Using the 3PE buttons
The 3PE buttons are only active in Manual mode. In Automatic mode, robot movement does not require 3PE button action.
The following table contains the available functions of the 3PE buttons.
| Position | Description | Action | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Release | There is no pressure on the 3PE button. It is not pressed. | Robot movement is stopped in Manual mode. Power is not removed from the robot arm and the brakes remain released. |
| 2 | Light-press (Grip lightly) | There is some pressure on the 3PE button. It is pressed to a middle point. | Allows your program to play when the robot is in Manual mode. |
| 3 | Tight-press (Grip tightly) | There is full pressure on the 3PE button. It is pressed all the way down. | Robot movement is stopped in Manual mode. Robot is in 3PE Stop. |
To play a program:
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On PolyScope, ensure the robot is set to Manual mode, or switch to Manual mode.
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Maintain a light-press on the 3PE button.
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On PolyScope, tap Play to run the program.
The program runs if the robot arm is in the first position of the program.
If the robot is not in the first position of the program, the Move Robot into Position screen appears.
To stop a program:
- Release the 3PE button or, on PolyScope, tap Stop.
To pause a program:
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Release the 3PE button, or, on PolyScope, tap Pause.
To continue the program execution, keep the 3PE button light pressed and tap Resume on PolyScope.