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About this manual
This manual is divided into 3 main parts: Safety Cautions, Controller Guide, and a Supplement (HT1
Operation Guide, Communication Command Guide, Daisy Chain Guide). In order to use the controller and
optional devices in an efficient manner, users should read the parts which are pertinent to the objective in
question. Moreover, after reading this manual, keep it on hand for easy referencing as needed, and always
make it available to the end user.
Configuration of this manual
Contains the handling cautions related to the
controller and the optional Handy Terminal. Be
sure to read these cautions before using the
equipment, and strictly observe them at all times.
Explains the controller functions, as well as the
controller installation and operation procedures.
Be sure to read this section before operating the
controller, and strictly observe the instructions at
all times.
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Safety Cautions
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Controller Guide
Be sure to read this section before writing the data,
such as parameter or point data, or operating the
robot using a communication unit, such as a personal
computer through the RS-232C communication.
Communication
Command Guide
Explains the daisy chain function of the TS series
robot controllers.
Daisy Chain Guide
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Supplement
HT1 Operation Guide
Explains the procedures for using the HT1 (Handy
Terminal) to edit point data, and to operate the
robot, etc.
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Use any of the following methods for referencing this manual content during controller installation, operation,
and adjustment procedures.
• Keep this manual close at hand for referencing when performing installation, operation, and adjustments.
• Display the CD-ROM version of this manual onscreen for referencing when performing installation,
operation, and adjustments.
• Print out the required pages of this manual from the CD-ROM in advance, and use them for reference when
performing installation, operation, and adjustments.
Although every effort was made to ensure that this manual content is accurate and complete, please contact
YAMAHA if errors, misprints, or omissions are found.
For information related to the robot unit, support software, and other optional devices, please refer to the
operation manuals for those items.