Safe Use Of The Flexpendant - ABB IRB 660 Product Manual

1 Safety

1.2.3.3. Safe use of the FlexPendant

1.2.3.3. Safe use of the FlexPendant
NOTE!
The enabling device is a push-button located on the side of the FlexPendant which, when
pressed half way in, takes the system to MOTORS ON. When the enabling device is released
or pushed all the way in, the manipulator is taken to the MOTORS OFF state.
To ensure safe use of the FlexPendant, the following must be implemented:
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 is
detailed in the Operating manual - IRC5 with FlexPendant.
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• The enabling device must never be rendered inoperative 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. The programmer must always bring the
FlexPendant with them, when entering the manipulator's working space. This is to
prevent anyone else taking control of the manipulator without the programmer being
aware of it.
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