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eCobra 600 and 800 Robots with EtherCAT
24402-000 Rev B
Figure 6-4. Brake Release Button
Remote Brake Release Feature
You can also configure the XIO Input 6.2 (pin 18) to act as an alternate hardware brake release
input. Refer to the
Sysmac Studio Version 1 Operation Manual (Cat. No. W504)
for more inform-
ation.
When this setting is enabled, activating XIO Input 6.2 is the same as pressing the brake button
on the status display.
NOTE:
To comply with ISO 10218-1 when using a remote brake release button,
ensure the brake release button displays a warning label to indicate that the Z-
axis of the robot may fall due to gravity if the brake is released.
6.5 Robot Control Modes
The robot can operate in several different control modes. The selection and function of these
modes are described in this section.
Manual Mode
Manual mode is typically used during functions of commissioning, position teaching, and
other setup operations.
When the robot is placed in Manual mode, robot motion speed is limited to 250 mm/sec and
servo torque is limited so an operator can safely work inside the cell. Manual mode programs
can execute from the pendant in STEP mode. Refer to the
T20 Pendant User's Manual (Cat. No.
I601)
for more information.
To place the robot in Manual mode, use the Front Panel keyswitch and rotate it to the left pos-
ition (
). In this mode, the robot will respond to the control signals coming from the pendant.
NOTE:
Controlling the robot from a single location satisfies the single point of
control requirement from ISO-10218-1.
