OPERATOR’S MANUAL
series Robot Controller
3.6 Servo
Free
(1)
Function
In the FREE mode, it is possible to cancel a servo lock of any axis to make it
servo-free. The axis thus set servo-free can be moved by hand. This mode
is useful for delicate positioning of the robot to bring the robot near the
workpiece or other object.
(2)
Procedures
(a) Step 1:
Teaching mode selection.
Press the MODE switch on the control panel to select "TEACHING."
(b) Step 2:
Guide mode selection.
Press the REMOTE key on the teach pendant to select "FREE". Make sure
that the FREE LED is illuminated.
(c) Step 3:
Servo lock cancel.
Press the minus (–) key for an axis whose servo locked condition is to be
canceled with the servo being turned on.
(d)
Step
4:
Guidance.
The axis whose servo locked condition was canceled enters a servo-free
status. Now the robot can be guided by hand.
(e) Step 5:
Servo lock.
Press the plus (+) key for the axis whose servo locked condition is canceled
with the servo being turned on. Then the servo-free axis enters a
servo-locked status.
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