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Published on: 01/13/2021
Last Reply on: 02/22/2021
Category: Safety
Technology: Robotics
Can a robot cell door be left open when not is use - for instance when an employee goes on break, they leave the door open and the robot is not locked out? I am looking for safety guidelines on this.
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Lockout is only required for maintenance and service. Is there a need to leave the system open and unguarded during this time? If there is, you will need to provide for prevention of start-up by unauthorized personnel. There are any number of methods that can be employed to achieve this, including personal locks to prevent access to the reset function, personal locks to prevent the access gate being closed, passwords, ...
Lee Burk from Pilz Automation Safety L.P. | 02/22/2021