1 Safety
1.3.2. DANGER - Moving manipulators are potentially lethal!
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1.3.2. DANGER - Moving manipulators are potentially lethal!
Description
Any moving manipulator is a potentially lethal machine.
When running the manipulator, it may perform unexpected and sometimes irrational
movements. However, all movements are performed with great force and may seriously
injure any personnel and/or damage any piece of equipment located within the manipulator
working range.
Elimination
Action
Note
1. Before attempting to run the manipulator,
make sure all
emergency stop equipment
is correctly installed and connected.
Emergency stop equipment such as gates,
tread mats, light curtains, etc.
2. If possible, use the hold-to-run function
whenever possible.
The hold-to-run function is used in manual
mode, not in automatic mode.
How to use the hold-to-run function in
RobotWare 5.0 is detailed in section
How
to use the hold-to-run function
in the
Operating manual - IRC5 with Flex-
Pendant
.
How to use the hold-to-run control in
RobotWare 4.0 is detailed in section
The
Teach Pendant unit
in the
User’s guide -
S4Cplus
.
3. Make sure no personnel are present within
the manipulator working range before
pressing the start button.