For Operations - Epson E2C Series Manipulator Manual

Setup & Operation 1. Safety
■ The Manipulator and the Controller must be used within the environmental
conditions described in their respective manuals.
designed and manufactured strictly for use in a normal indoor environment.
Using the product in an environment that exceeds the specified environmental
conditions may not only shorten the life cycle of the product but may also cause
serious safety problems.
WARNING
■ The robot system must be used within the installation requirements described in
the manuals. Using the robot system outside of the installation requirements
may not only shorten the life cycle of the product but also cause serious safety
problems.
Further precautions for installation are mentioned in the chapter Setup & Operation
3. Environments and Installation. Please read this chapter carefully to understand
safe installation procedures before installing the robots and robotic equipment.

1.3 For Operations

The following items are safety precautions for qualified Operator personnel:
■ Please carefully read the Safety-related Requirements in the Safety chapter of
the EPSON RC+ User's Guide or the Safety: 1.1 Safety-related Requirements in
the SPEL CT User's Guide before operating the robot system. Operating the
robot system without understanding the safety requirements is extremely
hazardous and may result in serious bodily injury and/or severe equipment
damage to the robot system.
■ Do not enter the operating area of the Manipulator while the power to the robot
system is turned ON.
extremely hazardous and may cause serious safety problems as the Manipulator
may move even if it seems to be stopped.
■ Before operating the robot system, make sure that no one is inside the
WARNING
safeguarded area. The robot system can be operated in the mode for teaching
even when someone is inside the safeguarded area.
The motion of the Manipulator is always in restricted (low speeds and low power)
status to secure the safety of an operator. However, operating the robot system
while someone is inside the safeguarded area is extremely hazardous and may
result in serious safety problems in case that the Manipulator moves
unexpectedly.
■ Immediately press the Emergency Stop switch whenever the Manipulator moves
abnormally while the robot system is operated.
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Entering the operating area with the power ON is
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