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4.5 Example of Using System I/O Signals in Compatible Mode
This section describes an example of starting and stopping the robot using
system I/O signals.
(1) Equipment setup example
The example shown below assumes an equipment setup which allows you
to run the robot by operating an external equipment’s operation panel
connected via the PLC to the robot controller. It is assumed that the
operation panel has a display, lamps and switches listed on the next page.
Example of Equipment Setup Using a Robot
Robot
Robot
controller
PLC
Other equipment
(e.g., conveyor)
External equipment’s
operation panel