Comau Robotics Product Instruction
14
GENERAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
Functioning in Programming mode
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The Robot is only to be programmed by the authorised personnel.
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Before starting to program, the operator must check the
to make sure that there are no potentially dangerous irregular
conditions, and that there is nobody inside the protected area.
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The programming should be controlled from outside the protected area whenever
possible.
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Before operating inside the
, the operator must make sure from
outside that all the necessary protections and safety devices are present and in
working order, and especially that the Teach Pendant is working properly (low
speed, emergency stop device, enabling device, etc.).
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During the programming phases, only the operator with the Teach Pendant is
.
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If the presence of a second operator in the working area is necessary when
checking the program, this person must have an enabling device interlocked with
the safety devices.
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Activation of the motors (Drive On) is always to be controlled from a position
outside the range of the Robot, after checking that there is nobody in the area
involved. The Drive On operation is considered complete when the relevant
machine status indication is shown.
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When programming, the operator must remain at an appropriate distance from the
Robot to be able to avoid any irregular machine movements, and in any case in a
suitable position to avoid the risk of being trapped between the Robot and
structural parts (columns, barriers, etc.), or between movable parts of the Robot.
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When programming, the operator must avoid remaining in a position where parts
of the Robot, pulled by gravity, could move downwards, upwards or sideways
(when installed on an inclined plane).
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Testing a programmed cycle at working speed with the operator inside the
protected area, in some situations where a close visual check is necessary, is only
to be carried out after a complete test cycle at low speed has been carried out. The
test must be controlled from a safe distance.
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Special attention is to be paid when programming using the Teach Pendant: in this
situation, although all the hardware and software safety devices are active, the
Robot movement depends on the operator.
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During the execution of a new program or a varied sequence of instructions, make
sure that the movement of the Robot takes place along the intended path.
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Check while remaining out of the Robot action range and test the cycle at low
speed.
Functioning in Auto / Remote Mode
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The activation of the automatic operation (AUTO and REMOTE states) is permitted
only with the
Robotic system (Robot and Control Unit)
with protection barriers properly interlocked, as required by the Safety Standards
currently in force in the Country where the installation takes place.
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Before starting the automatic mode the operator must check the Robot and Control
System and the protected area to make sure there are no potentially dangerous
irregular conditions.
