New Era Robot Main Teach Pendant
Hello to both new and existing users of Siasun Robot! This article mainly introduces the functions and operations of the Siasun Robot teach pendant's main interface, helping you quickly understand the teach pendant's power-on operation, commonly used buttons, special language functions, and shortcut key functions.
01 | Startup Login
The startup screen is shown below. The default login password for the Siasun robot teach pendant is "123". Before logging in, most button names on the touchscreen are grayed out and cannot be operated. After logging in, most button names turn white and become operable.
User management allows you to set different levels of users, each with different access permissions, which can prevent unauthorized or accidental modifications to the program.
The logout function allows you to set an automatic logout time. If the teach pendant is not used within the set time, the currently logged-in user will be automatically logged out.
The activation interface defaults to permanent activation, but you can also lock the system and set a usage period. After the expiration date, the robot system will be locked and cannot be operated. You will need to unlock it to continue using it.
02 | Status Bar Introduction
2.1: Introduction to the left-hand menu of the status bar
The top row is the status bar, the leftmost STEP button is the menu button, which contains all the function menus on the teach pendant, and the other buttons display the robot's current status, and you can also switch the corresponding status by pressing the buttons.
Clicking the menu will bring up a first-level submenu, which includes Login, Parameter Configuration, Function Packs, Control Panel, Backup & Restore, System Information, Projects, Programs, and Variables. Submenus marked with ">" indicate that there are second-level submenus.
The buttons in the status bar are described below.
▌Operating Method
There are three modes: manual, automatic, and external automatic. In manual mode, the rotation of each axis can be controlled by the physical button on the right side of the teach pendant, or the linear motion and attitude change of the end effector can be controlled. In automatic mode, the user-programmed program can be run. In external automatic mode, the robot can be controlled to run the program by external signals, such as an external control box or PLC.
▌Enabled State
This indicates whether the servo is powered on (enabled). The button can be used to control the servo's power-on and power-off states.
▌Reference Coordinate System
This displays the coordinate system within the current robot system. The coordinate system can be set via a button or within the program.
Tools
This displays the tools currently inside the robot system. Tools can be set via buttons or within the program.
Speed
This displays the current operating speed of the robot. The speed can be set via buttons or in the program.
▌Manual Coordinate System
When the "Running Mode" is set to "Manual", the coordinate system referenced by the robot's movement is as follows. The two most commonly used coordinate systems are the joint coordinate system and the world coordinate system. When the joint coordinate system is set, the robot's 1 to 6 axes can be controlled to rotate independently. When the world coordinate system is set, the robot's end effector linear motion or attitude change can be controlled.
2.2: Introduction to the icons on the right side of the status bar
There are 5 icons on the far right of the status bar, and their meanings are as follows.
▌Communication Status
Displays the communication status between the teach pendant and the robot controller.
▌Workspace Status
There are four states of the workspace: the safe workspace function is not activated, the safe workspace is not triggered, the safe workspace is triggered, and the safe workspace function is disabled.
▌Collision Detection Status
▌Safety Circuit Status
When the emergency stop button is pressed or the access control switch is opened, the message "Safety circuit disconnected" will be displayed.
▌Laser connection status
When the laser connection status icon is "Laser in operation", it indicates that laser scanning data is being received.
2.3: Introduction to the Display Bar Below the Status Bar
The bar below the status bar, from left to right, displays the currently loaded program, the current alarm information, and the clear alarm button.
03 | Project and Variable Management
Click the first button "Project" at the top left to display the current project directory of the system. Multiple programs can be created under one project.
Clicking the "Programs" button will display the currently loaded programs.
Clicking the "Variables" button displays all system variables, supporting variable searching and editing.
04 | Log
Click the "Information" button on the left to bring up the system log interface. The first page displays the current error messages. Click the "OK" button to clear the current error messages. Click the "Log" button to display historical system fault information.
The "Details" button also displays the cause of the malfunction and the corresponding solutions.
05|Monitoring
Click the "Monitor" button at the bottom right to view information such as the position of the robot's end effector and I/O signals.
You can monitor the DI/DO and AI/AO status by selecting "IO" from the drop-down menu.
06 | Language Functions
The system supports Chinese and English by default, and also allows for customization of other languages. The language interface can be accessed via the menu bar > Control Panel > Language, where you can select English, Chinese, or other languages. The selection takes effect immediately. When "Other" is selected, the system displays the customized languages.
To customize other languages, you need to translate the files in the system's language folder into the customized language and import them via HMI replacement. Additionally, you need to translate the descriptions in the instruction comment files, error description files, teach pendant pop-up error files, and welding error files into the customized language, place them in the specified system directory, and restart the robot for the changes to take effect.
07 | Shortcut Key Functions
Finally, let me introduce the shortcut key functions on the left and right sides. When you need to frequently use a certain function during on-site programming, you can bind that function to a shortcut key for convenient one-click operation and improved programming efficiency. There are 3 shortcut keys on the left side of the interface: LF1, LF2, and LF3, and 5 shortcut keys on the right side: RF1, RF2, RF3, RF4, and RF5.
In welding operations, "simulated welding" is often used to debug robot programs. Wire feeding and wire retraction are also frequently used during the debugging phase. These functions can be bound to shortcut keys for easy one-click access.
These are the common functions of the robot teach pendant's main interface. If you would like to learn more about robot functions or encounter any problems during use, please feel free to leave a message for discussion!
We will be releasing a series of articles introducing the Siasun Robot Autonomous Control System soon, so please stay tuned!
