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1. Set the VFP operating keyswitch to the
keyswitch is in the
2. Press the CMD soft button to display functions.
Figure 4-3. Command (CMD) Function Button
3. Press the soft button below the text CALIB in the display to start calibration.
Once the robot is calibrated you can move the robot. If High Power is turned off after
calibration is complete, you have to Enable Power again, but you do not have to calibrate.
If system power is turned off at the VFP, then you must Enable Power and Calibrate.
4.8
Moving the Robot with the MCP
This section describes how to use the MCP to move the robot. Follow the steps on page 65
to enable High Power and to calibrate the robot. Do not enter the workcell. Leave the
operating keyswitch in the
no person is in the workcell. Press the
Manual mode, then see the following descriptions.
WARNING: Impact Hazard!
Only a skilled or instructed robot operator (see Section 1.9 on page 10)
!
wearing the safety equipment given in Section 1.11 on page 11 is allowed
to work with the robot.
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position. If necessary, re-enable High Power.
LOCAL
AUTO
STORE
START
CALIB
ALL
CLR
EDIT
DISP
ERR
WORLD
USER
position. Make sure that all access doors are closed and
AUTO
MAN/HALT
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Moving the Robot with the MCP
position and verify that the other
AUTO
CMD1
CMD2
PROG
CMD
SET
TOOL
JOINT
FREE
DEV
button on the MCP to select the MCP
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