How long does Assigning UOP/SOP Signals take?

Assigning UOP/SOP Signals is rated Intermediate and takes about 30 minutes across 8 steps.

What tools do I need?

You will need Teach pendant, PLC or panel wiring diagram, I/O signal list for UOP and SOP.

What should I do before starting?

Physical I/O connections to the PLC or panel are already wired.

What is the first step?

Review the required UOP signals. Identify which standard signals are needed, such as cycle start, fault reset, hold, and program select bits.

Controller & setup

Assigning UOP/SOP Signals

For a technician mapping the standard user operator panel and system operator panel signals used to start, stop, and control the robot from a PLC or external panel.

Intermediate~30 min8 steps

Step 1.
Review the required UOP signals
Identify which standard signals are needed, such as cycle start, fault reset, hold, and program select bits.
Step 2.
Open the UOP/SOP configuration screen
On the pendant, go to I/O, then Assign, and select the UOP or rack mapping screen.
Step 3.
Map each UOP signal to a physical input or output
Assign the correct physical I/O point to each UOP function according to the wiring diagram.
Step 4.
Set SOP signals if the panel uses system-side control
Assign the corresponding SOP inputs and outputs for panel-based start, stop, and mode selection.
Step 5.
Enable UOP or SOP control mode
Set the system variable or setup option that tells the controller to accept remote commands from UOP or SOP.
Step 6.
Test each function from the panel or PLC
Trigger cycle start, hold, and reset from the external source and confirm the robot responds correctly. Before triggering remote motion, confirm the cell is clear and all personnel are outside the guard, since a remote cycle start can command full-speed automatic motion.
Step 7.
Confirm fault and safety signals report correctly
Verify that fault and safety-related UOP outputs correctly reflect the robot's actual state to the PLC.
Step 8.
Document the final signal map
Save the completed UOP and SOP assignment list with the cell's documentation.

Common questions

How long does Assigning UOP/SOP Signals take?: Assigning UOP/SOP Signals is rated Intermediate and takes about 30 minutes across 8 steps.
What tools do I need?: You will need Teach pendant, PLC or panel wiring diagram, I/O signal list for UOP and SOP.
What should I do before starting?: Physical I/O connections to the PLC or panel are already wired.
What is the first step?: Review the required UOP signals. Identify which standard signals are needed, such as cycle start, fault reset, hold, and program select bits.

Assigning UOP/SOP Signals

Review the required UOP signals

Open the UOP/SOP configuration screen

Map each UOP signal to a physical input or output

Set SOP signals if the panel uses system-side control

Enable UOP or SOP control mode

Test each function from the panel or PLC

Confirm fault and safety signals report correctly

Document the final signal map

Common questions