Siemens 6FX2007-1AB13 Teach Pendant

Siemens 6FX2007-1AB13 Teach Pendant is a handheld operator interface for SINUMERIK CNC controls, designed to give technicians direct, on-machine control during setup, teaching, and jog operations. The AB13 variant includes a 10-meter straight cable, enabling working-distance control from the control cabinet, and it features two-channel emergency-off and two-channel acknowledgement buttons, aligning with the A-MPC mini pendant family. This AB13 configuration is listed by distributors as discontinued by the manufacturer with a 2004-10-01 date, reflecting its status as an older pendant model. In practice, users rely on the pendant for manual jogging, toolpath verification, and on-machine adjustments when the main control screen is inaccessible or when a portable control is preferred. The AB13 sits alongside other 6FX2007 mini pendant variants, such as the AD13, which uses a shorter 5-meter straight cable, illustrating how reach and cabling differ within the same product family. This pendant is typically operated with SINUMERIK CNC systems, providing a compact, portable control interface that pairs with older SINUMERIK hardware for hands-on machine operation.