User`s guide

Chapter 4: System Operation
4.6 Starting the System for the First Time
Follow the steps in this section to safely bring up your robot system. The steps include:
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Verifying installation, to confirm that all tasks have been performed correctly
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Starting up the system by turning on power for the first time
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Verifying all E-Stops in the system function correctly
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Move each axis of the robot to confirm it moves in the proper directions
Verifying Installation
Verifying that the system is correctly installed and that all safety equipment is working
correctly is an important process. Before using the robot, make the following checks to ensure
that the robot has been properly installed.
DANGER:After installing the robot, you must test it
before you use it for the first time. Failure to do this could
cause death, or serious injury or equipment damage.
Mechanical Checks
Verify that:
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The robot is mounted level and that all fasteners are properly installed and tightened.
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Any end-of-arm tooling is properly installed.
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All other peripheral equipment is properly installed and in a state such that it is safe to
turn on power to the robot system.
System Cable Checks
Verify the following connections:
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User-supplied 24 VDC power to the robot 24 VDC connector.
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User-supplied 200/240 VAC power to the robot 200/240 VAC connector.
User-Supplied Safety Equipment Checks
Verify that all user-supplied safety equipment and E-Stop circuits are installed correctly.
Start-up Procedure
After the system installation has been verified, you are ready to turn on power to the system.
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Manually move the robot joints away from the folded shipping position. See Mounting
the Robot on page 19.
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Turn on the 200/240 VAC power.
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