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How to Power On, Power Off, or Restart a Robot (PolyScope 5)

Power on, power off, or restart your Universal Robots cobot running PolyScope 5 using the Power Button on the teach pendant. 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 5. If your robot runs PolyScope X, see How to Power On, Power Off, or Restart a Robot (PolyScope X).

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 5 teach pendant showing the Power Button

Power Off

  1. On the teach pendant, press the Power Button, then tap Power off.

    The robot powers down safely and applies the brakes on the arm joints.

    Power off option on the PolyScope 5 teach pendant

Restart

  1. On the teach pendant, press the Power Button, then tap Restart.

    The robot powers off, then powers back on.

    Restart option on the PolyScope 5 teach pendant

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