4.3.7 Teach pendant

The teach pendant (TP600) directly manipulates the collaborative robot and checks its state of operation and setting.

Figure 44 Teach pendant

The teach pendant is connected with the microcomputer module (miniH6COM, EBC-GF53) through Ethernet communication and has major functions as follows:

• Monitoring: operating program, data of the axes, I/O signals, robot state, etc.

• History management: system version, operating time, error history, stoppage history, etc.

• File management: upload/download of versions and teach programs

• Parameter setting: user environment, control, robot, application, automatic integer setting, etc.

• Robot teaching: registration of jog and teaching programs

• Robot operation: motor on, start, stop, and mode setting

The teach pendant has a three-step enabling switch, an emergency stop switch, etc. for user safety. At its lower part, it has a USB connection port (Type A) for storing or downloading files to USB memory sticks, etc. For more details on how to use the teach pendant, see the “Operation Manual for Hi6 Controllers” and the “Safety Function Manual for Collaborative Robots.”