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Chapter 4 - Commissioning the System
5. Press the
6. Press the blinking
NOTE: In Automatic mode the V
approximately 8 seconds to complete the High Power sequence.
In Manual Mode
Follow the steps to enable High Power in Manual 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.
4. Set operating keyswitch to
added safety, remove the keys from the keyswitches.
5. Press the
6. Press the blinking
NOTE: In Manual mode the V
8 seconds to complete the High Power sequence.
To re-enable High Power after pressing the MCP emergency stop button, turn the
emergency stop button to the right (clockwise). The switch is spring loaded and will
return to its normal position. Depress the Hold-to-Run switch. High Power can now be
re-enabled by pressing the
push button on the VFP.
POWER ON/OFF
Calibration of the Robot with the MCP
The robot can be calibrated only when High Power is enabled and Automatic mode is
selected. If the robot is in Manual mode, you must switch to Automatic mode. After
changing the operating mode, the controller shuts off High Power automatically. See the
instructions above to enable High Power again.
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
forces. Calibration involves limited robot motion. Observe all safety
precautions.
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button on the MCP.
"COMP/PWR"
"HIGH POWER ON/OFF"
+
operating system may take
MANUAL
button on the MCP.
"COMP/PWR"
"HIGH POWER ON/OFF"
+
operating system may take approximately
button (mode control group) and the
COMP/PWR
Adept 550 Robot Instruction Handbook, Rev A
button on the VFP.
and the other keyswitch to
button on the VFP.
. For
LOCAL
HIGH
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