Manual, F/T Sensor, Data Acquisition (DAQ) Systems
Document #9620-05-DAQ.indd-20
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1. Safety
The safety section describes general safety guidelines to be followed with this product, explanations of the
notifications found in this manual, and safety precautions that apply to the product. More specific notifications are
imbedded within the sections of the manual where they apply.
1.1
Explanation of Notifications
The following notifications are specific to the product(s) covered by this manual. It is expected that the user
heed all notifications from the robot manufacturer and/or the manufacturers of other components used in the
installation.
DANGER:
Notification of information or instructions that if not followed will result in
death or serious injury. The notification provides information about the nature of the
hazardous situation, the consequences of not avoiding the hazard, and the method for
avoiding the situation.
WARNING:
Notification of information or instructions that if not followed could result
in death or serious injury. The notification provides information about the nature of the
hazardous situation, the consequences of not avoiding the hazard, and the method for
avoiding the situation.
CAUTION:
Notification of information or instructions that if not followed could result
in moderate injury or will cause damage to equipment. The notification provides
information about the nature of the hazardous situation, the consequences of not
avoiding the hazard, and the method for avoiding the situation.
NOTICE:
Notification of specific information or instructions about maintaining, operating,
installing, or setting up the product that if not followed could result in damage to equipment. The
notification can emphasize, but is not limited to: specific grease types, best operating practices,
and maintenance tips.
1.2 General Safety Guidelines
The customer should verify that the transducer selected is rated for maximum loads and moments expected
during operation. Refer to F/T Transducer Manual (9620-05-Transducer Section—Installation and Operation
Manual) or contact ATI Industrial Automation for assistance. Particular attention should be paid to dynamic
loads caused by robot acceleration and deceleration. In high acceleration or deceleration situations, these
forces can greatly exceed the value of static forces.
1.3 Safety Precautions
CAUTION:
Do not remove any fasteners, or disassemble transducers, without a
removable mounting adapter plate. Doing so can cause irreparable damage to the
transducer and void the warranty. Leave all fasteners in place and the transducer in its
assembled state. This applies to Nano, Mini, IP-rated, and some Omega transducers.
CAUTION:
Do not probe any openings in the transducer. This will damage the
instrumentation.
CAUTION:
Do not exert excessive force on the transducer. The transducer is a
sensitive instrument and can be damaged by applying a force that exceeds any of
the single-axis overload values of the transducer, causing irreparable damage. Small
Nano and Mini transducers can easily be overloaded during installation. Refer to the
F/T Transducer manual (9620-05-Transducer Section) for specific transducer overload
values.
