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Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
Adept SmartController User’s Guide, Rev. E 17
1.3 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
There are four levels of special alert notation used in this manual. In descending order of
importance, they are:
NOTE:
This provides supplementary information, emphasizes a point or
procedure, or gives a tip for easier operation.
1.4 Safety
Reading and Training for Users and Operators
Adept systems can include computer-controlled mechanisms that are capable of moving
at high speeds and exerting considerable force. Like all robot and motion systems, and
most industrial equipment, they must be treated with respect by the user and the operator.
This manual should be read by all personnel who operate or maintain Adept systems, or
who work within or near the workcell.
We recommend you read the American National Standard for Industrial Robot Systems - Safety
Requirements , published by the Robotic Industries Association (RIA) in conjunction with
the American National Standards Institute. The publication, ANSI/RIA R15.06, contains
guidelines for robot system installation, safeguarding, maintenance, testing, startup, and
operator training.
DANGER: This indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING: This indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in serious
injury or major damage to the equipment.
CAUTION: This indicates a situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor injury or damage to the equipment.