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Appendix B
B.1 Glossary
ArcWorld 50/50S/52/52S
Mirror Shift Function
With the Mirror Shift Function, a job is converted to the job in which the
path is symmetrical to that of the original job. This conversion can be
performed for the specified coordinate among the X-Y, X-Z or Y-Z
coordinate of the robot coordinates and the user coordinates. The Mirror
Shift Function is classified into the following three: the Pulse Mirror Shift
Function, the Robot Coordinates Mirror Shift Function and the User
Coordinates Mirror Shift Function.
Mode Switch
As per safety standards, an industrial robot has three distinct modes of
operation. These are TEACH (also called Manual) and PLAY (also called
Automatic) and REMOTE. Switching between these modes is performed
using a key switch on the Programming Pendant and is called mode
switch.
Modularity
The property of flexibility built into a robot and control system by
assembling separate units, which can be easily joined to or arranged with
other parts or units.
Module
Self-contained component of a package. This component may contain
sub-components known as sub-modules.
Motion Axis
The line defining the axis of motion either linear or rotary segment of a
Robot.
Motor
Muting
While testing a robot program, the deactivation of any presence sensing
safeguarding devices during the full robot cycle or a portion of the cycle.
N
Notice
NOTICE is the preferred signal word to address practices not related to
personal injury. The safety alert symbol should not be used with this signal
word. As an alternative to “NOTICE”, the word “CAUTION” without the
safety alert symbol may be used to indicate a message not related to
personal injury.
O
Off-line Programming
A programming method where the task program is defined on devices or
computers separate from the robot for later input of programming
information to the robot. (ISO 8373)b. A means of programming a robot
while the robot is functioning. This becomes important in manufacturing
and assembly line production due to keeping productivity high while the
robot is being programmed for other tasks.
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