Introduction to the Hardware
PreciseFlex™ DDR Collaborative Robots
P/N: PFD0-DI-00010, Rev 5.0.0, April 9, 2022
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Machine Safety
Safety and Agency Certifications
Precise systems can include computer-controlled mechanisms that are capable of moving at high speeds
and exerting considerable force. Like all robot and motion systems, and most industrial equipment, they
must be treated with respect by the user and the operator.
This manual should be read by all personnel who operate or maintain Precise systems, or who work
within or near the work cell.
We recommend that you read ENISO 10218-1:2011 and 10218-2:2011 Robots for Industrial
Environments, Safety Requirements, ISO/TS 15066 “Robots and Robotic Devices – Collaborative
Robots” and ISO 13849-1:2006 Safety of machinery — Safety-related parts of control systems.
Standards Compliance and Agency Certifications
The PFDD robots are intended for use with other equipment and are considered a subassembly rather
than a complete piece of equipment on their own. They meet the requirements of these standards:
EN ISO 10218-1-2011 Robots for Industrial Environments, Safety Requirements
EN 610204-1
S
afety of Machinery, Electrical Equipment of Machines
EN 61000-6-2 EMC Directive (Immunity)
EN 61000-6-4 EMC Directive (Emissions)
To maintain compliance with the above standards the robot must be installed and used in accordance
with the regulations of the standards, and in accordance with the instructions in this user’s guide.
In addition to the above standards, the PF400 and PF3400 robots have been designed to comply with the
following agency certification requirements, and (will) carry the CE and CSA marks.
CE
CSA
FCC Class A
ANSI/RIA R15.06 Safety Standard
Moving Machine Safety
The PFDD robots can operate in Manual Control Mode, in which an operator directly controls the motion
of the robot, or Computer Control Mode in which the robot operation is automatic. Manual Control Mode is
often used to teach locations in the robot workspace. The robot’s speed is limited in Manual Control Mode
to a maximum of 250mm per second for safety. It is important that operators wear safety glasses when
inside the robot’s operating volume.
