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Appendix A
A.1 Glossary
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Magnetic Detectors
Robot sensors that can sense the presence of ferromagnetic material.
Solid-state detectors with appropriate amplification and processing can
locate a metal object to a high degree of precision. See
Manipulator
A machine or robotic mechanism usually consisting of a series of
segments (jointed or sliding relative to one another) for the purpose of
grasping and/or moving objects (pieces or tools), usually in several
degrees of freedom. The manipulator may be controlled by an operator, a
programmable electronic controller or any logic system (for example cam
device, wired, etc.) (ISO 8373)
See
Manipulator Cables
A collection of cables that connect the base of the Manipulator to the
YRC1000micro Controller through the connector panel.
Manual Mode
See
Material Handling
The process by which an industrial robotic arm transfers materials from
one place to another.
Material Processing Robot
A robot designed and programmed so that it can machine, cut, form or
change the shape, function or properties of materials it handles between
the time the materials are first grasped and the time they are released in a
manufacturing process.
Mirror Shift Function
With the Mirror Shift Function, a job is converted to the job in which the
path is symmetrical to that of the original job. This conversion can be
performed for the specified coordinate among the X-Y, X-Z or Y-Z
coordinate of the robot coordinates and the user coordinates. The Mirror
Shift Function is classified into the following three: the Pulse Mirror Shift
Function, the Robot Coordinates Mirror Shift Function and the User
Coordinates Mirror Shift Function.
Mode Switch
As per safety standards, an industrial robot has three distinct modes of
operation. These are Teach (also called Manual) and Play (also called
Automatic) and Remote. Switching between these modes is performed
and is called Mode
Switch.
Modularity
The property of flexibility built into a robot and control system by
assembling separate units, which can be easily joined to or arranged with
other parts or units.
Module
Self-contained component of a package. This component may contain
sub-components known as sub-modules.
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