Detecting lost program pointer

VictorL

is there a way to detect if you for some reason have lost your program pointer? 

Henrik Berlin

Hi Victor,

The Program Pointer (PP) can be visualized in RobotStudio. If the PP is not visible, then the "Go To Program Pointer" command is not enabled

 

On the FlexPendant you need to manually set the PP when it has been lost. From RobotStudio the PP will be automatically set when pressing the Play button. (This is something we will probably change however, at least when working towards a real robot).

 

 

VictorL

I'm controlling the robot with a PLC, can you get a signal to indicate the loss of the PP?

Henrik Berlin

This seems related to RobotWare. Moving the topic.

VictorL

Thanks!

Would still like an answer!

Tedenljung

Hello!

Take a look in the RAPID referensmanual, search for:

"PPMovedInManMode - Test whether the program pointer is moved in manual mode"

I do not know if it is usefull for you.