External Device Connection Ports

Description

The bottom side of the OEM Control Box contains a bracket with ports for connecting external devices. The following illustration shows the bracket.

1 Teach Pendant port 2 SD card slot
3 Ethernet port 4 USB ports
5 Mini Displayport 6 10 A mini blade fuse
Ports
Port Description
Teach Pendant The port for connecting the Teach Pendant (Teach Pendant sold separately).
Ethernet Connect external devices supporting MODBUS, Ethernet/IP, or PROFINET.
USB ports Connect USB devices, for example a mouse, keyboard, a USB flash drive.
Mini Displayport

Connect a monitor. The output video stream shows the same as the display on the Teach Pendant. Supported connection types:

  • DP (direct connection).
  • Active DVI (using an active DP to DVI converter).
  • Active HDMI (using an active DP to HDMI converter).
10 A mini blade fuse Connect a fuse. The fuse must be UL-marked and have a 10 A current rating.
SD card The SD card is already in the SD card port.
Removing the SD card under operation can corrupt the system. Do not remove the SD card.

Connecting a Mouse, Keyboard, or Monitor

Description

Use a USB port to connect a keyboard or a mouse.

Use the Mini Displayport to connect a monitor.

 

How to Connect a Teach Pendant

Description
Do not connect or disconnect the Teach Pendant while Control Box is powered on. This can cause damage to Control Box.

Excessive strain at the port on the OEM Control Box can cause damage to the Teach Pendant connector and affect the functionality of the Teach Pendant.

  • Avoid pulling and/or exerting lateral forces on the Teach Pendant cable during installation.
  • Avoid moving the Teach Pendant cable connector when it is connected to the Teach Pendant port.

To connect a Teach Pendant:

  1. Power down the Control Box. Connect the Teach Pendant cable connector to the Teach Pendant port.
  2. The Teach Pendant powers on in a fault state and the Robot Arm brakes engage.
    Press Re-Initialize to clear the fault state.
  3. When the Teach Pendant restarts, on PolyScope, exit the start-up screen.
  4. On PolyScope, in the Header, tap Installation and select Safety.
  5. Under Safety, tap Hardware.
  6. In the Teach Pendant drop-down menu, select Yes.
    If you are prompted to use a password, type the Safety Password and tap Unlock.

 

How to Use Remote Control and Local Control

 

To activate remote control:

  1. On PolyScope, in the Header, tap the Hamburger Menu.
  2. Select Settings, tap System and select Remote Control.
  3. On the Remote Control screen, select Enable to activate Remote Control.

To activate Local Control, in the Header, tap the Remote Control icon and select Local Control.