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4.6.2
Automatic operation
Check the following points when operating the robot in AUTO mode. Observe the instructions below in cases
where an error occurs during automatic operation. Automatic operation described here includes all operations
in AUTO mode.
1.
Checkpoints before starting automatic operation
Check the following points before starting automatic operation
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DANGER
• Check that no one is within the safety enclosure.
• Check the safety enclosure is securely installed with interlocks functional.
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WARNING
• Check that the programming box / handy terminal and tools are in their specified locations.
• Check that the signal tower lamps or other alarm displays installed for the system are not lit or flashing,
indicating no error is occurring on the robot and peripheral devices.
2.
During automatic operation and when errors occur
After automatic operation starts, check the operation status and the signal tower to ensure that the robot is in automatic
operation.
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DANGER
Never enter the safety enclosure during automatic operation.
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WARNING
If an error occurs in the robot or peripheral equipment, observe the following procedure before entering the
safety enclosure.
1) Press the emergency stop button to set the robot to emergency stop.
2) Place a sign on the start switch, indicating that the robot is being inspected in order to keep other persons from
restarting the robot.
4.6.3
Precautions during operation
1.
When the robot is damaged or an abnormal condition occurs
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WARNING
• If unusual odors, noise or smoke occur during operation, immediately turn off power to prevent possible
electrical shock, fire or breakdown. Stop using the robot and contact your distributor.
• If any of the following damage or abnormal conditions occurs the robot, then continuing to operate the robot
is dangerous. Immediately stop using the robot and contact your distributor.
Damage or abnormal condition
Damage to machine harness or robot cable
Damage to robot exterior
Abnormal robot operation (position deviation, vibration, etc.)
Z-axis (vertical axis) or brake malfunction
2.
High temperature hazard
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WARNING
• Do not touch the robot controller and robot during operation. The robot controller and robot body are very hot
during operation, so burns may occur if these sections are touched.
• The motor and speed reduction gear casing are very hot shortly after operation, so burns may occur if these
are touched. Before touching those parts for inspections or servicing, turn off the controller, wait for a while and
check that their temperature has cooled.
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Type of danger
Electrical shock, robot malfunction
Damaged parts fly off during robot operation
Robot malfunction
Z-axis unit falls off
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