A teach pendant is a handheld operator device used to jog a robot, record waypoints, write or edit motion programs, and monitor status during setup and troubleshooting. It appears in robot user manuals, programming instructions, operator training materials, and safety procedures, where it is distinguished from the main controller, HMI, and safety inputs; translators must keep terms such as enabling switch, jog mode, and program pointer consistent.
Teach pendant appears in robot user manuals, programming guides, quick-start instructions, safety handbooks, and e-learning modules. It often occurs alongside terms like “enabling switch,” “jogging,” “teach mode,” “program step,” and “emergency stop.” Translators usually localize both the hardware name and the on-screen menu labels, so consistent terminology is critical for operator safety and for completing programming tasks.
A frequent error is translating “teach pendant” as “remote control” or “teaching box,” which misses its role as a safety-rated manual programming device. In safety instructions, that can soften the meaning of teach mode and enabling switch, leading operators to underestimate risks. Another mistake is treating “pendant” as a decorative “吊坠” or translating “teach” as educational teaching rather than path teaching, which confuses users in robotics UI and documentation.
The EU Machinery Directive requires documentation in the language of the destination market. Safety-related terms must map exactly to the wording of the governing standard.
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