Using The Hold-To-Run Function - ABB IRC5 with FlexPendant Operating Manual

5.8.3 Using the hold-to-run function

When to use the hold-to-run function
The hold-to-run function is used to run or step programs in manual full speed mode,
in combination with the three-position enabling device.
In order to run a program in manual full speed mode it is necessary, for safety
reasons, to keep pressing both the three-position enabling device and the Start
button. This hold-to-run function also applies when stepping through a program
in manual full speed mode. When Start, Forward, and Backward buttons are used
like this (press and hold) they are referred to as hold-to-run buttons. Some versions
of the FlexPendant also have separate hold-to-run buttons.
Operational mode
Manual reduced speed mode
Manual full speed mode
Automatic mode
Using the hold-to-run function
This instruction details how use the hold-to-run function in manual full speed mode.
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Operating manual - IRC5 with FlexPendant
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Action
Press the three-position enabling device on the FlexPendant.
Choose execution mode by pressing and holding either:
• Start (continuous program execution)
• Forward (step-by step program execution forwards)
• Backward (step-by step program execution backwards)
If Start was pressed, then the program execution continues as long as the Start button
is pressed.
If Forward or Backward was pressed, the program is executed step-by-step by altern-
ately releasing and pressing the Forward/Backward button.
Note that the button must be pressed and held until the instruction is executed. If the
button is released, program execution will stop immediately!
If the three-position enabling device is released, intentionally or by accident, the
complete procedure must be repeated to enable running.
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5 Programming and testing
5.8.3 Using the hold-to-run function
Function
Normally, hold-to-run has no effect in the manual reduced
speed mode.
However, it is possible to activate for manual reduced speed
mode by changing a system parameter.
Pressing hold-to-run AND pressing the three-position en-
abling device enables running a program. It may be run
continuously or step-by-step.
Releasing hold-to-run in this mode immediately stops ma-
nipulator movement as well as program execution. When
pressing it again, execution is resumed from that position.
Hold-to-run is not used in automatic mode.
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