Yamaha RCX240, Supporting Supplement Manual

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Chapter 3 SYSTEM OVERVIEW
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3.3 Programming box (RPB-E)
The programming box (RPB-E) is a hand-held unit specifically designed to connect to
the controller, in order to perform various operations. The RPB-E allows all operations
including manual operation of the robot, programming and editing, teaching, and
parameter setting.
3.3.1 Part names and functions
The RPB-E has an emergency stop button and an enable switch. The contact outputs of
these can be used to connect to the emergency stop circuit of the entire equipment via the
SAFETY connector on the controller. The RPB-E also has a selector switch which can be
used according to the customer's specifications and applications.
: Display (liquid crystal screen)
; Selector switch
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Emergency stop button
@
Sheet key
B RPB Connector
= Enable switch
(rear side)
RPB-E
Main Functions
q
Display (liquid crystal screen)
This is a liquid crystal display (LCD) with 40 characters × 15 lines, showing various
types of information. The screen brightness is adjustable.
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Sheet keys
These keys are used to operate a robot or input programs.
The sheet keys are classified into 3 main types: function keys, control keys and data
keys.
e
Emergency stop button
Pressing this button during operation immediately stops robot movement. This is a
contact B (normally closed) type switch.
The XA1E-BV302R made by IDEC is used.
3.3 Programming box (RPB-E)