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4.6
How to Stop a Robot in Manual Mode
There are several ways to stop the motion of a robot. The fastest way to stop the motion of
a robot is to press an Emergency-Stop button. The robot will stop its motion immediately.
Use a Emergency-Stop button only in emergency situations. The normal way is to press
the
button on the MCP or to release the speed bars on the MCP. The robot will
DIS PWR
stop after the actual motion.
Ways to stop the motion of a robot:
• Press the Emergency-Stop button on the MCP or another Emergency-Stop button,
but only in emergency situations.
• Release the Hold-to-Run switch to shut off High Power.
• Release the Speed Bars on the MCP.
• Press the
DIS PWR
• Press the
HIGH POWER ON/OFF
CAUTION: Press an Emergency-Stop button or release the Hold-to-Run
switch only in emergency situations. In normal operations, stop the robot
!
by releasing the speed bars or pressing the Disable Power button.
4.7
How to Start the Robot
Before a robot motion can be initiated, High Power must be turned on and the robot must
be calibrated.
Enable High Power with the MCP
In Automatic Mode
Follow the steps to enable High Power in Automatic mode with the MCP:
NOTE: If High Power is on and you release the Hold-to-Run switch on
the MCP, the system recognizes an emergency stop signal and will turn
off High Power immediately.
1. Turn on the power switches on the controller and the power chassis.
2. Set the VFP System Power switch into the position I, to turn on system power.
3. Verify that all Emergency-Stop switches are pulled out and all access doors to the
workcell are closed.
WARNING: Impact Hazard!
In Automatic mode no personnel are allowed to enter or stay in the
!
workcell. The robot can move at high speeds and exert considerable force.
4. Set operating keyswitch to
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(Disable Power) button on the MCP.
button on the VFP.
and the other keyswitch to
AUTO
Adept 550 Robot Instruction Handbook, Rev A
How to Stop a Robot in Manual Mode
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