Description
Safety Features
Selection of Operating Mode
The robot can be operated either manually or automatically.
In Manual mode, the robot can only be operated using the
teach pendant, not by any external equipment.
Reduced Speed
The speed can be limited to a maximum of 250 mm/s. A
speed limitation applies not only to the Tool Center Point
(TCP), but to all parts of the robot. It is also possible to
monitor the speed of equipment mounted on the robot.
Overspeed Protection
The speed of the robot is monitored by two independent
computers.
Emergency Stop (E-Stop)
There is one emergency stop push button on the control
panel, and another on the teach pendant. Additional
emergency stop buttons can be connected to the robot’s
safety chain circuit.
Safeguarded Space Stop
These include: Manual Stop, Auto Stop, General Stop, EStop, Limit Stop. The robot has a number of electrical
inputs which can be used to connect external safety
equipment, such as safety gates and light curtains. This
allows the robot’s safety functions to be activated both by
peripheral equipment and by the robot itself.
Delayed Safeguarded Space Stop
Such as a Hold circuit. A delayed stop gives a smooth stop.
The robot stops in the same way as a normal program stop
with no deviation from programmed path. After 1-2 seconds
the power supplied to the motors shuts off.
Restricting the Working Space
The movement of each of the axes 1-6 can be restricted
using software limits. Axes 1-3 can also be restricted by
means of an adjustable mechanical stop. Axis 1 & 2 can be
restricted using an Electrical Limit switch.
Enabling Device
You must use the Enabling Device on the Teach Pendant
to start the motor before you can move the robot when in
Manual modes. The Enabling Device has a switch with
three positions, meaning that all robot movements stop
when either the Enabling Device is pushed fully IN, or when
it is released completely. This makes the robot safer to
operate.