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2.6 Designing a Safe Robot System
It is important to operate robots safely. It is also important for robot users to give careful
consideration to the safety of the overall robot system design.
This section summarizes the minimum conditions that should be observed when using
EPSON robots in your robot systems.
Please design and manufacture robot systems in accordance with the principles described
in this and the following sections.
2.6.1 Environmental Conditions
Carefully observe the conditions for installing robots and robot systems that are listed in
the "Environmental Conditions" tables included in the manuals for all equipment used in
the system.
2.6.2 System Layout
When designing the layout for a robot system, carefully consider the possibility of error
between robots and peripheral equipment. Emergency stops require particular attention,
since a robot will stop after following a path that is different from its normal movement
path. The layout design should provide enough margins for safety. Refer to the
manuals for each robot, and ensure that the layout secures ample space for maintenance
and inspection work.
When designing a robot system to restrict the area of motion of the robots, do so in
accordance with the methods described in each Manipulator manual. Utilize both
software and mechanical stops as measures to restrict motion.
Install the emergency stop switch at a location near the operation unit for the robot system
where the operator can easily press and hold it in an emergency.
Do not install the Controller at a location where water or other liquids can leak inside the
Controller. In addition, never use liquids to clean the Controller.
For safe lockouts during service and maintenance, disconnectors should be placed outside
the safeguard wherever possible.
RC700-D Rev.2
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