Safety Instructions
1. Introduction
This chapter details general safety information for personnel who perform installation, maintenance and repair work on the Elephant Robot. Please fully read and understand the contents and precautions of this chapter before handling, installing and using it.
2. Hazard Identification
The safety of collaborative robots is based on the premise of correctly configuring and using the robots. Moreover, even if all safety instructions are followed, injuries or damage to the operator may still occur. Therefore, it is very important to understand the safety hazards of robot use, which is conducive to preventing them before they happen.
Tables 1-1 to 3 below are common safety hazards that may exist when using robots:
Table 1-1 Dangerous safety hazards
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| 1 Personal injury or robot damage caused by incorrect operation during robot handling. |
| 2 Failure to fix the robot as required, such as lack of screws or screws not tightened, insufficient base locking capacity to stably support the robot for high-speed movement, etc., causing the robot to fall over, resulting in personal injury or robot damage. |
| 3 Failure to correctly configure the robot's safety functions, or insufficient installation of safety protection tools, etc., causing the robot's safety functions to fail to function, thus causing danger. |
Table 1-2 Warning-level safety hazards
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| 1 Do not stay in the robot's motion range when debugging the program. Improper safety configuration may not be able to avoid collisions that may cause personal injury. |
| 2 The connection between the robot and other equipment may cause new hazards, and a comprehensive risk assessment needs to be re-performed. |
| 3 Scratches and punctures caused by sharp surfaces such as other equipment or the robot's end effector in the working environment. |
| 4 The robot is a precision machine and trampling may cause damage to the robot. |
| 5 Failure to clamp in place or not removing the clamped object before turning off the robot's power or air source (not confirming whether the end effector is secure and the clamped object falls due to power loss) may cause dangers, such as damage to the end effector and injuries to people. |
| 6 The robot may move unexpectedly. Do not stand under any axis of the robot under any circumstances! |
| 7 The robot is a precision machine. If it is not placed stably during transportation, it may cause vibration, which may cause damage to the robot's internal components. |
| 8 Compared with ordinary mechanical equipment, the robot has more degrees of freedom and a larger range of motion. Failure to meet the range of motion may cause unexpected collisions. |
Table 1-3 Safety hazards that may cause electric shock
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| 1 Using non-original cables may cause unknown dangers. |
| 2 Electrical equipment in contact with liquid may cause leakage. |
| 3 There may be a risk of electric shock when the electrical connection is incorrect. |
| 4 Always turn off the power of the controller and related devices and unplug the power plug before replacing. If the work is carried out in the power-on state, it may cause electric shock or malfunction. |
3. Safety Precautions
The following safety rules should be followed when using the robot arm:
- The robot arm is a live device. Non-professionals are not allowed to change the circuit at will, otherwise it is easy to cause damage to the equipment or personal injury.
- When operating the robot arm, local laws and regulations should be strictly observed. The safety precautions and "Danger", "Warning" and "Caution" items described in the manual are only used as supplements to local safety regulations.
- Please use the robot arm within the specified environmental range. Exceeding the robot arm specifications and load conditions will shorten the product life or even damage the equipment.
- Personnel responsible for installing, operating and maintaining the myCobot robot arm must first undergo rigorous training, understand various safety precautions, and master the correct operation and maintenance methods before operating and maintaining the robot.
- Do not use this product in a humid environment for a long time. This product is a precision electronic component. Long-term operation in a humid environment will damage the device.
- Do not use this device in a high temperature environment. The outer surface of this device is made of photosensitive resin as raw material. Higher temperatures will damage the outer shell of the device and cause equipment failure.
- Highly corrosive cleaning is not suitable for cleaning the robot arm, and anodized parts are not suitable for immersion cleaning.
- Do not use this product without a base installed to avoid damage to the device or accidents. This product should be used in a fixed environment with no obstacles around.
- Do not use other power adapters for power supply. If the device is damaged due to the use of an adapter that does not meet the standards, it will not be covered by after-sales service.
- Do not disassemble, disassemble, or unscrew the screws or casing of the robot arm. If disassembled, warranty service cannot be provided.
- Personnel who have not received professional training are not allowed to repair faulty products or disassemble the robot arm without authorization. If the product fails, please contact myCobot technical support engineers in time.
- If the product is scrapped, please comply with relevant laws to properly dispose of industrial waste and protect the environment.
- Children must be monitored by someone during use, and the device must be turned off in time when the operation is completed.
- When the robot is in motion, do not put your hand into the range of motion of the robot arm to avoid injury.
- It is strictly forbidden to change or remove and modify the nameplate, instructions, icons and markings of the robot arm and related equipment.
- Please be careful during transportation and installation. Please place the robot gently and correctly in the direction of the arrow according to the instructions on the packaging box, otherwise it is easy to damage the machine.
- Do not burn other product drivers without authorization, or use unofficial recommended methods to burn firmware. If the device is damaged due to the user's personal burning of other firmware, it will not be covered by after-sales service.
If you have any questions or suggestions about the contents of this manual, please log in to the official website of Elephant Robotics to submit relevant information:
https://www.elephantrobotics.com
Do not use the robot arm for the following purposes:
Medical and life-critical applications.
In an environment that may cause an explosion.
Direct use without risk assessment.
Use with insufficient safety function level.
Use that does not meet the robot performance parameters.