PolyScope X Overview

Overview

PolyScope X is the graphical user interface (GUI) installed on the teach pendant that operates the robot arm via touch screen. The PolyScope X interface allows you to create, load, and execute programs.

 
To view Main Screen

  1. Tap the 3D icon on the left toolbar.

    This gives you a three-dimensional view of the robot arm in X-Y-Z coordinates.

  2. To maximize the 3D viewing area, collapse the right drawer using the right toolbar:

    • tap once the Move icon

    • tap twice the Program structure icon

    • tap twice the Global Variables icon

Screen

Layout

The PolyScope X GUI is divided as shown in the following illustration:

 

  • Header - in red-border box. Also called system manager.

    Contains a folder to load, create, and edit programs and access URCaps.

  • Left Toolbar - in green-border box. Also called navigation hub.

    Contains icon/fields to select a main screen:

    • Hamburger icon

    • Application

    • Program

    • 3D Viewer

    • Operator

  • Right Toolbar - in blue-border box. Also called multitasking panel.

    Contains icon/fields to select a multitask screen:

    • Safety overview icon

    • Move

    • Program structure

    • Global Variables

  • Footer - in yellow-border box. Also called robot control bar.

    Contains buttons to control robot state, speed, and program run/play.
Screen Combinations

The main screen and the multitask screen make up the operating screen combination for the robot.

The multitask screen is independent of the main screen so you can do separate tasks. For example, you can configure a program in the main screen while moving the robot arm in the multitask screen. You also can hide the multitask screen if it is not needed.

  • Main screen

    Contains fields and options to manage and monitor robot actions.

  • Multitask screen

    Contains fields and options often relating to the main screen.

Figure 6.2:  Main screen and multitask screen

 
To show/hide the Multitask Screen

  1. In the right toolbar, tap any field to show the multitask screen.

    The right toolbar expands to the middle of the screen so the multitask screen becomes visible.

  2. Tap the currently selected field in the right toolbar to hide the multitask screen.