Entry Control - ABB FlexMT Product Manual

6.5 Entry control

Entry control to the cell during automatic operation occurs as follows:
Operator panel at sliding door
The operator stops the system in a controlled way by pressing the button for the
entry request (C) at the door. The green lamp (C) starts to flash. The system stops
in a suitable moment at its predefined home position, so that restart can occur
without problem. As soon as entry is permitted, the door is unlocked and the green
lamp (C) illuminates continuously.
The operators take the key (D) with them and carries out work in the cell.
After work has been carried out in the cell, the operator closes the door and confirms
using the key switch (D). The system can then be restarted with the start button
(B), or from the robots FlexPendant. Upon restart, the door is locked again.
The lock opens even in the event of manual operation when the robot program has
stopped. As soon as the door is unlocked, the green lamp illuminates continuously.
3HAC051768-001 Revision: -
DANGER
When the operator enters the machines work area, the operator must, under all
circumstances, take the key that is used for the confirmation of the protection
door with them. This is to prevent unintentional confirmation and restart of the
machine. There must only be one key for the entire cell.
DANGER
Before making an acknowledgment with the key and restarting the system, the
operator must be sure that nobody is in the cell and that restart can occur without
the risk of injury.
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