MagnaTran 7.1 User’s Manual
Operation
MN-003-1600-00
Start-up
Brooks Automation
Revision 2.2
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Start-up
The MagnaTran 7 robot is started by applying power. Once this is done, the robot is
ready to operate. If the host controller is in control of the robot, it will accept com-
mands through the RS-232 serial port or the discreet I/O ports. If the CDM has been
turned on, the robot will accept commands from the keypad entries.
CAUTION
All switch settings, communication connections, and power connec-
tions should be made before power is applied.
NOTE:
Once power is applied, the robot will enter a “start-up” state, which assumes that
wafers are present on the end effectors. The speed of all arm motions are governed
by this start-up state until the robot is either commanded to “place” the wafers or
(3-Axis) instructed that the end effectors are empty using the “LOAD” command
(2-Axis).
Power should be applied by a person trained in the proper use of the MagnaTran
robot.
Operational Check-out
Verify CDM can be turned on. See
Control/Display Module (CDM) Operation on
Verify Serial I/O port is functional. See
Serial Communication SIO1 on page 5-5
and
Set Communication on page 8-121
If operating in parallel mode, verify discreet I/O ports are functional. See
and
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