Safety Features - Epson LS-B Series Safety And Installation

1.7 Safety Features

The robot control system supports safety features described below. However, the
user is recommended to strictly follow the proper usage of the robot system by
thoroughly reading the attached manuals before using the system. Failure to read
and understand the proper usage of the safety functions is highly dangerous.
Among the following safety features, the Emergency Stop Switch and Safety Door
Input are particularly important. Make sure that these and other features function
properly before operating the robot system.
For details, refer to the 2.6.1 Safety Door Switch and Latch Release Switch.
Emergency Stop Switch
The EMERGENCY connector on the Controller has expansion Emergency Stop
input terminals used for connecting the Emergency Stop switches.
Pressing any Emergency Stop switch can shut off the motor power immediately
and the robot system will enter the Emergency Stop condition.
Stop category of Emergency Stop input: Category 0 (refer to Safety Standard
IEC60204-1)
Safety Door Input
In order to activate this feature, make sure that the Safety Door Input switch is
connected to the EMERGENCY connector at the Controller.
When the safety door is opened, normally the Manipulator immediately stops the
current operation, and the status of Manipulator power is operation-prohibited
until the safety door is closed and the latched condition is released. In order to
execute the Manipulator operation while the safety door is open, you must change
the mode selector key switch on the Teach Pendant to the "Teach" mode.
Manipulator operation is available only when the enable switch is on. In this
case, the Manipulator is operated in low power status.
Stop category of Safety door input: Category 1 (refer to Safety Standard
IEC60204-1)
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