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Chapter 1 - General Information
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Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
There are three levels of special notation used in this manual. They are:
WARNING: Injury or major equipment damage could result if the actions
indicated in a “WARNING” are not complied with. A warning statement
typically describes the hazard, its possible effect, and the measures that
must be taken to reduce the hazard.
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CAUTION: Damage to your equipment could result if the action specified
in the “CAUTION” is not complied with.
NOTE: A “NOTE” provides supplementary information, emphasizes a
point or procedure, or gives a tip for easier operation.
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Safety
Reading and Training for Users and Operators
Adept systems can include computer-controlled mechanisms that are capable of moving
at high speeds and exerting considerable force. Like all robot and motion systems, and
most industrial equipment, they must be treated with respect by the user and the operator.
This manual should be read by all personnel who operate or maintain Adept systems, or
who work within or near the workcell.
We also recommend you read the American National Standard for Industrial Robot Systems Safety Requirements, published by the Robotic Industries Association(RIA), in conjunction
with the American National Standards Institute. The publication, ANSI/RIA R15.06 1992, contains guidelines for robot system installation, safeguarding, maintenance, testing, start-up, and operator training. The document is available from the American
National Standards Institute, 11 West 42nd Street, #13THF, New York, NY 10036-8002.
This manual assumes that the user has attended an Adept training course and has a basic
working knowledge of the system. The user should provide the necessary additional
training for all personnel who will be working with the system.
There may be warnings in Adept manuals that specify only skilled or instructed persons
should attempt certain procedures. These are defined as:
• Skilled persons have technical knowledge or sufficient experience to enable them
to avoid the dangers which electricity may create (engineers and technicians).
• Instructed persons are adequately advised or supervised by skilled persons to
enable them to avoid the dangers which electricity may create (operating and
maintenance staff).
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Adept 550 Table-Top Robot User’s Guide, Rev A