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Part Number: 139482-1

Release Date: June 23, 1998
Document Version: 2
Document Status: Final

Motoman, Incorporated
805 Liberty Lane
West Carrollton, OH 45449
TEL: (937) 847-6200
FAX: (937) 847-6277
24-Hour Service Hotline: (937) 847-3200
The information contained within this document is the proprietary property of Motoman, Inc., and may not be
copied, reproduced or transmitted to other parties without the expressed written authorization of Motoman,
Inc.

©2003 by MOTOMAN
All Rights Reserved

Because we are constantly improving our products, we reserve the right to change specifications without
notice. MOTOMAN is a registered trademark of YASKAWA Electric Manufacturing.
 1.0 SAFETY
It is the purchaser's responsibility to ensure that all local, county,
state, and national codes, regulations, rules, or laws relating to
safety and safe operating conditions for each installation are met
and followed.

We suggest that you obtain and review a copy of the ANSI/RIA National Safety
Standard for Industrial Robots and Robot Systems. This information can be
obtained from the Robotic Industries Association by requesting ANSI/RIA R15.06.
The address is as follows:
Robotic Industries Association
900 Victors Way
P.O. Box 3724
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48106
TEL: 313/994-6088
FAX: 313/994-3338

Ultimately, the best safeguard is trained personnel. The user is responsible for
providing personnel who are adequately trained to operate, program, and maintain
the robot cell. The robot must not be operated by personnel who have not
been trained!

We recommend that all personnel who intend to operate, program, repair, or use the
robot system be trained in an approved Motoman training course and become
familiar with the proper operation of the system.

This safety section addresses the following:

• Standard Conventions (see Section 1.1)
• General Cautions and Warnings (see Section 1.2)
• Mechanical Safety Devices (see Section 1.3)
• Installation Safety (see Section 1.4)
• Programming Safety (see Section 1.5)
• Operation Safety (see Section 1.6)
• Maintenance Safety (see Section 1.7)

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1.1 STANDARD CONVENTIONS
This manual includes information essential to the safety of personnel and
equipment. As you read through this manual, be alert to the four signal words:
• DANGER
• WARNING
• CAUTION
• NOTE
Pay particular attention to the information provided under these headings which are
defined below (in descending order of severity).

DANGER!
Information appearing under the DANGER caption concerns the
protection of personnel from the immediate and imminent
hazards that, if not avoided, will result in immediate, serious
personal injury or loss of life in addition to equipment damage.

WARNING!
Information appearing under the WARNING caption concerns the
protection of personnel and equipment from potential hazards
that can result in personal injury or loss of life in addition to
equipment damage.

CAUTION!
Information appearing under the CAUTION caption concerns the
protection of personnel and equipment, software, and data from
hazards that can result in minor personal injury or equipment
damage.

NOTE: Information appearing in a NOTE caption provides additional information which is helpful in
understanding the item being explained.

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1.2 GENERAL SAFEGUARDING TIPS
All operators, programmers, plant and tooling engineers, maintenance personnel,
supervisors, and anyone working near the robot must become familiar with the
operation of this equipment. All personnel involved with the operation of the
equipment must understand potential dangers of operation. General safeguarding
tips are as follows:
• Improper operation can result in personal injury and/or damage the equipment.
Only trained personnel familiar with the operation of this robot, the operator's
manuals, the system equipment, and options and accessories should be
permitted to operate this robot system.
• Do not enter the robot cell while it is in automatic operation. Programmers must
have the teach pendant when they enter the robot cell.
• Improper connections can damage the robot. All connections must be made
within the standard voltage and current ratings of the robot I/O (Inputs
and Outputs).
• The robot must be placed in Emergency Stop (E-Stop) mode whenever it is not
in use.
• In accordance with ANSI/RIA R15.06, section 6.13.4 and 6.13.5, use
lockout/tagout procedures during equipment maintenance. Refer also to Section
1910.147 (29CFR, Part 1910), Occupational Safety and Health Standards for
General Industry (OSHA).

1.3 MECHANICAL SAFETY DEVICES

The safe operation of the robot, positioner, auxiliary equipment, and system is
ultimately the user's responsibility. The conditions under which the equipment will
be operated safely should be reviewed by the user. The user must be aware of the
various national codes, ANSI/RIA R15.06 safety standards, and other local codes
that may pertain to the installation and use of industrial equipment. Additional
safety measures for personnel and equipment may be required depending on system
installation, operation, and/or location. The following safety measures
are available:
• Safety fences and barriers
• Light curtains
• Door interlocks
• Safety mats
• Floor markings
• Warning lights
Check all safety equipment frequently for proper operation. Repair or replace any
non-functioning safety equipment immediately.

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1.4 INSTALLATION SAFETY
Safe installation is essential for protection of people and equipment. The following
suggestions are intended to supplement, but not replace, existing federal, local, and
state laws and regulations. Additional safety measures for personnel and equipment
may be required depending on system installation, operation, and/or location.
Installation tips are as follows:
• Be sure that only qualified personnel familiar with national codes, local codes,
and ANSI/RIA R15.06 safety standards are permitted to install the equipment.
• Identify the work envelope of each robot with floor markings, signs, and
barriers.
• Position all controllers outside the robot work envelope.
• Whenever possible, install safety fences to protect against unauthorized entry
into the work envelope.
• Eliminate areas where personnel might get trapped between a moving robot and
other equipment (pinch points).
• Provide sufficient room inside the workcell to permit safe teaching and
maintenance procedures.

1.5 PROGRAMMING SAFETY

All operators, programmers, plant and tooling engineers, maintenance personnel,
supervisors, and anyone working near the robot must become familiar with the
operation of this equipment. All personnel involved with the operation of the
equipment must understand potential dangers of operation. Programming tips are
as follows:
• Any modifications to PART 1 of the MRC controller PLC can cause severe
personal injury or death, as well as damage to the robot! Do not make any
modifications to PART 1. Making any changes without the written permission
of Motoman will VOID YOUR WARRANTY!
• Some operations require standard passwords and some require special
passwords. Special passwords are for Motoman use only. YOUR
WARRANTY WILL BE VOID if you use these special passwords.
• Back up all programs and jobs onto a floppy disk whenever program changes
are made. To avoid loss of information, programs, or jobs, a backup must
always be made before any service procedures are done and before any changes
are made to options, accessories, or equipment.
• The concurrent I/O (Input and Output) function allows the customer to modify
the internal ladder inputs and outputs for maximum robot performance. Great
care must be taken when making these modifications. Double-check all
modifications under every mode of robot operation to ensure that you have not
created hazards or dangerous situations that may damage the robot or other parts
of the system.
• Improper operation can cause personal injury and/or damage the equipment.
Only trained personnel familiar with the operation, manuals, electrical design,
and equipment interconnections of this robot should be permitted to operate
the system.

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 • Inspect the robot and work envelope to be sure no potentially hazardous
conditions exist. Be sure the area is clean and free of water, oil, debris, etc.
• Be sure that all safeguards are in place.
• Check the E-STOP button on the teach pendant for proper operation before
programming.
• Carry the teach pendant with you when you enter the workcell.
• Be sure that only the person holding the teach pendant enters the workcell.
• Test any new or modified program at low speed for at least one full cycle.

1.6 OPERATION SAFETY

All operators, programmers, plant and tooling engineers, maintenance personnel,
supervisors, and anyone working near the robot must become familiar with the
operation of this equipment. All personnel involved with the operation of the
equipment must understand potential dangers of operation. Operation tips are
as follows:
• Be sure that only trained personnel familiar with the operation of this robot, the
operator's manuals, the system equipment, and options and accessories are
permitted to operate this robot system.
• Check all safety equipment for proper operation. Repair or replace any non-
functioning safety equipment immediately.
• Inspect the robot and work envelope to ensure no potentially hazardous
conditions exist. Be sure the area is clean and free of water, oil, debris, etc.
• Ensure that all safeguards are in place.
• Improper operation can cause personal injury and/or damage the equipment.
Only trained personnel familiar with the operation, manuals, electrical design,
and equipment interconnections of this robot should be permitted to operate
the system.
• Do not enter the robot cell while it is in automatic operation. Programmers must
have the teach pendant when they enter the cell.
• The robot must be placed in Emergency Stop (E-Stop) mode whenever it is not
in use.
• This equipment has multiple sources of electrical supply. Electrical
interconnections are made between the controller, external servo box, and other
equipment. Disconnect and lockout/tagout all electrical circuits before making
any modifications or connections.
• All modifications made to the controller will change the way the robot operates
and can cause severe personal injury or death, as well as damage the robot. This
includes controller parameters, ladder parts 1 and 2, and I/O (Input and Output)
modifications. Check and test all changes at slow speed.

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1.7 MAINTENANCE SAFETY
All operators, programmers, plant and tooling engineers, maintenance personnel,
supervisors, and anyone working near the robot must become familiar with the
operation of this equipment. All personnel involved with the operation of the
equipment must understand potential dangers of operation. Maintenance tips are
as follows:
• Do not perform any maintenance procedures before reading and understanding
the proper procedures in the appropriate manual.
• Check all safety equipment for proper operation. Repair or replace any non-
functioning safety equipment immediately.
• Improper operation can cause personal injury and/or damage the equipment.
Only trained personnel familiar with the operation, manuals, electrical design,
and equipment interconnections of this robot should be permitted to operate
the system.
• Back up all your programs and jobs onto a floppy disk whenever program
changes are made. A backup must always be made before any servicing or
changes are made to options, accessories, or equipment to avoid loss of
information, programs, or jobs.
• Do not enter the robot cell while it is in automatic operation. Programmers must
have the teach pendant when they enter the cell.
• The robot must be placed in Emergency Stop (E-Stop) mode whenever it is not
in use.
• Be sure all safeguards are in place.
• Use proper replacement parts.
• This equipment has multiple sources of electrical supply. Electrical
interconnections are made between the controller, external servo box, and other
equipment. Disconnect and lockout/tagout all electrical circuits before making
any modifications or connections.
• All modifications made to the controller will change the way the robot operates
and can cause severe personal injury or death, as well as damage the robot.
This includes controller parameters, ladder parts 1 and 2, and I/O (Input and
Output) modifications. Check and test all changes at slow speed.
• Improper connections can damage the robot. All connections must be made
within the standard voltage and current ratings of the robot I/O (Inputs
and Outputs).

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