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1 Introduction
1Introduction
1.1 Industrial robot documentation
The industrial robot documentation consists of the following parts:
Documentation for the manipulator
Documentation for the robot controller
Operating and programming instructions for the System Software
Instructions for options and accessories
Parts catalog on storage medium
Each of these sets of instructions is a separate document.
1.2 Representation of warnings and notes
Safety These warnings are relevant to safety and must be observed.
This warning draws attention to procedures which serve to prevent or remedy
emergencies or malfunctions:
Procedures marked with this warning must be followed exactly.
Notices These notices serve to make your work easier or contain references to further
information.
1.3 Trademarks
Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
EtherCAT® is a registered trademark and patented technol-
ogy, licensed by Beckhoff Automation GmbH, Germany.
These warnings mean that it is certain or highly probable
that death or severe injuries will occur, if no precautions
are taken.
These warnings mean that death or severe injuries may
occur, if no precautions are taken.
These warnings mean that minor injuries may occur, if
no precautions are taken.
These warnings mean that damage to property may oc-
cur, if no precautions are taken.
These warnings contain references to safety-relevant information or
general safety measures.
These warnings do not refer to individual hazards or individual pre-
cautionary measures.
The following procedure must be followed exactly!
Tip to make your work easier or reference to further information.