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Mobile Robot HD Safety Manual
31500-100 RevA
2.6 Risk Assessment
Other Hazards
NOTE:
Hazards specific to maintenance are covered in Safety Considerations
when Performing Maintenance on page 33, and Safety Measures Prior and After
Maintenance on page 35.
2.6 Risk Assessment
Safety standards in many countries require appropriate safety equipment to be installed as
part of the system. Safeguards must comply with all applicable local and national standards
for the location where the AMR is installed.
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WARNING:
It is the end-user's responsibility to perform a task-based risk
assessment, and to implement appropriate safety measures at the point of use
of the AMR in accordance with the local regulations.
Exposure
Based on the risk assessment performed by OMRON, the hazards associated with exposure to
the AMR are minimal. However, these significantly rely on the awareness and training of the
personnel around the AMR. Along with common sense, the following should be observed and
practiced in order to avoid the minimal risks associated with exposure to the AMR.
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Do not ride on the AMR. Riding on the AMR or staying in the vicinity of the AMR for
long periods (when ON or while charging) will expose you to the magnetic fields gen-
erated by the AMR.
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The users must be aware of the HD-1500 unprotected zones (operating hazard zones),
and keep a safe distance from the AMR to prevent personal injury.
Severity of Injury
The severity of injury depends on the type of payload and how the payload is integrated with
the HD-1500. The severity of injury increases with the mass of the payload. Follow all indus-
trial safety practices, such as use of steel-toe shoes around the AMR, and adding additional
protection like side lasers, etc. depending on how the AMR is configured, to reduce any work-
related injuries.
Obstacle Avoidance
The AMR will avoid obstacles unless modified or the safety systems are intentionally defeated.
The AMR has a dual-channel, safety-rated laser to avoid obstacles. OMRON offers side lasers
option that enables the AMR to avoid obstacles and persons.
IMPORTANT:
When the pendant is connected to the AMR, the operator must
maintain control of the pendant and AMR at all times.
The HD Platforms are fully-autonomous AMRs that, once configured, work around people in
industrial settings with no intervention needed. Risks associated with integrating the AMR in
the industry can be avoided, with a few basic steps.
