Safety During Troubleshooting - ABB IRB 5720 Product Manual

1 Safety

1.7 Safety during troubleshooting

1.7 Safety during troubleshooting
General
When troubleshooting requires work with power switched on, special considerations
must be taken:
A risk assessment must be done to address both robot and robot system specific
hazards.
A robot may perform unexpected limited movement.
Related information
See also the safety information related to installation, operation, maintenance, and
repair.
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• Safety circuits might be muted or disconnected.
• Electrical parts must be considered as live.
• The manipulator can move unexpectedly at any time.
DANGER
Troubleshooting on the controller while powered on must be performed by
personnel trained by ABB or by ABB field engineers.
WARNING
Hazards due to the use of brake release devices and/or gravity beneath the
manipulator shall be considered.
WARNING
Manipulator movements can cause serious injuries on users and may damage
equipment.
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