Precautions and Required Safeguards
AdeptModules Instructrion Handbook, Volume 1: Adept MV Controller Interface, Rev. A 19
Caution: If the action specified in the “CAUTION” is not complied with,
damage to your equipment could result.
Note: A “NOTE” provides supplementary information, emphasizes a
point or procedure, or gives a tip for easier operation.
1.3 Precautions and Required Safeguards
This manual must be read by all personnel who install, operate, or maintain Adept
systems, or who work within or near the workcell.
Warning: Adept Technology strictly prohibits installation,
commissioning, or operation of an installation with an AdeptModule
without adequate safeguards according to the standards EN 775/
ISO 10218, sections 5,6; EN 292-1, and EN 60204, section 13, or national
equivalent.
AdeptModules Static Forces
AdeptModule systems include computer-controlled mechanisms that are capable of
exerting considerable force. Like all robot and motion systems, and most industrial
equipment, they must be treated with respect by the user and the operator.
Safety Barriers
Safety barriers must be an integral part of AdeptModules workcell design, installation,
operator training, and operating procedures. Adept systems are computer-controlled and
may activate remote devices under program control at times or along paths not
anticipated by personnel. It is critical that safeguards be in place to prevent personnel
from entering the workcell whenever equipment power is present.
The AdeptModules are not safe on their own. The AdeptModules System Integrator (or
end-user) must ensure that adequate safeguards, safety barriers, light curtains, safety
gates, safety floor mats, etc., will be installed. The AdeptModules workcell must be
designed according to EN 775/ISO 10218, sections 5,6; EN 292-1, 3.71, and EN 60204,
section 13, or national equivalent.
The safety distance to the AdeptModules depends, relating to the standard EN 294, on the
height of the safety fence. The height and the distance of the safety fence must ensure that
nobody can reach the danger zone of the AdeptModules, (see EN 294).
Adept controller systems for AdeptModules have various control features that can aid the
integrator or user in constructing system safeguards, including Customer Emergency stop
circuitry and digital input and output lines. The emergency power-off circuitry is capable
of switching external power systems. See Chapter 3 for information on safe and effective
use of the AdeptModules.
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