errors and transitions to ServosOffReady state, clearing queued motions.
Resets system errors while maintaining the programmed motion queue.
Restarts queued motions when the system is in the Held state.
Brings all axes/robots to a controlled stop and transitions to the Idle state.
Moves each robot axis to a final absolute commanded position as quickly as possible.
Moves each robot axis to a final relative commanded position as quickly as possible.
Initiates a linear motion of the robot TCP to an absolute target position in Cartesian space.
Initiates a linear motion of the robot TCP to a relative target position in Cartesian space.
Initiates a circular arc motion of the robot TCP through two target TCP positions.
Manually jogs the axes of the robot in specified directions and speed.
Manually jogs the robot to a target axes position using axis-interpolated motion.
Manually jogs the TCP of the robot along coordinate directions in specified frames and speed.
Manually jogs the robot's TCP to a target TCP position.
Updates Axis/TCP position or converts TCP position between World and User coordinates.
Sets the position and orientation of the robot relative to the World Frame.
Defines a Cubic Interference Zone by specifying its center point and dimensions.
Defines a Cubic Interference Zone by specifying two opposing corners in Cartesian space.
Applies a Cartesian offset to subsequent moves for programmatic patterns.
Updates the offset between the Tool Plate and the robot's TCP position.
Sets the Active User Frame for the robot, affecting relative and jogging motions.
Performs various actions for collision monitoring and detection, including measurement and execution modes.
Initializes conveyor tracking and synchronizes robot motion with conveyor part movement.
Stops conveyor tracking operations and updates the internal object queue.
Stops tracking and blends into an Absolute Axis motion, reducing cycle times.
Stops tracking and blends into an Absolute Linear motion, reducing cycle times.
Retrieves detailed error information from the MLX200 Control Module.
Retrieves configuration information about the connected MLX200 Robot Control Module.
Reads digital inputs wired into a servo drive, mapping them to specific I/O points.
Writes digital outputs wired into a servo drive, mapping them to specific I/O points.
Retrieves the current home positions for each robot axis.
Updates the Home Position of the robot; requires system restart after calling.
Reads the configuration parameters of a Robot, populating data structures.
Updates robot configuration data like TCP and axis limits.
Sets MLX Global Parameters, such as the global speed scale for motions.
Presents performance metrics for MLX200 on a ControlLogix 1756-L75 controller.
Presents performance metrics for MLX200 on a ControlLogix L35E controller.
Presents performance metrics for MLX200 on a CompactLogix L27ERM controller.
Provides a comprehensive list of MLX and OEM error codes, their messages, descriptions, and remedies.
