System Operation 4 4.1 Commissioning the System Turning on the robot system for the first time is known as “commissioning the system.” Follow the steps in this section to safely bring up your robot system. The steps include: • Verifying installation, to confirm all tasks have been performed correctly • Starting up the system by turning on power for the first time • Verifying all E-Stops in the system function correctly • Moving each axis of the robot to confirm it moves in the proper directions Verifying Installation Verifying that the system is correctly installed and that all safety equipment is working correctly is an important process.
Before using the robot, make the following checks to ensure that the robot and controller have been properly installed. DANGER: After installing the robot, you must test it before you use it for the first time. Failure to do this could cause death, serious injury, or equipment damage. Mechanical Checks • Verify that the robot is mounted level and all fasteners are installed and tightened. • Verify that any end-of-arm tooling is properly installed. • Verify that all other peripheral equipment is properly installed and in a state where it is safe to turn on power to the robot system. System Cable Checks Verify the following connections: • Front Panel to the SmartController.
• Pendant to the SmartController, via the pendant adapter cable. • User-supplied 24 VDC power to the controller. • User-supplied 200/240 VAC power to the PA-4. • User-supplied ground wire between the SmartController and ground. • XSYS cable between the robot interface panel XSLV safety interlock connector and XSYS connector on the SmartController, and the latching screws tightened. Adept Viper s1300 Robot User’s Guide, Rev B 41