Safe Use Of The Jogging Device - ABB IRB 2600 Product Manual

1.2.4.6 Safe use of the jogging device

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, operating the robot
is impossible.
The enabling device is a push-button located on the jogging device 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 jogging device, the following must be implemented:
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.
Product manual - IRB 2600
3HAC035504-001 Revision: G
Note
• 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 robot to move.
• Anyone entering the working space of the robot must always bring the
jogging device with him/her. This is to prevent anyone else from taking
control of the robot without his/her knowledge.
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