FlexPendant Operators Manual 3HAC16590 ... - Technology

1 Safety1.3.2.3. DANGER - Manipulator without axes’ holding brakes are potentially lethal!1.3.2.3. DANGER - Manipulator without axes’ holding brakes are potentially lethal!DescriptionSince the manipulator arm system is quite heavy, especially on larger manipulator models, itis dangerous if the holding brakes are disconnected, faulty, worn or in any way rendered nonoperational.For instance, a collapsing IRB 7600 arm system may kill or seriously injure a person standingbeneath it.EliminationStep Action Info/illustration1. If you suspect that the holding brakes are nonoperational,secure the manipulator arm system bysome other means before working on it.2. If you intentionally render the holding brakes nonoperationalby connecting an external voltage supply,the utmost care must be taken!NEVER stand inside the manipulator working areawhen disabling the holding brakes unless the armsystem is supported by some other means!Weight specifications etc.may be found in the ProductManual of each manipulatormodel.How to correctly connect anexternal voltage supply isdetailed in the ProductManual of each manipulatormodel.3HAC 16590-1 Revision: B19