DM312: Robot Cell Safety

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What is the primary consideration when positioning a robot within a factory?

A safe position far away from danger points, such as other robots, operators, and structural pillars.

What is the key factor in determining the level of safeguarding required for a hazard?

The possible severity of the accident that may occur.

What is the purpose of erecting a barrier around the perimeter of the robot's work envelope?

To prevent light and radiation from weld flash and to provide a physical barrier to protect operators and others.

Why is it advisable to use slower speeds when programming a robot's operating speed?

<p>To prevent the robot from moving too far too fast and causing accidents or damage before the programmer can react.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of safeguarding a hazard?

<p>To prevent personal injury.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be taken into consideration when selecting an operating speed for a robot?

<p>The production conditions and potential hazards involved.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate goal of implementing safeguards and safety measures in a robot's operation?

<p>To achieve a working, economic, and safe solution that meets government inspection authority standards.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of designing software to create stops for each axis in a robotic system?

<p>To allow each axis to stop before mechanical stops are needed to perform the stop.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the virtual version of the work envelope in the software design?

<p>To stop the robot if it moves out of the designated work envelope.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of sensors are used to detect the edge of the work envelope?

<p>Proximity sensors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the pressure-sensitive mat between the gate and the robot?

<p>To shut down the robot in case of unauthorized access.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the design requirement for emergency stop buttons in a robotic system?

<p>They should be red, mushroom-shaped, and protrude from the surface they are mounted on.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of light curtains mounted within the work area?

<p>To act as process sensors and detect any obstacles or intrusions within the work envelope.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of gate is recommended for access to the robotic cell?

<p>An interlocked gate or light curtain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

  • Software stops should be created for each axis, allowing each axis to stop before mechanical stops are needed.
  • A virtual version of the work envelope exists, causing the robot to stop if it moves out of this space.
  • Access to the cell should be via an interlocked gate or light curtains.
  • Sensors on the robot detect the edge of the work envelope, including proximity sensors and process sensors like light curtains.
  • A pressure-sensitive mat between the gate and the robot shuts down the robot in case of unauthorized access.
  • Emergency stop buttons should be easily accessible, red, mushroom-shaped, and protrude from the surface they're mounted on.
  • The robot should be positioned in a safe location, away from danger points, with safeguarding around it.
  • Hazards that may cause personal injury should be safeguarded, with costs balanced against potential accident severity.
  • The safeguard should be acceptable to government inspection authorities to achieve a working, economic, and safe solution.
  • A barrier around the work envelope's perimeter is necessary, either opaque or able to filter light and radiation from weld flash.
  • A correct operating speed should be defined and selected for production conditions, with slower speeds advisable during programming.
  • The robot's operating speed should prevent it from moving too far too fast when a mistaken command is given.

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