1Before starting use
Using the instruction manuals 1-2
1.1.2 Symbols used in instruction manual
The symbols and expressions shown in
are used throughout this instruction manual. Learn the
meaning of these symbols before reading this instruction manual.
Table 1-1:Symbols in instruction manual
Terminology
Item/Symbol
Meaning
Item
iQ Platform compatible type
Controller
Indicates the controller which controls the robot arm.
The robot CPU unit or robot CPU
Indicates the CPU unit for the robots which installed to the sequencer
base unit of MELSEC iQ-R/MELSEC-Q series. It is connected with
the controller by the dedicated cable.
The robot CPU system
Multi-CPU system.
It consists of MELSEC units, such as the sequencer base unit, the
sequencer CPU unit, and the robot CPU unit, etc.
Standalone type
Controller
Indicates the controller which controls the robot arm.
Symbol
Precaution indicating cases where there is a risk of operator fatality or
serious injury if handling is mistaken. Always observe these precau-
tions to safely use the robot.
Precaution indicating cases where the operator could be subject to
fatalities or serious injuries if handling is mistaken. Always observe
these precautions to safely use the robot.
Precaution indicating cases where operator could be subject to injury
or physical damage could occur if handling is mistaken. Always
observe these precautions to safely use the robot.
[JOG]
If a word is enclosed in brackets or a box in the text, this refers to a
key on the teaching pendant.
[RESET] + [EXE]
(A) (B)
This indicates to press the (B) key while holding down the (A) key.
In this example, the [RESET] key is pressed while holding down the
[EXE] key.
T/B
This indicates the teaching pendant.
Descriptions in this manual are based on R32TB.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
