Operation Safety - Epson C8 Series Manipulator Manual

1.3 Operation Safety

The following items are safety precautions for qualified Operator personnel:
■ Please carefully read the Safety-related Requirements in the Safety chapter of the
Safety and Installation manual.
understanding the safety requirements is extremely hazardous and may result in
serious bodily injury and/or severe equipment damage to the robot system.
■ Do not enter the operating area of the Manipulator while the power to the robot
system is turned ON.
extremely hazardous and may cause serious safety problems as the Manipulator
may move even if it seems to be stopped.
■ Before operating the robot system, make sure that no one is inside the
safeguarded area. The robot system can be operated in the mode for teaching
even when someone is inside the safeguarded area.
WARNING
The motion of the Manipulator is always in restricted status (low speeds and low
power) to secure the safety of an operator. However, operating the robot system
while someone is inside the safeguarded area is extremely hazardous and may
result in serious safety problems in case that the Manipulator moves
unexpectedly.
■ Immediately press the Emergency Stop switch whenever the Manipulator moves
abnormally during operation.
moves abnormally is extremely hazardous and may result in serious bodily injury
and/or severe equipment change to the robot system.
■ Be sure to connect the AC power cable to a power receptacle. DO NOT connect
it directly to a factory power source.
disconnect the power plug from the power source. Performing any work while
connecting the AC power cable to a factory power source is extremely hazardous
and may result in electric shock and/or malfunction of the robot system.
■ Before performing any replacement procedure, turn OFF the Controller and
related equipment, and then disconnect the power plug from the power source.
Performing any replacement procedure with the power ON is extremely hazardous
WARNING
and may result in electric shock and/or malfunction of the robot system.
■ Do not connect or disconnect the motor connectors while the power to the robot
system is turned ON. Connecting or disconnecting the motor connectors with
the power ON is extremely hazardous and may result in serious bodily injury as
the Manipulator may move abnormally, and also may result in electric shock
and/or malfunction of the robot system.
C8 Rev.13
Operating the robot system without
Entering the operating area with the power ON is
Continuing the operation while the Manipulator
To shut off power to the robot system,
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