What About Safety? High Power Enable Light Manually Controlled Robots Omron Adept robots can also be controlled manually when the white HIGH POWER light on the front panel is illuminated. When this light is lit, robot motion can be initiated from the system keyboard or the manual control pendant. If you enter the workcell, set the keyswitch to manual mode, press the MAN/HALT button on the manual control pendant, and take the key with you. This prevents anyone else from initiating unexpected robot motions from the keyboard. Other Computer-Controlled Devices In addition, these systems can be programmed to control equipment or devices other than the robot.
As with the robot, the program controlling these devices may cause them to operate at times not anticipated by personnel. Make sure that safeguards are in place to prevent personnel from entering the workcell when the white HIGH POWER light on the front of the Front Panel is illuminated. WARNING: Omron Adept Technologies, Inc. recommends the use of additional safety features such as light curtains, safety gates, or safety floor mats to prevent entry to the workcell while HIGH POWER is enabled. These devices may be connected using the controller's remote emergency stop circuitry (see the Adept SmartController User's Guide ). eV+Operating System User's Guide, v2.x, 18320-000 Rev A Page 12