You can only start the robot in AUTO when the pendant is turned off.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Only when manual mode is selected
• D. The pendant must be powered on

Answer: (A)

Starting in AUTO is protected by an interlock with the teach pendant. The pendant is the primary interface for manual or teach control, so when it is active, a person can jog or override motions. Requiring the pendant to be off before entering AUTO prevents any manual or teach commands from conflicting with the automatic program, reducing the risk of unexpected robot movement or hazardous situations. This safety gate ensures the robot follows the programmed sequence without manual interference. It’s not about needing manual mode to start auto, and having the pendant on would actually enable manual control rather than safe automatic operation; requiring the pendant to be off aligns with safe, autonomous execution.