#Safety Saturdays: Understanding Robot Pendants - The Control Center in Your Hand Pendants are handheld devices that let operators control robots. Here's what you need to know: Function: They have buttons, joysticks, and a screen to: Give commands to the robot See how the robot is doing Move the robot in different modes Safety First: Pendants are designed to be safe and easy to use: Clear buttons and labels to avoid mistakes Big emergency stop button to halt the robot immediately Controls that change depending on what the robot is doing (teach mode, manual mode, etc.) Features like a constant-pressure grip button to prevent accidental movement Alarms and warnings to keep operators informed Following the Rules: The Robot Safety Standard (ANSI/RIA R15.06-2012 Part 1) applies to pendants too: Pendants should be designed to minimize failures that could cause accidents. They should be easy to use to reduce errors. Operators should be trained on safe pendant use and have clear instructions. Additional Considerations: Pendants can be customized for specific robots. They are built tough to handle industrial environments. Regular maintenance is important to ensure they work properly. By following these guidelines, robot manufacturers can create safe and user-friendly pendants that put operators in control. Want to know more? Book a FREE consultation with our experts now?https://bit.ly/elite_meet! ?? #SafetySaturday #Robots #Automation #RIAstandards
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