Vinten Radamec AutoCam Multicontroller II - Manual (Page 12)

Multicontroller II Safety & Introduction
1-2 User Manual
Safety Issues
Safety issues including important warnings, risks and related topics are covered
in this section of the manual. It is very important that this information be avail-
able to all personnel who will work on or near the Autocam equipment.
Very Important Information
1. To avoid personal injury, always exercise caution when working in the
vicinity of energized heads as they can start to move without any warning.
2. Unless it is impossible, you should always de-energize the head before
working on any part of the head, the camera/lens, or any associated equip-
ment.
Customer Responsibility
It is the customer’s responsibility to ensure that the workplace is safe. Make sure
that you comply with local safety requirements for owning and operating
robotic equipment. In normal operation, the remote controlled heads and pay-
loads in an Autocam system can move suddenly and without warning. Since
audible warnings are out of the question in normal television applications, it is
recommended that only trained personnel be allowed to work in the active areas
where the remote controlled heads and payloads are located. As part of the train-
ing, personnel must be made aware of the hazards of working in a robot environ-
ment, including the specific hazards listed below. The forces are sufficient to
cause personal injury, or injury to others and therefore, caution is essential.
Safe Working Environment
Each of the remote control heads should be within the view of the operator of
the Autocam system at the Multicontroller II. Before and during remote opera-
tion, the operator must verify visually that the active area is clear. If personnel
are too close to one of the heads that is about to move, the operator can prevent
the motion from starting, or stop the motion after it has started.
If the direct line of sight is obstructed in your installation, it is recommended
that one or more viewing cameras are installed to cover the active areas and
allow the operator to view the entire workspace at all times.
Safe Operating Zone
The safe operating zone for personnel is a minimum of 3 feet (1m) outside of the
footprint of the pan/tilt head. In most installations, the teleprompter (if installed)
is the piece of equipment mounted on the head that protrudes the furthest
beyond the base of the head. The footprint must take into account the overhang
of the teleprompter and/or other payload equipment as the head pans around.
If your operating practices require personnel to work less than 3 feet (1m) out-
side the footprint of the pan/tilt head, you must make sure that they are trained
and are aware of the hazards of working in a robot environment, including the