Enable Switch; Turning Power On And Off - adept technology T20 User Manual

3.2 Enable Switch

The pendant is equipped with a 3-position enable switch. The enable switch is located on the
back of the pendant, as shown in the following figure.
The switch is a 3-position type, where the full-out and full-in positions disable all outputs, as
shown in the following table. In order to enable high power in Manual mode, the switch must
be activated. For details, see Turning Robot Power ON on page 20.

3.3 Turning Power ON and OFF

This section discusses how to turn the power on and off in both auto and manual modes, as
well as after an E-stop is pressed.
NOTE: When power is disabled, the pendant automatically changes back to COMP
mode. Note that:
When power is off, the pendant cannot change out of COMP mode.
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The Power button is functional even when the screen saver is on (pressing
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Figure 3-2. 3-Position Enable Switch
Table 3-2. Enable Switch Positions on Pendant
Position Function
1 home not pressed (open)
position
2 enabling partially pressed
(half way or in
middle position)
3 panic fully pressed
(closed)
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Enable Switch Contacts
enabling outputs
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enabling outputs
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