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AdeptThree User's Guide
that safeguards be in place to prevent personnel from entering the
workcell whenever equipment power is present.
Adept Technology highly recommends the use of workcell safety features
such as light curtains, safety gates, or safety floor mats to prevent access
to the workcell while power is present. Adept Controller systems have
various control features which may aid the user in constructing system
safeguards, including:
• Emergency stop circuitry
• Binary input and output lines
The emergency power-off circuitry in the controller is capable of
switching external power systems, as well as detecting intrusion signals
from safety barriers.
Equipment Safety
All personnel must observe sound safety practices during the operation
and testing of all electrically powered equipment. To avoid injury or
damage to equipment, always remove power by disconnecting the AC
power cord from the source BEFORE attempting ANY repair or upgrade
activity.
Entering the workcell when the Adept controller
or
POWER
PROGRAM RUNNING
in severe injury.
DO NOT remove or replace any assemblies, subassem-
blies, Printed Circuit Assemblies (PCAs), or components
with primary power present. To avoid possible personnel
injury or equipment damage, always remove power
BEFORE attempting repair or upgrade procedures.
WARNING
lights are ON could result
WARNING
HIGH
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