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Germany This document and extracts of it may only be reproduced or made available to third parties with the explicit authorization of Franka Emika GmbH. The content of this document has been carefully checked against compliance with the hardware and software described. However, discrepancies cannot entirely be ruled out, which is why we assume no liability for complete compliance.
CONTENT OVERVIEW LEGAL FRAMEWORK • About this User Handbook Panda - CE out of the box solutions • • Notice of liability • Staff • Intended purpose of Panda • Panda’s conformities INTRODUCTION • Terms • About us - Franka Emika GmbH •...
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- Let Panda run a task run your task - automatically run your task - interactively Carrying out a risk analysis • • Practical tips for usage and positioning of Panda • Labeling on the equipment DELIVERY AND TRANSPORT • Delivery & transport •...
Franka Emika as to their compliance with the Machinery Directive so that you as a user merely need to follow and confirm the steps in the CE check list. In this way, you can use Panda as an assembled machine according to the EU Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC.
Panda. Operator The operator of Panda can be e.g. the entrepreneur, director of the institute, the employer or a delegate responsible for the use of Panda. The operator is respon- sible for compliance with regulations of occupational health and the operational safety ordinance (e.g.
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• use in the vicinity of children Modifications of Panda (e.g. fittings, creation of drill holes, etc.) may lead to damage to the system. This is considered misuse and will lead to the loss of warranty and liability claims.
Panda’s conformities EU Machinery Directive – Panda If you have purchased a Panda – CE out of the box solution you are now the – CE out of the box solutions proud owner of the first smart assistant of its kind! Similar to any power tool bought at a hardware store you can operate Panda after a short check as a com- plete machine according to the EU Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC.
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“no” or if you have not purchased a CE out of System Components the box solution, the Panda system components (Arm, Control, Hand) are to be assessed independently by the user as to their compliance with the Machinery Directive.
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RoHS. For the corresponding confirmation, see Chapter/Product Conformity/Further Declarations. In addition to the European EMC Directive, Panda is also compliant to the US regulation FCC rule 47 CFR part 15 for electromagnetic compatibility. OSHA Within the United States of America, the operator is solely responsible to be com pliant to the OSHA regulations (29 CFR part 1910) and to be compliant to public laws.
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WARNING Functionalities and Features of Panda offers functionalities and features of various safety levels. They are Various Safety Levels described in the chapter “Safety Concept/ Operating modes of Panda”, where a clear distinction is made between functionalities that are safe to use and others which are only available as features.
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LEGAL FRAMEWORK Perfect condition WARNING Panda may only be used in perfect condition, according to its intended purpose and with possible dangers and risks in mind. Misuse can cause personal and material damage. The manufacturer is not liable for damages caused by misuse.
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These so-called CE out of the box solutions can be acquired by the customer. After carrying out a quick check, Panda - CE out of the box solutions can be used immediately without the need for further risk assessment.
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INTRODUCTION Betreiber operator The operator of Panda can be for example the entrepreneur, director of the institute, the employer or a delegate responsible for using Panda. For further information, see chapter: Legal Framework. Anwender user The user can use Panda within the limits defined by the operator and the admin.
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Safety Concept/ Hazardous and safe Areas. Interaktion Interaction Panda is designed to be easily and safely programmed and operated, and to be able to quickly learn and relearn new tasks. When Panda is in “monitored stop” mode or is being...
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We presented the Panda “power tool” at the Hannover trade fair 2017. The sys- tem can be operated via Apps like a smartphone and be taught new Tasks within a few minutes, without requiring any programming skills.
Panda is our sensitive and extremely versatile power tool. The torque sensors in all seven axes enable Panda to manipulate objects in a skillful and sensitive way. Yet they also enable the user to interact directly and intuitively with the Arm. By...
The Cartesian movement of a robot always depends on the reference coordinate system, which can be configured for Panda via the configuration of the end effector in the admin section of Desk. Redundancy The Arm can reach a certain Cartesian pose with various joint configurations.
• the 3-way external enabling device is connected at the base of the Arm (con- nector X4). Half pressing it will activate Panda (Attention – always step out of the safe area first) and programs can be started via Desk.
THIS IS PANDA Scope of delivery and additionally required equipment In the box Quick guide Control Connection cable Unlocking tool • Main components • • Control • Accessories • Connection cable 2.5m (for connecting Arm and Control) • 2 x unlocking tool •...
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Pilot user interface technical data is subject to change mounting flange DIN ISO 9409-1-A50 if you have not purchased a Panda - CE out of the installation position upright box solution, or don’t comply with the CE-checklist the weight...
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240 V and mains frequencies from 47 to 63 Hz. The mains needs to be of type overvoltage category II (OVC II) or OVC I. When using Franka Emika’s emergnecy stop device (#78456374), mains needs to be protected with a max.
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CORRECT SITE OF INSTALLATION NOTICE If a fuse in the upstream power supply of the Control blows, Panda is dis- connected from the power supply. The Arm reacts with braking as much as possible before the fail-safe locking bolts catch in the 7 axes. If the residual energy is not sufficient to bring the Arm to a full stop, the locking bolts may damage the Arm.
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Furthermore, it is to be ensured that users always pay attention and are aware of potential dangers. WARNING Persons using Panda in any form must be in full possession of their physical and mental powers at all times. Failing this, serious injuries may occur. Therefore: •...
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Persons handling Panda or parts of it need to have received: Transport and logistics • Training for handling sensitive devices The person in charge of installation requires the following expertise: Installation • advanced expertise in electrical installations and safety engineering...
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Electrical hazards • electric shock when touching live part • when wiring the emergency off installation in particular • when operating Panda with damaged supply cables or incorrect electrical installation • Environmental hazards • Crushing, shearing, impact, puncture, penetration •...
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The primary emergency stop system must safely separate the Control from the mains power supply. One potential version is the Emergency Stop Device contained in the optional Panda package. As soon as the power is disconnected, the fail-safe safety locking bolts of all 7 axes instantly block further movements of the Arm.
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2 according to IEC 60204-1). • If Panda is to be stopped as quickly as possible, with the power to the axes being cut off and the locking bolts locking the Arm mechanically, the safegu- ard can be integrated between Panda’s Control and the mains power supply.
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Our operating philosophy consists of three main steps, that you may repeat as many times as you wish: • teach your task: teach Panda a task, by taking the Arm by the hand • step back & check: then step outside of the Safety Area and check whether the taught task is correctly executed •...
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Panda is in. In addition, there is a circular status light in the middle of the Pilot’s Disc. Its color also indicates Panda’s status. When a user is interacting with the Arm the middle status light on the Pilot is switched off to increase visibility and usability.
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SAFETY CONCEPT Teach Panda a task Brief description Keep both buttons on the grip of the Arm pressed (enabling & guiding buttons) and the Arm can be moved freely (but limited according to the corresponding gui- ding mode) by guiding it. This mode is used for teaching new poses or for manually moving the Arm to another pose.
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SAFETY CONCEPT Let Panda run a task Brief description After Panda has learned and mastered its Tasks, they shall be executed autono- mously. This can be done in two ways: • automatically: The person is safely separated from dangers presented by the Arm (in ISO 10218, respectively ANIS/RIA R15.06 this is referred to as “automatic mode”):...
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Safety Area of the robot arm and are harmed as a result. Safe- guards can be installed around Panda to prevent access to the hazardous area (e.g. a safety fence with access monitoring, safe laser scanners or similar safeguards).
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Arm, also and in particular in an unpowered state. Monitored stop Once the safety locking system has been unlocked Panda is in the mode “mon- itored stop”. A safety system will ensure that Panda does not move. Should an unexpected movement occur nevertheless, the safety locking system is activat- ed and the Arm will be locked mechanically.
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Additional features Franka Emika is continuously working on developing Panda further. The features listed below have not yet been entirely assessed as to their safety. You can there- fore not rely on their availability and functioning. This needs to be taken into consideration during a risk assessment carried out by the customer.
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Panda. Then you can start using Panda straight away. If you have not purchased a Panda CE out of the box solution or have answered some questions on the CE check list with “no”, our CE assessment according to the Machinery Directive is not valid.
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Eye protection following applies: if the fingers or the objects have a diameter of less than 5cm WARNING (and thus be able to injure the eyes), during interactions with Panda (teaching, interactive work) protective goggles are to be worn. October 2018...
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If damages are found, the devices are to be taken out of operation (e.g. ‘disabled’ label). In cases of doubt, contact the manufacturer. Delivery Panda is delivered in original packaging. The delivery scope is described in chapter: Introduction/ This is Panda/ Scope of delivery and additionally required equipment.
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Damaged or inadequate wires and electrical installations can cause serious personal injury by electric shock, as well as material damage Therefore: • Only use Panda when in perfect technical condition • The installation of the emergency stop system may only be carried out by qualified personnel.
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Place the external activation device within easy reach of the user. • Make sure that the external activation device is closed. To operate Panda via the intuitive programming interface Desk and using Apps: Connecting your operating device • Connect your interface device (tablet, notebook, PC, etc.) with a network...
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Control and then connect the Control with the power supply (100-240V/47-63Hz frequency) If Franka Emika’s emergency stop device (#78456374) is used to take the pow- er from the system (e.g. to do installation work within the Safety Area), always...
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Panda from the mains power supply • never connect or disconnect the Hand, while Panda is not safely discon- nected from the mains power supply NOTICE The connection cable does not support being folded, rolled over or stepped on.
Do not switch on wet devices Switching on Now you may switch on Panda for the first time: • Make sure that the external power supply is provided. • Now switch on the Control. The power switch is located on the back of the Control.
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Panda is possible Attention! Attention: Panda is enabled for movement and could start any blue Activated moment Automatic Panda is carrying out an automatic program and is moving independently green execution yellow Locked Panda is locked mechanically or cannot be used pink...
Ethernet cable to the X5 connector on the base of the Arm (see in chapter: Mounting & Installation). • The interface device must obtain the IP address automatically via DHCP. • Once Panda has been switched on, the interface device will automatically be assigned an IP address. • Then the URL “robot.franka.de”...
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There must always be one admin defined, this means that the last admin can- not be deleted. Every user must be assigned a role, several users can have the same role. The current version of Panda only supports the following one: • Admin: no restrictions to authorizations. The admin can edit all parameters and create new Tasks.
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START-UP WARNING If the end effector is configured incorrectly, Panda will operate based on the wrong masses and mass inertia ratios of the end effector. This means that Panda will regulate to the wrong parameters and gravitational forces will not be entirely compensated.
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The input mask opens and technical data such as mass, mass inertia matrix etc. can be entered. A correct configuration is essential for operating Panda. When configured incor- rectly, gravitational forces are not entirely compensated and the Arm regulates to the wrong target values.
If Panda operates assuming a lower mass, the Arm will sink when the guiding button is pushed, whereas if it operates assuming a higher mass, it will rise.
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Arm to facilitate easy operation. NOTICE Panda allows you to switch guiding modes. They are used for limiting prede- fined movements during guiding. A guiding mode can for example only allow the Cartesian directions X, Y and Z, while rotations around these axes are locked.
Please carry out the following SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS exactly as described below: • Panda must be in the state of “monitored stop”. The locking bolts of the safety locking system need to be open and the Arm may not move. •...
For switching off, be outside the Safety Area. Via the option “shut-down” in the Shutting down sidebar of Desk the safety locking system is activated and Panda will be shut down. Disconnect Panda from the mains after shutting down the system (e.g. using the Switching off power switch on the back of the Control).
Arm can no longer be moved. Note: The left button is a three-stage enabling button and needs to be half-pres- sed for guiding. When pressed all the way Panda will stop the guiding mode and make the Arm immovable.
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Desk is the software used for progamming and operating Panda. When the guiding button and the enabling button are pressed on the grip, Panda Guiding is in guiding mode and can be moved manually. Once the buttons are released, guiding mode is deactivated and Panda can no longer be moved.
You can simply drag them onto the timeline via Drag-and-Drop, in order to configure them for the next step. In the side bar you can see which guiding mode Panda is in. In other words, whether, for example, translational or rotational movements are enabled in guiding Panda.
After creating a Task in Desk, all Apps need to be taught, this means that all Teaching necessary parameters of the Apps need to be configured so that Panda knows how to execute the App. If not all Apps of a Task have not yet been fully parametrized.
INTERACTING & PROGRAMMING Executing the task • Before letting Panda execute a task by way of trial, take note of the safety instructions in chapter: Safety concept/ (in particular: Step Back and check). • In addition, the unlocking tool must be within immediate reach of the Arm.
• Never carry out an emergency unlock when the Arm is switched on – Panda must always be safely disconnected from the power supply before an emergency unlock There are several possibilities to move the Arm even without a power supply in Manually moving the Arm case of emergency.
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• Never carry out an emergency unlock when the Arm is switched on – Panda must always be safely disconnected from the power supply before an emergency unlock. Moving the fingers of the Hand When the device is turned off, the Hand is not supplied with power either. A...
• Arm, Control and Hand • Cleaning of components is only permissible when Panda is safely discon- nected from the power supply (control disconnected from the mains) • Switching off and unplugging the device is to be carried out by qualified users •...
Troubleshooting Panda is lit white: Possibly one of the two buttons on the grip has not been pressed prop- Teaching/Guiding is not functioning erly. Release both buttons once again and press them again. Pay attention, that the En- abling Button has not been completely pressed down, otherwise all movement is stopped! Panda flashes white: The robot finds itself just before the joint angle limit.
Then the browser window of Desk can be closed. Shut-down, storage an disposal Disposal Shut-down, storage and disposal of Panda may only take place according to the relevant country-specific laws, standards and regulations. Battery The Control contains a coin cell battery. This battery is to be disposed of separate- ly according to the relevant country-specific laws, standards and regulations.
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Rights of use and property rights Granting of rights of use The terms of use for Panda, the operating software, the apps etc. are provided in a separate document. In this user handbook, we refer to protected trademarks that are not designated Protected trademarks explicitly as such in the continuing text.
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