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Part Number: PF40-DI-00010 Rev. A
Table of Contents
1. Safety 1
Safety Setup 1
Authorized Personnel Only 1
Explanation of Hazards and Alerts 2
Safety Text 2
Safety Icons 2
Signal Words and Color 2
Alert Example 3
General Safety Considerations 4
Mechanical Hazards 6
Electrical Hazards 7
Ergonomic Hazards 8
Emergency Stop Circuit (E-Stop) 10
Recycling and Hazardous Materials 10
2. Introduction to the Hardware 11
System Description and Overview 11
Release History 12
System Diagram and Coordinate Systems 13
System Components 15
PreciseFlex 400 Robot 15
Optional Linear Axis Module 16
Mounting of Robot and Linear Axis Module 17
Optional Gripper 17
Guidance 1400B Controller 17
Low-Voltage Power Supplies 18
Energy Dump Circuit 19
Remote Front Panel, E-Stop Box, and Manual Control Pendant 20
Optional RS-485 IO Module (GIO) 20
Remote IO Module (Ethernet Version) 21
Machine Vision Software and Cameras 22
Machine Safety 22
Safety and Agency Certifications 22
Standards Compliance and Agency Certifications 23
Moving Machine Safety 23
Voltage and Power Considerations 24
Mechanical and Software Limit Stops 24
Stopping Time and Distance 24
Releasing a Trapped Operator: Brake Release Switch 25
3. Collaborative Robot Safety 26
General Information 26
Summary 26
Background 26
Determining a Machine’s Required Performance Level (PLr). 27
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