Detecting lost program pointer

VictorL
VictorL ✭
edited May 2013 in Robot Controller
is there a way to detect if you for some reason have lost your program pointer? 
Post edited by Henrik Berlin on

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  • Henrik Berlin
    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

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    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).

     

     

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    Henrik Berlin
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  • VictorL
    VictorL ✭
    I'm controlling the robot with a PLC, can you get a signal to indicate the loss of the PP?
  • Henrik Berlin
    Henrik Berlin ✭✭✭
    This seems related to RobotWare. Moving the topic.
    Henrik Berlin
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  • VictorL
    VictorL ✭
    Thanks!
    Would still like an answer!
  • Tedenljung
    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.

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