Specifications

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6.4 Actions Menu (Variable Manager)
The commands in this actions menu can be specified also with the buttons.
Fig. 6-15 Actions Menu and Buttons
6.4.1 Connect
Establishes communication with the Robot Controller.
During connection with the Robot Controller, a checkmark appears in the
menu.
button has the same function as the connect button. When connected, the
button is displayed in the pressed state.
6.4.2 Snapshot
Acquires variable data of the moment from the Robot Controller.
button has the same function as the snapshot command.
Set the communication conditions before executing the snapshot command.
6.4.3 Monitor
Acquires variable data in succession from the Robot Controller.
button has the same function as the monitor command.
Set the communication conditions before running the monitor command.
The personal computer acquires the data only of the variables displayed on the
screen from the Robot Controller during continuous monitoring, and does not
acquire the variable data not displayed on the screen. You can, therefore,
specify the data acquisition range by displaying the variables to be monitored.