Hello guys,
I am currently on a project where I use UR 10e’s to lift a payload, around 9 kg’s, to a target position, hold it for 30 seconds max and move back to home position. The off time between these movements will be at least 3 minutes, but the machine should be able to run 24 hours a day, 365 days per year. What is the most “gentle” way for the joints/robot to operate here? Should I power off and go to idle and brake, after returning to home position or let the robot running?
Thanks in advance!
I would leave the robot on, if we’re just talking 3 minutes. But if it’s possible, maybe you could put down the payload to let the joints cool down a bit. 
Or just rest the payload against something.
And if you’re not able to put down the payload while waiting, then make a home position where the joints are drawing the least amount of current. I would estimate having the payload more or less above the base joint could do that.
You can determine the power usage in the Log tab.
Hello.
Is there a way to switch the power off from robot arm only? Is there a script command for that?
I’m working on project where robot can stay in idle position for quite a long time. Wondering if it would be a good idea to take off the power for idle periods.
Thanks in advance!
You can’t do it from the sequence in the robot. If you connect a PLC or other controlling equipment to the robot, then you can do it through the dashboard server. 
Thanks!
But what should be the commands from server?
I mean, I’d like to take off the power like when you press the “OFF” button on Initialize screen.
Or CAT1 stop. So that the motors are not powered and breaks are on.
You can find the commands here: DashboardServer_e-Series_2022.pdf
There’s a Power On and a Power Off command. After the Power On, a Brake Release must also be executed.