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2.6. When to use the FlexPendant and RobotStudio

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2.6. When to use the FlexPendant and RobotStudio

Overview

For operating and managing the robot, you either use the FlexPendant or RobotStudio. The

FlexPendant is optimized for handling robot motions and ordinary operation, and

RobotStudio is optimized for configuration, programming and other tasks not related to the

daily operation.

Start, restart and shut down the controller

Run and control robot programs

Communicate with the controller

To... Use...

Start the controller. The power switch on the controller's front panel.

Restart the controller. The FlexPendant, RobotStudio or the power switch on the

controller's front panel.

Shut down the controller. The power switch on the controller's front panel or the

FlexPendant, tap Restart, then Advanced.

To... Use...

Jog a robot. The FlexPendant

Start or stop a robot program. The FlexPendant or RobotStudio

Start and stop background

tasks

RobotStudio

To... Use...

Acknowledge events. The FlexPendant.

View and save the controller's event logs. RobotStudio or the FlexPendant.

Back up the controller's software to files on the

PC or a server.

RobotStudio or the FlexPendant.

Back up the controller's software to files on the

controller

The FlexPendant.

Transfer files between the controller and

network drives.

RobotStudio or the FlexPendant.

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