Moving Robots Are Potentially Lethal - ABB IRB 4600 Foundry Prime Product Manual

1.3.2 Moving robots are potentially lethal

Description
Any moving robot is a potentially lethal machine.
When running, the robot may perform unexpected and sometimes irrational
movements. Moreover, 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.
Safe handling
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Action
Before attempting to run the robot, make
sure all emergency stop equipment is cor-
rectly installed and connected.
Usually the hold-to-run function is active
only in manual full speed mode. To in-
crease safety it is also possible to activate
hold-to-run for manual reduced speed with
a system parameter.
The hold-to-run function is used in manual
mode, not in automatic mode.
Make sure no personnel are present within
the working range of the robot before
pressing the start button.
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1.3.2 Moving robots are potentially lethal
Note
Emergency stop equipment such as gates,
tread mats, light curtains, etc.
How to use the hold-to-run function is de-
scribed in section How to use the hold-to-
run function in the Operating manual - IRC5
with FlexPendant.
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