Which of the following best summarizes the purpose of the FS100 controller's modes (Teach, Play, Remote Play)?

• A. All modes are the same
• B. Remote Play is for debugging only
• C. Play mode cannot execute jobs
• D. Teach, Play, and Remote Play provide distinct capabilities for programming, job execution, and external control

Answer: (D)

The FS100 modes are designed for three different parts of working with the robot: programming, execution, and integration with other systems. Teach mode is where you guide the robot manually to capture positions and motions, essentially recording how you want the robot to move. This is the setup phase, where you build your program step by step by teaching points and paths. Play mode is where you run a stored program or job that has already been taught and saved, so the robot executes the predefined sequence automatically without you guiding it live. Remote Play enables external devices or systems to control the robot’s playback or to trigger actions from outside the normal Teach pendant, which is important for automation lines that need to react to sensors, PLC signals, or other control equipment.

So, Teach provides programming input, Play handles executing the programmed job, and Remote Play offers external control of playback. That’s why this option is the best description. The other choices misstate the relationship or capabilities—for example, claiming all modes are the same, or that Remote Play is only debugging, or that Play cannot execute jobs—none of which matches how the FS100 is designed to be used.