BLUE DANUBE ROBOTICS AIRSKIN, Operating Manual

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7 Commissioning
This section contains some important general information about commissioning a robot that is equipped with
an AIRSKIN® Safetyflange. This includes initial commissioning or commissioning after complete or partial dis-
assembly and reassembly, installation on a different robot, modification of the robot, and comprehensive mainte-
nance.
7.1 Preparatory work before AIRSKIN® is switched on
Prior to working with a robot that uses the AIRSKIN® Safetyflange as a safety function, it is assumed that any
given individual will be familiar with
• the robot to which the AIRSKIN® Safetyflange is attached
• the operation of the robot to which the AIRSKIN® Safetyflange is attached
• the workplace / work station
• the task / mode of operation
• any additional safety features that have been installed
• the immediate environment
• measures to be taken in an emergency.
Read the log from the previous shift / previous day and check that access points to the electrical installations
are closed. You can find information about additional preparations that must be made before any operation in
Chapter 8 .
7.2 Reconfigure AIRSKIN®
In order to use the AIRSKIN® Safetyflange on a robot, the AIRSKIN® System must be reconfigured before it is first
used and following any modification (e.g. exchange of a part).
You should check the following items before reconfiguration:
• Is any cable visible on the outside or hanging loose?
• Is the AIRSKIN® Pad mounted firmly and correctly on the AIRSKIN® Safetyflange?
• The connection hoses on any companion pads show no kinks or bruises.
• Is the AIRSKIN® Connection Box correctly connected to the controller?
• If the AIRSKIN® Connection Box is supplied with
+ 24 V DC
by the controller, this connection must be checked
too.
• If the AIRSKIN® Connection Box is supplied with
+
24 V DC
via an external source of power, this connection
and potential equalization with the controller must be checked too.
• The AIRSKIN® connection cable is plugged into the AIRSKIN® Connection Box.
• The controller or the external source of power supplies the AIRSKIN® Connection Box with
+ 24 V DC
.
AIRSKIN® is reconfigured by first holding the Spark button ( Figure 7.1a ) and then pressing the Restart button until
the status LEDs on the AIRSKIN® Connection Box light up again ( Figure 7.1b ). When the Restart button is released,
the light of the two LEDs goes out again ( Figure 7.1c ). Upon successful reconfiguration, all pads light up green.
Otherwise, the reconfiguration must be repeated by pressing the Restart button again. Then the Spark button can
also be released ( Figure 7.1d ). Briefly press the Restart button to start the AIRSKIN® system ( Figure 7.1e ). Any
blue flashing pads have to be actuated once ( Figure 7.1f ).
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