Agilent Technologies BenchBot, Safety And Installation Manual

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2 Laboratory setup requirements
General placement considerations
12 BenchBot Robot Safety and Installation Guide
General placement considerations
General considerations
When planning the placement of the robot and other devices:
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Make sure there is sufficient surface area for the robot, devices,
accessories, and safety equipment.
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Note the proximity to power source, network drop, air source, and
plumbing lines.
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Note the length of cords, cables, and tubing.
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If the workstation will use the Light Curtain:
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Provide 8.9 cm (3.5 in) of clearance on all sides of the workstation
table.
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When mounting the Light Curtain posts on the integration plates, make
sure the posts are contained within the area of the table surface.
For more information about the Light Curtain, see “Safety equipment space
requirements” on page 24 .
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Because the robot power cord is 2.7 m (9 ft) long, locate the BenchBot
Robot within 2.7 m (9 ft) of an electrical outlet.
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Be aware that the power, communication, and pendant connections are on
the left side of the robot. Provide 7.6 cm (3.0 in) of clearance on the left
side of the robot so that you can access the power switch and connections.
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Use the information in “Robot zone” on page 32 and “Teachpoint zone” on
page 33 to plan the placement of devices surrounding the robot.
Fume hood considerations
If you plan to install the robot and workstation inside of a fume hood, be sure
to note the following:
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Dimensions of the hood floor
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Height limitations inside of the hood
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Utility fixtures (such as gas turrets) that are inside of the hood
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Size of the user access area at the front of the hood
Doorways and hallways
Make sure you consider the width of doorways and hallways before selecting
workstation tables. The table you select must be able to fit through hallways
and the doorway to the laboratory.