All commands and communications with the robot consist of easy to understand word and number sequences.
The VAL editor is an aid for entering information into a computer system, and modifying existing text.
VAL programs are written by system users to describe tasks the robot is to perform.
Locations are used to define the positions and orientations the robot tool is to assume during program execution.
signifies the command can be performed when VAL is in its top-level monitor mode and no user program being executed (that is, when the system prompt is a dot).
When entering any monitor command or program instruction, the function name can be abbreviated to as many characters as are necessary to make the name unique.
The function of VAL is to regulate and control a robot system by following user commands or instructions.
The standard VAL system uses an operator's console terminal and manual control box to input commands and data from the user.
Interaction with other devices in an automated cell is typically handled by monitoring input channels and switching outputs.
To increase its versatility and flexibility, the VAL monitor can perform of its commands even while a user program is being executed.