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Chapter 6 - System Operation
6.8
Turning On the System
Turning on the robot system for the first time is known as "commissioning the system."
You must follow the steps in this section to safely bring up your robot system. The steps
include:
• Verifying installation, to confirm all tasks have been performed correctly
• Starting up the system by turning on power for the first time
• Verifying all E-Stops in the system function correctly
• Moving each axis of the robot to confirm it moves in the proper directions
Verifying Installation
Verifying that the system is correctly installed and that all safety equipment is working
correctly is an important process. Before using the robot, make the following checks to
ensure that the robot system has been properly installed.
Mechanical Checks
• Verify that the robot is mounted level and that all fasteners are properly installed
and tightened.
• Verify that any end-of-arm tooling is properly installed.
• Verify that all other peripheral equipment is properly installed and in a state
where it is safe to turn on power to the robot system.
System Installation Checks
Verify that the installation procedures in
completed.
User-Supplied Safety Equipment Checks
Verify that all user-supplied safety equipment and E-Stop circuits are installed correctly.
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DANGER:
After installing the robot, you must test it before
you use it for the first time. Failure to do this could cause
death or serious injury or equipment damage.
Section 4.3
through
Section 4.8
have been
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