Arm Movement Method in the Emergency Stop State
In the emergency stop state, move the Manipulator joints directly by hand as shown below.
- Joint #1:
Push Arm #1 by hand. - Joint #2:
Push Arm #2 by hand. - Joint #3:
The joint cannot be moved up or down by hand because the electromagnetic brake is activated.
Move the joint while pressing down the brake release switch. - Joint #4:
The joint cannot be rotated by hand because the electromagnetic brake is activated.
Move the joint while pressing down the brake release switch.
Symbol | Description |
---|---|
a | Joint #3 and Joint #4 brake release switch |
b | Indicating lamp |
c | Arm #2 |
d | Joint #3 (up/down movement) |
e | Joint #4 (rotation) |
f | Shaft |
g | Base |
h | Arm #1 |
i | Joint #1 (rotation) |
j | Joint #2 (rotation) |
KEY POINTS
The brake release switch is used with both Joint #3 and Joint #4. Press the brake release switch while in the emergency stop state to simultaneously release the brakes on Joint #3 and Joint #4.
When pressing the brake release switch, watch for the shaft descending or rotating under the weight of the hand.