Responses for Emergencies or Malfunctions

When a Collision with the Manipulator Occurs

If the Manipulator has collided with a mechanical stop, peripheral device, or other object, discontinue use and contact the supplier.

Entanglement with the Manipulator

If an operator gets caught between the Manipulator and a mechanical part such as a base table, press the emergency stop switch to release the operator by using the following method.

  • Operator body is entangled with a robot arm
    The brake is not functioning. Move the arm manually.
  • Operator body is entangled with the shaft
    The brake is functioning. Press the brake release switch, and move the shaft.

Symbol Description
a Joint #3 and Joint #4 brake release switch
b Arm #2
c Joint #3 (up/down movement)
d Joint #4 (rotation)
e Shaft
f Base
g Arm #1
h Joint #1 (rotation)
i Indicating lamp
j Joint #2 (rotation)

CAUTION


  • While the brake release switch is being pressed, in addition to Joint #3, Joint #4 may also move due to its own weight. Be careful of the shaft descending and rotating.