AX10 Palletizing Solution
2.3.3. Final Application
Expected System Behavior in Normal Operating Conditions
NOTICE
Various types of external safety devices can interface with the Robotiq Palletizing Solution to ensure
a safe operation.
Please refer to the Safety Devices section for best practices on how to connect them to the linear
axis controller.
NOTICE
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Category 0 Stop: Stops the Solution by immediate removal of power.
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Category 1 Stop: A controlled stop of the Solution. Power is removed when the stop is achieved.
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Category 2 Stop: A controlled stop of the Solution. Power is still available once the stop is
achieved.
Please refer to IEC 60204-1 for additional information on stop categories.
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Normal mode: The palletizer continuously fills pallets when no human operator is in the vicinity of the palletizing cell.
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Safeguarded mode: The system stops when a human operator enters the vicinity of the palletizing cell to manipulate a filled
pallet, place pallets in an empty pallet slot, or troubleshoot the system or any other operations requiring human intervention. In
such a state the robot will maintain a Category 2 stop and the linear axis will undergo a Category 1 stop. When the safeguards
are removed, the system will resume operation in normal mode.
The system enters emergency stop mode when the emergency stop button is pressed.
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