General Safety Guidelines

General safety rules you must follow when using the RBQ safely. For the meaning of warning symbols, see Safety Indications.

General principles

• The RBQ can carry payloads and supply power to attachments. Attachments affect stability and energy use depending on weight and shape.
• The RBQ is a dynamic machine; unexpected motion can occur depending on terrain, floor, and obstacles. If anything seems wrong, stop immediately and check the cause.

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WARNING

RBQ motion is dynamic; unexpected behavior can occur depending on terrain, floor condition, and obstacles. If anything seems wrong, trigger emergency stop immediately and find the cause.

Before operation

• Trained operators only: The robot must be operated only by personnel who have read this manual and completed safety training. Read the manual and complete operation and safety training before use.
• Work area: Provide enough clear space for movement, posture correction, and recovery from falls. Do not leave hazards nearby. In tight or cluttered spaces, correction motions may move the robot in unexpected directions; consider guarding if needed.

[ Provide sufficient work space; install guarding if necessary. ]

During operation

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DANGER

While the robot is operating, no people, animals (including pets), or other living beings may enter within 2 m of the robot. Keep that zone clear while the robot is moving and do not touch the robot.

• Emergency stop: See Emergency Stop Procedures.
• No entry: People and animals (including dogs/pets) must not enter within 2 m of the robot. Do not enter the motion envelope or touch the robot while it is moving.
• Settings: Periodically verify installation angle, tool settings, and safety settings.

Equipment and modifications

• Safety I/O only: Connect safety-related equipment only to dedicated safety I/O ports. Do not connect them to general-purpose I/O.
• No unauthorized modifications: Do not modify the robot without Rainbow Robotics support. Damage from unauthorized modification is the user’s responsibility.

Heat and electricity

• Heat: The robot and controller can get hot after long use. Touch only after they have cooled.
• Electrical safety: See Electrical Safety.

General warnings

• Payloads: Payloads affect stability and energy use. Assess risk by weight and shape before attaching.
• Obstacles: Sudden obstacles can cause avoidance or correction that accelerates in an unexpected direction. Keep clear space around the robot.
• Stairs and uneven surfaces: The robot may change posture abruptly on stairs or uneven floors. Limit speed and approach in those areas.
• Past performance: Safe operation in the past does not guarantee the same under the same conditions later. Check the environment and settings regularly.