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Chapter 2 - Safety
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Adept Python Modules User’s Guide, Rev. E
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Intended Use of the Modules
The installation and use of Adept products must comply with all safety instructions and
warnings in this manual. Installation and use must also comply with all applicable local
and national requirements and safety standards (see
Adept Python Modules are intended for use in parts assembly and material handling for a
variety of payloads, depending on the specific configuration.
The SmartController is a component subassembly of a complete industrial automation
system. The SmartController must be installed inside a suitable enclosure. The
SmartController and modules must not come into contact with liquids.
The Adept equipment is not intended for use in any of the following situations:
• In hazardous (explosive) atmospheres
• In mobile, portable, marine, or aircraft systems
• In life-support systems
• In residential installations
• In situations where the Adept equipment will be washed down or subject to
extremes of heat or humidity.
Non-intended use of an Adept Python Modules system can:
• Cause injury to personnel
• Damage the robot or other equipment
• Reduce system reliability and performance
All persons that install, commission, operate, or maintain the robot must:
• Have the necessary qualifications
• Read and follow exactly the instructions in the documentation
If there is any doubt concerning the application, ask Adept to determine if it is an
intended use or not.
WARNING:
For safety reasons, it is prohibited to make
certain modifications to Adept robots (see
).
WARNING:
The instructions for operation, installation,
and maintenance given in the documentation must be
strictly observed.