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5 intended use of the robots – Adept s650H Quattro User Manual

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Intended Use of the Robots

Adept Quattro s650 Robot User’s Guide, Rev B

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The standard control system is fully hardened to all EMI influences per the EU EMC
Directive and meets all functional requirements of ISO 10218 (EN 775) Manipulating Robots
Safety
. In addition, a software-based reduced speed mode has been incorporated to limit
speed and impact forces on the operator and production tooling when the robot is
operated in Manual Mode.

The standard control system meets or exceeds the requirements imposed by the EN 954
specified Category 1 level of safety.

2.5

Intended Use of the Robots

The installation and use of Adept products must comply with all safety instructions and
warnings in this manual. Installation and use must also comply with all applicable local
and national requirements and safety standards (see

Section 2.8 on page 31

).

The Adept Quattro s650 robot is intended for use in parts assembly and material handling
for payloads less than 2.0 kg (4.4 lb).

The Adept Quattro s650 robot and the Adept SmartController are component
subassemblies of a complete industrial automation system. The controller must be
installed inside a suitable enclosure. The controller must not come into contact with
liquids.

The Adept equipment is not intended for use in any of the following situations:

• In hazardous (explosive) atmospheres

• In mobile, portable, marine, or aircraft systems

• In life-support systems

• In residential installations

• In situations where the Adept equipment will be subject to extremes of heat or

humidity. See

Table 3-1 on page 38

for allowable temperature and humidity

ranges.

Non-intended use of an Adept Quattro s650 robot can:

• Cause injury to personnel

• Damage the robot or other equipment

• Reduce system reliability and performance

All persons that install, commission, operate, or maintain the robot must:

• Have the necessary qualifications

• Read and follow exactly the instructions in this User’s Guide

If there is any doubt concerning the application, ask Adept to determine if it is an
intended use or not.

WARNING:

The instructions for installation, operation,

and maintenance given in this User’s Guide must be
strictly observed.