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4.2.2 Auto Mode (Output)
(1) Function
The signal outputs to the external device that the robot is in the auto
mode.
(2) Terminal number
No.4 of connector CN10.
(3) Usage
Starting the program from the external device requires an SWITCH EXT
MODE input, a PROGRAM NO. SELECT input and a PROGRAM START
input. The signal is used to confirm that the robot is in the auto mode.
(4) ON conditions
The signal will be output when the robot enters the auto mode under the
following conditions.
The mode selector switch of the operating panel or the teach pendant
is set to AUTO.
(5) OFF conditions
The signal will be turned OFF under the following conditions.
When the mode selector switch of the operating panel is set to
MANUAL or the teach pendant is set to MANUAL or TEACH CHECK.
When Enable Auto OFF is input.
(Caution: The signal will not be turned OFF in the pendantless state
described in the OPTIONS MANUAL, Chapter 1, Subsection 1.3.3.)
Caution: The signal will not be turned OFF with INSTANTANEOUS
STOP, STEP STOP or CYCLE STOP.
⋅ The mode selector switch of the operating panel is set to
MANUAL or that of the teach pendant is set to MANUAL o
r
TEACH CHECK.
⋅ Enable Auto OFF is input.
⋅The Mode selector switch of the operating panel or the teach pendant is
set to AUTO.
⋅ SWITCH AUTO MODE and OPERATION PREPARATION START are
in
p
ut from the external device.
Auto Mode Output
A
uto mode output