System safeguards, Safety features on the front panel, Computer controlled robots and motion devices – Nortech Systems Adept RS-232/TERM User Manual
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Chapter 1 - Introduction
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Adept SmartController User’s Guide, Rev. E
We also recommend you read the International Standard IEC 204 or the European
Standard EN 60204, Safety of Machinery – Electrical Equipment of Machines, and ISO 10218
(EN 775), Manipulating Industrial Robots – Safety, particularly if the country of use requires
a CE-certified installation.
This manual assumes that the user has attended an Adept training course and has a basic
working knowledge of the system. The user should provide the necessary additional
training for all personnel who will be working with the system.
There are several warnings in this manual that say only skilled or instructed persons
should attempt certain procedures. The qualifications are as follows.
• Skilled persons have technical knowledge or sufficient experience to enable them
to avoid the dangers which electricity may create (engineers and technicians).
• Instructed persons are adequately advised or supervised by skilled persons to
enable them to avoid the dangers which electricity may create (operating and
maintenance staff).
System Safeguards
Safeguards must be an integral part of robot or motion workcell design, installation,
operator training, and operating procedures.
Adept systems have various communication features to aid in constructing system
safeguards. These include the emergency stop circuitry and digital input and output lines.
These features are described in
of this user’s guide.
Safety Features on the Front Panel
The optional external Front Panel has three important safety features, the
HIGH POWER
indicator, the
MANUAL/AUTOMATIC
switch, and the
EMERGENCY STOP
switch. If you
choose not to use the Front Panel, you should provide similar safety features in the
system. See
for more information, or call Adept Customer Service.
Computer Controlled Robots and Motion Devices
Adept systems are computer controlled, and the program that is currently running the
robot or motion device may cause it to move at times or along paths you may not
anticipate. When the
HIGH POWER
light on the optional Front Panel is illuminated, do not
enter the workcell because the robot or motion device might move unexpectedly. If this
bulb fails, you will not be able to enable High Power. See
for details on
replacing the bulb.
DANGER:
Entering the workcell when the
HIGH POWER
light is on can result in severe injury.