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Chapter 5: System Operation
5.7 Starting the System for the First Time
Follow the steps in this section to safely bring up your robot system. The tasks include:
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Verifying installation, to confirm that all tasks have been performed correctly
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Starting up the system by turning on power for the first time
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Verifying that all E-Stops in the system function correctly
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Moving the robot with the pendant (if purchased), to confirm that each joint moves
correctly
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, perform 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
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Verify that the robot is mounted level and that all fasteners are properly installed and
tightened.
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Verify that any platform tooling is properly installed.
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Verify that the platform is clocked.
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Verify that all peripheral equipment is properly installed such that it is safe to turn on
power to the robot system.
System Cable Checks
Verify the following connections:
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Front panel connected to the SmartController
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Optional pendant connected to the SmartController, via the adapter cable, or a loop-
back dongle installed
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User-supplied 24 VDC power connected to the SmartController
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User-supplied ground wire installed between the SmartController and ground
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One end of the IEEE 1394 cable installed into SmartServo port 1.1 or 1.2 on the
SmartController, and the other end installed into a SmartServo port on the robot
interface panel
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XSYS cable between the XSYS connector on the SmartController and the robot interface
panel XSLV connector, with the latching screws tightened.
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