Forge/OS
Forge/OS
Forge/OS is the READY operating system on which you can program and execute applications for a variety of
robot and automation systems. Forge/OS includes applications for creating robot tasks, manually configuring
and controlling attached devices, and communicating job information from an automated cell to help track
productivity.
Applications
Forge/OS has two native applications for configuring and controlling your automation equipment. Hardware
Configuration enables you to select and modify attached devices and will open when you first power on your
system. TaskCanvas is where you can assemble the blocks and flowchart that create an executable task for all
of the devices you configured in Hardware Configuration.
The first time you boot up a Forge/OS system you will go through the Initial Configuration process to set up
basic system settings, the attached robot arm, and peripherals specific to the arm. For information about the
Initial Configuration of your Forge/OS system, see the Initial Configuration chapter.
Whenever you start Forge/OS after completing Initial Configuration, you will begin at Hardware Configuration.
For information about setting up tools and devices, see the Hardware Configuration chapter.
Wait until the READY Pendant is powered down and the green light on the Power Button is OFF.
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On the left side of the Forge/Ctrl, turn the Power Disconnect Switch counterclockwise.
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