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Setup & Operation 1. Safety
■ The Manipulator and the Controller must be used within the environmental
conditions described in their respective manuals.
designed and manufactured strictly for use in a normal indoor environment.
Using the product in an environment that exceeds the specified environmental
conditions may not only shorten the life cycle of the product but may also cause
serious safety problems.
■ The robot system must be used within the installation requirements described in
the manuals. Using the robot system outside of the installation requirements
may not only shorten the life cycle of the product but also cause serious safety
problems.
■ The interlock of the Safety Door must be functioning when the robot system is
operated.
WARNING
cannot be turned ON/OFF. (I.E. the condition where the switch is disabled)
(Example: Tape is put around the switch to hold it closed.) Operating the robot
system when the switch is not functioning properly is extremely hazardous and
may cause serious safety problems as the Safety Door input cannot fulfill its
intended function.
■ Connect input signal wires for Emergency Stop and Safety Door to the
EMERGENCY connector so that the Emergency Stop switch in the operation
unit or the ATTEND (TEACH) control device connected to the OPTIONAL
DEVICE connector always functions. (Refer to the typical application diagram
in the Setup & Operation 5.5 Circuit Diagrams.)
■ Do not open the cover(s) of the Controller except while maintaining it. Opening
the cover(s) of the Controller is extremely hazardous and may result in electric
shock even when its main power is OFF because of the high voltage charge
inside the Controller.
■ Make sure that the power to the Controller is turned OFF and locked out before
connecting or disconnecting any cables.
cables with the power ON is extremely hazardous and may result in electric
shock and/or malfunction of the Controller.
■ Be sure to connect the cables properly. Do not allow unnecessary strain on
the cables. (Do not put heavy objects on the cables. Do not bend or pull the
cables forcibly.) The unnecessary strain on the cables may result in damage to
the cables, disconnection, and/or contact failure.
WARNING
Damaged cables, disconnection, or a contact failure is extremely hazardous
and may result in electric shock and/or improper function of the system.
■ If it is necessary to change the plug to fit the outlet in your factory, make sure
that it is done by qualified personnel. When changing the plug be sure to
connect the earth wire of the AC power cable colored green/yellow on the
Controller to the earth terminal of the factory power supply. The equipment
must be grounded properly at all times to avoid the risk of electric shock.
Always use a power plug and receptacle. Never connect the Controller directly
to the factory power supply. (Field wiring)
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Do not operate the system under the condition that the switch
This product has been
Connecting or disconnecting any
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