Step 2. Workspace Configuration

Input layout information such as the equipment applied to the robot system and the robot’s location. The entered layout information is attached to the risk assessment report as an image.
The following section explains the detailed composition of the layout input screen and the two methods for entering layout information.

① Using 3D Application of SafetyDesigner

② Upload Drawing Image

If no 3D application design created in SafetyDesigner is available, you can upload a drawing image for layout information input. The drawing image must be a jpg or png file under 10MB.

③ Design 3D Application

Navigate to the SafetyDesigner 3D screen.

④ Start with Survey

If no 3D application design has been performed in SafetyDesigner or a 2D drawing is not available, click this button to skip this step and proceed with Step 3. Identify hazardous factors and Step 4. Evaluate risks and reduction plans.

1. Load 3D Design Image or Upload Drawing Image

① Capture Screen / Load application Image

(When using the 3D application created in SafetyDesigner) Capture the Top View of the 3D application displayed on the screen and use it for layout input.

② Update 3D Design Image

(When using the 3D application created in SafetyDesigner) If modifications have been made on the 3D screen, click the button to update the captured layout image.

2. Set Risk Assessment Area

Specify which area of the captured Top View image will be used for workspace configuration.

① Specify Area

Designate the area from the captured image to use. Click and drag the orange dot to adjust or move the rectangular selection to your desired size.

② Orientation Adjustment

Rotate the captured layout image by 90° or flip it vertically/horizontally.

③ Reset

Reset all area selection and orientation adjustment settings.

3. Set Layout Scale

① Set Positions

Select two points to define the distance. Click and drag the orange dots to move them to the desired positions.

② Enter Distance

Enter the distance between the two selected points.

③ Reset

Reset all entered values and position settings.

④ Complete

After specifying the area and entering scale information, click Complete button to move to the screen where you can enter safety space information on the layout image.

4. Safety Spaces Information

After uploading the layout image, enter the information related to the safety spaces of the robot system.

When conducting a risk assessment for robot systems, clearly indicate the robot’s safety spaces, as well as the locations of installed safety measures. For more information about safety spaces, please  refer to What are Safety Spaces? in the Advaced Tips.

① Item List

Select items such as robot system safety spaces, worker positions, collaborative work areas shared by robots and workers, safety sensors, and emergency stop buttons, and place them onto the workspace on the layout image.
Hold down the Shift key while dragging to resize and place items proportionally.
Space is used in the context of displaying information for collaborative and industrial robots; Zone is used in the context of displaying information for mobile robots.
When a safety device such as a Laser scanner, Light curtain, or Safety mat is selected from the Safety Device list and placed on the drawing, clicking the placed device displays the Safety Distance Calculation panel on the right side of the screen. This panel functions as a calculator to determine the sensor’s safety distance.

② Image from 3D / Drawing image

Switch between the captured 3D application image and the uploaded drawing image for the layout.

③ Edit 3D Application / Edit 2D Drawing

Change or edit the captured 3D application image or the uploaded drawing image, and adjust the scale accordingly.

5. Restricted Space Information

For detailed information about configuring restricted space, please refer to the Restricted Space section on the What are Safety Spaces? page.

① Upload Teaching Pendant Photo

For detailed documentation of restricted space configuration, upload a captured image of the teaching pendant screen if the space is configured virtually, or attach photographs of physical devices such as limit switches or tension sensors if configured mechanically.