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How to Power On, Power Off, or Restart a Robot (PolyScope X)

Power on, power off, or restart your Universal Robots cobot running PolyScope X from the teach pendant menu. For when you start a shift, shut down for the night, or apply an update.

Written by Doug Ayers

This article is for robots running PolyScope X. If your robot runs PolyScope 5, see How to Power On, Power Off, or Restart a Robot (PolyScope 5).

This guide shows you how to power on, power off, or restart your robot from the teach pendant.

Power On

  1. On the teach pendant, press the Power Button, then wait for the robot to start up.

    PolyScope X teach pendant showing the Power Button

Power Off

  1. On the teach pendant, open the menu, then tap Shutdown.

    PolyScope X menu open with the Shutdown option

  2. Tap Power Off.
    The robot powers down safely and applies the brakes on the arm joints.

    Power Off button on the PolyScope X shutdown screen

Restart

  1. On the teach pendant, open the menu, then tap Shutdown.

    PolyScope X menu open with the Shutdown option

  2. Tap Restart.
    The robot powers off, then powers back on.

    Restart button on the PolyScope X shutdown screen

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