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CHAPTER 1 Using the Robot Safely
8 Automatic Operation
Automatic operation described here includes all operations in AUTO mode.
(1) Check the following before starting automatic operation.
1. No one is within the safeguard enclosure.
2. The programming box and tools are in their specied locations.
3. The alarm or error lamps on the robot and peripheral equipment do
not ash.
4. The safeguard enclosure is securely installed with safety interlocks
actuated.
(2) Observe the following during automatic operation or in cases where an er-
ror occurs.
1) After automatic operation has started, check the operation status and
warning lamp to ensure that the robot is in automatic operation.
2) Never enter the safeguard enclosure during automatic operation.
3) If an error occurs in the robot or peripheral equipment, observe the fol-
lowing procedure before entering the safeguard enclosure.
1. Press the emergency stop button to set the robot to emergency stop.
2. Place a sign on the start switch, indicating that the robot is being
inspected in order to keep any other person from touching the start
switch and restarting the robot.