Safety
This product is a device dedicated to Epson robots used in industrial environments.
Before using this product, refer to the following manual for the basic safety precautions:
Safety Manual
Keep this manual handy for easy access at all times.
Conventions
Safety precautions are indicated by the following symbols. Be sure to read them.
WARNING
This symbol indicates that a danger of possible serious injury or death exists if the associated instructions are not followed properly.
WARNING
This symbol indicates that a danger of possible harm to people caused by electric shock exists if the associated instructions are not followed properly.
CAUTION
This symbol indicates that a danger of possible harm to people or physical damage to equipment and facilities exists if the associated instructions are not followed properly.
KEY POINTS
The “TIP” sections describe hints for easier or alternative operations.
Safety Precautions
WARNING
- The robot system should be designed and installed by personnel who has taken robot system training held by us and suppliers.
- Only qualified personnel who have taken the safety training should be allowed to execute teaching or calibration of the robot system. The safety training is the program for industrial robot operator that follows the laws and regulations of each nation. The personnel who have taken the safety training acquire knowledge of industrial robots (operations, teaching, etc.). The personnel who have completed the robot system-training class held by the manufacturer, dealer, or locally-incorporated company are allowed to maintain the robot system.
- Only personnel who has taken maintenance training held by us and suppliers should be allowed to perform the maintenance of robot system.
- Immediately press the Emergency Stop switch whenever you suspect any danger. The Teach Pendant is equipped with an Emergency Stop switch. Before operating the Teach Pendant, make sure that the Emergency Stop switch on the Teach Pendant functions properly. Operating the Teach Pendant when the switch does not function properly is extremely hazardous and may result in serious bodily injury and/or serious damage to the equipment, as the switch cannot fulfill its intended function in an emergency. When nothing appears on its display window, the Teach Pendant is not connected with the Controller. In this case, the Emergency Stop switch on the Teach Pendant will not function.
- If the Teach Pendant is not connected to the Controller, DO NOT place it within easy reach during operation. You might press the Emergency Stop switch on the unconnected Teach Pendant by mistake to stop the robot system in an emergency. Pressing the Emergency Stop switch on the disconnected Teach Pendant in an emergency is extremely hazardous and may cause serious safety problems.
- When entering the safeguarded area for teaching, change the mode of the Teach Pendant to TEACH and take out the key for the mode selector key switch and then enter the safeguarded area with the key. Leaving the key in the mode selector key switch is extremely hazardous and may cause serious safety problems as someone else may inadvertently change the mode to the automatic operation.
- Be sure to switch the mode outside the safeguarded area.
WARNING
Be sure to connect the cables between the Controller and the Teach Pendant properly. Do not allow unnecessary strain on the cables. (Do not put heavy objects on the cables. Do not bend or pull the cables forcibly.) The unnecessary strain on the cables may result in damage to the cables, disconnection, and/or contact failure. Damaged cables, disconnection, or contact failure is extremely hazardous and may result in electric shock and/or improper function of the system. Do not use the cables near heat or fire.
CAUTION
- Do not shock the Teach Pendant physically or place any object on Teach Pendant. A liquid crystal display is used for the Teach Pendant display. If the display is damaged, liquid crystal may leak out. Liquid crystal is harmful. If it sticks on your skin or clothes, immediately wash your skin and clothes thoroughly with clean water and soap immediately.
- The Teach Pendant must be used within the environmental conditions described in this manual. This product has been designed and manufactured strictly for use in a normal indoor environment. Using this product in the environment that exceeds the conditions may not only shorten the life cycle of the product but also cause serious safety problems.
- Do not disassemble, repair, or modify the Teach Pendant by yourself. Improper disassembly, repair, or modification of the Teach Pendant may cause not only improper function of the robot system but also serious safety problems.
- Since Teach Pendant is susceptible to electrostatic discharge, do not open the housing or touch screws while power is applied to it (except for the maintenance cover).
Safety-related Requirements
Specific tolerances and operating conditions for safety are contained in the manuals for the robot, Controller and other devices. Be sure to read those manuals as well. The following are examples of safety standards related to robot systems and other safety standards. Therefore, to ensure that safety measures are complete, please refer to the other standards listed as well. (Note: The following is only a partial list of the necessary safety standards.)
| ISO 10218-1 | Robots and robotic devices -- Safety requirements for industrial robots – Part 1: Robots |
| ISO 10218-2 | Robots and robotic devices -- Safety requirements for industrial robots -- Part 2: Robot systems and integration |
| ANSI/RIA R15.06 | American National Standard for Industrial Robots and Robot Systems -- Safety Requirements |
| ISO 12100 | Safety of machinery -- General principles for design -- Risk assessment and risk reduction |
| ISO 13849-1 | Safety of machinery -- Safety-related parts of control systems -- Part 1: General principles for design |
| ISO 13850 | Safety of machinery -- Emergency stop -- Principles for design |
| ISO 13855 | Safety of machinery - Positioning of safeguards with respect to the approach speeds of parts of the human body. |
| ISO 13857 | Safety of machinery - Safety distances to prevent hazard zones being reached by upper and lower limbs. |
| ISO 14120 | Safety of machinery -- Guards -- General requirements for the design and construction of fixed and movable guards |
| IEC 60204-1 | Safety of machinery -- Electrical equipment of machines -- Part 1: General requirements |
| CISPR11 | Industrial, scientific and medical (ISM) radio-frequency equipment -- Electromagnetic disturbance characteristics -- Limits and methods of measurement |
| IEC 61000-6-2 | Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) -- Part 6-2: Generic standards -- Immunity for industrial environments |
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