What About Safety? Reading and Training for System Users Omron Adept robot systems include computer-controlled mechanisms that are capable of moving at high speeds and exerting considerable force. Like all robot systems and industrial equipment, they must be treated with respect by the system user. We recommend you read the American National Standard for Industrial Robot Systems- Safety Requirements, published by the Robotic Industries Association in conjunction with the American National Standards Institute. The publication, ANSI/RIA R15.06-1992, contains guidelines for robot system installation, safeguarding, maintenance, testing, startup, and operator training.
The document is available from the American National Standards Institute, 1430 Broadway, New York NY 10018. All Omron Adept robot systems sold in Europe must conform to European Certification requirements. For details, see the manual supplied with your robot. Impacts and Trapping Points System Safeguards Safeguards should be an integral part of robot workcell design, installation, operator training, and operating procedures. Omron Adept robot systems have various communication features to aid you in constructing system safeguards. These include remote emergency stop circuitry and digital input and output lines.
Computer-Controlled Robots Omron Adept robots are computer controlled, and the program that is running the robot may cause it to move at times or along paths you may not anticipate. When the white HIGH POWER light 1 on the Front Panel is illuminated, do not enter the workcell because the robot may move unexpectedly. eV+Operating System User's Guide, v2.x, 18320-000 Rev A Page 11