General
This Manual contains all the important information you need to install, commission and operate the AIRSKIN®
Safetyflange as a stand-alone device or in conjunction with an AIRSKIN® System. It also provides you with infor-
mation and important instructions regarding your safety, as well as help with any problems you might have.
1.1 The AIRSKIN® Safetyflange product
The AIRSKIN® Safetyflange is a safe flange adapter with an active sensor element for human-robot collaboration.
The AIRSKIN® Safetyflange monitors the displacement of a tool or workpiece in x, y and z directions as well as
torsion around the z-axis. If a tool or workpiece that is attached to the AIRSKIN® Safetyflange collides with an
obstacle, the flange adapter is deflected against the sensor element and a safe stop signal is sent to the robot
controller.
The AIRSKIN® Safetyflange is particularly suitable for implementing safe pick-and-place applications or other
straightforward manipulation applications.
The AIRSKIN® Safetyflange is certified in accordance with EN ISO 13849 and EN/IEC 62061 for functional safety
(Performance Level e / SIL3). The AIRSKIN® Safetyflange has been developed and manufactured to comply with
all the relevant standards and guidelines.
1.2 Intended operation
The AIRSKIN® Safetyflange can only be deemed to be operated as intended if the following points are taken into
account:
• Installation and implementation must be carried out by trained personnel.
• The safety functions of the AIRSKIN® Safetyflange must not be wilfully or negligently bypassed.
• The safety and operational instructions in this Manual must be adhered to.
• The operator’s operating instructions must be adhered to.
• The statutory accident prevention regulations must be adhered to.
• The robot application must have been examined and approved as specified by the EU Machinery Directive
and ISO/TS 15066.
• The robot controller must be suitable – and correctly configured – for operation with the AIRSKIN® Safetyflange
(Safeguard Stop, Emergency Stop ...) so that a signal resulting from a collision also leads to the robot being
in a safe state.
• A robot equipped with the AIRSKIN® Safetyflange must only be authorized for operation after a risk assess-
ment has been carried out.
Non-intended operation is defined as:
• Installation and commissioning by unauthorized persons.
• Operation that disregards safety regulations.
• Operation with modified safety devices.