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4.6
Operation
When operating a robot, ignoring safety measures and checks may lead to serious accidents. Always take the
following safety measures and checks to ensure safe operation.
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DANGER
Check the following points before starting robot operation.
• No one is within the robot safety enclosure.
• The programming unit is in the specified location.
• The robot and peripheral equipment are in good condition.
4.6.1
Trial operation
After installing, adjusting, inspecting, maintaining or repairing the robot, perform trial operation using the
following procedures.
1.
If a safety enclosure has not yet been provided right after installing the robot:
Then rope off or chain off the movement range around the robot in place of the safety enclosure and observe the
following points.
See "7.1 Movement range" in "Safety instructions" for details on the robot's movement range.
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DANGER
Place a "Robot is moving - KEEP AWAY!" sign to keep the operator or other personnel from entering within the
movement range of the robot.
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WARNING
• Use sturdy, stable posts which will not fall over easily.
• The rope or chain should be easily visible to everyone around the robot.
2.
Check the following points before turning on the controller.
• Is the robot securely and correctly installed?
• Are the electrical connections to the robot wired correctly?
• Are items such as air pressure correctly supplied?
• Is the robot correctly connected to peripheral equipment?
• Have safety measures (safety enclosure, etc.) been taken?
• Does the installation environment meet the specified standards?
3.
After the controller is turned on, check the following points from outside the safety enclosure.
• Does the robot start, stop and enter the selected operation mode as intended?
• Does each axis move as intended within the soft limits?
• Does the end effector move as intended?
• Are the correct signals being sent to the end effector and peripheral equipment?
• Does emergency stop function?
• Are teaching and playback functions normal?
• Are the safety enclosure and interlocks functioning as intended?
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