Vinten RADAMEC Fusion FH-100 Operator's Manual page 9

Safety when working with Robotic equipment
Safe working environment
In normal operation, remote controlled Heads and Pedestals can
move suddenly and without warning. Since audible warnings are
not suitable for use within the studio environment, it is
recommended that only trained personnel be allowed to work in
the active areas where remote controlled Heads and Pedestals
are located.
Personnel should be made aware of the potential hazards of
working in a robotic environment.
To avoid personnel injury, personnel should always exercise
caution when working in the vicinity of robotic equipment. The
forces are sufficient to cause personal injury or injury to others
and therefore caution is essential.
Safe operating zone
The safe operating zone for personnel is a minimum of 1 m (3
feet) outside of the footprint of the pan/tilt Head. In most
installations, the teleprompter (if installed) is mounted on to the
Head and protrudes the furthest beyond the base of the Head.
The footprint must take into account the overhang of the
teleprompter and/or other payload equipment as the Head
moves about the pan axis.
Personnel need to be trained and aware of how far the Head and
Pedestal can move, the speeds involved and the need to stay
clear of robotic equipment at all times.
Warning Signs
Warning signs should be displayed prominently in the workplace,
alerting personnel that robotic equipment is in use and may
move suddenly without warning.
If personnel are working on robotic or associated equipment,
ensure a warning sign is placed at the Controller (control panel)
to alert Operators that work is being carried out.
Safety notes for Operators
Each remote controlled Head and/or Pedestal in the system
should remain within the view of the Operator at all times. Do not
operate a Head and/or Pedestal if it cannot be seen.
Before and during remote operation, the Operator must verify
visually that the active area is clear of hazards and personnel. If
personnel are too close to a Head or Pedestal that is about to
move, the Operator should prevent the motion from starting or
stop the motion after it has started.
Operators must familiarise themselves with the working footprint
of the robotic Head including all associated equipment (lens,
zoom and focus controls, viewfinder, prompter etc.), to prevent
inadvertent collisions or injury to personnel.
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