General
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Fig. 1-12: Secure the robot controller with a padlock
External safety
The robot and its auxiliary equipment must be surronded by a safetyguard. Entrances
(doors, gates, etc.) must be protected by interlockings, electro-sensitive devices or similar.
Opening of the gates or entrance to the robot working area must stop all motions inside the
cell. Before taking the robot into operation, the complete machine must fulfill the “Essential
health and safety requirements relating to the design and construction of machinery”
according to the EU Machinery Directive.
Emergency stop function
The emergency stop circuits are designed according to category 1 (EN 418 item 4.1.5)
Using power to the servo motor to achieve the stop and then removal of power when stop
is achieved. If stop is not achieved after 0.8 seconds, mechanical brakes are engaged
automatically to support stopping.
"OFF" position
Padlock
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