IAI America REXT User Manual
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Safety Guide
Notes on Safety of Our Products
Common items you should note when performing each task on any IAI robot are explained below.
No.
Task
Note
1 Model selection z This product is not planned or designed for uses requiring high degrees of safety.
Accordingly, it cannot be used to sustain or support life and must not be used in the
following applications:
[1] Medical devices relating to maintenance, management, etc., of life or health
[2] Mechanisms or mechanical devices (vehicles, railway facilities, aircraft facilities, etc.)
intended to move or transport people
[3] Important safety parts in mechanical devices (safety devices, etc.)
z
Do not use this product in the following environments:
[1] Place subject to flammable gases, ignitable objects, flammables, explosives, etc.
[2] Place that may be exposed to radiation
[3] Place where the ambient temperature or relative humidity exceeds the specified range
[4] Place subject to direct sunlight or radiated heat from large heat sources
[5] Place subject to sudden temperature shift and condensation
[6] Place subject to corrosive gases (sulfuric acid, hydrochloric acid, etc.)
[7] Place subject to excessive dust, salt or iron powder
[8] Place where the product receives direct vibration or impact
z
Do not use this product outside the specified ranges. Doing so may significantly shorten the
life of the product or result in product failure or facility stoppage.
2 Transportation z When transporting the product, exercise due caution not to bump or drop the product.
z
Use appropriate means for transportation.
z
Do not step on the package.
z
Do not place on the package any heavy article that may deform the package.
z
When using a crane of 1 ton or more in capacity, make sure the crane operators are
qualified to operate cranes and perform slinging work.
z
When using a crane, etc., never hoist articles exceeding the rated load of the crane, etc.
z
Use hoisting equipment suitable for the article to be hoisted. Calculate the load needed to
cut off the hoisting equipment and other loads incidental to equipment operation by
considering a safety factor. Also check the hoisting equipment for damage.
z
Do not climb onto the article while it is being hoisted.
z
Do not keep the article hoisted for an extended period of time.
z
Do not stand under the hoisted article.
3 Storage/
preservation
z
The storage/preservation environment should conform to the installation environment.
Among others, be careful not to cause condensation.
4 Installation/
startup
(1) Installing the robot, controller, etc.
z
Be sure to firmly secure and affix the product (including its work part).
If the product tips over, drops, malfunctions, etc., damage or injury may result.
z
Do not step on the product or place any article on top. The product may tip over or the
article may drop, resulting in injury, product damage, loss of/drop in product performance,
shorter life, etc.
z
If the product is used in any of the following places, provide sufficient shielding measures:
[1] Place subject to electrical noise
[2] Place subject to a strong electric or magnetic field
[3] Place where power lines or drive lines are wired nearby
[4] Place subject to splashed water, oil or chemicals
No.
Operation
Description
Description
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Installation
and Start
(4) Safety Measures
Ɣ When the work is carried out with 2 or more persons, make it clear who is
to be the leader and who to be the follower(s) and communicate well with
each other to ensure the safety of the workers.
Ɣ When the product is under operation or in the ready mode, take the safety
measures (such as the installation of safety and protection fence) so that
nobody can enter the area within the robot’s movable range. When the
robot under operation is touched, it may result in death or serious injury.
Ɣ Make sure to install the emergency stop circuit so that the unit can be
stopped immediately in an emergency during the unit operation.
Ɣ Take the safety measure not to start up the unit only with the power turning
ON. Failure to do so may start up the machine suddenly and cause an
injury or damage to the product.
Ɣ Take the safety measure not to start up the machine only with the
emergency stop cancellation or recovery after the power failure. Failure to
do so may result in an electric shock or injury due to unexpected power
input.
Ɣ When the installation or adjustment operation is to be performed, give
clear warnings such as “Under Operation; Do not turn ON the power!” etc.
Sudden power input may cause an electric shock or injury.
Ɣ Take the measure so that the work part is not dropped in power failure or
emergency stop.
Ɣ Wear protection gloves, goggle or safety shoes, as necessary, to secure
safety.
Ɣ Do not insert a finger or object in the openings in the product. Failure to do
so may cause an injury, electric shock, damage to the product or fire.
Ɣ When releasing the brake on a vertically oriented actuator, exercise
precaution not to pinch your hand or damage the work parts with the
actuator dropped by gravity.
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Teaching
Ɣ When the work is carried out with 2 or more persons, make it clear who is
to be the leader and who to be the follower(s) and communicate well with
each other to ensure the safety of the workers.
Ɣ Perform the teaching operation from outside the safety protection fence, if
possible. In the case that the operation is to be performed unavoidably
inside the safety protection fence, prepare the “Stipulations for the
Operation” and make sure that all the workers acknowledge and
understand them well.
Ɣ When the operation is to be performed inside the safety protection fence,
the worker should have an emergency stop switch at hand with him so that
the unit can be stopped any time in an emergency.
Ɣ When the operation is to be performed inside the safety protection fence,
in addition to the workers, arrange a watchman so that the machine can
be stopped any time in an emergency. Also, keep watch on the operation
so that any third person can not operate the switches carelessly.
Ɣ Place a sign “Under Operation” at the position easy to see.
Ɣ When releasing the brake on a vertically oriented actuator, exercise
precaution not to pinch your hand or damage the work parts with the
actuator dropped by gravity.
* Safety protection Fence : In the case that there is no safety protection
fence, the movable range should be indicated.
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