EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
ArcWorld II-200 System Manual
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3.5
Safety Features
The ArcWorld II-200 system incorporates a host of safety equipment. When all
standard safety precautions are taken, the safety equipment helps to ensure safe
operation of the robotic cell. The ANSI/RIA R15.06 Robot Safety Standard
stipulates the user is responsible for safeguarding. Users are responsible for
determining whether the provided safeguards are adequate for plant conditions.
Users must also ensure that safeguards are maintained in working order.
3.5.1
Arc Screens
WARNING!
Although the arc curtain blocks dangerous arc radiation, never look
directly at the arc without protective eyewear!
Two separate arc screens are used on the ArcWorld II-200 system. The first is a
metal arc screen on the positioner. This screen blocks arc radiation and sparks from
the welding operation. The material used to cover the safety fencing of the entire
robotic cell acts as the second arc screen. This material reduces the amount of
ultraviolet radiation that escapes from the robotic cell.
3.5.2
Fencing
The safety fencing provided with the ArcWorld II-200 system encloses the entire
robotic cell. It forms a physical barrier preventing entry into the robot envelope
during automatic operation.
3.5.3
Emergency Stops (E-STOPS)
In addition to the safety features described above, the ArcWorld II-200 has
strategically placed E-STOPS. These are operator-actuated devices that, when
activated, immediately stop all system operation. Brakes are applied to the robot
and all servo power is removed from the system. The system E-STOP lights come
on and all positioner motion is stopped. The following is a list of their locations:
•
The playback box on the controller
•
The programming pendant
•
The operator station
Electrical Requirements
24V DC, 3 amps for the interface is supplied by the controller.
Welding Current Rating
600 amperes at 100% duty cycle
Arc Shield
The arc screen protects from radiation between the operator and
robot areas.
Weld curtains on fencing and between stations
Duty Cycle
1 cycle per minute
Table 3-1 Weld Table Specifications - continued
Conditions
Specifications
