Epson TP1 Manual page 14

Functions & Installation 1. Safety
 Immediately press the EMERGENCY STOP switch whenever you suspect any
danger.
The Teach Pendant is equipped with an EMERGENCY STOP switch. Before
operating the Teach Pendant, make sure that the EMERGENCY STOP switch on
the Teach Pendant functions properly. Operating the Teach Pendant when the
switch does not function properly is extremely hazardous and may result in
serious bodily injury and/or serious damage to the equipment, as the switch
cannot fulfill its intended function in an emergency.
When nothing appears on its display window, the Teach Pendant is not connected
with the Controller. In this case, the EMERGENCY STOP switch on the Teach
Pendant will not function.
 If the Teach Pendant is not connected to the controller, DO NOT place it within
WARNING easy reach during operation. You might press the EMERGENCY STOP switch
on the unconnected Teach Pendant by mistake to stop the robot system in an
emergency.
Teach Pendant in an emergency is extremely hazardous and may cause serious
safety problems.
 When entering the safeguarded area for teaching, change the mode of the Teach
Pendant to TEACH and take out the key for the mode selector key switch and
then enter the safeguarded area with the key. Leaving the key in the mode
selector key switch is extremely hazardous and may cause serious safety
problems as someone else may inadvertently change the mode to the automatic
operation.
 Be sure to connect the cables between the Controller and the Teach Pendant
properly. Do not allow unnecessary strain on the cables. (Do not put heavy
objects on the cables. Do not bend or pull the cables forcibly.) The unnecessary
strain on the cables may result in damage to the cables, disconnection, and/or
contact failure. Damaged cables, disconnection, or contact failure is extremely
WARNING
hazardous and may result in electric shock and/or improper function of the
system. Do not use the cables near heat or fire.
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Pressing the EMERGENCY STOP switch on the disconnected
TP1 Rev.8