Switching Operation Mode - Epson TP1 Manual

4.2 Switching Operation Mode

Change the TEACH mode and AUTO mode with the mode selector key switch on the Teach
Pendant.
To change to TEST operation mode, switch the mode selector to TEACH, and
Function key F1: Test Mode.
TEACH mode
AUTO mode
TEST mode
NOTE
The TEACH mode status is latched by software.
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To switch the mode from TEACH to AUTO, release the latched condition using the latch
release input.
The message "Make sure that no one is inside the safeguarded area". Ensure safety when
working.
For details on how to release latch, refer to
RC700 Series MANUAL
RC90 Series MANUAL
T Series MANUAL
VT Series Manual
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NOTE
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When the mode is switched with the mode switching key switch, the motor is turned OFF.
NOTE
Turn OFF enable switch, when you switch the mode with the mode switching key switch.
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If the mode is switched with the mode switching key switch while the enable switch is turned
ON, and the motor is turned ON, an error will occur. Be sure to turn the enable switch OFF
once and then ON again before turning the motor ON.
TP1 Rev.8
Functions & Installation 4. Operation Mode (TEACH, AUTO, TEST)
Turn the mode selector key switch to "Teach" for TEACH mode.
Pauses the executing program when operation mode is switched to
TEACH mode.
The operating Robot stops by Quick Pause.
Turn the mode selector key switch to "Auto" and change the latch
release input signal to ON position for AUTO mode.
Turn the mode selector key switch to "Teach" for "TEACH" mode.
Push <F1> key-[Test Mode] in [Jog & Teach] dialog of TEACH mode.
The mode will be changed to TEST
then select
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