User`s guide

Intended Use of the Robots
AdeptViper s650/s850 Robot User’s Guide, Rev A 19
The standard control system meets or exceeds the requirements imposed by the EN 954
specified Category 1 level of safety.
2.4 Intended Use of the Robots
The installation and use of Adept products must comply with all safety instructions and
warnings in this manual. Installation and use must also comply with all applicable local
and national requirements and safety standards (see Section 2.7 on page 21).
The AdeptViper robots are intended for use in parts assembly and material handling for
payloads less than 5 kg. See Chapter 5 for complete information tooling and payloads.
The Adept controller is a component subassembly of a complete industrial automation
system. The controller subassembly must be installed inside a suitable enclosure. The
controller subassembly must not come into contact with liquids. Additionally, the robot
must not come into contact with liquids.
The Adept equipment is not intended for use in any of the following situations:
• In hazardous (explosive) atmospheres
• In mobile, portable, marine, or aircraft systems
• In life-support systems
• In residential installations
• In situations where the Adept equipment will be subject to extremes of heat or
humidity.
Non-intended use of an AdeptViper robot can:
• Cause injury to personnel
• Damage the robot or other equipment
• Reduce system reliability and performance
CAUTION: For safety reasons, it is prohibited to make
certain modifications to Adept robots (see Section 2.5).
CAUTION: The instructions for operation, installation, and
maintenance given in this manual must be strictly
observed.