Vinten Radamec AutoCam Multicontroller II - Manual (Page 13)

Multicontroller II Safety & Introduction
User Manual 1-3
specific hazards listed below. The forces are sufficient to cause personal injury,
or injury to others and therefore, caution is essential.
Warning Signs
Warning signs should be displayed prominently in the workplace as a reminder
to trained personnel, and a primary warning to untrained personnel and visitors.
A typical sign might read:
WARNING:
Robotic Heads & Cameras
Move Suddenly Without Warning
Heads Can Start Unexpectedly
The hazards associated with robotic camera systems are only slightly different
than those associated with operating a camera under conventional manual con-
trol. The speeds and camera weights are similar. The main difference is that
with automation, the operator is normally not near the cameras, and it is more
difficult to verify that the area is clear. For personnel working on or near the
equipment, they must be aware that the equipment can start moving unexpect-
edly.
All personnel should be trained and aware of the hazards of robotic heads, and
the fact that they can move at any time. They must be trained on how far the
heads and payloads can move, the speeds involved, and the need to stay back an
appropriate distance.
Most adjustments to the camera and head, such as tilt balancing and camera
video, should be made with the system de-energized. However, if adjustments
are absolutely necessary while the head is powered, they should only be made
by trained technical personnel familiar with the AutoCam robotics system. They
must understand that the camera can move unexpectedly at any time, and must
position themselves so that any motion would not cause them personal harm.
When the robotic heads move, the speeds involved are fairly slow. However, the
equipment is still capable of generating sufficient force to cause injury. There-
fore, it essential that you exercise caution. In particular, be aware that the tele-
prompter is usually the fastest swinging element.
Any failure of the system could possibly cause one or more axes to move on
their own, but the speeds and forces should not be noticeably greater than those
encountered during normal use.