Nortech Systems Adept RS-232/TERM - Manual (Page 133)

MCP Predefined Functions
Adept SmartController User’s Guide, Rev. E 133
Background Mode
The pendant is in background mode when the USER LED is not lit and none of the
predefined functions are being used. The USER LED is lit whenever an application
program is making use of the MCP. The MCP will not return to background mode until
the program completes execution or is aborted. The LEDs above the predefined function
buttons indicate whether the functions are being used. If one of the LEDs is lit, the MCP
can be returned to background mode by pressing the REC/DONE key (more than one
press may be necessary). The predefined functions are described in
“MCP Predefined
Functions” on page 133 .
When the MCP is in background mode, the viewing angle of the LCD can be changed.
There are three different angles. Press the “2”, “5”, or “8” button to select a different
viewing angle.
C.2 MCP Predefined Functions
Introduction
This section describes the manual control pendant functions related to:
• Loading and starting programs
• Editing global variables
• Displaying system status
Predefined Function Buttons
The MCP has five predefined function buttons for your use. They are listed and explained
below.
Figure C-6. MCP Predefined Function Buttons
EDIT DISP
CLR
ERR
CMD PROG
SET
WORLD TOOL JOINT FREE DEV USER