Operation Safety - YASKAWA Motoman XRC Function Manual

• Inspect the robot and work envelope to be sure no potentially hazardous
conditions exist. Be sure the area is clean and free of water, oil, debris, etc.
• Be sure that all safeguards are in place.
• Check the E-STOP button on the teach pendant for proper operation before
programming.
• Carry the teach pendant with you when you enter the workcell.
• Be sure that only the person holding the teach pendant enters the workcell.
• Test any new or modified program at low speed for at least one full cycle.
2.7

Operation Safety

All operators, programmers, plant and tooling engineers, maintenance personnel,
supervisors, and anyone working near the robot must become familiar with the
operation of this equipment. All personnel involved with the operation of the
equipment must understand potential dangers of operation. Operation tips are as
follows:
• Be sure that only trained personnel familiar with the operation of this robot,
the operator's manuals, the system equipment, and options and accessories
are permitted to operate this robot system.
• Check all safety equipment for proper operation. Repair or replace any non-
functioning safety equipment immediately.
• Inspect the robot and work envelope to ensure no potentially hazardous
conditions exist. Be sure the area is clean and free of water, oil, debris, etc.
• Ensure that all safeguards are in place.
• Improper operation can result in personal injury and/or damage to the
equipment. Only trained personnel familiar with the operation, manuals,
electrical design, and equipment interconnections of this robot should be
permitted to operate the system.
• Do not enter the robot cell while it is in automatic operation. Programmers
must have the teach pendant when they enter the cell.
• The robot must be placed in Emergency Stop (E-STOP) mode whenever it is
not in use.
• This equipment has multiple sources of electrical supply.
interconnections are made between the controller, external servo box, and
other equipment. Disconnect and lockout/tagout all electrical circuits before
making any modifications or connections.
• All modifications made to the controller will change the way the robot
operates and can cause severe personal injury or death, as well as damage the
robot. This includes controller parameters, ladder, and I/O (Input and Output)
modifications. Check and test all changes at slow speed.
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