How many coordinate systems exist on the FS100 pendant?

• A. Five
• B. Four
• C. Six
• D. Three

Answer: (A)

Multiple coordinate systems are provided to give flexible reference frames for teaching and programming the robot. Each frame defines its own origin and orientation, so poses can be described in the most convenient reference for a given task. On the FS100 pendant, there are five standard reference frames you can switch among: the world (environment) frame, the base frame tied to the robot’s structure, the tool frame attached to the end effector, and two user-definable frames for task-specific or workpiece-oriented references. This combination covers general global positioning, the robot’s own geometry, the tool’s orientation, and customizable frames that simplify aligning motions to a part or station. Because these five frames provide the typical breadth of references used in programming and teaching, five is the correct count.