Chapter 2 - Safety
24 AdeptSix 300CR Robot Instruction Handbook, Rev. A
Avoidance
Due to its light payload capacity, it is likely that such personnel could avoid being hit by
the robot even in a high-acceleration, runaway, failure condition. However, the
programmer must always carry the MCP when inside the work envelope, as the MCP
provides both E-Stop and Enabling switch functions.
For normal operation (AUTO mode), user-supplied interlocked guarding must be installed
to prevent any person entering the workcell while Arm Power is on.
The Risk Assessment for teaching this product depends on the application. In many
applications, the programmer will need to enter the robot workcell while Arm Power is
enabled to teach the robot. Other applications can be designed so that the programmer
does not have to enter the work envelope while Arm Power is on. Examples of alternative
methods of programming include:
1. Programming from outside the safety barrier.
2. Programming with Arm Power off.
3. Copying program from another (master) robot.
4. Off-line or CAD programming.
Control System Behavior Category
The following paragraphs relate to the requirements of European (EU/EEA) directives for
Machinery, Electric Safety, and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC).
In situations with low exposure consideration factors, European Standard EN 1050
specifies use of a Category 1 Control System per EN 954. EN 954 defines a Category 1
Control System as one that employs Category B components designed to withstand
environmental influences, such as voltage, current, temperature, EMI, and well-tried
safety principles. The standard AdeptSix 300 robot control system described in this
handbook employs hardware components in its safety system that meet or exceed the
requirements of the EU Machinery Directive and Low Voltage Directive.
The standard control system is fully hardened to all EMI influences per the EU EMC
Directive and meets all functional requirements of ISO 10218 (EN 775) Manipulating Robots
Safety. In addition, a software-based reduced speed mode has been incorporated to limit
speed and impact forces on the Operator and production tooling when the robot is
operated in Manual Mode.
DANGER: The Adept-supplied system components
provide a Category 1 control system as defined by EN 954.
The robot system must be installed with user-supplied
interlock barriers. The interlocked barrier should interrupt
the DC and AC supplies to the control system in the event
of personnel attempting to enter the workcell when Arm
Power is enabled, except for teaching in Manual Mode.
Failure to install suitable guarding could result in injury or
death.
