Safety

Warning

The operator must have read and understood all of the instructions in this manual before handling the rc_visard product.

Note

The term “operator” refers to anyone responsible for any of the following tasks performed in conjunction with rc_visard:

  • Installation
  • Maintenance
  • Inspection
  • Calibration
  • Programming
  • Decommissioning

This manual explains the rc_visard’s various components and general operations regarding the product’s whole life-cycle, from installation through operation to decommissioning.

The drawings and photos in this documentation are representative examples; differences may exist between them and the delivered product.

General warnings

Note

Any use of the rc_visard in noncompliance with these warnings is inappropriate and may cause injury or damage as well as void the warranty.

Warning

  • The rc_visard needs to be properly mounted before use.
  • All cable sets need to be secured to the rc_visard and the mount.
  • Cords must be at most 30 m long.
  • An appropriate DC power source must supply power to the rc_visard.
  • Each rc_visard must be connected to a separate power supply.
  • The rc_visard’s housing must be grounded.
  • The rc_visard’s and any related equipment’s safety guidelines must always be satisfied.
  • The rc_visard does not fall under the purview of the machinery, low voltage, or medical directives.

Risk assessment and final application:

The rc_visard may be used on a robot. Robot, rc_visard, and any other equipment used in the final application must be evaluated with a risk assessment. The system integrator’s duty is to ensure respect for all local safety measures and regulations. Depending on the application, there may be risks that need additional protection/safety measures.

Intended use

The rc_visard is an industrial 3D vision sensor with processing unit intended for integration into automation and robotics applications. Its intended purpose is the acquisition and processing of image data and the provision of results (e.g. 3D data, detected poses) to a connected robot controller or host system.

The rc_visard is designed and intended to be operated in a trusted environment with a direct, point-to-point (1:1) connection between the device and the connected camera, robot controller, or host system. In this configuration, the devices are not intended to be connected to, or made accessible from, an open or untrusted network.

Several interfaces required for interoperability with robot controllers and industrial systems rely on established industry standards or vendor-specific protocols that do not support encryption or authentication. Enabling these interfaces outside a trusted, isolated network may expose the system to cybersecurity risks and is outside the intended use of the product.

The operator is responsible for ensuring that the operating environment matches these conditions, including physical access control to the device, network isolation, and secure configuration of the host system where applicable. Operating the product outside its intended use, in particular by exposing unsecured interfaces to an untrusted network, may compromise the security and reliability of the system and is not covered by the product’s cybersecurity risk assessment.

Warning

The rc_visard is NOT intended for safety critical applications.

The rc_visard may be used only within the scope of its technical specification. Any other use of the product is deemed unintended use. Roboception will not be liable for any damages resulting from any improper or unintended use.

Warning

Always comply with local and/or national laws, regulations and directives on automation safety and general machine safety.