Agilent Technologies BenchBot, Safety And Installation Manual

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1 Safety guidelines
Emergency stop
6 BenchBot Robot Safety and Installation Guide
Emergency stop
Emergency-stop pendant
The BenchBot Robot is equipped with an emergency- stop pendant. Pressing the
red button on the pendant decelerates and stops the robot during an
emergency. The
z - axis brake engages to prevent the robot arm from falling
freely.
Figure Emergency-stop pendant
G5486A BenchBot Robot (workstation configuration) . For safe operation, make
sure you install the safety equipment that is purchased with the BenchBot
Robot workstation configuration. See
“Safety equipment space requirements” on
page 24 .
G5487A BenchBot Robot (standalone/component configuration) . When the
robot is integrated with other devices in a third- party system, Agilent
Technologies recommends that you install a main emergency- stop button to
safely stop the robot and all devices simultaneously.
In addition, all operators should be instructed in the emergency stop
procedure.
Related information
WARNING
After pressing the emergency-stop button, the robot arm might have
momentum and continue to move until it comes to the end of its travel in the x-y plane, or
until it bumps into an obstacle.
For information about... See...
General safety information “General safety information” on page 2
Safety and regulatory certification “Safety and regulatory compliance” on
page 4
Mechanical hazards “Mechanical hazards” on page 7
Electrical hazards “Electrical hazards” on page 9
Installing the safety equipment “Installing the robot- disable hub” on
page 48
Recovering from an emergency
stop BenchBot Robot User Guide