The available evidence does not establish that a PolyScope client inhibits display power management. It contains only an informal observation that the teach pendant remains illuminated while the control box has power. Treat this as a behavior to verify on the installed robot, not as a confirmed product specification.
Reported Teach Pendant Behavior
The reported behavior is that the teach pendant screen does not switch off while power remains applied to the control box. The evidence does not identify the robot model, PolyScope version, pendant type, inactivity duration, or any display power-management setting, so applicability to a specific installation remains unknown.
PolyScope Client and Screen Inhibition
No evidence shows that an active PolyScope client keeps the pendant awake, changes an energy-saving setting, or prevents screen blanking. To isolate the client as a variable, compare pendant behavior under the same idle conditions with the client connected and disconnected.
| Condition | Observation to record | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Control box powered; client disconnected | Whether the pendant display remains visible during inactivity | Establish baseline behavior |
| Control box powered; client connected | Whether display behavior changes under the same conditions | Determine whether behavior correlates with the client |
Verify the Intended Status Display
- Display the local-operation or remote-control state on the teach pendant.
- Leave the robot idle with the control box powered and the PolyScope client disconnected; record whether the screen blanks.
- Repeat with the client connected, keeping the operating state and test conditions unchanged.
- Confirm that the status remains readable from the intended location for the full period in which personnel may rely on it.
The evidence does not confirm that the pendant indication can replace lamps or another hazard-warning method. Evaluate that decision separately against the installation's risk assessment and applicable safety requirements.
FAQ
Does the PolyScope client keep the teach pendant screen on?
The evidence does not confirm that relationship. Compare identical idle tests with the client connected and disconnected to determine whether it affects the installed system.
Does the teach pendant screen switch off when the robot is idle?
The only reported observation says it remains on while the control box has power, but no model or PolyScope version is identified. Verify the behavior on the actual robot before depending on continuous visibility.
Can the teach pendant replace a remote-mode warning lamp?
The evidence does not support that conclusion. Confirm screen visibility through testing and determine acceptable warning methods through the installation's risk assessment and applicable safety requirements.