Design and Installation Safety
The robot system should be designed and installed by people who have received installation training provided by Epson and the suppliers.
To ensure safety, a safeguard must be installed for the robot system. For details on the safeguard, refer to the following.
The following items are safety precautions for design personnel.
WARNING
Personnel who design and/or construct the robot system with this product must read the “Safety Manual” to understand the safety requirements before designing and/or constructing the robot system. Designing and/or constructing the robot system without understanding the safety requirements is extremely hazardous, may result in serious bodily injury and/or severe equipment damage to the robot system, and may cause serious safety problems.
The Manipulator and the Controller must be used within the environmental conditions described in their respective manuals. This product has been designed and manufactured strictly for use in a normal indoor environment. Using the product in an environment that exceeds the specified environmental conditions may not only shorten the life cycle of the product but may also cause serious safety problems.
The robot system must be used within the installation requirements described in the manuals. Using the robot system outside of the installation requirements may not only shorten the life cycle of the product but also cause serious safety problems.
When designing or installing a robot system, wear at least the following protective gear. Working without protective gear may cause serious safety problems.
- Work clothes suitable for work
- Helmet
- Safety shoes
There are no lights linked to Motor ON on the Manipulator. Use the Controller's output signal function to install the lights within the device.
For details, refer to the following manual.
"Robot Controller RC800L - Outputs"
Further precautions for installation are mentioned in the following.
Please read this chapter carefully to understand safe installation procedures before installing the robots and robotic equipment.