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Chapter 1 - Safety
NOTE: The MCP has two operating modes. In MAN (Manual) mode the
MCP can initiate a robot motion. In COMP (Automatic) mode the MCP
works like a terminal.
1.14 Safety Aspects While Performing Maintenance
Only skilled persons with the necessary knowledge about the safety and operating
equipment are allowed to maintain the robot, controller, and power chassis.
WARNING: During maintenance and repair, the power of the Adept PA-4
power chassis and the Adept MV controller must be turned off.
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Unauthorized third parties must be prevented from turning on power
through the use of fail-safe lockout measures. (Turn off the circuit
breakers, lock the cabinet and remove the key!).
1.15 Risks That Cannot Be Avoided
The Adept 550 Robot Control system implementation has devices that disable High
Power if a system failure occurs.
The following situations may result in risks that cannot be avoided:
• purposely defeating any aspect of the safety E-Stop system
• improper installation or programming of the robot system
• unauthorized use of cables other than those supplied or use of modified
components in the system
Take precautions to ensure that these situations do not occur.
1.16 What to Do in an Emergency Situation
Press any Emergency-Stop button (a red push-button on a yellow field) and then follow
the internal procedures of your company or organization for an emergency situation. If a
fire occurs, use CO
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to extinguish the fire.
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