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Operator Training
Ensure that personnel who program, operate, maintain, or repair the robot are
adequately trained and demonstrate competence to perform their jobs safely.
Attend a CRS training course for proper training.
Ensure that operators:
• Are familiar with the applicable safety precautions as stated in this chapter.
• Have a clear definition of their assigned task.
• Can identify the control devices and their functions used in performing their
assigned task.
• Have designated methods of safeguarding, including safe work procedures from
identified hazards.
• Test and ensure that the safeguards and interlocks function properly.
Safety and Operation Checks
Ensure that you have followed all the instructions supplied within this manual.
BEFORE applying power to the arm, verify that:
• The robot is properly installed, mounted, and is stable (refer to Chapter 4
“Installation” for mounting and installation procedures).
• The electrical connections are correct and that the power supplies (voltage,
frequency and interference levels) are within the specified ranges (refer to page
20 for specified ranges).
• If you have modified your system, added hardware, software, or serviced your
robot, recheck all the changes or additions.
• User memory is intact. Errors should not appear in your programs, location, or
variable files.
• Safeguards are in place.
• The physical environment (humidity, atmospheric conditions, and temperature)
is as specified. For more information refer to page 21.
AFTER applying arm power, verify that:
• The start, stop, and function keys on the teach pendant and controller front
panel function as intended.
• E-stops, safety stops, safeguards, and interlocks are functional.
• At reduced speed the robot operates properly and has the ability to handle the
payload.
• Under normal operation, the robot functions properly and has the capability to
perform its intended task at the rated speed and load.
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