ROKAE xMate ER7 - Safety; Introduction; Safety Responsibilities; Intended Use

2 Safety
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2 Safety
2.1 Introduction
This section describes the principles and procedures that must be followed to ensure the
safe use of the xMate ER7 robots. Robot integrators must read and understand the
information listed here before powering on the robot for the first time.
The contents related to the design and installation of the external safety protection devices
of the robot are not covered in this section. Please contact your system integrator to
obtain such information.
2.1.1 Safety responsibilities
ROKAE is dedicated to but not liable for providing reliable safety information. Even if all
safety instructions are followed, there is no guarantee that xMate ER7 will not cause any
personal injury or property damage.
In addition to the safety section, this document contains further safety instructions.
2.1.2 Intended use
The xMate ER7 robots should be used in accordance with local laws and regulations, and
must not be used for any purpose that violates such laws and regulations.
Using the robots in compliance with instructions also means observing the instructions in
the product manual of each component, including the operation, installation, and
maintenance instructions.
The following uses that go against the instructions are prohibited:
 Use in human and animal transportation
 Use in potentially explosive environments
 Use in flammable environments
 Use outside the permissible limits
 Downhole use
xMate ER7 robots are industrial robots intended to handle tools/end effectors and fixtures,
or to process or transfer components or products. xMate ER7 robots are equipped with
special safety-related features, which are purposely designed to enable collaborative
operation, where the robot system operates without fences and/or together with a human.
Collaborative operation is only intended for non-hazardous applications, where the
complete application, including the tools/end effectors, workpieces, obstacles, and other
machines, is without any significant hazards according to the risk assessment of the
specific application.
Any use or application deviating from the intended use is deemed to be impermissible
misuse.
This includes, but is not limited to:
 Use in potentially explosive environments
 Use in medical and life-critical applications