54 / 157 V3.3 11.07.2007 KRC-AD-KRC2ed05-BA en
KR C2 edition05
Safety gates Requirements on safety gates are:
The number of safety gates in the fencing must be kept to a minimum.
All safety gates must be safeguarded by means of an operator safety sys-
tem (interface X11).
Automatic mode must be prevented until all safety gates are closed.
In Automatic mode, the safety gate can be mechanically locked by means
of a safety system.
If the safety gate is opened in Automatic mode, it must trigger an Emer-
gency Stop function.
If the safety gate is closed, the robot cannot be started immediately in Au-
tomatic mode. The message on the control panel must be acknowledged.
Other safety
equipment
Other safety equipment must be integrated into the system in accordance with
the corresponding standards and regulations.
4.1.4 Workspace, safety zone and danger zone
Workspaces are to be restricted to the necessary minimum size. A workspace
must be safeguarded using appropriate safeguards.
The danger zone consists of the workspace and the braking distances of the
robot. It must be safeguarded by means of protective barriers to prevent dan-
ger to persons or the risk of material damage.
Further information is contained in the corresponding standards and regula-
tions.
Further information is contained in the corresponding standards and regula-
tions.
Fig. 4-1: Example of axis range A1
1 Workspace 4 Safety zone
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