Icons/Tabs On PolyScope

Description

The following section lists and defines the icons/tabs and buttons in the PolyScope interface.

 
Header Icons / Functions

Run is a simple means of operating the robot using pre-written programs.

Program creates and/or modifies robot programs.

Installation configures robot arm settings and external equipment e.g. mounting and safety.

Move controls and/or regulates robot movement.

I/O monitors and sets live Input/Output signals to and from robot control box.

Log indicates robot health as well as any warning or error messages.

Program and Installation Manager selects and displays active program and installation. The Program and Installation Manager includes: File Path, New, Open and Save.

New... creates a new Program or Installation.

Open... opens a previously created and saved Program or Installation.

Save... saves a Program, Installation or both at the same time.

 
Operational modes

Automatic indicates the operational mode of the robot is set to Automatic. Tap it to switch to the Manual operational mode.

Manual indicates the operational mode of the robot is set to Manual. Tap it to switch to the Automatic operational mode.

 
Remote Control

The Local mode and Remote mode icons only become accessible if you enable Remote Control.
 

Local indicates the robot can be controlled locally. Tap it to switch to Remote control.

Remote indicates the robot can be controlled from a remote location. Tap it to switch to Local control.

Safety Checksum displays the active safety configuration.

Hamburger Menu accesses PolyScope Help, About and Settings.

 
Footer Icons / Functions  

Initialize manages robot state. When RED, press it to make the robot operational.

Speed Slider shows in real time the relative speed at which the robot arm moves, taking safety settings into account.

Simulation button toggles a program execution between Simulation Mode and the Real Robot. When running in Simulation Mode, the Robot Arm does not move. Therefore, the robot cannot damage itself or nearby equipment in a collision. If you are unsure what the Robot Arm will do, use Simulation Mode to test programs.

Play starts current loaded robot Program.

Step allows a Program to be run single-stepped.

Stop halts current loaded robot Program.

 
High Speed Manual Mode

High Speed Manual Mode is a hold-to-run function, only available in Manual mode when a Three-Position Enabling Device is configured.

High Speed Manual Modeallows both tool speed and elbow speed to temporarily exceed 250mm/s.