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4.5
Description of the Manual Control Pendant (MCP)
The MCP assists the operator in teaching robot locations to be used in application
programs. The MCP is also used with custom applications that employ "teach routines."
These routines pause execution at specified points and allow an operator to teach or
re-teach the robot locations used by the program. The Adept AIM software system makes
extensive use of the pendant for teaching robot locations.
A description of the basic operations with the MCP, such as enabling High Power,
calibration, and moving the robot, follows in the next sections.
How to Hold the MCP
The pendant has a palm-activated Hold-toRun switch that is connected to the emergency
stop circuitry. Whenever this switch is released, High Power is turned off. To operate the
MCP, put your left hand through the opening on the left-hand side of the pendant and use
your left thumb to operate the pendant speed bars. Use your right hand for all the other
function buttons.
NOTE: The MCP must be stored in the MCP cradle to close the
Hold-to-Run switch when it is not being held.
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Description of the Manual Control Pendant (MCP)
CLR
EDIT
DISP
ERR
WORLD
USER
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RUN
HOLD
REC
SLOW
DONE
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F 1
4
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1
F 2
DEV
0
F
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Depress the palm-activated
Hold-to-Run switch
Figure 4-1. Holding the MCP
Adept 550 Robot Instruction Handbook, Rev A
PROG
CMD
SET
TOOL
JOINT
FREE
DEV
X
1
MAIN
HALT
Y
2
DIS
COMP
Z
PWR
PWR
3
NO
YES
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6
T 1
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DEL
STEP
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