Vinten Radamec SP-2000 Pedestal - Manual (Page 16)

SP-2000/X-Y Safety & Introduction
1-6 User Manual
Safe Operating Zone And Pedestal Footprint
The safe operating zone for personnel is a minimum of 3 feet (1m) outside of the
pedestal footprint. This allows time for the personnel to avoid a pedestal that
starts to move at its maximum speed of approximately 1 foot per second (0.3m
per second).
The pedestal footprint is typically larger than the pedestal base itself. In most
installations, the teleprompter is the piece of equipment mounted on the head
that protrudes the furthest beyond the base of the pedestal. Or, it may be the
manual control bars on the rear that protrude the furthest. The footprint must
take into account the overhang of the teleprompter and/or manual control bars as
the head pans around.
If your operating practices require personnel to work less than 3 feet (1m) out-
side the pedestal footprint, you must make sure that they are trained and are
aware of the hazards of working in a robot environment, including the specific
hazards listed below. The forces are sufficient to cause personal injury, or injury
to others and therefore, caution is essential.
Pedestal Active Lights
At each corner of the base of the pedestal, a pair of lights will flash to indicate
that the pedestal is in motion, or may move at any time without additional warn-
ing. These lights are activated by Locate mode at the controller and do not oper-
ate if the pedestal is being controlled locally by the MCB controller.
Pedestal In Motion Lights
(2 East, 2 West, 2 North)