User`s guide

30 Adept Cobra PLC600/PLC800 Robot User’s Guide, Rev C
2.5 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 2.8 on page 32).
The Adept Cobra PLC 600 and PLC800 robots are intended for use in parts assembly and
material handling for payloads less than 5.5 kg (12.1 lb).
The Adept Cobra PLC robots and the Adept PLC Server are component subassemblies of
a complete industrial automation system. The PLC Server must be installed inside a
suitable enclosure. The PLC Server must not come into contact with liquids. Additionally,
a standard Adept Cobra PLC 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. See Table 3-1 on page 39 for allowable temperature and humidity
ranges.
Non-intended use of an Adept Cobra PLC robot can:
• Cause injury to personnel
• Damage the robot or other equipment
• Reduce system reliability and performance
All persons that install, commission, operate, or maintain the robot must:
• Have the necessary qualifications
• Read and follow exactly the instructions in this User’s Guide
WARNING: For safety reasons, making certain
modifications to Adept robots is prohibited (see
Section 2.6).
WARNING: The instructions for installation, operation,
and maintenance given in this User’s Guide must be
strictly observed.