This course teaches advanced programming for the NX100 controller. Students are required to possess basic programming knowledge of the controller prior to attending this training module.
Course Overview
This course consists of classroom lectures, demonstrations, discussions and hands-on practice exercises. Covered topics are related to real-world examples and applications. To create an interactive and enhanced learning environment, class size is limited to 12. To perform the hands-on practice exercises, students are typically assigned 2 to a pendant at Yaskawa Academy.
Course Materials
Students receive a course outline, objectives, and a manual, which details specific topics covered in the class. Students are urged to take notes, participate in discussions, and inquire about specific operating issues.
Prerequisite
The NX100 Basic Programming Module is a prerequisite to attend the NX100 Advanced Programming Module. If you do not meet the criteria of this class, you may want to consider attending either the NX100 Accelerated Programming or the NX100 Accelerated Programming w/ Arc Welding based on your robot cell application.
Topics
Primary topics include:
- Programming advanced I/O instructions
- Naming variables and applying variable data
- Defining and using position variables
- Using system variables
- Programming advanced arithmetic instructions
- Loading from the Compact Flash
- Defining cubic interference zones
- Setting axes soft limits
- Customizing parameters
- Shifting jobs
- Using software options such as PMT, Relative Job, Concurrent Job, Interrupt Job, Search Function, and External Reference Point
Notes
Training class schedules are subject to be changed without notice, based on instructor availability. All Training classes are held in the Miamisburg, OH Training Facility unless other prior arrangements have been confirmed.
Attendees who complete the required number of contact hours will receive a certificate of completion. Those who meet the contact hours requirement, and score 70% or better on the final exam, will be awarded Continuing Education Units (CEUs).