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System Safeguards
Safeguards should be an integral part of robot or motion workcell design, installation,
operator training, and operating procedures.
Adept systems have various communication features to aid in constructing system safe-
guards. These include the emergency stop circuitry and digital input and output lines.
These features are described in the Adept MV Controller User's Guide.
Safety Features on External VME Front Panel (VFP)
On the Adept MV controller, the optional external VME Front Panel (VFP) has three
important safety features, the
switch. If you choose not to use the VFP, you should provide similar
EMERGENCY STOP
safety features by using the Front Panel/MCP and Digital I/O connectors on the System
I/O module. Refer to the Adept MV Controller User's Guide for more information, or call
Adept Customer Service.
WARNING: Entering the workcell when either the
PROGRAM RUNNING
applies to each of the next three sections.
Computer-Controlled Robots and Motion Devices
Adept systems are computer controlled, and the program that is currently running the
robot or motion device may cause it to move at times or along paths you may not antici-
pate. When the
HIGH POWER
are illuminated, do not enter the workcell because the robot or motion device might move
unexpectedly. (The
LAMP TEST
checked.)
Manually-Controlled Robots and Motion Devices
Adept robots and other motion devices can also be controlled manually when the
light on the VFP is illuminated. When this light is lit, motion can be initiated from
POWER
the system keyboard or from the optional Manual Control Pendant (MCP). If you have to
enter the workcell when this light is lit, press the
prevent anyone else from initiating unexpected motion from the system keyboard.
Other Computer-Controlled Devices
In addition, Adept systems can be programmed to control equipment or devices other
than the robot or main motion device. The program controlling these other devices may
cause them to operate unexpectedly. Make sure that safeguards are in place to prevent
personnel from entering the workcell when a program is running.
Adept Technology highly recommends the use of additional safety features such as light
curtains, safety gates, or safety floor mats to prevent entry to the workcell while
is enabled. These devices can be connected using the emergency stop circuitry.
POWER
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and
HIGH POWER
PROGRAM RUNNING
light is on can result in severe injury. This warning
light and the
PROGRAM RUNNING
button on the VFP allows these lights to be periodically
MAN/HALT
Safety
indicators, and the
or the
HIGH POWER
light on the optional VFP
HIGH
button on the MCP. This will
HIGH
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