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Chapter 5: System Operation
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5.3 Starting the System for the First Time
The first time you power-up the system, you must follow the steps in this section to safely
bring up your robot system. The tasks include:
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Verifying installation, to confirm all tasks have been performed correctly.
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Starting up the system by turning on power for the first time.
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Verifying all E-Stops in the system function correctly.
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Moving each axis of the robot (typically with the pendant) to confirm it moves in the
proper directions.
Verifying Installation
Verifying that the system is correctly installed and that all safety equipment is working cor-
rectly is an important process. Before using the robot, make the following checks to ensure that
the robot and controller have been properly installed.
DANGER: After installing the robot, you must test it
before you use it for the first time. Failure to do this could
cause death, serious injury or equipment damage.
Mechanical Checks
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Verify that the robot is mounted level and that all fasteners are properly installed and
tightened.
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Verify that any end-of-arm tooling is properly installed.
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Verify that all other peripheral equipment is properly installed and in a state where it is
safe to turn on power to the robot system.
System Cable Checks
Verify the following connections:
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Front Panel to the SmartController.
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Optional pendant to the SmartController.
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User-supplied 24 VDC power to the controller.
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User-supplied ground wire between the SmartController and ground.
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One end of the IEEE 1394 cable into the SmartServo port connector on the Smart-
Controller (1.1 for the CX, any for the EX), and the other end into the SmartServo con-
nector on the MB-60R/eMB-60R.
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MB-60R: XSYS cable between the XSYS connector on the SmartController and the MB-
60R XSLV safety interlock connector, and latching screws are tight.
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eMB-60R: eAIB XSYS cable between the XSYS connector on the SmartController and the