KX-2 Robot –User’s Manual
Peak Robotics, Inc.
4747 Centennial Blvd; Colorado Springs, CO 80919
Ph 719.598.3555, www.peakrobotics.com Printed: 3/3/2021
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3.0 Safety Precautions
3.1 General Precaution: The KX-2 robot operates under computer control. As with most computer-
controlled and robotic devices, there is always the potential for injury or damage from moving
components whenever the device is in motion.
Warning: Never reach into the robot’s working envelope when the unit is moving.
3.2 High Force: The KX-2 robot can generate enough force to cause injury to a person who
obstructs the motion of the robot. Peak Robotics recommends that the robot be mounted inside
an enclosure with safety-interlocked doors or light curtains that do not allow the robot to run
when open or interrupted. Alternatively, the integrator can perform a risk assessment per ISO
10218-2:2011 to determine whether the application is suitable for collaborative operation of the
robot.
Important: Ensure that no extraneous objects can inadvertently enter the robot’s working envelope
when powered up.
Safety Glasses Required: All personnel who are working within close proximity of an unguarded
robot shall wear safety glasses at all times that meet or exceed ANSI Z87.1–2015.
3.3 Emergency Stop: The robot is equipped with an emergency stop button which, when pressed,
will decelerate the robot to a controlled stop, after which power to the motors will be disabled.
This allows the operator to stop the robot in an emergency. If the emergency stop button is
pressed while the robot is motion, the robot will continue moving a short distance as the motors
decelerate to a stop. If the robot is integrated with other moving devices, a master emergency
stop button should be installed that disables all equipment simultaneously. Consult the factory
for E-Stop wiring options.
Important: Avoid having multiple emergency stop buttons that serve varying purposes, as this can
lead to confusion in a panic situation.
3.4 Robot Damage: The robot can be damaged if made to collide with external equipment,
especially if the robot is moving at a high rate of speed. The robot is also capable of damaging
other equipment if made to collide with it.
Recommendation: When testing new sequences, run the robot slowly the first time through. If a
collision occurs, the position error tracking feature of the robot motor drives may stop the robot. If this
happens, move the robot away from the obstruction by hand and then re-initialize.
