Disassembly/Assembly
Guidelines
IRB 6400
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Safety
SAFETY GUIDELINES
When working with any robot system, observe the following safety guidelines:
Keep the operator work area clean at all times.
Know the location of all EMERGENCY STOP buttons and POWER ON/
OFF switches that may have to be used quickly.
Make sure that each person directly responsible for the operation of the ro-
bot system has a thorough knowledge of all safety procedures and prac-
tices. Keep all gate-access openings to the robot closed and properly
secured during operation.
Keep in mind that there is always an element of risk when approaching a
moving robot. Robots exert considerable force even when moving slowly.
Be aware that when the system is in the RUN mode, the robot may begin
to move unexpectedly at any time. A robot program contains many instruc-
tions that control the movement of the robot. For example, a pause or slow
movement pattern may be followed immediately by rapid acceleration to a
high speed movement. Signals from peripheral equipment can also affect
the sequence of instructions sent to the robot. A repeating pattern of move-
ment can change abruptly without warning.
Avoid working alone within the work envelope of the robot when the sys-
tem is in the RUN mode. One person should remain outside the envelope
with the sole responsibility of activating the EMERGENCY STOP button in
case a dangerous situation should arise.
If you have to be within the work envelope of the robot:
Make sure that the entire work cell has been prepared for safe operation
before running the robot system. Correct all abnormal conditions of the ro-
bot system and peripheral equipment before start up. Notify your supervi-
sor or trained maintenance personnel of any abnormal condition that you
cannot rectify yourself.
Make sure that the robot system is in the MOTORS OFF mode for as long
as possible. MOTORS OFF mode means that drive power is removed from
the robot’s motors and the brakes are applied. Keep program execution to
a minimum, and return to MOTORS OFF as soon as possible.
Select Manual Reduced Speed with the operation mode selector switch on
the front of the robot control cabinet. Remove the programming unit from
its storage compartment in the control cabinet and carry it (with the Enable
Device released) into the work envelope of the robot. This ensures that op-
erating power to the robot motors is disconnected and the robot is in the
MOTORS OFF mode.
Always wear protective clothing and equipment specified by safety regula-
tions. In general, loose-fitting clothes such as ties, scarves, arm bands,
etc., should not be worn near the robot system.