Wireless Emergency Stop

Additionally to the existing safety system, all robot platforms can be optionally equipped with a wireless emergency stop system.

Note

If a radio emergency stop system is installed, it is necessary to turn the key switch once clockwise after starting the robot in order to activate the radio receiver.

Engaging the Wireless Connection

  1. Pull the red button on the handset upwards to activate the sender.
  2. Wait until the two LEDs next to the red button have stopped flashing.
  3. Press the green button on the handset to engage the safe connection.
  4. Turn the platform’s key switch clockwise to reset the safety system and switch to normal operation.

Stopping the Robot Remotely

There are four ways to trigger an emergency stop remotely:

  • Pressing the red button on the handset. This is the intended operation and can be reset as described above.
  • Placing the handset in the charging bay. Whenever the handset is charged in the charging bay it is considered inaccessible to the operator who might be needing it. Since this would be an unsafe situation the system will automatically trigger an emergency stop. To reset this, remove the handset from the charging bay and follow the steps described in the section above.
  • The handset’s battery runs out. The radio connection between handset and receiver is constantly maintained as long as the red button is not in its lower (pressed) position and will drain the battery. If the battery level is too low to keep up a stable connection the receiver will switch to emergency stop. Please press the red button or recharge the handset whenever it is not in use.
  • The radio connection is interrupted. The connection between handset and receiver can also be lost when the distance is too big or when the radio signal is dampened or blocked by obstacles like machines or building structures. In rare cases high electromagnetic noise from big machinery might also cause connection problems.