Enabling Device And Hold-To-Run Functionality - ABB Robotics FlexGripper Product Manual

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1 Safety

1.2.3.3 Enabling device and hold-to-run functionality

Three-position enabling device

The three-position 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 three-position 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.

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.

Note

To ensure safe use of the teach pendant, the following must be implemented:

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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 hold the teach

pendant. This is to prevent anyone else from taking control of the robot

without his/her knowledge.

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