Risk Assessment - ROBOTIQ AX20 Manual

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2.2. Risk Assessment

2.2.1. General Risk Assessment
The user must have read and understood all of the instructions in the following manual before operating the
Robotiq Palletizing Solution. Any use of the Palletizing Solution in non-compliance with these instructions is
deemed inappropriate and may cause injury or damage.
It is the user's responsibility to ensure that all local safety measures and regulations are met.
Unauthorized Modification
DO NOT modify or alter the equipment without the express written consent and approval of the manufacturer.
The entire cell (i.e., the robot, the PowerPick20/30 Vacuum Gripper or any other gripper, and any other equipment used in the final
application) must go through a comprehensive risk assessment process before they can be used.
The linear axis is NOT power and force limited. To prevent the operator from exposing themselves to the risk of contact, pinching,
impacts or crushing with the axis or the robot, the palletizing solution must be completely stopped when the operator is within a
unsafe distance to the axis or the robot. Safety devices like safety laser scanner, light curtain or fences with interlock can be used to
make sure the palletizing solution is stopped when the operator is within an unsafe distance of the palletizing solution. To this end,
ISO 13857 or any other applicable regional standard must be followed. The solution must be anchored as specified in this manual.
All cells being different, it is important to perform a risk assessment and to enforce the required standards. Please note that the
results of the risk assessment depend on the usage and application.
The following non-exhaustive list presents risks that must be assessed during the integration process:
Risk of load dropping or ejection resulting from loss of vacuum.
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Risk of pinching by any moving component of the Robotiq Palletizing Solution or the robot.
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Risk of damaged objects or injury resulting from a contact between an object and the robot, the gripper or the boxes.
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Risk of injury resulting from a contact between a person and the Solution.
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Risk of contact with a moving vehicle or equipment leading to breakage of the palletizer structure or anchors.
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Additional hazards may be present, depending on the configuration and what is being palletized. For instance, the object handled
by the gripper could be inherently dangerous to the operator.
To ensure an adequate level of safety, floor markings must be applied to delineate safe zones around the Solution. It is the
responsibility of the integrator to establish the proper safe distance from the Solution to protect the user.
AX20/AX30 Palletizing Solution
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