Approach Distance

The approach distance parameter is set in the Movement → Waypoints tab in the Pally program

The parameter Approach Distance in the Pally program node specifies when the diagonal movement towards the box’s target position on the pallet should be initiated. The distance is given relative to the target position.

Please note that as the robot enters the approach distance, the speed will also be lowered. As this is typically an area that requires greater accuracy.

The ‘Approach Distance’ parameter in the Pally program node

The default value of the approach distance is 30 mm. If you wish to alter this value, simply click in the input field and type in your desired approach distance.

You can also use the variable to set the approach distance as you like.

rf_approach

Approach distance, represented as an [x,y,z] array in meter. NOTE: the x component should be negative. e.g.

rf_approach=[-0.03, 0.03, 0.03]

Program / Movement / Waypoints / Approach

If you do not check the ‘fixed’ checkbox, Pally may recalculate the approach distance to a different value than what’s given. Check the ‘fixed’ checkbox to force Pally to use the approach distance specified.

A fixed approach distance will be used in all box placements

If you check the “fixed” checkbox Pally changes the path planning and adds an extra waypoint to complete rotation before appoach, see picture below.