Safe Use Of The Flexpendant - ABB IRB 760 Product Manual

1 Safety

1.2.4.6 Safe use of the FlexPendant

1.2.4.6 Safe use of the FlexPendant
Enabling device
The enabling device is a manually operated, constant pressure push-button which,
when continuously activated in one position only, allows potentially hazardous
functions but does not initiate them. In any other position, hazardous functions are
stopped safely.
The enabling device is of a specific type where you must press the push-button
only half-way to activate it. In the fully in and fully out positions, manipulator
operation is impossible.
Hold-to-run function
The hold-to-run function allows movement when a button connected to the function
is actuated manually and immediately stops any movement when released. The
hold-to-run function can only be used in manual mode.
How to operate the hold-to-run function for IRC5 is described in Operating
manual - IRC5 with FlexPendant.
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Note
The enabling device is a push-button located on the side of the FlexPendant
which, when pressed halfway in, switches the system to MOTORS ON. When
the enabling device is released or pushed all the way in, the manipulator switches
to the MOTORS OFF state.
To ensure safe use of the FlexPendant, the following must be implemented:
• The enabling device must never be rendered inoperational in any way.
• During programming and testing, the enabling device must be released as
soon as there is no need for the manipulator to move.
• Anyone entering the manipulator working space must always bring the
FlexPendant with him/her. This is to prevent anyone else from taking control
of the manipulator without his/her knowledge.
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