1.2.4.3 Safety risks related to tools/work piecesSafe handlingThe IRB 14000 gripper is designed to allow manual release and removal of grippedwork pieces. Both servo and vacuum modules can be overridden by manual force.If end tools (such as fingers and suction tools) and work pieces are not correctlydesigned and chosen, gravity or robot acceleration may cause a work piece heldby the gripper to drop during motion. The work pieces must meet the weightrequirements, and the end tools must be suitably designed to grip the work pieces.Safe designThe IRB 14000 is intended for collaborative applications, where occasional contactsbetween the robot and operators is safe. End tools (such as fingers and suctiontools), as well as work pieces handled by the robot, must be designed and chosenso that such contacts does not introduce safety hazards.The IRB 14000 gripper is not designed to retain work pieces in case of power loss.Objects held by the servo and vacuum modules may be released, in the event ofpneumatic or electric power loss to the gripper. The work pieces handled by therobot, as well as the collaborative work station where the robot operates, shouldbe chosen and designed so that such release does not introduce safety hazards.All end tools and work pieces must be included in the risk assessment by thesystem integrator.Product manual - IRB 14000 253HAC052983-001 Revision: D© Copyright 2015 - 2016 ABB. All rights reserved.1 Safety1.2.4.3 Safety risks related to tools/work pieces
