Configuration Manager Configuration Manager The Configuration Manager allows you to configure the Cobra i600/i800 (Cobra i-Series) or e-Vario robot running on the MicroV+ operating system. You can configure the following items: To open the Configuration Manager, double-click the Cobra robot object in the Workspace Explorer, and then select Configuration Manager from the Configure menu. ACE User's Guide, 3.6.x, 18316-000 Rev A Page 269 Item Description Travel Limits Change the individual robot joint travel limits from their default settings to limit robot joint travel.
These software-defined joint limits (soft stops) are intended to protect the robot joints from colliding with custom work- cell hardware and to provide a safety buffer so that the joint does not impact a physical hardstop. To access the travel limits configuration page, select a joint node in the system tree view. For details, see Edit Joint Limits on page 284. Hand Control Signals View and/or modify the digital output signals used to control the opening and closing of the robot hand. The available signals include both the digital output signals and software signals. To access the hand control signals configuration page, select a robot node in the system tree view.
Then, choose the Hand Control tab in the Con- figuration view. For details, see Hand Control Signals on page 277. Workcell Obstacles Define workcell obstacles to avoid, or areas in which the robot tool tip must work. You can define up to six of these obstacles or areas. To access the workcell obstacles configuration page, select a robot node in the system tree view. Then, choose the Workcell Obstacles tab in the Con- figuration view. For details, see Workcell Obstacles on page 279.