1. Motion Control Switches

Note

If you are using PalletTool, you do not have to perform special programming functions unless you want to add custom features to your application.

DEADMAN Switch

Two DEADMAN switches are located on the back of the teach pendant, and are used as enabling devices. Each DEADMAN switch is a three position switch. When the teach pendant is enabled, this switch allows robot motion only while a DEADMAN switch is gripped in the middle position. If the DEADMAN switch is completely gripped, or is released, no motion is allowed. Press the DEADMAN switch in the middle position to run the robot.

ON/OFF Switch

This switch turns on and off the teach pendant. When the teach pendant is off, you cannot jog the robot, create a program, or test/run a program.

EMERGENCY STOP Button

The red EMERGENCY STOP button is located on the front of both teach pendant styles and can be pressed to stop the robot immediately in case of an accident or failure.