Technical Specifications
| Parameter Name | Parameter Value |
|---|---|
| Product Model | 3HNE00313-1 |
| Manufacturer | ABB |
| Product Type | Teach Pendant Unit (TPU2) / Programming Unit |
| Compatible Controllers | ABB S4C / S4C+ (M97 through M2000) |
| Display Type | Backlit LCD Screen |
| Display Size | Approximately 5 inches |
| Input Devices | Membrane Keypad, Joystick, Enable Device, Hold-to-Run Button |
| Cable Length | 33 feet (approx. 10 meters) |
| Programming Features | Path Teaching, Jogging, Program Creation and Editing |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to +40°C |
| Storage Temperature | 0°C to +50°C |
| Operating Humidity | 80% maximum (non-condensing) |
| Maximum Operating Altitude | 1000 meters |
| Dimensions | Approx. 33cm × 20cm × 14cm |
| Weight | Approx. 2.2 kg (4.8 lbs) |
| Country of Origin | Sweden |
Main Features and Advantages
Superior Visibility with Integrated Backlight: The ABB 3HNE00313-1 features a built-in S4C backlight that significantly enhances LCD screen visibility, ensuring operators can clearly read robot status information, program details, and error messages even in dimly lit or outdoor industrial environments . This backlight functionality makes the ABB 3HNE00313-1 particularly valuable in facilities with variable lighting conditions, such as automotive body shops, foundries, or night-shift operations where consistent visual feedback is essential for safe and efficient robot programming.
Comprehensive Motion Control Interface: The ABB 3HNE00313-1 provides intuitive, real-time robot control through its integrated membrane keypad and precise joystick . The enabling device and hold-to-run button on the ABB 3HNE00313-1 implement critical safety interlock functions, requiring two-handed operation to execute programmed motions and allowing immediate, intuitive stop control by simply releasing the button . This ergonomic design ensures operator safety while providing fine-grained control over robot positioning and path teaching.
Exceptional Reach and Mobility: The ABB 3HNE00313-1 is equipped with a 33-foot (10-meter) connection cable, providing superior reach that allows operators to work outside the robot safety perimeter while maintaining full control during programming and troubleshooting operations . This extended cable length of the ABB 3HNE00313-1 is particularly advantageous when programming large robots in extensive workcells or when debugging operations that require visual observation from multiple angles around the robot.
Programming Flexibility and User-Friendly Interface: The ABB 3HNE00313-1 supports both step-by-step instruction programming and path teaching modes, enabling operators to create and modify robot programs with varying levels of complexity . The ABB 3HNE00313-1 allows programmers to define motion sequences, set speeds and accelerations, and specify end-effector positions using either graphical programming interfaces or advanced programming languages . Users report that the ABB 3HNE00313-1 offers an ergonomic design that is comfortable for extended use, with clear screen information and perfectly responsive joystick control, with some operators preferring its design over newer IRC5 pendant models .
Application Field
The ABB 3HNE00313-1 is deployed across virtually every industry that utilizes ABB industrial robots equipped with S4C or S4C+ controllers, serving as the primary tool for robot deployment, operation, and maintenance . As the original programming unit for the S4C platform, the ABB 3HNE00313-1 is essential for teaching, testing, and adjusting robot motions across countless production applications .
Automotive Manufacturing: In automotive production facilities, the ABB 3HNE00313-1 is extensively used for programming spot welding robots for body-in-white assembly, arc welding robots for exhaust systems and chassis components, and painting robots for body finishing operations . The precise joystick control and path-teaching capabilities of the ABB 3HNE00313-1 enable operators to create the complex motion paths required for automotive production, ensuring consistent weld quality and paint coverage.
General Manufacturing and Material Handling: The ABB 3HNE00313-1 is widely applied in electronics manufacturing for programming pick-and-place robots that handle circuit board components and precision assembly tasks . In logistics and warehousing, the ABB 3HNE00313-1 is used to program automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and robotic palletizing systems, defining transport paths and loading/unloading sequences . The robust construction and reliable communication of the ABB 3HNE00313-1 make it suitable for continuous operation in high-throughput distribution centers.
