Moving The Arm Using The Software - Epson ProSix S5 Series Manual

Setup & Operation 1. Safety

1.5.2 Moving the Arm Using the Software

■ Normally, release the brake of a single joint at a time. Take extra care to release
the brakes of two or more joints simultaneously from necessity. Releasing the
brakes of two or more joints simultaneously may cause hands and fingers to be
caught and/or equipment damage to or malfunction of the Manipulator as the
arms of the Manipulator may move in unexpected directions.
■ Be careful of the arm falling when releasing the brake.
While the brake is being released, the Manipulator's arm falls by its own weight.
The arm falling may cause hands and fingers to be caught and/or may cause
CAUTION
equipment damage to or malfunction of the Manipulator.
■ Before releasing the brake, be sure to keep the Emergency Stop switch handy so
that you can immediately press the Emergency Stop switch. If you cannot
immediately press the Emergency Stop switch, you have no means to stop the
arms urgently when a wrong operation causes the arm to fall. The arm falling
may cause equipment damage to and/or malfunction of the Manipulator.
After releasing the Emergency Stop switch, Execute the following commands.
[Command Window]
>Reset
>Brake Off,[the number (from 1 to 6) corresponding to the arm whose brake will be
turned off]
Execute the following command to turn on the brake again.
>Brake On,[The number (from 1 to 6) corresponding to the arm whose brake will be
turned on]
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