Teach Pendant with 3-Position Enabling Device

Description

Depending on the robot generation, your Teach Pendant can include a built-in 3PE device. This is called a 3-Position Enabling Teach Pendant (3PE TP).

Higher payload robots can only use the 3PE TP.

 

If you are using a 3PE TP, the buttons are located on the underside of the Teach Pendant, as illustrated below. You can use either button, according to your preference.

 

If the Teach Pendant is disconnected, you are required to connect and configure an external 3PE device. The 3PE TP functionality extends to the PolyScope interface, where there are additional functions in the Header.

  • If you have bought a UR15, UR20 or UR30 robot, a Teach Pendant without the 3PE device will not work.

  • Using a UR15, UR20, or UR30 robot requires an external enabling device or a 3PE Teach Pendant when programming, or teaching, within the reach of the robot application. See ISO 10218-2.

  • The 3PE Teach Pendant is not included with the purchase of the OEM Control Box, so enabling device functionality is not provided.

 
Overview of TP

  1. Power button

  2. Emergency Stop button

  3. USB port (comes with a dust cover)

  4. 3PE buttons

 
Freedrive

A Freedrive robot symbol is located under each 3PE button, as illustrated below.