1.2.2 Safety in the manipulator systemValidity and responsibilityThe information does not cover how to design, install and operate a completesystem, nor does it cover all peripheral equipment that can influence the safety ofthe entire system. To protect personnel, the complete system must be designedand installed in accordance with the safety requirements set forth in the standardsand regulations of the country where the manipulator is installed.The users of ABB industrial manipulators are responsible for ensuring that theapplicable safety laws and regulations in the country concerned are observed andthat the safety devices necessary to protect people working with the manipulatorsystem are designed and installed correctly. Personnel working with manipulatorsmust be familiar with the operation and handling of the industrial manipulator asdescribed in the applicable documents, for example:• Operating manual - IRC5 with FlexPendant• Product manualConnection of external safety devicesApart from the built-in safety functions, the manipulator is also supplied with aninterface for the connection of external safety devices. An external safety functioncan interact with other machines and peripheral equipment via this interface. Thismeans that control signals can act on safety signals received from the peripheralequipment as well as from the manipulator.Limitation of liabilityAny information given in this manual regarding safety must not be construed as awarranty by ABB that the industrial manipulator will not cause injury or damageeven if all safety instructions are complied with.Related informationSectionDetailed in documentType of informationInstallation andcommissioningProduct manual for the manipulatorInstallation of safety devicesOperating modesOperating manual - IRC5 with FlexPend-antChanging operating modesInstallation andcommissioningProduct manual for the manipulatorRestricting the working space3HAC026048-001 Revision: E 17© Copyright 2006-2013 ABB. All rights reserved.1 Safety1.2.2 Safety in the manipulator system