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[ 2 ] Strobe Signal (Input)

(1) Function

This signal informs the Robot Controller that the command area, data
areas 1 and 2, and the command and data area odd parity bit have been
set. Additionally it directs the start of command processing.

Caution: Perform command input with a strobe signal after the system

output signal ROBOT INITIALIZATION COMPLETE is output.

(2) Terminal number

No. 8 of connector CN8.

(3) Input conditions and operation

 By turning ON this input in automatic or external mode, the Robot

Controller reads the command area, data areas 1 and 2, and the
command and data area odd parity bit starts processing.

‚ Retain the status until a command processing complete signal is output

and the necessary status data is read. If the strobe signal is turned
OFF before a command processing complete signal is output, the
status area will not be output.

ƒ By turning OFF this input after the status is read, the command

processing complete output, the status area and the status parity will
be turned OFF.