
3.4 Operating modes
Introduction
The IRB 14000 has two operating modes,
Manual mode
and
Automatic mode
.
Note
Note that the IRB 14000 does not go to motors off when changing the operating
mode.
Note
The IRB 14000 goes automatically to motors on when jogging or when tapping
the play button or step button on the FlexPendant.
What is the manual mode?
In manual mode the manipulator movement is under manual control. The manual
mode is used when programming and for program verification.
What is the automatic mode?
The automatic mode is the operating mode in which the robot control system
operates in accordance with the task program, with functional safeguarding
measures. This mode enables controlling the manipulator for example by using
the I/O signals on the controller. An input signal may be used to start and stop a
RAPID program, another to activate the motors on the manipulator.
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