2. Safety
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MiR500 can be used as a partly complete machine as defined in the EU machinery directive,
with top applications that do not meet above limitations. Those who design, manufacture or
commission a system that does not meet the limitations of use of MiR500 carry the
obligations of a manufacturer and shall ensure a safe design according to EN ISO 12100.
Guidelines outlined in this manual are not sufficient. Examples of top applications, which are
not intended use of MiR500, but not limited to, are:
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Shelf on supporting legs (with or without wheels)
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Top applications (including payload) which increase the footprint of MiR500
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Conveyers (power and non-powered)
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Industrial robot arm
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Towing of trailers
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Customized load transfer station
2.4 Users
MiR500 is only intended to be used by personnel that have received training in their
required tasks.
There are three types of intended users for MiR500: commissioners, operators, and direct
users.
Commissioners
Commissioners have received extensive training in the full use of MiR500 and have the
following main tasks:
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Commissioning the product. This includes creating maps and restricting the user interface
for other users and making brake tests with a full payload.
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Making the risk assessment.
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Determining the payload limit, weight distribution, safe fastening methods, safe loading
and unloading of loads on MiR500 and ergonomic loading and unloading methods if
relevant.
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Ensuring the safety of nearby personnel when the robot is accelerating, braking, and
maneuvering.
Operators
Operators have thorough knowledge of MiR500 and of the safety precautions presented in
the user guide of MiR 250MiR Fleet PCMiR500 and operating guide of MiR500. Operators
have the following main tasks:
