Stopping the robot in an emergency

About this topic

This topic explains how to stop the robot in an emergency using the supplied emergency stop pendant. See also the Direct Drive Robot Site Preparation and Safety 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 VWorks Automation Control User Guide.

Using the emergency stop pendant

To stop the robot in an emergency:

Press the red button on the emergency stop pendant. Power is cut from the robot and it stops.

Figure. Emergency stop pendant.

 

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

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