YASKAWA DX200 Operator's Manual page 8

Programming, Operation, and Maintenance Safety
Programming, Operation, and Maintenance Safety
All operators, programmers, maintenance personnel, supervisors, and anyone working near
the system must become familiar with the operation of this equipment. 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 equipment
should be permitted to program, or maintain the system. All personnel involved with the
operation of the equipment must understand potential dangers of operation.
• Inspect the equipment 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 all safety equipment for proper operation.
Repair or replace any non-functioning safety equipment immediately.
• Check the E-Stop button on the operator station for proper operation before
programming. The equipment must be placed in Emergency Stop (E-Stop) mode
whenever it is not in use.
• Back up all programs and jobs onto suitable media before program changes are made. To
avoid loss of information, programs, or jobs, a backup must always be made before any
service procedures are done and before any changes are made to options, accessories,
or equipment.
• Any modifications to the controller unit can cause severe personal injury or death, as well
as damage to the robot! Do not make any modifications to the controller unit. Making any
changes without the written permission from YASKAWA will void the warranty.
• Some operations require a standard passwords and some require special passwords.
• The equipment allows modifications of the software for maximum performance. Care
must be taken when making these modifications. All modifications made to the software
will change the way the equipment operates and can cause severe personal injury or
death, as well as damage parts of the system. Double check all modifications under every
mode of operation to ensure that the changes have not created hazards or dangerous
situations.
• This equipment has multiple sources of electrical supply. Electrical interconnections are
made between the controller and other equipment. Disconnect and lockout/tagout all
electrical circuits before making any modifications or connections.
• Do not perform any maintenance procedures before reading and understanding the
proper procedures in the appropriate manual.
• Use proper replacement parts.
• Improper connections can damage the equipment. All connections must be made within
the standard voltage and current ratings of the equipment.
Maintenance Safety
Turn the power OFF and disconnect and lockout/tagout all electrical circuits before making
any modifications or connections.
Perform only the maintenance described in this manual. Maintenance other than specified in
this manual should be performed only by YASKAWA-trained, qualified personnel.
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