Operational Mode Selection; Operational Modes - Universal Robots e-Series Original Instructions Manual

4. Operational Mode Selection
4. Operational Mode Selection

4.1. Operational Modes

Operational Modes are enabled when you configure a Three-Position Enabling Device, set a
password, define an Operational Mode Configurable I/O, or via the Dasboard Server
Dashboard Server on
Automatic Mode Once activated, the robot can only perform pre-defined tasks. The Move Tab and
Freedrive Mode are unavailable if a Three-Position Enabling Device is configured. You cannot
modify or save programs and installations.
WARNING
Automatic Mode Safeguard Stop can only be activated in Automatic Mode, so the
safeguard's protective function is only active in Automatic Mode.
Manual Mode Once activated, you can program the robot using the Move Tab, Freedrive Mode and
Speed Slider. You can modify and save programs and installations.
Operational mode
Freedrive
Move robot with arrows on Move Tab
Speed Slider
Edit & save program & installation
Execute Programs
Start program from selected node
*Only when no Three-Position Enabling Device is configured.
** The Speed Slider on the Run Screen can be enabled in the PolyScope Settings.
*** If a Three-Position Enabling Device is configured, the robot operates at Manual Reduced Speed
unless Manual High Speed is activated.
NOTE
• A Universal Robots robot may not be equipped with a Three-Position
Enabling Device. If the risk assessment requires the device, it must be
attached before the robot is used.
• If a Three-Position Enabling Device is not configured, speed is not reduced in
Manual Mode.
Software Manual
page 31).
Manual
x
x
x
x
Reduced speed***
x
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(see Using the
Automatic
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e-Series