5 - Teaching the CRX

This video provides a comprehensive introduction to setting up the FANUC CRX collaborative robot for basic pick-and-place operations. It covers essential steps including installing an end-of-arm tool, defining payload and tool center point (TCP), configuring safety parameters, and creating a simple robot program.

The process begins with mounting the tool to the CRX faceplate and entering payload details such as weight and center of mass. Defining the TCP ensures the robot understands the exact working point of the tool, which is critical for accurate motion and safe operation. Users are guided through collaborative robot setup screens to input these values and configure I/O signals for gripper control.

Safety is a key focus, with instructions for setting collaborative speed limits and applying changes through FANUC’s Dual Check Safety (DCS) system. The video walks through entering the default DCS password and cycling power to finalize the setup.

Once the robot is configured, users learn how to create a basic pick-and-place program using the intuitive touch panel editor. The video demonstrates how to teach pick and place positions, insert motion blocks, and add gripper commands. It also explains how to run the program in step mode for safe testing, and then in automatic mode for full-speed execution.

Throughout the video, users are introduced to key interface elements such as the timeline, play panel, and robot operation panel. These tools make it easy to visualize, edit, and execute robot programs.

This training module is ideal for beginners and experienced users alike, offering a clear and practical overview of CRX robot setup and programming fundamentals.