Specific Dangers
WARNING
Backlight
The part feeder has an integrated backlight that uses LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes). These LEDs emit visible or non-visible radiation depending on the color of the backlight. LED illumination can create discomfort and also damage the cornea, retina and lens.
Do not look at the light directly without wearing protective glasses. It is the responsibility of customers to document their own application and instruct employees on procedures to limit exposure to LED radiation.
WARNING
The LEDs used are risk group 2 according to the norm EN 62471. It is the responsibility of customers to document their own application and instruct employees on procedures to limit exposure to LED radiation.
Consider the following preventative measure:
If feasible in your work environment, install a fixed or movable high pass filter between the light source and employees. Use a high pass filter appropriate for the color of your LEDs. For more information, refer to the following:
If protective measure 1 is not possible, provide workers with goggles or face shields suitable for blocking radiation beyond 700nm.
Prohibit or limit direct access to the light source as much as possible. (exposure on the axis of radiation)
For more information, refer to the following:
Appendix: Conditions of Use for the Backlight - CONDITIONS OF USE FOR TPL VISION PRODUCTS
Establish a security perimeter to prevent operators from coming closer to the light source than the approach limit distance recommended by the manufacturer.
In all cases, check to make sure the measures you take are properly easing exposure (filters or goggles must be able to block the wavelengths to which operators are exposed).
To calculate the minimum safe distance for each type of backlight, refer to the following:
Appendix: Conditions of Use for the Backlight
CAUTION
High Temperatures
The areas indicated by arrows in the figure below reach a temperature of 45°C during normal use. This temperature can nevertheless rise to 55°C depending on the conditions of use.
It is the responsibility of customers to document their own application and employ measures to prevent employees from touching heated surfaces.
CAUTION
The parts feeder actuator does not support continuous vibration. A typical vibration sequence lasts from less than1 second to about 5 seconds, spreading out parts to make them easier for the robot to pick up. If the parts feedervibrates continuously for 30 seconds or more, or if it vibrates at a duty of 50% or more for 30 seconds or more,the parts feeder will automatically stop vibrating. Inthis case, allow 30 seconds for it to cool down before starting the next vibration. Failure to observe theseprecautions may result in damage to the actuator.