The Kawasaki 50817 (often formatted as 50817-0011 or 50817-0012) is an industrial Teach Pendant designed specifically for Kawasaki E-Series Robot Controllers (such as E10, E20, E30, E40, and E70 controller cabinets).

When paired with the 50977-1004 cable, it forms a complete hand-held programming unit to jog, program, and diagnose Kawasaki industrial robots.

System Specifications & Identification

Feature / Part NumberDetail
ManufacturerKawasaki Robotics
Teach Pendant Model50817 (Base Assembly Number)
Compatible ControllerKawasaki E-Series Controllers (E-01, E-1X, E-2X, E-3X, E-4X)
Connected Cable MPN50977-1004 (Standard 10-meter / ~33-foot flex cable harness)
Display TypeColor LCD Touchscreen with dedicated tactile key matrix
Safety FeaturesDual-channel Emergency Stop button & 3-position deadman / enable switches

Component Breakdown

  1. 50817 Teach Pendant Unit:

    • Interface: Runs the AS (Advanced System) language menu structure via touchscreen and tactile keys.

    • Ergonomics: Houses dual 3-position deadman (enabling) switches on the rear for safe manual operation inside the robot workcell.

    • E-Stop: Top-mounted mushroom emergency stop integrated directly into the controller's safety circuit.

  2. 50977-1004 Cable:

    • Length: Standard 10m connection cable.

    • Strain Relief & Connector: Features heavy-duty industrial strain relief at the pendant base and a multi-pin HARTING-style lock connector that plugs directly into the front panel of the E-Controller.

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This Kawasaki 50817 Teach Pendant is a great addition to your industrial robotic arm setup. The pendant comes with a 50977-1004 cable for easy connectivity and seamless operation. This Type and Model of the teach pendant is specifically designed for industrial automation and motion controls, and was manufactured in Japan by Kawasaki, a trusted brand in robotics controls.


The pendant is suitable for use in a variety of applications and is an essential tool for controlling the movement and operations of robotic arms. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced user, this teach pendant is easy to use and operate. Get your hands on this reliable and efficient tool today and take your industrial automation to the next level!