Stopping the robot in an emergency

About this topic

Before starting a protocol run, make sure you are trained in the safe operation of the system or workstation. As part of your training, you should learn how to stop the system or workstation in an emergency.

This topic explains how to stop the robot in an emergency using the supplied emergency-stop pendant. See also the BenchBot Robot Safety and Installation Guide for other safety information.

 

WARNING  If the robot is integrated with other devices in a system, Agilent Technologies recommends that you install a main emergency stop button to cut power to the robot and all devices simultaneously. In addition, all operators must be instructed the emergency stop procedure.

Note: To pause and continue a run, use the Pause command in the VWorks software. You can also stop a run using the Stop command in the software. For instructions, see the VWorks Automation Control User Guide. If you are using a third-party automation software, see the user guide for the software for instructions.

Using the emergency-stop pendant

To stop the robot in an emergency:

Press the red button on the emergency-stop pendant. The robot decelerates and stops.

Figure. Emergency-stop pendant

 

To restore the robot for normal operation, see Recovering from an emergency stop.

Related information

 

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Recovering from an emergency stop	Recovering from an emergency stop
Shutdown procedure	Turning on and turning off the robot
General safety information	BenchBot Robot Safety and Installation Guide