Installation Variables

Description

Variables created on the Installation Variables pane are called installation variables and are used like normal program variables. Installation variables are distinct because they keep their value even if a program stops then starts again, and when the robot arm and/or Control Box is powered down and powered up again.

 
Creating installation variables

Installation variable names and values are stored with the installation, so you can use the same variable in multiple programs.

Installation variables and their values are saved automatically every 10 minutes during program execution, also when the program is paused and when it is stopped.

 

To create an installation variable

  1. Tap Create New and a new variable name is suggested in the Name field.

    You can edit the variable name as desired.

  2. In the Value field, set a value for the new variable.

    You cannot save a variable without first setting the Value.

  3. You can describe the new installation variable in the Description field.

  4. You can set the new variable as favorite by checking the Favorite variable box.

  5. Tap OK to add the new variable to the Installation Variables list.

 
Designating favorite installation variables

Designating a favorite installation variable allows the installation variable to be part of the set of favorite variables displayed when you select it to only show favorite variables on the Variables tab in the Program Tab screen and on the Run Tab screen.

 

To designate an installation variable as favorite

  1. In the Header, tap Installation.

  2. Under General, select Variables.

    The variables are listed under Installation Variables.

  3. Select the desired variables.

  4. Check the Favorite variable box.

  5. Tap Run to return to your variable display.

 
Managing installation variables

To edit installation variables

  1. Select the desired variable in the Installation Variables list.

  2. You can edit the Value, the Description, or the Favorite variable.

    You cannot edit the variable name in this step.

Changes to edited installation variables take immediate effect.

To delete installation variables

  1. Select the desired variable and tap Delete.

  2. Select Delete Variable in the confirmation pop-up

 

Variable descriptions

You can add information to your variables by adding variable descriptions in the Description column. You can use the variable descriptions to convey the purpose of the variable and/or the meaning of its value to operators using the Run tab screen and/or other programmers.

Variable descriptions (if used) can be up to 120 characters, displayed in the Description column of the variables list on the Run tab screen and the Variables tab screen.

A variable description spans multiple lines to fit the width of the Description column if necessary. You can also collapse and expand the Description column by using the buttons shown below.

 

To collapse/expand the Description column

  1. Tap Collapse to collapse the Description column.
  2. Tap Expand to expand the Description column.