摘要 |
<p>Operating and configuration parameters of a robot drive (14) at an installation location are stored in an easily removable storage device (12) on the drive or nearby so that special data, such as that associated with arm design and system layout, including taught stations, can remain associated with the robot drive and installation whereby the drive system can be installed or replaced in minimal time since the storage device does not need reprogramming. This removable storage device, in the form of a static memory or Master Key, may be embodied by a Dallas Key or E Prom or the like, and be affixed to the robot body or off board nearby. Thus, when a robot drive is replaced, by affixing the original Key to the new robot or nearby, it will assume all of the parameters of the initial robot.</p> |