TOP (Technical Onboarding Program)

What is the Introduction to Yaskawa Motoman for Integrators?

This workshop is aimed towards people who are new to Yaskawa Motoman robots but have experience with other brands or have some formal training.

When is TOP offered?

We try to offer at least one session per month, but availability depends on timing of other projects, trade shows and the needs of our partners. Check out the calendar link below for details.

What does the workshop cover?

Below is an outline of the workshop content.

  • General Operations
    • Introduction to Equipment
    • Teach Pendant Overview
    • Login Security Modes
    • Alarms and Errors
    • Files and Backups
    • Maintenance Mode
    • Jogging and Coordinate Systems
    • Managing Tool Data
    • Home Positions
  • Job Create and Edit
    • Creating and Naming a New Job
    • Selecting a Job
    • Displaying the Active Job
    • Motion Types
    • Path Creation, Confirmation, and Playback
    • Job Editing
    • Speed Editing
    • Variables
  • Programming in INFORM
    • Inform List
    • Control Commands
    • Arithmetic Commands
    • Commands Used with Position Variables
  • Job Manipulation
    • Job Edit Protection
    • Special Run Modes
    • Registering Master Job
    • Interference Zones
    • Selecting Operating Cycle
  • Concurrent I/O, Signals and Networking
    • What is Concurrent I/O?
    • Available Signals
    • Ladder Program Vs Ladder Editor
    • System vs. User Ladder
    • Dedicated vs. Discrete I/O
    • Understanding Block Moves (BMOV)
    • LAN Settings
    • Ethernet/IP (Adapter/Scanner) Configuration
    • Ethernet/IP Device allocation
    • Network tools
  • Set Up for Safety
    • Machine Safety
    • Functional Safety Unit
  • Other Topics
    • MotoSize
    • Available Desktop Tools
    • Support Resources / Escalation Chart
    • Where to get manuals
    • Partner Support Website

Where are sessions held?

We are currently scheduling classes in our Rochester Hills (Detroit) Michigan office and our Austin, Texas office. Class runs from 9:00am to 4:00pm with a 1-hour lunch (breaks as needed.)

When are workshops held?

We try to offer at least one session per month, but availability depends on timing of other projects, trade shows and the needs of our partners. Check out the calendar link below for details.

Sounds great! How do I sign up to attend?

Access the Calendar and Sign Up