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Moving the Robot Manually
This section describes how to operate the robot manually in
Standalone mode (not running under automation control software).
The instructions for using the Manual Control tab (see
Robot" on page 53
on page
when the automation control software is paused. Usually the only
reason to move the robot when in Remote mode is during error
recovery. See
recovery.
Starting the Robot Software in Standalone Mode
If you want to move the robot using the Robot software without the
robot being controlled by the automation control software, you can
start the Robot software in Standalone mode.
To start the Robot software in standalone mode:
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3
P/N 113564 Rev. 2
or
"Moving the Robot to an Instrument Position"
55) can also be used to move the robot in Remote mode
"Error Recovery" on page 45
Manually position the robot arm so there is a clear path straight
up to vertical home. (If you don't have the robot hardware
installed, go to step 3.)
Turn on the robot.
On the Windows task bar, select Start→ Programs→ Caliper
Life Sciences→ Instruments→ Caliper Life Sciences
Robot→ Caliper Life Sciences Robot. The Robot software
starts and the main window opens, as shown in
Figure 24. Robot Software Main Window
Twister II Robot User's Manual
Moving the Robot Manually
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