Robot Control
Direct manipulation and monitoring capabilities including jogging, home positioning, and real-time TCP control for safe and accurate robot operation.
Overview
Robot control provides direct interface capabilities for manual robot operation, positioning, and real-time monitoring during setup and manufacturing operations.
Control Functions
Manual Jogging
- Individual joint control
- Cartesian coordinate movement
- Speed and acceleration control
- Safety-limited movements
Home Positioning
- Automatic home positioning
- Custom home position setup
- Home position validation
- Recovery procedures
TCP Control
- Real-time TCP positioning
- Tool orientation control
- Position feedback monitoring
- Coordinate system selection
Operation Modes
Setup Mode
- Low-speed movements
- Enhanced safety monitoring
- Step-by-step positioning
- Collision avoidance active
Manual Mode
- Operator-controlled movements
- Variable speed control
- Emergency stop access
- Real-time feedback
Automatic Mode
- Program-controlled operation
- Optimized movement paths
- Production speed settings
- Automated safety checks
Safety Features
Emergency Controls
- Emergency stop functionality
- Immediate motion halt
- Safe shutdown procedures
- Recovery protocols
Movement Limits
- Joint limit enforcement
- Workspace boundary checks
- Speed limit controls
- Acceleration restrictions
Monitoring Systems
- Real-time position feedback
- Force and torque monitoring
- Collision detection
- System status indicators
Control Interface
Manual Controls
- Jog buttons and controls
- Speed adjustment sliders
- Coordinate system selection
- Movement mode switches
Status Displays
- Current position readouts
- Joint angle displays
- TCP position and orientation
- System status indicators
Troubleshooting
Common Issues
- Communication errors
- Position accuracy problems
- Movement restrictions
- Safety system activation
Diagnostic Tools
- Position verification
- Calibration checks
- System diagnostics
- Error log analysis