Robot Safety Protection - Delta SCARA DRS40L Series User Manual

Delta SCARA Robot System User Manual

3.1 Robot safety protection

The robot safety protection refers to the protection equipment set up around the robot, they are used to
prevent workers from getting close while the robot is operating and causing an accident of getting hit.
The final system integrator should construct the safety protection device properly in order to ensure that
the workers will not get hit by the robot and undergo injuries.
Complete robot safety protection should include:
Emergency stop device
1.
Must be dual-channel NC contact mechanical type emergency stop device.
This type of device can be an emergency stop button or pull-rope switch etc.
Railings, gratings, pressure pads or laser scanners
2.
Use railings, gratings, pressure pads or laser scanners within the working range of the robot to
prevent workers from getting close and sustaining injuries.The maximum working range of the
robot must be considered for the protection range.
Teaching pendant enable switch
3.
The 3-position switch on the back of the teaching pendant; this enable switch must be pressed
when performing teaching point operations manually in order to teach. Releasing the switch or
pressing the switch all the way to the bottom must be able to stop both robot operations.
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