General safety precautions
WARNING
The robot may drive over the feet of personnel, causing injury. The robot's Protective fields do not account for the feet of personnel.
- All personnel must be informed of the Protective fields of the robot and be instructed to wear safety shoes in the robots operating area.
WARNING
The robot may drive into a ladder, scaffold, or similar equipment that has a person standing on it. Personnel risk fall injuries, and equipment may be damaged.
- Do not place ladders, scaffolds, or similar equipment in the robot's work environment.
WARNING
Personnel standing next to the robot when the Protective fields are muted risk being injured by an impact.
- Ensure that docking areas are clearly marked as operating hazard zones with visible tape or similar marking and that all personnel are instructed not to stand in the hazard zone when the robot is docking.
WARNING
The robot cannot reliably detect:
- Floor voids, such as descending staircases, loading docks, or open pits.
- Walls or obstacles made of glass or reflective material.
- Overhangs that are above the laser scanner height.
- Pallets or other obstacles that are below the laser scanner height.
If a robot drives over an edge or into a obstacle, the loss of stability can cause serious injury to personnel and damage to the robot and to equipment. In areas with any obstacles the robot cannot reliably detect:
- Install physical barriers to prevent the robot from accessing the area. For example, bollards are typically used at staircases.
- Install obstacles around the area that can be detected by the safety system.
- Do not rely on Forbidden zones to reduce these risks. Forbidden zones are not safety-rated. They must not be relied upon for the purposes of safety. Localization errors or mechanical failures, such as blocked wheels or components that create motion drag, can result in the robot driving into a Forbidden zone.
WARNING
Removing covers exposes parts connected to the power supply. If the parts are powered, this can result in a short circuit that will damage the robot and could injure personnel. Some internal parts can also heat up over time and cause burns if touched.
- Before removing any covers, turn off the robot.
- Start by accessing the compartment with the main battery connector and disconnect the robot from power—see Power connection.
- Do not touch any internal components of the robot while it is powered.
- Make sure the internal parts have cooled before touching them.
WARNING
Harmful electromagnetic interference might be the result of having two radio modules transmitting at the same time. The robot is tested for and is complying to the requirements for one radio module active at any given time.
- If you additional radio modules or use a different antenna than the one delivered with the robot, retest the robot to ensure compliance.
WARNING
The hydraulic fluid used in the pistons is an Aspiration toxicant: Category 1, H304 and may be fatal if swallowed or enters airways. Use extreme caution when handling hydraulic fluid.
- If accidentally swallowed: Immediately call a poison center or doctor. Do not induce vomiting.
WARNING
If the robot transports a pallet or load that does not meet MiR specifications, the load may become unstable and collide with personnel or equipment causing injury or damage respectively.
- Ensure the robot only transports pallets that meet MiR specifications and match the currently applied SICK configuration file—see Pallet and payload specifications
WARNING
If the robot operates in environments with fine dust particles, it can damage the seals of the hydraulic pistons, causing oil leaks. Oil leaks can create a slippery surface for the robot and damage safety-related components. This can cause the robot to collide with personnel or equipment causing injury or damage.
- Never operate the robot in environments with fine dust particles.
WARNING
Personnel risk their feet or hands being crushed beneath a pallet if they are placed beneath the pallet when the robot lowers it.
- Ensure that docking positions are clearly marked as operating hazard zones with visible tape or similar marking and that all personnel are instructed not to stand close to the robot when it is placing a pallet.
- All personnel must be instructed to wear safety shoes near an operating robot.
WARNING
Personnel risk serious hand injuries if they reach in between the robot and a pallet when the robot is picking up the pallet.
- Ensure that docking positions are clearly marked as operating hazard zones with visible tape or similar marking and that all personnel are instructed not to stand close to the robot when it is picking up a pallet.
WARNING
Driving over sills, gaps, or holes in the floor causes the robot to become unstable, and any load may thereby fall off causing serious injury to personnel and damage to the robot and to equipment.
- Never drive over sills, gaps, or holes in the floor.
CAUTION
This equipment is not intended for use in residential environments and may not provide adequate protection to radio reception in such environments.
- Do not use the robot in residential environments.
CAUTION
Robot malfunctions can cause an electrical fire, causing damage and injury to equipment and personnel.
- Personnel operating near the robot must be informed on how to use an ABC fire extinguisher to put out an electrical fire should the robot malfunction and catch on fire.
CAUTION
Risk of trapping or injury to personnel if robots malfunction or if personnel enter operating hazard zones.
- Personnel operating near the robot must be informed on how to engage the robot's Emergency stop function in emergency situations.
- Ensure that all personnel are instructed to stay clear of operating hazard zones when the robot is in the zone.
NOTICE
The robot cannot reliably detect forklift forks or empty pallets. The robot may drive into forks or pallets causing damage to the robot's load, the robot, or equipment.
Avoid leaving empty forklifts in the robot's operating environment.
Inform personnel that the robot will not detect forklift forks or empty pallets.
Inform personnel that the safety laser scanners are the only safety-rated sensors, but are limited to the scanner detection plane and are not intended for detecting forks and pallets. At any other height, only the 3D cameras and proximity sensors can potentially detect obstacles.
Any modifications to the camera filter settings or the Obstacle clearing settings may affect how well the robot can detect obstacles in front of the robot, above or below the safety laser scanner detection plane. Test and evaluate the robot’s performance after applying any changes to ensure the robot performs as intended.