User`s guide

34 Adept Cobra PLC600/PLC800 Robot User’s Guide, Rev C
All personnel must observe sound safety practices during the installation, operation, and
testing of all electrically powered equipment. To avoid injury or damage to equipment,
always remove power by disconnecting the AC power from the source before attempting
any repair or upgrade activity. Use appropriate lockout procedures to reduce the risk of
power being restored by another person while you are working on the system.
2.13 Safety Equipment for Operators
Adept advises operators to wear extra safety equipment in the workcell. For safety
reasons operators must wear the following when they are in the robot workcell.
• Safety glasses
• Protective headgear (hard hats)
•Safety shoes
Install warning signs around the workcell to ensure that anyone working around the
robot system knows they must wear safety equipment.
2.14 Protection Against Unauthorized Operation
The system must be protected against unauthorized use. Restrict access to the keyboard
and the Manual Control Pendant by locking them in a cabinet or use another adequate
method to prevent access to them.
DANGER: Any person who programs, teaches, operates,
maintains or repairs the robot system must be trained and
demonstrate the competence to safely perform the
assigned task.
The user must get confirmation from every entrusted
person before they start working with the robot that the
person:
1. Has received the user’s guide.
2. Has read the user’s guide.
3. Understands the user’s guide and
4. Will work in the manner specified by the user’s guide.