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Classification of Users

In handling a robot, classify users as shown below and ensure that they take training required for their respective classifications.

In this manual, the classification of users is called "user permission".

  • Install robots and related devices in compliance with laws and regulations of each country and region.
  • When performing a task such as transport, installation, teaching, adjustment, and maintenance, ensure safety and wear protective equipment (including working clothes, safety shoes, safety glasses, helmet, and gloves) appropriate for a task.

Types of User Permissions

There are four types of user permissions.

Operation

  • Turning ON/OFF a robot.
  • Starting a robot program from the control panel.

Programming

  • Performing what users granted the Operation permission can perform.
  • Moving a robot manually and saving its position in the memory.
  • Creating and editing a robot program.
  • Checking the connection between a robot and its peripheral devices and adjusting the connection setting.
  • Allowed to perform a task inside the safety fences only when the following conditions are met.

    • Has taken robot operation training.
    • Safety measures for a person performing a task inside the safety fences have been implemented based on a risk assessment.

Maintenance

  • Performing what users granted the Operation permission can perform.
  • Transporting, installing, and removing a robot.
  • Moving a robot manually.
  • Eliminating the cause of an error occurring in a robot and bringing the robot back into operation.
  • Allowed to perform a task inside the safety fences only when the following conditions are met.

    • Has taken robot operation training.
    • Safety measures for a person performing a task inside the safety fences have been taken based on a risk assessment.

Risk Management

  • Performing what users granted the Operation permission can perform.
  • Changing the settings related to the robot safety functions.

Training Required for Each User Permission

The following table shows the training required for Operation, Programming, and Maintenance.

Operation Programming Maintenance
Robot system/cell safety education
- Robot special education based on the laws and regulations
- Robot maintenance education

An operator granted the Risk Management permission must have the following.

  • Knowledge of the international standard ISO 12100, ISO 10218-1, and ISO 10218-2

Notes

When using the robot program editing software "WINCAPSIII”, you need to select a use level. User level and use permission are defined differently. For details of the user levels in WINCAPSIII, refer to "User Level and Permission".

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