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6.7 Other operations
6.7.1 Operation with robot in manual mode
6.7.1.1 Start in manual operating mode (Programming mode)
DANGER
Running the machine in manual mode with an operator close to robot, machine
tool and FlexMT options leads to increased risks for the operator.Be carefull and
observant to potential risks.
The equipment can be run with open doors in manual operating mode. The robot
operation mode must be Manual with reduced speed.
It is also possible to run the vision system with robot in manual mode. PickMT
notifies the operator about the manual mode. However, the following restrictions
do apply:
• No automatic robot program loading will take place when PickMT is started
with robot in manual mode.
• Do not forget to save the robot program after making changes! If the machine
starts in automatic mode, the robot program is reloaded and any changes
made are lost (MainModule.com and part specific modules).
Note
A convenient way to automatically load the right modules is to start PickMT with
robot in automatic mode. As soon as the program start is completed, all modules
are loaded corectly, The robot can then be put into manual mode for further work.
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6 Operation
6.7.1.1 Start in manual operating mode (Programming mode)