What Is A Flexpendant - ABB IRC5 Operating Manual

2 General

2.2. What is a FlexPendant?

2.2. What is a FlexPendant?
Overview
The FlexPendant (occasionally called TPU or teach pendant unit) is a hand held operator unit
used to perform many of the tasks involved when operating a robot system: running
programs, jogging the manipulator, modifying robot programs etcetera.
NOTE!
Note that a few specific functions, such as administer the user authority system (UAS), cannot
be performed using the FlexPendant, but only by using RobotStudio. Use Operating manual
- RobotStudio for details in these cases.
Complete computer and integral part of IRC5
The FlexPendant consists of both hardware and software and is a complete computer in itself.
It is an integral part of IRC5, connected to the controller by an integrated cable and connector.
The hot plug button option, however, makes it possible to disconnect the FlexPendant in
automatic mode and continue running without it. See
- IRC5 with FlexPendant for details.
Main parts
The FlexPendant is designed for continuous operation in harsh industrial environment. Its
touch screen is easy to clean and resistant to water, oil and accidental welding splashes. These
are the main parts of the FlexPendant.
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Connector
Touch screen
Emergency stop button
Enabling device
Joystick
Using the hot plug in Operating manual
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