General Safety Precautions
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Auto / Remote Automatic Mode
– The activation of the automatic operation (AUTO and REMOTE states) is only to
be executed with the
Robot System (Robot and Control System) integrated inside
an area with safety barriers properly interlocked, as specified by Safety Standards
currently in force in the Country where the installation takes place.
– Before starting the automatic mode the operator is to check the Robot and Control
System and the protected area to make sure there are no potentially hazardous
irregular conditions.
– The operator can only activate automatic operation after having checked:
• that the Robot and Control System is not in maintenance or being repaired;
• the safety barriers are correctly positioned;
• that there is nobody inside the protected area;
• that the Control Unit doors are closed and locked;
• that the safety devices (emergency stop, safety barrier devices) are
functioning;
– Special attention is to be paid when selecting the automatic-remote mode, where
the line PLC can perform automatic operations to switch on motors and start the
program.
Robot axes release
– In the absence of motive power, the robot axes movement is possible by means of
optional release devices and suitable lifting devices. Such devices only enable the
brake deactivation of each axis. In this case, all the system safety devices
(including the emergency stop and the enable button) are cut out; also the robot
axes can move upwards or downwards because of the force generated by the
balancing system, or the force of gravity.
– Enabling the brake releasing device may cause the axes falling due to gravity as
well as possible impacts due to an incorrect restoration, after applying the brake
releasing module. The procedure for the correct usage of the brake releasing
device
(both for the integrated one and module one) is to be found in the
maintenance manuals.
– When the motion is enabled again following the interruption of an unfinished
MOVE, the track recovery typical function may generate unpredictable paths that
may imply the risk of impact. This same condition arises at the next automatic cycle
restarting. Avoid moving the Robot to positions that are far away from the ones
provided for the motion restart; alternatively disable the outstanding MOVE
programmes and/or instructions.
Maintenance and Repairs
– When assembled in COMAU Robotics & Service, the robot is supplied with
lubricant that does not contain substances harmful to health, however, in some
cases, repeated and prolonged exposure to the product could cause skin irritation,
or if swallowed, indisposition.
First Aid. Contact with the eyes or the skin: wash the contaminated zones with
abundant water; if the irritation persists, consult a doctor.
If swallowed, do not provoke vomiting or take anything by mouth, see a doctor as
soon as possible.
Before using the manual release devices, it is strongly recommended to sling the
robot, or hook to an overhead travelling crane.
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