Can I use HOT START with switch set to REMOTE?

    Hi,
    I'm setting up a cell and I need to take care of recovery in case of power failure. The robot will be started by the PLC using:
    - Startup Method: OTHER (MAIN)
    - UI[6. START] to start or resume

    I'm looking at the following config options:

    Code
    1. HOT START                = TRUE
2. I/O power fail recovery  = RECOVER ALL
6. Restore selected program = TRUE

    I'm testing things in LOCAL mode, but once the system is all hooked up we'll run it in REMOTE with UOP signals.

    However, I'm reading that HOT START=TRUE has to be used in LOCAL mode. Is this true?

    Also, If I can use HOT START in REMOTE, what's your view on power failure recovery. Use HOT START to go back to where robot was before power failure OR setup your own recovery by recording current step in a register?
    Thanks,
    Tom

    You can use Hot Start with your cycle start set to Remote.
    If you are config for a Hot Start, the robot will remember where it was at the moment of power failure, and so you can "resume in cycle" when power returns. I like the settings you have and they will work with remote start.

    I wonder... where are you reading that Hot Start requires cycle start set to Local?

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