The status of the mode switch and safety plug of the teach pendant determines the input of power to the motor and the operable status.
Safety Plug
Mode Switch: Manual
Mode Switch: Automatic
Released
Motor ON enabled
Step Forward/Backward enabled
Emergency (Motor Off)
Inputted
Operation at normal speed
Safety plugs are used for general industrial robots, whereas a light curtain instead of a safety plug is used for LCD robots.
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