Operation Safety
The following items are safety precautions for operating personnel:
WARNING
- Be sure to read the Safety Manual before use. Operating the robot system without understanding the safety information can be extremely dangerous and may result in serious injury or severe equipment damage.
- Before operating the robot system, make sure that no one is inside the safety barriers. The robot system can be operated in the teaching operation mode even when someone is inside the safety barriers. Even though the motion of the Manipulator is always restricted (low speed and low power) to ensure operator safety, an unexpected movement by the Manipulator can be extremely dangerous and may cause serious safety problems.
- If the Manipulator moves abnormally during operation of the robot system, immediately press the emergency stop switch.
WARNING
- To perform the power supply lockout, remove the power plug. Be sure to connect the AC power cable to a power outlet. Do not connect it directly to a factory power source.
- Before performing any replacement work, inform others in the area that you are working, and then turn off the Controller and related equipment, and unplug the power cable from the power source. Performing any work procedure with the power turned on is extremely dangerous and may result in electric shock and/or malfunction of the robot system.
- Do not connect or disconnect the connector of the M/C cable while the Controller is turned on. There is a risk the Manipulator may malfunction, which is extremely hazardous. Also, performing any work procedure with the power turned on may result in electric shock and/or malfunction of the robot system.
CAUTION
- Whenever possible, only one person should operate the robot system. If it is necessary to operate with more than one person, ensure that all personnel communicate with each other and take all necessary safety precautions.
- If the Manipulator is operated repeatedly with each joint having an operating angle of 5° or less, the bearings used in the joints are likely to cause oil film shortage. Repeated operation may cause premature damage. To prevent premature damage, operate the Manipulator to move each joint to an angle of 30° or more about once per hour.
- When the robot is operating at low speed (Speed: 5 to 20%), vibration (resonance) may occur continuously during operation depending on the combination of the arm orientation and hand load. Vibration occurs due to the natural vibration frequency of the arm and can be reduced by taking the following measures:
- Changing the robot speed
- Changing the teach points
- Changing the hand load