Agilent Technologies BenchCel, User Manual

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1 Safety guidelines
Emergency stops
BenchCel Microplate Handler User Guide
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Emergency stops
The BenchCel Microplate Handler is equipped with an interlock circuit and emergency-
stop pendant.
WARNING
To avoid potential injury, Agilent recommends that you install a main emergency
stop button (Robot Disable Hub) that will stop the BenchCel robot and all other
devices on the safety interlock circuit simultaneously. In addition, all operators must
be instructed in the emergency stop procedure.
CAUTION
You might not be able to resume a protocol after an emergency stop. Do not use an
emergency stop to pause a run. To pause and continue a run, use the appropriate
commands in the automation software.
Stopping in an emergency
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-axis, z-axis, or theta-
axis or until it bumps into an obstacle. Stay clear of the robot until it stops moving.
To perform an emergency stop:
Press the red button on the pendant. The safety interlock circuit is interrupted,
disabling the robot motors. The BenchCel Microplate Handler operation stops.
For more information about… See…
General safety and labels “General safety information” on page 2
Safety hazards “Potential safety hazards” on page 10
Stopping in an emergency “Emergency stops” on page 5
Safety equipment “Safety equipment and features” on page 8