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Case Study 2: Automotive Component Lubrication Robotics
Incorrect.
The interlocked gate would not meet the requirements for an energy isolation device.
In this case, the interlocked gate is considered to be control circuitry which
is expressly prohibited by the rule. It does not protect employees who are inside the
fenced area because it fails to de-energize the robot arm.
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