1.2.6 Safety stops1.2.6.1 What is an emergency stop?Definition of emergency stopAn emergency stop is a state that takes precedence over all other robot controls,removes drive power from the robot actuators, remains active until it is reset, andcan only be reset by manual action.An emergency stop state means that all power is disconnected from the robotexcept for the manual brake release circuits. You must perform a recoveryprocedure, that is, resetting the emergency stop button and pressing the MotorsOn button on the FlexPendant, to return to normal operation.The robot system is configured so that the emergency stop results in a category0 stop, immediately stopping the robot actions by disconnecting power from themotors.NoteThe emergency stop function may only be used for the purpose and under theconditions for which it is intended.NoteThe emergency stop function is intended for immediately stopping equipmentin the event of an emergency.NoteEmergency stop should not be used for normal program stops as this causesextra, unnecessary wear on the robot.For how to perform normal program stops, see section Stopping programs inOperating manual - IRC5 with FlexPendant.Emergency stop buttonsIn a robot system several emergency stop buttons can be installed and operatedin order to achieve an emergency stop. By default there is one emergency stopbutton available on the FlexPendant. There can also be other types of emergencystops on your robot. Consult your plant or cell documentation to see how yourrobot system is configured.Product manual - IRB 14000 413HAC052983-001 Revision: D© Copyright 2015 - 2016 ABB. All rights reserved.1 Safety1.2.6.1 What is an emergency stop?
