CRS F3, User Manual

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Chapter 1: Getting Started Quickly 3
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Amplifier status
1……OK 2……OK 3……OK
4……OK 5……OK 6……OK
This message reports the results of a diagnostic test performed by the
controller on the in-robot electronics. In its absence, or if an error message is
displayed, refer to Chapter 9 for instructions on troubleshooting.
After successful startup of the controller and before turning on arm power,
you should note whether the
HOME
indicator light on the front panel is lit.
This light indicates whether a proper calibration file was found in the
controller memory. If not, go to Chapter 9 for instructions on
troubleshooting.
Turning on Arm Power
Warning: Ensure that no one is in the workspace of the robot before turning on
arm power.
Warning: Ensure the e-stop button on either the front panel or the teach pendant
is easily accessible before turning on arm power.
•
Press the
Arm Power
button at the top right hand corner of the front
panel of the controller.
•
Verify that the light on the Arm Power button is lit.
•
Verify that the amber beacon on the robot arm is flashing.
If either of these indicators fails to turn on, turn to Chapter 9 for
instructions on troubleshooting.
You are almost ready to start moving and programming using the robot. The
following guidelines will be helpful:
•
Verify that you have removed the eyebolt before commanding robot
motion.
•
Read the sections of application development in the documentation set
supplied with your system:
•
The Application Development Guide, particularly the sections on
ASH
and
CROS
, as well as the
RAPL-3
Language Reference Guide.
•
Always move the robot slowly at first when starting up the system for the
first time.
•
Keep the
e-stop
button accessible at all times.
•
Ensure there is no one in the workspace of the robot while arm power is
on.
•
If you have not read the rest of this user guide or received training on the
F3 system, limit your use of the robot to simple commands from ash at a
speed below 20%.