Checking safety devices

• ► Check that the safety devices are functioning properly:

• Before initial startup

• Before restarting after a prolonged shutdown

• Regularly, as specified in the maintenance manual.

Prerequisites for the check

Illustration 45: Turning on the System

1. Illuminated ON/OFF switch
2. "Safety Reset" button

• ► Check all system components for external damage.
  • ⇨ If you notice any damage, repair it or have it repaired. NOTICE! The system may not be turned on if the protective cover is damaged.
• ► Check the supply voltage. It must match the information in Technical data.
• ► Unlock all emergency stop buttons.
• ► Turn the light selector switch on the control unit to the ON position.
  • ⇨ The LED on the illuminated selector switch is green.
  • ⇨ The LED on the control unit for robot communication will light up green after 1–2 minutes, once communication has been established.
• ⇒ The system is turned on.

Emergency stop test

Illustration 46: Emergency stop test

1. Emergency stop button (enabling unit)

• ✓ The system is turned on.
• ► Press an emergency stop button.
  • ⇨ The system is switched to a safe state. No system component should be able to be turned on.
  • ⇨ Peripheral devices (e.g., grippers) are turned off and may not be turned on.
• ► Unlock the emergency stop button again.
  • ⇨ The Safety Reset button on the control unit is flashing.
• ► Press the <Safety Reset> button on the control unit to reset the emergency stop function.
  • ⇨ The brakes of the robot system are released, which is audible as a click.
• ► Repeat the power-on and test procedures for each emergency stop button on the robot system.
• ⇒ The test of the emergency stop function is complete.