Specifications

Chapter 1 - Introduction
20 Adept SmartController User’s Guide, Rev. H
This manual assumes that the user has attended an Adept training course and has a basic
working knowledge of the system. The user should provide the necessary additional
training for all personnel who will be working with the system.
System Safeguards
Safeguards must be an integral part of robot or motion workcell design, installation,
operator training, and operating procedures.
Adept systems have various communication features to aid in constructing system
safeguards. These include the emergency-stop circuitry and digital input and output lines.
These features are described in Chapter 3 of this user’s guide.
Safety Features on the Front Panel
The external Front Panel has three important safety features: the
High Power
indicator/button, the
Manual/Automatic switch, and the Emergency Stop button. If you
choose not to use the Front Panel, you should provide similar safety features in the
system. See Chapter 3 for more information, or call Adept Customer Service.
Computer-Controlled Robots and Motion Devices
Adept systems are computer controlled, and the program that is running the robot or
motion device may cause it to move at times or along paths you may not anticipate. When
the
High Power light on the Front Panel is illuminated, do not enter the workcell, because
the robot or motion device might move unexpectedly.
NOTE: If this bulb fails, you will not be able to enable High Power. See
Chapter 5 for details on replacing the bulb.
Manually Controlled Robots and Motion Devices
Adept robots and other motion devices can also be controlled manually, with a keyboard
or pendant. If you have to enter the workcell, turn the Front Panel keyswitch from
Automatic to Manual, and remove the key. This will prevent anyone else from initiating
unexpected motion from the system keyboard. Switching the key actually turns the robot
off, if it was already on. In this case, you will need to re-enable high power in Manual
mode, from the pendant, once inside the workcell.
Other Computer-Controlled Devices
In addition, Adept systems can be programmed to control equipment or devices other
than the robot or main motion device. Make sure that safeguards are in place to prevent
personnel from entering the workcell when a program is running.
Adept Technology highly recommends the use of additional safety features, such as light
curtains, safety gates, or safety floor mats to prevent entry to the workcell while
High
Power
is enabled. These devices can be connected using the emergency-stop circuitry.
DANGER: Entering the workcell when the High Power light
is on can result in severe injury.
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