1.2.2 Safety in the robot systemValidity and responsibilityThe information does not cover how to design, install and operate a completesystem, nor does it cover all peripheral equipment that can influence the safety ofthe entire system. To protect personnel, the complete system must be designedand installed in accordance with the safety requirements set forth in the standardsand regulations of the country where the robot is installed.The users of ABB industrial robots are responsible for ensuring that the applicablesafety laws and regulations in the country concerned are observed and that thesafety devices necessary to protect people working with the robot system aredesigned and installed correctly. Personnel working with robot must be familiarwith the operation and handling of the industrial robot as described in the applicabledocuments, for example:• Operating manual - IRC5 with FlexPendant• Operating manual - General safety information I• Product manualI This manual contains all safety instructions from the product manuals for the robots and thecontrollers.The robot system shall be designed and constructed in such a way as to allow safeaccess to all areas where intervention is necessary during operation, adjustment,and maintenance.Where it is necessary to perform tasks within the safeguarded space there shallbe safe and adequate access to the task locations.Users shall not be exposed to hazards, including slipping, tripping, and fallinghazards.Connection of external safety devicesApart from the built-in safety functions, the robot is also supplied with an interfacefor the connection of external safety devices. An external safety function caninteract with other machines and peripheral equipment via this interface. Thismeans that control signals can act on safety signals received from the peripheralequipment as well as from the robot.Limitation of liabilityAny information given in this manual regarding safety must not be construed as awarranty by ABB that the industrial robot will not cause injury or damage even ifall safety instructions are complied with.Related informationSectionDetailed in documentType of informationInstallation andcommissioningProduct manual for the robotInstallation of safety devicesOperating modesOperating manual - IRC5 with FlexPend-antChanging operating modesContinues on next pageProduct manual - IRB 120 193HAC035728-001 Revision: N© Copyright 2009-2017 ABB. All rights reserved.1 Safety1.2.2 Safety in the robot system
