Danger - Moving Robots Are Potentially Lethal - ABB IRB 2400/L Product Manual

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1.3.2. DANGER - Moving robots are potentially lethal!

1.3.2. DANGER - Moving robots are potentially lethal!
Description
Any moving robot is a potentially lethal machine.
When running the robot, it may perform unexpected and sometimes irrational movements.
However, all movements are performed with great force and may seriously injure any
personnel and/or damage any piece of equipment located within the working range of the
robot.
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Action
1. Before attempting to run the robot, make
sure all emergency stop equipment is
correctly installed and connected.
2. If possible, use the hold-to-run function
whenever possible.
The hold-to-run function is used in manual
mode, not in automatic mode.
3. Make sure no personnel are present within
the working range of the robot before
pressing the start button.
Note
Emergency stop equipment such as gates,
tread mats, light curtains, etc.
How to use the hold-to-run function in
RobotWare 5.0 is detailed in section How
to use the hold-to-run function in the
Operating manual IRC5 with FlexPendant.
How to use the hold-to-run control in
RobotWare 4.0 is detailed in section
Teach Pendant unit in the User Guide.
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