3hac022031 001
3hac022031 001
Product manual
IRB 2400
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Workspace 23A version a26
Checked in 2024-03-13
Skribenta version 5.5.019
Product manual
IRB 2400/L
IRB 2400/10
IRB 2400/16
M2000, M2000A, IRC5
Table of contents
Overview of this manual ................................................................................................................... 9
How to read the product manual ...................................................................................................... 14
Product documentation, M2000/M2000A ......................................................................................... 15
Product documentation, IRC5 .......................................................................................................... 16
1 Safety 19
1.1 Safety information ............................................................................................. 19
1.1.1 Limitation of liability ................................................................................. 19
1.1.2 Requirements on personnel ...................................................................... 20
1.2 Safety signals and symbols ................................................................................. 21
1.2.1 Safety signals in the manual ...................................................................... 21
1.2.2 Safety symbols on manipulator labels ......................................................... 23
1.3 Robot stopping functions .................................................................................... 29
1.4 Safety during installation and commissioning ......................................................... 30
1.5 Safety during operation ...................................................................................... 33
1.6 Safety during maintenance and repair ................................................................... 34
1.6.1 Safety during maintenance and repair ......................................................... 34
1.6.2 Emergency release of the robot axes .......................................................... 37
1.6.3 Brake testing .......................................................................................... 38
1.7 Safety during troubleshooting .............................................................................. 39
1.8 Safety during decommissioning ........................................................................... 40
3 Maintenance 79
3.1 Introduction ...................................................................................................... 79
3.2 Maintenance schedule ....................................................................................... 80
3.2.1 Specification of maintenance intervals ........................................................ 80
3.2.2 Maintenance schedule ............................................................................. 81
3.3 Inspection activities ........................................................................................... 82
3.3.1 Inspecting information labels ..................................................................... 82
3.3.2 Inspecting Signal lamp (option) .................................................................. 84
4 Repair 105
4.1 Introduction ...................................................................................................... 105
4.2 General procedures ........................................................................................... 106
4.2.1 Performing a leak-down test ...................................................................... 106
4.2.2 Mounting instructions for bearings ............................................................. 107
4.2.3 Mounting instructions for sealings .............................................................. 109
4.2.4 Cut the paint or surface on the robot before replacing parts ............................ 112
4.2.5 The brake release buttons may be jammed after service work ......................... 114
4.3 Complete robot ................................................................................................. 115
4.3.1 Replacement of cable unit, axes 1-3 ........................................................... 115
4.3.2 Replacement of cable harness, axes 4-6 ...................................................... 121
4.4 Upper arm ....................................................................................................... 129
4.4.1 Replacement of wrist IRB 2400/10/16 .......................................................... 129
4.4.2 Replacement of wrist IRB 2400L ................................................................ 134
4.4.3 Replacement of complete upper arm ........................................................... 137
4.5 Lower arm ....................................................................................................... 141
4.5.1 Replacement of complete lower arm ........................................................... 141
4.5.2 Replacement of tie rod ............................................................................. 145
4.6 Frame and base ................................................................................................ 151
4.6.1 Replacement of SMB unit ......................................................................... 151
4.6.2 Replacement of brake release unit ............................................................. 157
4.6.3 Replacement of parallel arm ...................................................................... 162
4.7 Motors ............................................................................................................ 166
4.7.1 Replacement of motor, axis 1 .................................................................... 166
4.7.2 Replacement of motor, axis 2 .................................................................... 171
4.7.3 Replacement of motor, axis 3 .................................................................... 176
4.7.4 Replacement of motors, axes 4-6, IRB 2400L ................................................ 181
4.7.5 Replacement of motors, axes 4-6, IRB 2400/10/16 ......................................... 188
4.8 Gearboxes ....................................................................................................... 195
4.8.1 Replacement of gearbox, axis 1-3 ............................................................... 195
4.8.2 Replacement of drive shaft unit, IRB 2400L .................................................. 198
6 Decommissioning 217
6.1 Introduction to decommissioning ......................................................................... 217
Index 237
Usage
This manual should be used during
• installation, from lifting the robot to its work site and securing it to the
foundation to making it ready for operation
• maintenance work
• repair work.
Prerequisites
Maintenance/repair/installation personnel working with an ABB Robot must:
• be trained by ABB and have the required knowledge of mechanical and
electrical installation/repair/maintenance work.
Organization of chapters
The manual is organized in the following chapters:
Chapter Contents
Safety, service Safety information that must be read through before performing
any installation or service work on robot. Contains general safety
aspects as well as more specific information about how to avoid
personal injuries and damage to the product.
Installation and commis- Required information about lifting and installation of the robot.
sioning
Maintenance Step-by-step procedures that describe how to perform mainten-
ance of the robot. Based on a maintenance schedule that may
be used in the work of planning periodical maintenance.
Repair Step-by-step procedures that describe how to perform repair
activities of the robot. Based on available spare parts.
Chapter Contents
Calibration information Procedures that does not require specific calibration equipment.
Decommissioning Environmental information about the robot and its components.
Reference information Useful information when performing installation, maintenance
or repair work (lists of necessary tools, reference documents,
safety standards).
Part list Complete list of robot parts, shown in the exploded views or
foldouts.
Exploded views / Foldouts Detailed illustrations of the robot with reference numbers to the
part list.
Circuit diagram References to the circuit diagram for the robot.
References
Procedures in this product manual contain references to the following manuals:
Document name Document ID Note
Product specification - IRB 2400 3HAC042195-001 M2004
Product manual, spare parts - IRB 2400 3HAC049105-001
Circuit diagram - IRB 2400 3HAC6670-3
Safety manual for robot - Manipulator and IRC5 or 3HAC031045-001 M2004
OmniCore controller i
Product manual - IRC5 3HAC021313-001 M2004
IRC5 with main computer DSQC 639.
Product manual - IRC5 3HAC047136-001 M2004
IRC5 with main computer DSQC1000.
Product manual - S4Cplus M2000 3HAC021333-001 M2000
Product manual - S4Cplus M2000A 3HAC022419-001 M2000A
Operating manual - IRC5 with FlexPendant 3HAC050941-001 M2004
User’s guide - S4Cplus (BaseWare OS 4.0) 3HAC7793-1 M2000/M2000A
Operating manual - Service Information System 3HAC050944-001 M2004
Operating manual - Calibration Pendulum 3HAC16578-1
Operating manual - Levelmeter Calibration 3HAC022907-001 M2000/M2000A
Technical reference manual - Lubrication in gear- 3HAC042927-001
boxes
Technical reference manual - System parameters 3HAC050948-001 M2004
Application manual - Additional axes and standalone 3HAC051016-001 M2004
controller
Application manual - External axes 3HAC9299-1 M2000
Operating manual - RobotStudio 3HAC032104-001 M2004
i This manual contains all safety instructions from the product manuals for the manipulators and the
controllers.
Revisions
Revision Description
- First edition.
Replaces previous manuals:
• Installation and Commissioning Manual
• Maintenance Manual
• Repair Manual, part 1
• Repair Manual, part 2.
Changes made in the material from the previous manuals:
• Model M2004 implemented.
A • Chapter“ Calibration” replaced with chapter “Calibration information”.
• Safety chapter rewritten.
• Section Document references is completed with article numbers for
calibration manuals.
B • Sections are restructured into Replacement procedures, instead of re-
moval/refitting procedures.
• Procedure for refitting the motor of axis 1 is completed.
• Correction made in Protection classes, robot on page 45.
• Various corrections due to technical revisions etc.
C Changes made in:
• Prerequisites in section Overview
• Oil change in section Maintenance
D Content updated in chapter/section:
• Section What is an emergency stop? added to chapter Safety.
• Maintenance/Maintenance schedule: Interval for replacement of battery
pack changed.
E Content updated in chapter/section:
• Decommissioning chapter added.
• Sealing compound updated in Cut the paint or surface on the robot before
replacing parts on page 112.
• Circuit diagrams are not included in this document but delivered as
separate files. See Circuit diagram on page 235.
• List of standards updated, see Applicable standards on page 222.
• Corrected spare part number for upper arm, see Spare parts - upper
arm, IRB 2400/10/16.
Updates in the chapter Safety:
• Updated safety signal graphics for the levels Danger and Warning, see
Safety signals in the manual on page 21.
• New safety labels on the manipulators, see Safety symbols on manipu-
lator labels on page 23.
• Revised terminology: robot replaced with manipulator.
F Content updated in chapter/section:
• Corrected spare part number for gasket in Spare parts - upper arm, IRB
2400/L.
Revision Description
G This revision includes the following updates:
• A new block, about general illustrations, added in section How to read
the product manual on page 14.
• Added Setting the system parameters for a suspended or tilted robot
on page 60.
• Corrections and changes in spare parts lists:
- Item 27, 29, 34, 35, 39, 51, 57, 58 and 59 are corrected in Spare
parts - Upper arm. The exploded view for the upper arm spare
parts is updated so that item 44 (bearing for the upper and lower
tie rod) is now shown, item 45 is moved and 61 is deleted, see
Spare part view 7.
- Item 16, 32, 35, 48, 56 and 134 are corrected and item 63 is re-
moved in Spare parts - Lower arm. The exploded view for the
lower arm spare parts is updated so that the sealings are shown
for the upper and lower tie rod, see Spare part view 1.
• Some general tightening torques have been changed/added, see updated
values in Screw joints on page 225.
• Added information about batteries.
• Added Risk of tipping/stability on page 49.
• Added Service Information System, M2000 on page 97 (information only
valid for M2000 systems).
• Touch-up paint added to Cut the paint or surface on the robot before
replacing parts on page 112.
• Added signal lamp.
H This revision includes the following updates:
• All data about type of lubrication in gearboxes is moved from the
manual to a separate lubrication manual, see Type and amount of oil in
gearboxes on page 86.
• A new SMB unit and battery is introduced, with longer battery lifetime.
J This revision includes the following updates:
• Added information about risks when scrapping a decommissioned robot,
see Scrapping of robot on page 220.
• Spare parts and exploded views are not included in this document but
delivered as a separate document. See Product manual, spare parts - IRB
2400.
K This revision includes the following updates:
• Minor corrections.
L This revision includes the following updates:
• Turning disc fixture is removed from special tools for Levelmeter calib-
ration.
• Guard plate is added to instruction "Replacement of brake release unit".
See Replacement, brake release board on page 159
• Robot base hole configuration updated.
• Oil change instructions for IRB2400L/5 kg added.
M Published in release R16.2. The following updates are done in this revision:
• Corrections due to updates in terminology.
• Location of labels figure added.
Revision Description
N Published in release R17.2. The following updates are made in this revision:
• Information about coupled axes in Updating revolution counters on IRC5
robots on page 206.
• Caution about removing metal residues added in sections about SMB
boards.
• Information about minimum resonance frequency added.
• Bending radius on static floor cables added.
• New tightening torque for motors axis 1, axis 2 and axis 3. (Is 35 Nm,
was 23 Nm)
• Updated list of applicable standards.
• Added information to brake release board replacement procedure.
Corrected the replacement procedure and added/replaced figures in the
section.
• Section Start of robot in cold environments on page 77 added.
• Updated information regarding disconnecting and reconnecting battery
cable to serial measurement board.
P Published in release R18.1. The following updates are made in this revision:
• Added sections in General procedures on page 106.
• Safety restructured.
• Updated spare part number brake release board (was DSQC563, is
DSQC1050).
• Information about myABB Business Portal added.
Q Published in release 19B. The following updates are made in this revision:
• New touch up color Graphite White available. See Cut the paint or surface
on the robot before replacing parts on page 112.
• Levelmeter 2000 kit (6369901-347) no longer available.
• Spare part number for o-ring in motors axis 1, 2 and 3 changed. (Is
21522012-434, was 3HAB3772-12)
R Published in release 20B. The following updates are made in this revision:
• Clarified and added information in mounting instructions for rotating
sealings, see Mounting instructions for sealings on page 109.
• Added information about Wrist Optimization and Calibration Pendulum
in calibration chapter.
• Replaced article number and name of grease, previously 3HAB3537-1.
S Published in release 21B. The following updates are made in this revision:
• Different numbers for standard cables before and after May 2018, see
Power cable, power on page 75.
• Illustration updated with a second connector interface view, see Supply-
ing power to connector R1.MP on page 53.
T Published in release 22A. The following updates are done in this revision:
• Updated information about Gleitmo treated screws, see Screw joints on
page 225.
• Removed information about position switches as they are no longer
available.
U Published in release 23A. The following updates are done in this revision:
• New tool for replacement of parallel bar.
References to figures
The procedures often include references to components or attachment points
located on the manipulator/controller. The components or attachment points are
marked with italic text in the procedures and completed with a reference to the
figure where the current component or attachment point is shown.
The denomination in the procedure for the component or attachment point
corresponds to the denomination in the referenced figure.
The table below shows an example of a reference to a figure from a step in a
procedure.
Action Note/Illustration
8. Remove the rear attachment screws, gearbox. Shown in the figure Location of
gearbox on page xx.
Safety information
The manual includes a separate safety chapter that must be read through before
proceeding with any service or installation procedures. All procedures also include
specific safety information when dangerous steps are to be performed.
Read more in the chapter Safety on page 19.
Illustrations
The robot is illustrated with general figures that does not take painting or protection
type in consideration.
Likewise, certain work methods or general information that is valid for several robot
models, can be illustrated with illustrations that show a different robot model than
the one that is described in the current manual.
Product manuals
Manipulators, controllers, DressPack/SpotPack, and most other hardware will be
delivered with a Product manual that generally contains:
• Safety information.
• Installation and commissioning (descriptions of mechanical installation or
electrical connections).
• Maintenance (descriptions of all required preventive maintenance procedures
including intervals and expected life time of parts).
• Repair (descriptions of all recommended repair procedures including spare
parts).
• Calibration.
• Decommissioning.
• Reference information (safety standards, unit conversions, screw joints, lists
of tools ).
• Spare parts list with exploded views (or references to separate spare parts
lists).
• Circuit diagrams (or references to circuit diagrams).
Software manuals
The software documentation consists of a wide range of manuals, ranging from
manuals for basic understanding of the operating system to manuals for entering
parameters during operation.
A complete listing of all available software manuals is available from ABB.
Tip
Product manuals
Manipulators, controllers, DressPack/SpotPack, and most other hardware is
delivered with a Product manual that generally contains:
• Safety information.
• Installation and commissioning (descriptions of mechanical installation or
electrical connections).
• Maintenance (descriptions of all required preventive maintenance procedures
including intervals and expected life time of parts).
• Repair (descriptions of all recommended repair procedures including spare
parts).
• Calibration.
• Troubleshooting.
• Decommissioning.
• Reference information (safety standards, unit conversions, screw joints, lists
of tools).
• Spare parts list with corresponding figures (or references to separate spare
parts lists).
• References to circuit diagrams.
Application manuals
Specific applications (for example software or hardware options) are described in
Application manuals. An application manual can describe one or several
applications.
An application manual generally contains information about:
• The purpose of the application (what it does and when it is useful).
• What is included (for example cables, I/O boards, RAPID instructions, system
parameters, software).
• How to install included or required hardware.
• How to use the application.
Operating manuals
The operating manuals describe hands-on handling of the products. The manuals
are aimed at those having first-hand operational contact with the product, that is
production cell operators, programmers, and troubleshooters.
1 Safety
1.1 Safety information
Limitation of liability
Any information given in this manual regarding safety must not be construed as a
warranty by ABB that the industrial robot will not cause injury or damage even if
all safety instructions are complied with.
The information does not cover how to design, install and operate a robot system,
nor does it cover all peripheral equipment that can influence the safety of the robot
system.
In particular, liability cannot be accepted if injury or damage has been caused for
any of the following reasons:
• Use of the robot in other ways than intended.
• Incorrect operation or maintenance.
• Operation of the robot when the safety devices are defective, not in their
intended location or in any other way not working.
• When instructions for operation and maintenance are not followed.
• Non-authorized design modifications of the robot.
• Repairs on the robot and its spare parts carried out by in-experienced or
non-qualified personnel.
• Foreign objects.
• Force majeure.
General
Only personnel with appropriate training are allowed to install, maintain, service,
repair, and use the robot. This includes electrical, mechanical, hydraulics,
pneumatics, and other hazards identified in the risk assessment.
Persons who are under the influence of alcohol, drugs or any other intoxicating
substances are not allowed to install, maintain, service, repair, or use the robot.
The plant liable must make sure that the personnel is trained on the robot, and on
responding to emergency or abnormal situations.
Hazard levels
The table below defines the captions specifying the hazard levels used throughout
this manual.
Symbol Designation Significance
DANGER Signal word used to indicate an imminently hazard-
ous situation which, if not avoided, will result in ser-
ious injury.
Introduction to symbols
This section describes safety symbols used on labels (stickers) on the manipulator.
Symbols are used in combinations on the labels, describing each specific warning.
The descriptions in this section are generic, the labels can contain additional
information such as values.
Note
The symbols on the labels on the product must be observed. Additional symbols
added by the integrator must also be observed.
Types of symbols
Both the manipulator and the controller are marked with symbols, containing
important information about the product. This is important for all personnel handling
the robot, for example during installation, service, or operation.
The safety labels are language independent, they only use graphics. See Symbols
on safety labels on page 23.
The information labels can contain information in text.
Symbol Description
Warning!
Warns that an accident may occur if the instructions are not
followed that can lead to serious injury, possibly fatal, and/or
great damage to the product. It applies to warnings that apply
xx0900000812
to danger with, for example, contact with high voltage electrical
units, explosion or fire risk, risk of poisonous gases, risk of
crushing, impact, fall from height, etc.
Caution!
Warns that an accident may occur if the instructions are not
followed that can result in injury and/or damage to the product.
It also applies to warnings of risks that include burns, eye injury,
skin injury, hearing damage, crushing or slipping, tripping, im-
xx0900000811 pact, fall from height, etc. Furthermore, it applies to warnings
that include function requirements when fitting and removing
equipment where there is a risk of damaging the product or
causing a breakdown.
Prohibition
Used in combinations with other symbols.
xx0900000839
Symbol Description
See user documentation
Read user documentation for details.
Which manual to read is defined by the symbol:
• No text: Product manual.
• EPS: Application manual - Electronic Position Switches.
xx0900000813
xx0900000816
Do not disassemble
Disassembling this part can cause injury.
xx0900000815
Extended rotation
This axis has extended rotation (working area) compared to
standard.
xx0900000814
Brake release
Pressing this button will release the brakes. This means that
the robot arm can fall down.
xx0900000808
Symbol Description
Tip risk when loosening bolts
The robot can tip over if the bolts are not securely fastened.
xx0900000810
xx1500002402
Crush
Risk of crush injuries.
xx0900000817
Symbol Description
Heat
Risk of heat that can cause burns. (Both signs are used)
xx0900000818
!
3HAC 4431-1/06
xx1300001087
Moving robot
4 6 The robot can move unexpectedly.
3 5
1
xx0900000819
xx1000001141
2 3
xx1500002616
Symbol Description
Brake release buttons
xx0900000820
xx1000001140
Lifting bolt
xx0900000821
xx1000001242
Lifting of robot
xx0900000822
Oil
Can be used in combination with prohibition if oil is not allowed.
xx0900000823
Mechanical stop
xx0900000824
Symbol Description
No mechanical stop
xx1000001144
Stored energy
Warns that this part contains stored energy.
Used in combination with Do not disassemble symbol.
xx0900000825
Pressure
Warns that this part is pressurized. Usually contains additional
text with the pressure level.
xx0900000826
xx0900000827
Do not step
Warns that stepping on these parts can cause damage to the
parts.
xx1400002648
Layout
The robot integrated to a robot system shall be designed to allow safe access to
all spaces during installation, operation, maintenance, and repair.
If robot movement can be initiated from an external control panel then an emergency
stop must also be available.
If the manipulator is delivered with mechanical stops, these can be used for reducing
the working space.
A perimeter safeguarding, for example a fence, shall be dimensioned to withstand
the following:
• The force of the manipulator.
• The force of the load handled by the robot if dropped or released at maximum
speed.
• The maximum possible impact caused by a breaking or malfunctioning
rotating tool or other device fitted to the robot.
The maximum TCP speed and the maximum velocity of the robot axes are detailed
in the section Robot motion in the product specification for the respective
manipulator.
Consider exposure to hazards, such as slipping, tripping, and falling.
Hazards due to the working position and posture for a person working with or near
the robot shall be considered.
Hazards due to noise emission from the robot needs to be considered.
Consider hazards from other equipment in the robot system, for example, that
guards remain active until identified hazards are reduced to an acceptable level.
Allergenic material
See Environmental information on page 218 for specification of allergenic materials
in the product, if any.
Electrical safety
Incoming mains must be installed to fulfill national regulations.
The power supply wiring to the robot must be sufficiently fused and if necessary,
it must be possible to disconnect it manually from the mains power.
The power to the robot must be turned off with the main switch and the mains
power disconnected when performing work inside the controller cabinet. Lock and
tag shall be considered.
Harnesses between controller and manipulator shall be fixed and protected to
avoid tripping and wear.
Wherever possible, power on/off or rebooting the robot controller shall be performed
with all persons outside the safeguarded space.
Note
Use a CARBON DIOXIDE (CO2) extinguisher in the event of a fire in the robot.
Safety devices
The integrator is responsible for that the safety devices necessary to protect people
working with the robot system are designed and installed correctly.
When integrating the robot with external devices to a robot system:
• The integrator of the robot system must ensure that emergency stop functions
are interlocked in accordance with applicable standards.
• The integrator of the robot system must ensure that safety functions are
interlocked in accordance with applicable standards.
Other hazards
A robot may perform unexpected limited movement.
WARNING
Manipulator movements can cause serious injuries on users and may damage
equipment.
The risk assessment should also consider other hazards arising from the
application, such as, but not limited to:
• Water
• Compressed air
• Hydraulics
End-effector hazards require particular attention for applications which involve
close human collaboration with the robot.
Note
Automatic operation
Verify the application in the operating mode manual reduced speed, before changing
mode to automatic and initiating automatic operation.
WARNING
Hazards due to the use of brake release devices and/or gravity beneath the
manipulator shall be considered.
A robot may perform unexpected limited movement.
WARNING
Manipulator movements can cause serious injuries on users and may damage
equipment.
General
Corrective maintenance must only be carried out by personnel trained on the robot.
Maintenance or repair must be done with all electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic
power switched off, that is, no remaining hazards.
Hazards due to stored mechanical energy in the manipulator for the purpose of
counterbalancing axes must be considered before maintenance or repair.
Never use the robot as a ladder, which means, do not climb on the controller,
manipulator, including motors, or other parts. There are hazards of slipping and
falling. The robot might be damaged.
Make sure that there are no loose screws, turnings, or other unexpected parts
remaining after work on the robot has been performed.
When the work is completed, verify that the safety functions are working as
intended.
Hot surfaces
Surfaces can be hot after running the robot, and touching these may result in burns.
Allow the surfaces to cool down before maintenance or repair.
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction
Note
Allergic reaction
When opening the oil or grease Open the plug carefully and keep
plug, there may be pressure away from the opening. Do not
present in the gearbox, causing overfill the gearbox when filling.
lubricant to spray from the
opening.
Possible pressure
build-up in gearbox
Overfilling of gearbox lubricant Make sure not to overfill the
can lead to internal over-pres- gearbox when filling it with oil or
sure inside the gearbox which in grease.
turn may: After filling, verify that the level
• damage seals and gas- is correct.
Do not overfill kets
• completely press out
seals and gaskets
• prevent the robot from
moving freely.
Mixing types of oil may cause When filling gearbox oil, do not
severe damage to the gearbox. mix different types of oil unless
specified in the instructions. Al-
ways use the type of oil specified
for the product.
Do not mix types of oil
Oil residues might be present in Make sure that protective gear
a drained gearbox and spilled like goggles/protective visor,
when separating a motor and gloves and arm protection are
gearbox during repair. always worn during this activity.
Put oil absorbent cloth or paper
Oil residues
at appropriate locations to catch
any oil residues.
Warm oil drains quicker than Run the robot before changing
cold oil. the gearbox oil, if possible.
Contaminated oil in
gearboxes
WARNING
Hazards due to the use of brake release devices and/or gravity beneath the
manipulator shall be considered.
A robot may perform unexpected limited movement.
WARNING
Manipulator movements can cause serious injuries on users and may damage
equipment.
Related information
See also the safety information related to installation and operation.
Description
In an emergency situation, the brakes on a robot axis can be released manually
by pushing a brake release button.
How to release the brakes is described in the section:
• Manually releasing the brakes on page 52.
The robot may be moved manually on smaller robot models, but larger models
may require using an overhead crane or similar equipment.
Increased injury
Before releasing the brakes, make sure that the weight of the manipulator does
not result in additional hazards, for example, even more severe injuries on a trapped
person.
DANGER
When releasing the holding brakes, the robot axes may move very quickly and
sometimes in unexpected ways.
Make sure no personnel is near or beneath the robot.
When to test
During operation, the holding brake of each axis normally wears down. A test can
be performed to determine whether the brake can still perform its function.
How to test
The function of the holding brake of each axis motor may be verified as described
below:
1 Run each axis to a position where the combined weight of the manipulator
and any load is maximized (maximum static load).
2 Switch the motor to the MOTORS OFF.
3 Inspect and verify that the axis maintains its position.
If the manipulator does not change position as the motors are switched off,
then the brake function is adequate.
Note
General
When troubleshooting requires work with power switched on, special considerations
must be taken:
• Safety circuits might be muted or disconnected.
• Electrical parts must be considered as live.
• The manipulator can move unexpectedly at any time.
DANGER
WARNING
Hazards due to the use of brake release devices and/or gravity beneath the
manipulator shall be considered.
A robot may perform unexpected limited movement.
WARNING
Manipulator movements can cause serious injuries on users and may damage
equipment.
Related information
See also the safety information related to installation, operation, maintenance, and
repair.
General
See section Decommissioning on page 217.
If the robot is decommissioned for storage, take extra precaution to reset safety
devices to delivery status.
WARNING
Hazards due to the use of brake release devices and/or gravity beneath the
manipulator shall be considered.
A robot may perform unexpected limited movement.
WARNING
Manipulator movements can cause serious injuries on users and may damage
equipment.
General
This chapter contains assembly instructions and information for installing the IRB
2400 at the working site.
See also the product manual for the robot controller.
The installation must be done by qualified installation personnel in accordance
with the safety requirements set forth in the applicable national and regional
standards and regulations.
Safety information
Before any installation work is commenced, all safety information must be observed.
There are general safety aspects that must be read through, as well as more specific
safety information that describes the danger and safety risks when performing the
procedures. Read the chapter Safety on page 19 before performing any installation
work.
Note
Always connect the IRB 2400 and the robot to protective earth and residual
current device (RCD) before connecting to power and starting any installation
work.
For more information see:
• Product manual - IRC5
• Product manual - IRC5 Panel Mounted Controller
2.2 Unpacking
Introduction
This section is intended for use when unpacking and installing the robot for the
first time. It also contains information useful during later re-installation of the robot.
Action
1 Make a visual inspection of the packaging and make sure that nothing is damaged.
2 Remove the packaging.
3 Check for any visible transport damage.
Note
Weight, robot
The table shows the weight of the robot.
Robot model Weight
IRB 2400 380 kg
Note
The weight does not include tools and other equipment fitted on the robot.
Txy
Fz
Fxy
Tz
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The table shows the various forces and torques working on the robot during different
kinds of operation.
Note
These forces and torques are extreme values that are rarely encountered during
operation. The values also never reach their maximum at the same time!
WARNING
The robot installation is restricted to the mounting options given in following load
table(s).
Floor mounted
Suspended
Requirements, foundation
The table shows the requirements for the foundation where the weight of the
installed robot is included:
Requirement Value Note
Flatness of foundation 0,5 mm Flat foundations give better repeatability of the
surface resolver calibration compared to original settings
on delivery from ABB.
The value for levelness aims at the circumstance
of the anchoring points in the robot base.
In order to compensate for an uneven surface,
the robot can be recalibrated during installation.
If resolver/encoder calibration is changed this
will influence the absolute accuracy.
Maximum tilt 5°
i The minimum resonance frequency given should be interpreted as the frequency of the robot
mass/inertia, robot assumed stiff, when a foundation translational/torsional elasticity is added, i.e.,
the stiffness of the pedestal where the robot is mounted. The minimum resonance frequency should
not be interpreted as the resonance frequency of the building, floor etc. For example, if the equivalent
mass of the floor is very high, it will not affect robot movement, even if the frequency is well below
the stated frequency. The robot should be mounted as rigid as possibly to the floor.
Disturbances from other machinery will affect the robot and the tool accuracy. The robot has
resonance frequencies in the region 10 – 20 Hz and disturbances in this region will be amplified,
although somewhat damped by the servo control. This might be a problem, depending on the
requirements from the applications. If this is a problem, the robot needs to be isolated from the
environment.
Working range
This section specifies the working areas of the robot models.
IRB 2400/L
The working area is the same for both floor and inverted (suspended). Positions
are located at wrist center.
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Risk of tipping
Do not change the robot position before securing it to the foundation.
The shipping position is the most stable position.
WARNING
The robot will be mechanically unstable if not properly secured to the foundation.
Description
ESD (electrostatic discharge) is the transfer of electrical static charge between two
bodies at different potentials, either through direct contact or through an induced
electrical field. When handling parts or their containers, personnel not grounded
may potentially transfer high static charges. This discharge may destroy sensitive
electronics.
Safe handling
Use one of the following alternatives:
• Use a wrist strap.
Wrist straps must be tested frequently to ensure that they are not damaged
and are operating correctly.
• Use an ESD protective floor mat.
The mat must be grounded through a current-limiting resistor.
• Use a dissipative table mat.
The mat should provide a controlled discharge of static voltages and must
be grounded.
Required equipment
Equipment Note
Sling line Type: KDBK 7-8. Length: 2 m. Load at 90°: 380 kg.
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Lifting of robot
Action Note
1 Move the robot to the lifting position shown in If necessary, release the brakes as
the figure above. detailed in section Manually releas-
ing the brakes on page 52.
2 Attach the straps to the special eye bolts on the
gearboxes for axes 2 and 3.
3 Lift the robot carefully.
General
The holding brakes of each axis’ motor are of an electromechanical type and are
released when voltage is applied. This section details how to release the brakes,
using the internal brake release unit, in order to enable the axes to move manually.
The brake of each motor can also be released by connecting an external voltage
supply directly on the motor connector, see the circuit diagram or the repair
procedures for each motor (section Motors on page 166).
2 If the robot is not connected to the controller, Detailed in section Supplying power
power must be supplied to the connector to connector R1.MP on page 53.
R1.MP.
3 The internal brake release unit is located at
the base of the robot and equipped with but-
tons for controlling the holding brakes for each
axis separately. The buttons are numbered
according to the numbers of the axes.
To release the brake on a particular robot axis,
push the corresponding button on the internal
brake release panel and keep it depressed.
The brake will function again as soon as the
button is released.
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A B
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General
This section details how to orient and secure the robot to the foundation in order
to safely run the robot. The requirements for the foundations are shown in
Requirements, foundation on page 44.
For suspended mounting, see Setting the system parameters for a suspended or
tilted robot on page 60.
Bolting requirements
When bolting a base plate or the base to a concrete floor, follow the general
instructions for expansion-shell bolts. The screw joint must be able to withstand
the stress loads defined in section Pre-installation procedure on page 42.
Note
Attachment screws
The table below specifies the type of securing screws and washers to be used for
securing the robot to the base plate/foundation.
Suitable screws, lightly lubricated: M16 x 50
Quality Quality 8.8
Suitable washer: Thickness: 3 mm
Outer diameter: 30 mm
Inner diameter: 17 mm
Tightening torque: 190 Nm
Hole configuration
The figure below shows the hole configuration of the robot base, and cross section
of the guide sleeve holes used when securing the robot.
X
B
(A)
48
B
280
D = 18.5 Ø 0.5
Y
Z A B-B
210
D = 18.5 (2x)
48
(B)
20
260 260
+0.039
Ø 0.25 D = 35 -0 H8 (2x)
(C)
A-A
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Guide sleeves
Two guide sleeves can be fitted to the two rear bolt holes to allow the same robot
to be remounted without re-adjusting the program.
Equipment Art. no.
Guide sleeves 2151 0024-169
General
The robot can be mounted in a suspended position. This section details how to
turn the robot.
How to change the system parameters is detailed in Setting the system parameters
for a suspended or tilted robot on page 60.
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A Lifting beam
B Fork lift
- Inverted mounting tool 3HAB8961-1
2 Seal the eight holes in the bottom plate with plastic plugs, see following
figure.
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2.3.5 Loads fitted to the robot, stopping time and braking distances
General
Any loads mounted on the robot must be defined correctly and carefully (with
regard to the position of center of gravity and mass moments of inertia) in order
to avoid jolting movements and overloading motors, gears and structure.
CAUTION
Incorrectly defined loads may result in operational stops or major damage to the
robot.
References
Load diagrams, permitted extra loads (equipment) and their positions are specified
in the product specification. The loads must be defined in the software.
• User’s guide - S4Cplus (BaseWare OS 4.0)
• Operating manual - IRC5 with FlexPendant
Description
A signal lamp with a yellow fixed light can be mounted on the robot, as a safety
device.
Installation
See the assembly instruction delivered with the signal lamp.
Function
The lamp is active in MOTORS ON mode.
Further information
Further information about the MOTORS ON/MOTORS OFF mode may be found in
the product manual for the controller.
General
The robot is configured for mounting parallel to the floor, without tilting, on delivery.
The method for mounting the robot in a suspended (upside down) or tilted position
is basically the same as for floor mounting, but the system parameters that describe
the mounting angle (how the robot is oriented relative to the gravity) must be
re-defined.
Note
With suspended installation, make sure that the gantry or corresponding structure
is rigid enough to prevent unacceptable vibrations and deflections, so that
optimum performance can be achieved.
Note
The allowed mounting positions are described in the product specification for
the robot. The requirements on the foundation are described in Requirements,
foundation on page 44.
System parameters
Note
Gravity Beta
If the robot is mounted upside down or on a wall (rotated around the y-axis), then
the robot base frame and the system parameter Gravity Beta must be redefined.
Gravity Beta should then be π (+3.141593) if the robot is mounted upside down
(suspended), or ±π/2 (±1.570796) if mounted on a wall.
The Gravity Beta is a positive rotation direction around the y-axis in the base
coordinate system. The value is set in radians.
Gravity Alpha
The Gravity Alpha is a positive rotation direction around the x-axis in the base
coordinate system. The value is set in radians.
Note
The system parameter Gravity Alpha is not supported for all robot types. It is not
supported for IRB 140, IRB 1410, IRB 1600ID, IRB 2400, IRB 4400, IRB 6400R,
IRB 6400 (except for IRB 6400 200/2.5 and IRB 6400 200/2.8), IRB 6600, IRB
6650, IRB 6650S and IRB 7600 (except for IRB 7600 325/3.1).
If the robot does not support Gravity Alpha, then use Gravity Beta along with the
recalibration of axis 1 to define the rotation of the robot around the x-axis.
Note
The parameter is supported for all robots on track when the system parameter
7 axes high performance motion is set, see Technical reference manual - System
parameters.
Gamma Rotation
Gamma Rotation defines the orientation of the robot foot on the travel carriage
(track motion).
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Note
General
When installing the robot, make sure that it can move freely within its entire working
space. If there is a risk that it may collide with other objects, its working space
should be limited.
The working range of the following axes may be restricted:
• Axis 1, hardware (mechanical stop)
• Axis 2, hardware (mechanical stop).
This section describes how to install hardware that restricts the working range.
Note
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Required equipment
Action Note
3 Use the template to mark the center of the two Place the template edge edge with
holes on each stop. the robot base, as shown in the figure
Location of where to drill holes for
extra stops on page 68.
4 Drill the holes through, Ø 10.2. Cut threads,
M12.
5 Fit the stops to the robot base, but without Note! The stops must be mounted in
tightening the screws. correct direction, as shown in the fig-
ure Location of where to drill holes
for extra stops on page 68.
6 Turn axis 1 manually and check the working If necessary; correct the angle of im-
range between the stops. pact.
7 Tighten the screws.
8 Adjust the software working range limitations How to define the range of movement
(system parameter configuration) to correspond in RobotWare 4.0 is detailed in User’s
to the mechanical limitations. guide - S4Cplus (BaseWare OS 4.0),
chapter System Parameters - topic
Manipulator.
The system parameters that must be
changed (Upper joint bound and
Lower joint bound) are described in
Technical reference manual - System
parameters.
9
WARNING
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Drill template
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General
The range of rotation for axis 2 can be limited mechanically by fitting extra stops
on the lower arm.
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Required equipment
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Introduction
Connect the robot and controller to each other after securing them to the foundation.
The lists below specify which cables to use for each respective application.
Robot cables
These cables are included in the standard delivery. They are completely
pre-manufactured and ready to plug in.
Cable sub-category Description Connection Connection
point, cabinet point, robot
Robot cable, power Transfers drive power from the XS1 R1.MP
drive units in the control cabinet
to the robot motors.
Robot cable, signals Transfers resolver data from XS2 R1.SMB
and power supply to the serial
measurement board.
Note
A
B
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A Diameter
B Diameter x10
Introduction
This section describes how to start the robot in a cold environment if it is not starting
the normal way.
If the program consists of large wrist movements, it is possible that the reorientation
velocity, which is always high in predefined velocities, needs to be included in the
ramping up.
Safe handling
Use the following procedure after installation, maintenance, or repair, before
initiating motion.
DANGER
Initiating motion without fulfilling the following aspects, may increase the risk for
injury or cause damage to the robot.
Action
1 Remove all tools and foreign objects from the robot and its working area.
2 Verify that the robot is properly secured to its position by all screws, before it is powered
up.
3 Verify that any safety equipment installed to secure the position or restrict the robot
motion during service activity is removed.
4 Verify that the fixture and work piece are well secured, if applicable.
5 Verify that all safety equipment is installed, as designed for the application.
6 Verify that no personnel are inside the safeguarded space.
7 If maintenance or repair has been done, verify the function of the part that was main-
tained.
8 Verify the application in the operating mode manual reduced speed.
Collision risks
CAUTION
When programming the movements of the robot, always identify potential collision
risks before initiating motion.
3 Maintenance
3.1 Introduction
Safety information
Observe all safety information before conducting any service work.
There are general safety aspects that must be read through, as well as more specific
safety information that describes the danger and safety risks when performing the
procedures. Read the chapter Safety on page 19 before performing any service
work.
The maintenance must be done by qualified personnel in accordance with the
safety requirements set forth in the applicable national and regional standards and
regulations.
Note
If the IRB 2400 is connected to power, always make sure that the IRB 2400 is
connected to protective earth and a residual current device (RCD) before starting
any maintenance work.
For more information see:
• Product manual - IRC5
• Product manual - IRC5 Panel Mounted Controller
• Robot cabling and connection points on page 74.
Introduction
The intervals are specified in different ways depending on the type of maintenance
activity to be carried out and the working conditions of the IRB 2400:
• Calendar time: specified in months regardless of whether the system is
running or not.
• Operating time: specified in operating hours. More frequent running means
more frequent maintenance activities.
• SIS: specified by the robot's SIS (Service Information System). A typical
value is given for a typical work cycle, but the value will differ depending on
how hard each part is run.
The SIS used in M2004 is further described in the Operating manual - Service
Information System.
Robots with the functionality Service Information System activated can show active
counters in the device browser in RobotStudio, or on the FlexPendant.
General
The robot must be maintained regularly to ensure proper function. The maintenance
activities and intervals are specified in the table below.
Non-predictable situations also give rise to inspections of the robot. Any damage
must be attended to immediately.
The inspection intervals do not specify the life of each component.
E K
G
J H
C
B D
L
F
G A
C
G
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Required equipment
Inspecting labels
Use this procedure to inspect the labels on the robot.
Action Note
1
DANGER
B C D
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A Signal lamp
B R3.H1 +, R3.H2 -
C R2.CP
D R2.CS
Required equipment
Equipment Note
Signal lamp For spare parts no. see Spare parts - Spare
parts options in Product manual, spare
parts - IRB 2600.
Standard toolkit Content is defined in section Standard tools
on page 229.
Other tools and procedures may be required. These procedures include references to the
See references to these procedures in the tools required.
step-by-step instructions below.
CAUTION
Always cut the paint with a knife and grind the paint edge when disassembling
parts. See Cut the paint or surface on the robot before replacing parts on page 112.
Note
Action Note
1 Check that the signal lamp is lit when motors
are put in operation ("MOTORS ON").
2 If the signal lamp is not lit, continue tracing
the fault with the steps below.
3
DANGER
Note
Introduction
This section describes where to find information about the type of lubrication,
article number and the amount of lubrication in the specific gearbox. It also
describes the equipment needed when working with lubrication.
Location of gearboxes
The figure shows the location of the gearboxes.
Equipment
Equipment Note
Oil dispenser Includes pump with outlet pipe.
Use the suggested dispenser or a similar one:
• Orion OriCan article number 22590
(pneumatic)
Nipple for quick connect fitting, with o-ring
B
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Required equipment
Equipment Note
Lubricating oil Information about the oil is found in
Technical reference manual - Lubrication
in gearboxes.
See Type and amount of oil in gearboxes
on page 86.
Oil collecting vessel The capacity of the vessel must be suffi-
cient to take the complete amount of oil.
Standard toolkit The content is defined in the section
Standard tools on page 229.
CAUTION
Always cut the paint with a knife and grind the paint edge when disassembling
parts. See Cut the paint or surface on the robot before replacing parts on page 112.
Action Note/Illustration
1
DANGER
2
WARNING
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2
WARNING
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Action Note
3
WARNING
Note
The battery low alert (38213 Battery charge low) is displayed when the battery
needs to be replaced. The recommendation to avoid an unsynchronized robot
is to keep the power to the controller turned on until the battery is to be replaced.
For an SMB board with 3-pole battery contact (RMU101 3HAC044168-001 or
RMU102 3HAC043904-001), the lifetime of a new battery is typically 36 months.
For an SMB board with 2-pole battery contact, the typical lifetime of a new battery
is 36 months if the robot is powered off 2 days/week or 18 months if the robot is
powered off 16 h/day. The lifetime can be extended for longer production breaks
with a battery shutdown service routine. See Operating manual - IRC5 with
FlexPendant for instructions.
WARNING
Required equipment
Note
There are two variants of SMB units and batteries. One with 2-pole battery contact
and one with 3-pole battery contact. The battery with the 3-pole contact has a
longer lifetime.
It is important that the SMB unit uses the correct battery. Make sure to order the
correct spare parts. Do not replace the battery contact!
CAUTION
Always cut the paint with a knife and grind the paint edge when disassembling
parts. See Cut the paint or surface on the robot before replacing parts on page 112.
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WARNING
CAUTION
Action Note
7 Update the revolution counters! Detailed in the section Updating revolu-
tion counters on IRC5 robots on
page 206.
DANGER
General
To secure high uptime it is important that the IRB 2400 is cleaned regularly. The
frequency of cleaning depends on the environment in which the product works.
Different cleaning methods are allowed depending on the type of protection of the
IRB 2400.
Note
Oil spills
Oil spills from gearboxes
Use the following procedure if any oil spills are detected that can be suspected to
originate from a gearbox.
1 Inspect that the oil level in the suspected gearbox is according to the
recommendations, see Inspection activities on page 82.
2 Write down the oil level.
3 Inspect the oil level again after, for example, 6 months.
4 If the oil level is decreased then replace the gearbox.
Cleaning methods
The following table defines what cleaning methods are allowed depending on the
protection type.
Protection Cleaning method
type
Vacuum Wipe with cloth Rinse with water High pressure water or
cleaner steam
Standard Yes Yes. With light Yes. It is highly re- No
cleaning deter- commended that
gent. the water contains
a rust-prevention
solution and that
the manipulator is
dried afterwards.
Foundry Plus Yes Yes. With light Yes. It is highly re- Yes i .
cleaning deter- commended that It is highly recommended
gent or spirit. the water contains that the water and steam
a rust-prevention contains rust preventive,
solution. without cleaning deter-
gents.
Wash Yes Yes. With light Yes. It is highly re- Yes ii .
cleaning deter- commended that It is highly recommended
gent or spirit. the water contains that the water and steam
a rust-prevention contains rust preventive,
solution. without cleaning deter-
gents.
Clean room Yes Yes. With light No No
cleaning deter-
gent, spirit or
isopropyl alco-
hol.
i Perform according to section Cleaning with water and steam on page 96.
ii Perform according to section Cleaning with water and steam on page 96.
2 Wet a clean cloth with the cleaning detergent and then wipe the robot painting
surfaces.
• Make sure no cleaning agents are sprayed onto robot surfaces or into
the robot structure.
• Wipe from the surface center to edge and always in the same direction.
3 Wait a few minutes for detergent volatilization.
• Make sure no residue of cleaning agents left on the robot surfaces
after wipe down cleaning.
Cables
Movable cables need to be able to move freely:
• Remove waste material, such as sand, dust and chips, if it prevents cable
movement.
• Clean the cables if they have a crusty surface, for example from dry release
agents.
General
This is a brief description of how to use the Service Information System, SIS for
M2000 robot systems. Details may be found in:
• Service Information System, SIS
• Defining the SIS input parameters
• Setting the SIS parameters
• Importing/exporting SIS data
• Reading the SIS output logs
The section is only valid for M2000 systems. For information regarding M2004
robot systems, see additional documentation, Operating manual - Service
Information System. Article number is specified in section References on page 10.
Basic procedure
Action Reference
1 Determine which of the system functions These are described in Description of
you require. Service Information System (SIS) on
page 98.
2 Define what values are adequate and suit- Recommendations on how to define these
able for your application in your production are given in SIS system parameters on
environment. page 101.
3 Enter these parameters in the system. How to do this is detailed in Setting the
SIS parameters on page 102.
4 Run the robot in normal operation.
5 Reset the counter if a repair is made, or if a The TPU displays for resetting any SIS
counter for any other reason is restarted. value are shown in Description of Service
Information System (SIS) on page 98.
6 When a time limit, set in the parameters, is How to access this is detailed in Reading
exceeded, a message may be read on the the SIS output logs on page 103.
Tech Pendant Unit (TPU).
7 If the log containing the message is to be These are described in Exporting the SIS
available from an external PC, or if the SIS data on page 104.
parameters are to be entered from an extern-
al PC, a set of software tools are available
to build such an application.
General
Service Information System (SIS) is a software function within the robot controller,
which simplifies maintenance of the robot system. It supervises the operating time
and mode of the robot, and alerts the operator when a maintenance activity is
scheduled.
Maintenance is scheduled by setting the system parameters of the type SIS
Parameters, see section Setting the SIS parameters on page 102. All system
parameters are described in User´s Guide - System Parameters.
Supervised functions
The following counters are available:
• Calendar time counter, a general alarm based on calendar time
• Operation time counter, a general alarm based on operational time
• Gearbox 1 operation time counter, based on percentage of the axis 1 gearbox
service interval
• Gearbox 2 operation time counter, based on percentage of the axis 2 gearbox
service interval
• Gearbox 3 operation time counter, based on percentage of the axis 3 gearbox
service interval
• Gearbox 6 operation time counter, based on percentage of the axis 6 gearbox
service interval
Counters are reset when maintenance has been performed.
The counter status is displayed after running the service routine for maintenance.
Status “OK” indicates that no service interval limit has been exceeded by that
counter.
Calendar time
This is a clock within the control system that keeps track of the service interval,
based on calendar time.
When the calendar time limit for maintenance is reached, a message is displayed
on the TPU. How to access this is detailed in section Reading the SIS output logs
on page 103.
The following information is available about the calendar time in the service routine.
Prev service Date when the counter was reset last time, i.e. after the last service.
Elapsed time Elapsed time since the counter was reset the last time.
Next service Date when next scheduled service is planned. This date is calcu-
lated using system parameters, as detailed in section Setting the
SIS parameters on page 102.
Remaining time Remaining time to next scheduled service date.
Operation time
This is a function within the control system that keeps track of the amount of time
the "MOTORS ON" signal is active, i.e. the amount of time the robot is in the
operating mode.
When the operation time limit for maintenance is reached, a message is displayed
on the TPU. How to access this is detailed in section Reading the SIS output logs
on page 103.
The following information is available about the operation time in the service routine.
Service interval The specified service interval until another service will be required.
This parameter was entered manually as detailed in section Setting
the SIS parameters on page 102.
Elapsed time Operation time since the service interval was set the last time.
Remaining time Remaining operation time until the time set in service interval has
expired.
Gearbox
Based on measurements, torque and RPM, for example, the system calculates an
expected service interval for each gearbox. When service is due, a message will
be shown on the TPU. How to access this is detailed in section Reading the SIS
output logs on page 103.
The following information is available about the joint service status in the service
routine.
Joint x OK Service status for axis x, i.e. the automatically calculated time
parameter has not been exceeded.
Joint x NOK The service interval for the axis in question has been reached.
Joint x N/A No service time parameter calculation available.
Applies to axes 4 and 5 (IRB 6600 and IRB 7600).
The following information is available for the axis service status in the service
routine.
Consumed time The consumed time as a percentage of the total amount of time.
Elapsed time Operation time for axis x since calculation began.
Remaining time Remaining operation time for axis x until the service time parameter
value has been reached.
Reset values
Counters may be reset at any time by running the service routine.
When resetting, the counter variables are reset. The variables are described in
section Exporting the SIS data on page 104!
No data available
When no data is available for the selection made, a message (No data available!)
is displayed when trying to display the data.
General
This section details the system parameters that may be set with estimated values.
The values can be defined by the operating organization as knowledge of the
robot's working conditions are accumulated.
Since the counters are to be used for purposes defined by the user, ABB cannot
give any recommendations regarding their definitions.
Gearbox warning
A percentage of the gearbox service interval as calculated by the system. E.g. by
setting the value "90", the SIS will alert the operator after 90% of the expected
service interval of each gearbox.
The robot system automatically detects and stores all required variables to calculate
the expected service interval (estimated remaining lifetime) of each gearbox. This
is done by extrapolating data from earlier operation into a function of time, using
a formula including:
• input and output torque
• gearbox spindle speed
• other variables
General
If the SIS system is to function properly, a number of parameters must be set. This
is detailed below.
Procedure M2000
This is an instruction of how to enter SIS parameters to the M2000 robot system.
Action Note
1 Open "System parameters" Detailed in the User's Guide.
using the TPU.
2 Go to "System paramet-
ers/Manipulator/types 2".
3 Select "0 SIS parameters"
and press "Enter".
4 Select the required system
The parameter list is dis-
played.
5 Select the required paramet- Available parameters are described in section SIS system
ers by stepping up and parameters on page 101.
down through the parameter
list.
General
Whenever a set condition has expired (e.g. max allowed operation time before
service), a message to this effect will be shown in the Operational log.
Access to logs
How to open a log and show its contents is detailed in the User's Guide, chapter
Service.
Available messages
The following messages may be shown:
Available in: SIS message in the Meaning:
log:
Calendar time Service Message The manually set calendar time limit has expired.
Service is due! How to set the limit is detailed in section Setting
the SIS parameters on page 102.
X calendar days
since last service. Proceed with the required service as detailed in
chapter Repair on page 105 or chapter Maintenance
on page 79 depending on which type of service.
Calendar time Service Message X number of calendar days remain until the
X calendar days to manually set calendar time limit expires.
next service. How to set the value determining when the mes-
sage is to be shown, is detailed in section Setting
the SIS parameters on page 102.
Operation time Service Message The manually set operation time limit has expired.
Service is due! How to set the limit is detailed in section Setting
the SIS parameters on page 102.
X production hours
since last service. Proceed with the required service as detailed in
chapter Repair on page 105 or chapter Maintenance
on page 79 depending on which type of service.
Operation time Service Message X number of operation hours remain until the
X production hours manually set operation time limit expires.
to next service. How to set the value determining when the mes-
sage is to be shown, is detailed in section Setting
the SIS parameters on page 102.
Gearbox time Service Message The automatically calculated gearbox time limit
Gearbox x requires has expired.
service! Proceed with the required service as detailed in
chapter Repair on page 105 or chapter Maintenance
on page 79 depending on which type of service.
Gearbox time Service Message X percent of gearbox hours remain until the auto-
X% of the service in- matically calculated gearbox time limit expires.
terval has expired for How to set the value determining when the mes-
gearbox x! sage is to be shown, is detailed in section Setting
the SIS parameters on page 102.
General
This section describes the available variables for entering SIS parameters as well
as showing any values of exceeded time limits as detected by the SIS counters.
In a M2000 robot system, the values can be read on a PC using "Webware SDK".
How to access these variables and how to perform the actual programming
sequences are detailed in the robot system User's Guide.
Definitions
The table below defines the names and functions of all software variables available
for communication between the SIS and an external computer.
Signal Unit Counter type Function
sisRestartDate seconds Calendar time The date on which the supervision was star-
ted/reset last time.
sisCalendarT seconds Calendar time The number of hours since start/last reset.
sisTotRunT seconds Operation time Total number of operation hours since the
system was started. Corresponds to the oper-
ating time counter on the control cabinet.
sisRunT seconds Operation time The number of operation hours since start/last
reset of the operation time counter. Corres-
ponds to the operating time counter on the
control cabinet.
sisL10h_1 hours Gearbox time Estimated life of gearbox axis 1
sisL10h_Time_1 seconds Gearbox time Operation time of gearbox axis 1
sisL10h_2 hours Gearbox time Estimated life of gearbox axis 2
sisL10h_Time_2 seconds Gearbox time Operation time of gearbox axis 2
sisL10h_3 hours Gearbox time Estimated life of gearbox axis 3
sisL10h_Time_3 seconds Gearbox time Operation time of gearbox axis 3
sisL10h_6 hours Gearbox time Estimated life of gearbox axis 6
sisL10h_Time_6 hours Gearbox time Operation time of gearbox axis 6
4 Repair
4.1 Introduction
Required equipment
The details of the equipments required to perform a specific repair activity are
listed in the respective procedures.
The details of equipments are also available in different lists in the chapter
References on page 10.
Safety information
There are general safety information and specific safety information. The specific
safety information describes the danger and safety risks while performing specific
steps in a procedure. Make sure to read through the chapter Safety on page 19
before commencing any service work.
Note
If the IRB 2400 is connected to power, always make sure that the IRB 2400 is
connected to earth before starting any repair work.
For more information see:
• Product manual - IRC5
Required equipment
Action Note
1 Finish the refitting procedure of the motor or gear in
question, but do not refill the gearbox with oil before
performing the leak-down test.
2 Remove the upper oil plug on the gear and replace
it with the leak-down tester.
Regulators, which are included in the leak-down test,
may be required.
3 Use caution, apply compressed air and raise the Correct value:
pressure with the knob until the correct value is 0.2-0.25 bar (20-25 kPa)
shown on the manometer.
CAUTION
General
This section describes how to mount and grease different types of bearings on the
robot.
Equipment
Note
The roller elements must be rotated a specified number of turns before pre-
tensioning is carried out and also rotated during the pre-tensioning sequence.
2 Make sure the bearing is properly aligned as this will directly affect the durab-
ility of the bearing.
Greasing of bearings
Note
General
This section describes how to mount different types of sealings.
Equipment
Rotating sealings
The procedure below describes how to fit rotating sealings.
CAUTION
Action Note
1 Check the sealing to ensure that:
• The sealing is of the correct type.
• There is no damage on the main lip.
2 Inspect the shaft surface before mounting. If scratches
or damage are found, the shaft must be replaced since
it may result in future leakage. Do not try to grind or
polish the shaft surface to get rid of the defect.
3 Lubricate the sealing with grease just before fitting. Article number is specified in
(Not too early - there is a risk of dirt and foreign Equipment on page 109.
particles adhering to the sealing.)
Fill 2/3 of the space between the dust lip and the main
lip with grease. If the sealing is without dust lip, just
lubricate the main lip with a thin layer of grease.
A B C
xx2000000071
A Main lip
B Grease
C Dust lip
Action Note
4 Mount the sealing correctly with a mounting tool. A
Never hammer directly on the sealing as this may
result in leakage.
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A Gap
5 Make sure that no grease is left on the robot surface.
O-rings
The following procedure describes how to fit o-rings.
Action Note
1 Ensure that the correct o-ring size is used.
2 Check the o-ring for surface defects, burrs, Defective o-rings, including damaged
shape accuracy, or deformation. or deformed o-rings, may not be used.
Action Note
3 Check the o-ring grooves.
The grooves must be geometrically correct and
should be free of pores and contamination.
4 Lubricate the o-ring with grease.
5 Tighten the screws evenly while assembling.
6 Check that the o-ring is not squashed outside
the o-ring groove.
7 Make sure that no grease is left on the robot
surface.
4.2.4 Cut the paint or surface on the robot before replacing parts
General
Follow the procedures in this section whenever breaking the paint of the robot
during replacement of parts.
For robots with protection type Clean Room
When replacing parts on the robot, it is important to make sure that after the
replacement, no particles will be emitted from the joint between the structure and
the new part, and that the easy cleaned surface is retained.
Required equipment
Removing
Action Description
1 Cut the paint with a knife in the joint between
the part that will be removed and the struc-
ture, to avoid that the paint cracks.
xx0900000121
Refitting
Action Description
1 Before the parts are refitted, clean the joint Use ethanol on a lint free cloth.
so that it is free from oil and grease.
2 Place the tooling pin in hot water.
Action Description
3 Seal all refitted joints with sealing compound.
xx0900000122
xx0900000125
5 For robots with protection type Clean Room For robots with protection type Clean
Wait 10 minutes. Room
Sikaflex 521FC skin dry time (10 minutes).
6 Use Touch up paint Clean Room/Hygienic, 3HAC036639-001
white to paint any damaged surfaces.
Note
Note
After all repair work, wipe the robot free from particles with spirit on a lint free
cloth.
4.2.5 The brake release buttons may be jammed after service work
Description
The brake release unit has push-buttons for the brake release of each axis motor.
When service work is performed inside the SMB recess that includes removal and
refitting of the brake release unit, the brake release buttons may be jammed after
refitting.
DANGER
Elimination
To eliminate the danger after service work has been performed inside the SMB
recess, follow the procedure below.
Action
1 Make sure the power is turned off.
2 Remove the push-button guard, if necessary.
3 Verify that the push-buttons of the brake release unit are working by pressing them
down, one by one.
Make sure none of the buttons are jammed in the tube.
4 If a button gets jammed in the depressed position, the alignment of the brake release
unit must be adjusted so that the buttons can move freely in their tubes.
Location of cabling
The cable unit of axes 1-3 is run from the base of the robot to the motors, axes 1,
2 and 3, as shown in the figure below.
A more detailed view of the component and its position may be found in chapter
Spare parts and exploded views.
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A Connectors behind the cover plate at the robot base; R1.MP1-3 and R2.BU1-3.
At the serial measurement board; R2.G (battery), R2.FB1-3.
B Connectors at motor 2; R3.MP2 and R3.FB2
C Connectors at motor 3; R3.MP3, R3.FB3,R3.LS1 and R3.LS2
D Connectors at motor 1; R3.MP1, R3.FB1
E Upper bracket
F Cable guide in the middle of the frame
Required equipment
CAUTION
Always cut the paint with a knife and grind the paint edge when disassembling
parts. See Cut the paint or surface on the robot before replacing parts on page 112.
Action Note/Illustration
3 Remove the rear cover plate (A) on the ro-
bot by unscrewing its attachment screws
(B).
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Action Note/Illustration
12 Disconnect all the connectors at the motors
of axes 1, 2 and 3.
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R3.MP1-3
R3.FB1-3
Connection box
13 Remove the three screws of the connection
box for the motors of axes 1, 2 and 3.
14 Gently pull the cable harness out.
xx0200000401
R3.MP1-3
R3.FB1-3
Connection box
5 Refit the cover of the motors, axes 1, 2 and
3, with the five attachment screws.
6 Refit the upper bracket securing the cables
to the arm house, using the two attachment
screws.
Action Note/Illustration
7 Fit the cable guide to the harness and secure
the holder to the frame with its two attach-
ment screws (A).
xx0200000404
xx0200000402
xx0200000403
Action Note/Illustration
13 Refit the rear cover plate (A) on the robot
with its attachment screws (B), together with
a new gasket.
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xx0200000396
Required equipment
CAUTION
Always cut the paint with a knife and grind the paint edge when disassembling
parts. See Cut the paint or surface on the robot before replacing parts on page 112.
2 In order to facilitate refitting of the cable Axes 2 and 3 may be tilted slightly to im-
harness, run the robot to the specified pos- prove access.
ition:
• Axis 1: 0 °
• Axis 2: 0 °
• Axis 3: 0 °
• Axis 4: 0 °
• Axis 5: +90 °
• Axis 6: no significance
Action Note/Illustration
3 Remove the rear cover plate (A) on the ro-
bot by unscrewing its attachment screws
(B).
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xx0200000403
xx0200000404
Action Note/Illustration
10 Remove the upper bracket securing the
cables to the arm house by unscrewing its
two attachment screws (C).
Cut the strip clamp (B).
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xx0200000406
Action Note/Illustration
2 In order to facilitate refitting of the cable Axes 2 and 3 may be tilted slightly to improve
harness, run the robot to the specified access.
position:
• Axis 1: 0 °
• Axis 2: 0 °
• Axis 3: 0 °
• Axis 4: 0 °
• Axis 5: +90 °
• Axis 6: no significance
3 Gently pull down the cable harness
through the center of the lower arm and
through the hole of axis 1.
4 Fit a new gasket and fit the motor case Note! Always use a new gasket! Art. no. is
on motor 4-6 using the nine torx screws specified in Required equipment on page 122.
.
Action Note/Illustration
5 Reconnect all connectors at motor 4, 5
and 6. R3.MP 4-6 (A) and R3.FB 1-3 (B)
A - R3.MP5
B - R3.MP6
C - R3.MP4
D - R3.FB5
E - R3.FB6
F - R3.FB4
xx0200000406
xx0300000063
xx0300000062
Action Note/Illustration
7 Fit the upper bracket securing the cables
to the arm house, using the two attach-
ment screws.
8 Fit the adapter plate to the harness by
using its two attachment screws (A).
xx0200000404
xx0200000402
xx0200000403
Action Note/Illustration
14 Refit the rear cover plate (A) on the robot
with its attachment screws (B).
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15
DANGER
Location of wrist
The wrist is defined as the axis 5 and 6 of the robot. This is shown in pos (A) in
the figure below.
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A Wrist
B Upper arm
C Lower arm
D Frame
E Base
Wrist unit
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Required equipment
CAUTION
Always cut the paint with a knife and grind the paint edge when disassembling
parts. See Cut the paint or surface on the robot before replacing parts on page 112.
2 Remove the oil plug on the wrist and drain it from all Shown in the figure Wrist unit
the oil. on page 130.
3 Undo the attachment screws and remove the wrist. Shown in the figure Wrist unit
on page 130.
Action Note/Illustration
4 Fit the two guide pins (A) diagonally on the wrist. Specified in Required equipment
Carefully push the wrist against the tubular. When on page 130.
the gears are meeting each other, they may need to
be rotated to mesh properly.
xx0200000424
5 Fix the wrist with two screws and two washers. Re-
move the M8 guide pins and fit the other two screws
and washers.
6 In order to release the brakes, connect the 24 VDC Connect to motor axis 5, connect-
power supply to the motor. or R3.MP5:
Note! Release the brakes of the two motors, but one • + :pin 7
at a time! • -: pin 8
Connect to motor axis 6, connect-
or R3.MP6:
• + : pin 7
• -: pin 8
7 Fit the measuring tool at the rear of the motor. Art. no. is specified in Required
equipment on page 130.
8 Push the wrist, as shown in the figure to the right,
to locate the smallest play in the same way as for
adjustment of play when changing motors for axes
5 and 6, detailed in section Replacement of motors,
axes 4-6, IRB 2400/10/16 on page 188.
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Action Note/Illustration
13
DANGER
Location of wrist
The wrist is defined as the axis 5 and 6 of the robot and shown in pos (A) in the
figure below.
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A Wrist
B Upper arm
C Lower arm
D Frame
E Base
Required equipment
CAUTION
Always cut the paint with a knife and grind the paint edge when disassembling
parts. See Cut the paint or surface on the robot before replacing parts on page 112.
xx0300000104
A Screw
B Oil plug (air inlet)
C Wrist unit
3 Undo the screws and remove the wrist.
xx0200000409
Required equipment
CAUTION
Always cut the paint with a knife and grind the paint edge when disassembling
parts. See Cut the paint or surface on the robot before replacing parts on page 112.
xx0200000436
A Cover
B KM nuts
C Attachment screw
D Sealing (insert a strap under the sealing to let the air go out when fitting the
cover)
xx0200000435
Action Note
6 Insert the screws and tighten. Tightening torque: 90 Nm.
Shown in the figure Upper arm
attachment on page 138.
7 The following procedure must be performed within Shown in the figure Upper arm
10 minutes, before the Loctite starts to harden. attachment on page 138.
• Apply Loctite 243 on the KM-nuts.
• Fit and tighten the KM-nut on the left side
first (robot seen from behind) so that the
bearing comes against the collar.
• Unscrew the KM-nut and then retighten with
a torque of 35 Nm.
• Tighten the KM-nut on the right side, move
the upper arm up and down at the same time,
until there is no play.
• Unscrew the nut again.
• Tighten the KM-nut with a torque of 35 Nm.
• Push in a strap under the sealing to let the
air go out and then fit the covers.
8 Fit the calibration plate for axis 3.
9 Reconnect the connection boxes and the cabling.
10 Recalibrate the robot! Calibration is detailed in a separ-
ate calibration manual enclosed
with the calibration tools.
General calibration information is
included in the section Calibration
information on page 201.
11
DANGER
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A Wrist
B Upper arm
C Lower arm
D Frame
E Base
Required equipment
CAUTION
Always cut the paint with a knife and grind the paint edge when disassembling
parts. See Cut the paint or surface on the robot before replacing parts on page 112.
Action Note/Illustration
4 Fit the lifting equipment to the lower arm
to secure its weight.
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xx0200000440
Attachment screws
9 Remove the lower arm.
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A Tie rod
B Parallel arm
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A Bearing sealing
B Back up ring
C Attachment screw
D Locking washer
E Spherical roller bearing
Upper connection IRB 2400 5 kg
F Bearing sealing
G Spherical roller bearing
H Bearing sealing
I Screw
Required equipment
CAUTION
Always cut the paint with a knife and grind the paint edge when disassembling
parts. See Cut the paint or surface on the robot before replacing parts on page 112.
2
CAUTION
3 Use a crane to secure the weight of the upper Shown in the figure Location of tie
arm. rod on page 145.
4 Remove the attachment screw and locking
washer from the upper and lower end.
xx2200002125
Action Note
5 Refit the attachment screw in the center of each
end, to be used as support.
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xx2200002127
xx2200002128
Action Note
3 Fit the new spherical roller bearings to the
tie rod using the press tool, parallel bar
bearing. Lubricate the bearings with bearing
grease.
CAUTION
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xx2200002130
xx2200002131
Action Note
7 Refit the locking washer and attachment
screw at both ends of the bar, using locking
liquid.
xx2200002125
A B C
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Required equipment
Note
There are different variants of SMB units and batteries. The variant with the
3-pole battery contact has longer lifetime for the battery.
It is important that the SMB unit uses the correct battery. Make sure to order the
correct spare parts. Do not replace the battery contact!
CAUTION
Always cut the paint with a knife and grind the paint edge when disassembling
parts. See Cut the paint or surface on the robot before replacing parts on page 112.
xx0600002645
A Connector R2.SMB4-6
B Connector R2.SMB1-3
C Connector R2.SMB1-2 (external axis)
D Connector R2.SMB
E Connector R2.G (battery unit)
B C D E
xx1300000310
A Connector R2.SMB4-6
B Connector R2.SMB1-3
C Connector R2.SMB1-2 (external axis)
D Connector R2.SMB
E Connector R2.G (battery unit)
2
ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE
(ESD)
Action Note
3 Remove the rear cover plate (A) from the base
by unscrewing the attachment screws (B).
CAUTION
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Action Note
8 Gently disconnect the remaining connectors
from the SMB unit when pulling the board out.
9 Gently connect the connectors to the new
SMB unit and push the board in.
Make sure the lock on the battery cable con-
nector R2.G snaps into place during refitting.
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B C D E
xx1300000310
A Connector R2.SMB4-6
B Connector R2.SMB1-3S
C Connector R2.SMB1-2 (external
axis)
D Connector R2.SMB
E Connector R2.G (battery unit)
10 Refit the SMB cover using the attachment lock
nuts.
Pull the battery cable through the hole in the
SMB cover.
11 Reassemble the two locknuts and washers to
the pins securing the board.
12 Refit the SMB battery.
13 Fit a new gasket to the cover and refit the Always replace a removed gasket with
cover with the attachment screws. a new!
Art. no. is specified in Required equip-
ment on page 152.
14 Update the revolution counters! Detailed in the section Updating revolu-
tion counters on IRC5 robots on
page 206.
A B
xx1700001192
A Base cover
B Push-button guard
C Brake release unit (located inside the base)
xx1700001191
Required equipment
CAUTION
Always cut the paint with a knife and grind the paint edge when disassembling
parts. See Cut the paint or surface on the robot before replacing parts on page 112.
Action Note
1
DANGER
2
DANGER
3
ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD)
4 Remove the push-button guard from the base The guard must be removed to en-
cover. sure a correct refitting of the brake
release board.
5 Remove the base cover carefully in order not to
strain any cabling. The brake release board is
fastened to the cover.
CAUTION
Action Note
7 Remove the brake release board plate from the See Brake release unit on removed
base cover by unscrewing the two attachment base cover on page 158.
screws.
8 Remove the board from the plate by unscrewing
the nuts from the distance bolts. Use a wrench to
hold the distance bolt while unscrewing the nut.
9 Disconnect the cables from the brake release
board.
Action Note
1 Connect the connectors X8, X9 and X10 to the
brake release board.
Be careful not to damage the sockets or pins.
Make sure the connector and its locking arms are
snapped down properly.
X8
X10
X9
xx1700000978
WARNING
3 Refit the brake release board plate to the base See Brake release unit on removed
cover with the two attachment screws. base cover on page 158.
4
WARNING
Action Note
7 Press the push buttons 1 to 6, one at a time, to
make sure that the buttons are moving freely and
do not stay in a locked position.
8 If the battery has been disconnected the revolu- Detailed in the Calibration chapter
tion counter must be updated. - section Updating revolution
counters on IRC5 robots on
page 206.
9
DANGER
xx0200000444
A Tie rod
B Parallel arm
Required equipment
CAUTION
Always cut the paint with a knife and grind the paint edge when disassembling
parts. See Cut the paint or surface on the robot before replacing parts on page 112.
xx0200000450
A Parallel arm
B Sealing V- ring (2 pcs)
C Groove ball bearing
D Attachment screws and washers (8 pcs)
2 Fit one of the two V-rings to the parallel arm. Shown in the figure Assembly, par-
allel arm on page 164.
Action Note
3 Heat up the new bearing to 170º and fit it to the
parallel arm.
4 Fit the second V-ring to the parallel arm.
5 Fit the complete parallel arm to the robot with the 8 pcs; M10x60.
eight attachment screws and washers. Tightening torque: 72 Nm.
6 Refit the tie rod. Detailed in section Refitting, tie rod
on page 148.
7 Recalibrate the robot! Calibration is detailed in a separate
calibration manual enclosed with
the calibration tools.
General calibration information is
included in the section Calibration
information on page 201.
8
DANGER
4.7 Motors
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A Cover
B Connection box
C Attachment screws and washers, motor (4 pcs)
D Motor axis 1
E Correct orientation of holes
Required equipment
Note
The different motors are not compatible. Make sure to replace with correct model!
CAUTION
Always cut the paint with a knife and grind the paint edge when disassembling
parts. See Cut the paint or surface on the robot before replacing parts on page 112.
Action Note/Illustration
2 Remove the cover of the connection box. Shown in the figure Location of
motor, axis 1 on page 166
3 Disconnect the connectors R3.MP1 and R3.FB1.
xx0200000401
• A: R3.MP1
• B: R3.FB1
• C: Connection box
4 Remove the connection box by unscrewing its Shown in the figure Location of
three attachment screws and plain washers. motor, axis 1 on page 166.
5 Use a marker pen to mark the position of the
motor (A), if the same motor is to be refitted.
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6 Unscrew the four attachment screws and Shown in the figure Location of
washers of the motor. motor, axis 1 on page 166.
7 Gently lift the motor straight up, making sure
not to damage the motor pinion.
Action Note/Illustration
4 Fit the motor by gently lowering it straight down. Note the position of the motor! Use
the mark , made on the motor base
before removal. See also orientation
of the holes on top of the motor,
shown in the figure Location of mo-
tor, axis 1 on page 166.
5 Tighten the four attachment screws and washers. TIghtening torque: 2 Nm.
6 In order to release the brakes, connect the 24 Connect power supply to connector
VDC power supply to the motor. R3.MP1:
• + : pin 7
• -: pin 8
7 Fit the measuring tool to the rear of the motor. Article number is specified in Re-
quired equipment on page 167.
Shown in the figure below.
8 Rotate the motor shaft several turns, using the
measuring tool.
There must always be some backlash, meaning
that the shaft should go easy to rotate!
9 Place the tip of a dial indicator against the scribed The tip of the dial indicator must
mark on the measuring tool. measure on a 50 mm radius from
the center of the motor shaft.
xx0200000473
Measuring tool
10 Set the gear play to 0.02 mm, which corresponds
to a reading on the dial indicator of 0.13 mm.
11 Pull gently in one direction. Note the reading.
(The gear must not turn.)
12 Then gently knock on the tool in the other direc-
tion and note the reading. The difference in
reading = gear play. The gear play should be 0.02
mm which corresponds to a reading on the dial
indicator of 0.13 mm.
13 Tighten the motor attachment screws. 4 pcs. Tightening torque: 35 Nm
14 Refit the connection box with the three attach- Shown in the figure Location of mo-
ment screws and plain washers. tor, axis 1 on page 166.
Make sure the gasket is fitted properly!
Action Note/Illustration
15 Reconnect the connectors R3.MP1 and R3.FB1.
xx0200000401
• A: R3.MP1
• B: R3.FB1
• C: Connection box
16 Refit the cover of the connection box. Shown in the figure Location of mo-
tor, axis 1 on page 166.
17 Re-calibrate the robot. Calibration is detailed in a separate
calibration manual enclosed with the
calibration tools.
General calibration information is
included in the section Calibration
information on page 201.
18
DANGER
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Required equipment
Note
The different motors are not compatible. Make sure to replace with correct model!
CAUTION
Always cut the paint with a knife and grind the paint edge when disassembling
parts. See Cut the paint or surface on the robot before replacing parts on page 112.
2 Remove the cover of the connection box. Shown in the figure Location of mo-
tor, axis 2 on page 171.
Action Note/Illustration
3 Disconnect the motor connectors R3.MP2 and
R3.FB2.
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• A: R3.MP2
• B: R3.FB2
• C: Connection box
4 Remove the connection box by unscrewing its
three attachment screws and plain washers.
5 Use a marker pen to mark out the position of the
motor, if the same motor is to be refitted.
6 Secure the robot arms before un-
DANGER screwing any of the attachment
screws of the axis 2 motor.
Secure the weight of the lower arm properly before
releasing the brakes of motor, axis 2!
When releasing the holding brakes of the motor,
the lower arm will be movable and may fall down!
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7
WARNING
8 Unscrew the four attachment screws and washers Shown in the figure Location of mo-
of the motor. tor, axis 2 on page 171.
9 Remove the motor by gently lifting it straight out.
xx0200000473
A Measuring tool
10 Set the gear play to 0.02 mm, which corresponds
to a reading on the dial indicator of 0.13 mm.
Action Note/Illustration
11 Pull gently in one direction. Note the reading. See the figure above.
(The gear must not turn.)
12 Then gently knock on the tool in the other direc- See the figure above.
tion and note the reading. The difference in
reading = gear play. The gear play should be
0.02 mm which corresponds to a reading on the
dial indicator of 0.13 mm.
13 Tighten the four attachment screws. 4 pcs. Tightening torque: 35 Nm.
14 Perform a leak-down test. Detailed in section Performing a
leak-down test on page 106.
15 Fill the gearbox with oil. Where to find type of oil and total
amount is detailed in Type and
amount of oil in gearboxes on
page 86.
16 Refit the connection box and secure with the Shown in the figure Location of mo-
three attachment screws and plain washers. tor, axis 2 on page 171.
Make sure that the gasket is fitted properly!
17 Reconnect connectors R3.MP2 and R3.FB2.
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• A: R3.MP2
• B: R3.FB2
• C: Connection box
18 Refit the cover of the connection box. Shown in the figure Location of mo-
tor, axis 2 on page 171.
19 Re-calibrate the robot. Calibration is detailed in a separate
calibration manual enclosed with the
calibration tools.
General calibration information is in-
cluded in the section Calibration in-
formation on page 201.
20
DANGER
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Required equipment
Note! The different motors are not compatible. Make sure to replace with correct
model!
Equipment Spare part no. Art. no. Note
Motor axis 3 3HAC4789-1 (Elmo)
3HAC021346-001 Color: ABB Orange
(Yaskawa)
3HAC021346-003 Color: Graphite White
(Yaskawa)
Gasket 3HAB3676-1
O-ring 21522012-434 Always fit a new one.
Measuring tool, motor 3HAB7887-1
Power supply - 24 VDC, max. 1.5 A. For re-
leasing the brakes.
Standard toolkit - The content is defined in the
section Standard tools on
page 229.
Calibration Pendulum 3HAC15716-1 Complete kit that also in-
toolkit cludes operating manual.
Other tools and proced- These procedures include
ures may be required. references to the tools re-
See references to these quired.
procedures in the step-by-
step instructions below.
Circuit diagram - See the chapter Circuit dia-
gram on page 235.
CAUTION
Always cut the paint with a knife and grind the paint edge when disassembling
parts. See Cut the paint or surface on the robot before replacing parts on page 112.
2 Remove the cover of the connection box. Shown in the figure Location of mo-
tor, axis 3 on page 176.
Action Note/Illustration
3 Disconnect the motor connectors R3.MP3 and
R3.FB3.
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• A: R3.MP3
• B: R3.FB3
• C: Connection box
4 Remove the connection box by unscrewing its Shown in the figure Location of mo-
three attachment screws and plain washers. tor, axis 3 on page 176.
5 Use a marker pen to mark out the position of the
motor, if the same motor is to be refitted.
6 Secure the upper arm before
DANGER loosening any of the screws on the
motor!
Secure the weight of the upper arm properly be-
fore releasing the brakes of motor, axis 3.
When releasing the holding brakes of the motor,
the upper arm will be movable and may fall down!
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7
WARNING
8 Unscrew the four attachment screws and plain Shown in the figure Location of mo-
washers of the motor. tor, axis 3 on page 176.
9 Remove the motor by gently lifting it straight out.
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A Measuring tool
10 Set the gear play to 0.02 mm, which corres-
ponds to a reading on the dial indicator of 0.13
mm.
Action Note/Illustration
11 Pull gently in one direction. Note the reading. See the figure above.
(The gear must not turn.)
12 Then gently knock on the tool in the other See the figure above.
direction and note the reading. The difference
in reading = gear play. The gear play should
be 0.02 mm which corresponds to a reading
on the dial indicator of 0.13 mm.
13 Tighten the four motor attachment screws. 4 pcs. Tightening torque: 35 Nm.
14 Perform a leak-down test. Detailed in section Performing a leak-
down test on page 106.
15 Refill the gearbox with oil. Where to find type of oil and total
amount is detailed in Type and amount
of oil in gearboxes on page 86.
16 Refit the connection box with the three attach- Shown in the figure Location of motor,
ment screws and plain washers. axis 3 on page 176.
Make sure that the gasket is fitted properly!
17 Reconnect the motor connectors R3.MP3 and
R3.FB3.
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• A: R3.MP3
• B: R3.FB3
• C: Connection box
18 Refit the cover of the connection box. Shown in the figure Location of motor,
axis 3 on page 176.
19 Re-calibrate the robot. Calibration is detailed in a separate
calibration manual enclosed with the
calibration tools.
General calibration information is in-
cluded in the section Calibration inform-
ation on page 201.
20
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A Torx screw
B Cover
C Connection box
D Screw
E Motor 6
F Motor 5
G Motor 4
H Gearbox
Required equipment
Note! The different motors are not compatible. Make sure to replace with correct
model!
Equipment, etc. Spare part no. Art. no. Note
Motor unit axis 4 3HAC11864-1 (Elmo)
Motor unit axis 4 3HAC021740-001 (Yaskawa)
Motor unit axes 5-6 3HAC11865-1 (Elmo)
Motor unit axes 5-6 3HAC021741-001 (Yaskawa)
O-ring 21522011-414
Locking liquid 3HAB7116-1 Loctite 243
CAUTION
Always cut the paint with a knife and grind the paint edge when disassembling
parts. See Cut the paint or surface on the robot before replacing parts on page 112.
2 Remove the cover of the connection box. Shown in the figure Location of motors
axes 4-6 on page 181.
3 Loosen connectors R3.MP5-6 and R3.FB5-6.
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Action Note/Illustration
4 Remove the connection box by unscrewing
its three attachment screws and plain wash-
ers.
5 Use a marker pen to mark out the position of Shown in the figure Location of motors
the motors, if same motors are to be refitted. axes 4-6 on page 181.
6 Unscrew the attachment screws and plain
washers of the motors.
7 Remove the motors by gently lifting them Shown in the figure Location of motors
straight out (horizontal movement). axes 4-6 on page 181.
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• A: R3.MP4
• B: R3.FB4
• C: Connection box
4 Disconnect the connectors R3.MP4 and R3.FB4.
5 Remove the connection box by unscrewing its
three attachment screws and plain washers.
6 Use a marker pen to mark out the position of the
motor.
7 Remove the motor by unscrewing its attachment
screws and plain washers.
8 Remove the motor by gently lifting it straight out
(horizontal movement).
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Action Note/Illustration
11 Perform a leak-down test. Detailed in section Performing a leak-
down test on page 106.
12 Refill the axis 4 gearbox with lubricating oil. Art. no. and amount is specified in Re-
quired equipment on page 181.
13 Reconnect the cabling. Detailed in section Refitting, cable har-
ness, axes 4-6 on page 124.
14 Recalibrate the robot. Calibration is detailed in a separate calib-
ration manual enclosed with the calibra-
tion tools.
General calibration information is in-
cluded in the section Calibration inform-
ation on page 201.
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Action Note
7 Locate the smallest play by turning the outgoing
shaft for axis 4 in intervals of 90°, one full turn,
and thereby finding the area where the play for
motor 5 becomes smallest. Turn the motor for
axis 5 one full turn at a time for a total of five
turns. Find where the smallest play is within this
area.
Use swift movements to avoid noticing the mag-
netic field, which makes the gears stick together.
8 Push or tap the motor in radial direction so that
the play becomes minimal within one motor turn,
without the gear “chewing”. Do not use force!
9 Tighten the motor attachment screws and secure Tightening torque: 4.1 Nm.
them with locking fluid. Loctite 243
10 Reconnect the cabling. Described in Refitting, cable harness,
axes 4-6 on page 124.
11 Recalibrate the robot. Calibration is detailed in a separate
calibration manual enclosed with the
calibration tools.
General calibration information is in-
cluded in the section Calibration in-
formation on page 201.
12
DANGER
Action Note
6 In order to release the brakes, connect the 24 Connect to connector R3.MP6:
VDC power supply to the motor. • + : pin 7
• -: pin 8
7 Find the smallest play by turning the outgoing
shaft for axis 4 in intervals of 90°, totally one
whole turn, and thereby finding the area where
the play for motor 6 becomes smallest.
Turn the motor for axis 5 one full turn at the time,
totally five turns. Find the smallest play for axis
6 within this area.
Turn the motor for axis 6 one full turn at a time
for a time for a total of three turns. Find the
smallest play for axis 6 within this area.
Use swift movements to avoid noticing the
magnetic field, which makes the gears stick to-
gether
8 Push or tap the motor in radial direction so that
the play becomes minimal within one motor turn,
without the gear “chewing”. Do not use force!
9 Tighten the motor attachment screws and secure Tightening torque: 4.1 Nm.
them with locking fluid. Loctite 243
10 Reconnect the cabling. Described in Refitting, cable harness,
axes 4-6 on page 124.
11 Recalibrate the robot. Calibration is detailed in a separate
calibration manual enclosed with the
calibration tools.
General calibration information is in-
cluded in the section Calibration in-
formation on page 201.
12
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A Torx screw
B Cover
C Connection box
D Screw
E Motor axis 6
F Motor axis 5
G Motor axis 4
H Gearbox
Required equipment
Note! The different motors are not compatible. Make sure to replace with correct
model!
Equipment, etc. Spare part no. Art. no. Note
Motor unit axis 4 3HAC10602-1 (Elmo)
Motor unit axis 4 3HAC021353-001 (Yaskawa)
Motor unit axis 5 3HAC10600-1 IRB 2400/10 (Elmo)
Motor unit axis 5 3HAC10601-1 IRB 2400/16 (Elmo)
Motor unit axis 5 3HAC021722-001 Color: ABB Orange
IRB 2400/10/16 (Yaskawa)
3HAC021722-003 Color: Graphite White
IRB 2400/10/16 (Yaskawa)
CAUTION
Always cut the paint with a knife and grind the paint edge when disassembling
parts. See Cut the paint or surface on the robot before replacing parts on page 112.
Action Note/Illustration
4 Disconnect the connectors R3.MP4-6 and
R3.FB4-6.
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A R3.MP5
B R3.MP6
C R3.MP4
D R3.FB5
E R3.FB6
F R3.FB4
5 Remove the connection box by unscrewing
its three attachment screws and plain
washers.
6 Use a marker pen to mark out the position
of the motors, if same motors are to be re-
fitted.
7 Remove the attachment screws and plain
washers from the motors.
8 Remove the motors by gently lifting them
straight out (horizontal movement).
Action Note/Illustration
5 Fit the measuring tool at the rear of the
motor.
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Action Note/Illustration
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Action Note
11 Recalibrate the robot. Calibration is detailed in a separ-
(When all service work is done, i.e. the other motors ate calibration manual enclosed
are also refitted.) with the calibration tools.
General calibration information
is included in the section Calib-
ration information on page 201.
12
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Action Note
8 Push or tap the motor in radial direction so that the
play becomes minimal within one motor turn,
without the gear “chewing”. Do not use force!
9 Tighten the motor attachment screws and secure Tightening torque: 4.1 Nm.
them with locking fluid. Loctite 243
10 Reconnect the cabling. Detailed in section Refitting, cable
harness, axes 4-6 on page 124.
11 Recalibrate the robot. Calibration is detailed in a separ-
(When all service work is done, i.e. the other motors ate calibration manual enclosed
are also refitted.) with the calibration tools.
General calibration information is
included in the section Calibration
information on page 201.
12
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4.8 Gearboxes
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Required equipment
CAUTION
Always cut the paint with a knife and grind the paint edge when disassembling
parts. See Cut the paint or surface on the robot before replacing parts on page 112.
2 Remove the cable unit, axes 1-3. Detailed in section Removal, cable
unit, axes 1-3 on page 116.
3 Remove the complete lower arm. Detailed in section Removal, lower
arm on page 142.
4 Remove the motor, axis 1. Detailed in section Removal, motor
axis 1 on page 167.
5 Remove the motor, axis 2. Detailed in section Removal, motor
axis 2 on page 172.
6 Remove the motor, axis 3. Detailed in section Removal, motor
axis 3 on page 177.
7
CAUTION
Action Note
2
CAUTION
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Required equipment
CAUTION
Always cut the paint with a knife and grind the paint edge when disassembling
parts. See Cut the paint or surface on the robot before replacing parts on page 112.
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• A: Screws
• B: Motor screws
5 Squeeze the drive shafts together at the tip
of the tubular shaft, so they can pass
through the tube.
6 Pull out the complete drive mechanism of
axes 5 and 6.
7 Undo the screws and nuts, holding the mo- Detailed in section Replacement of mo-
tors and remove both motors. tors, axes 4-6, IRB 2400L on page 181.
8 Undo the screws and remove the motor
plate.
9 Remove the gear belts.
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• A: 8.3 Nm
9 Install the cabling and fit the cover to Detailed in Replacement of motors, axes 4-6,
the motors axes 5 and 6. IRB 2400L on page 181.
10 Refit the wrist. Detailed in section Refitting, wrist unit on
page 136.
11 Calibrate the robot. Calibration is detailed in a separate calibration
manual enclosed with the calibration tools.
General calibration information is included in
the section Calibration information on
page 201.
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5 Calibration information
5.1 When to calibrate
When to calibrate
The system must be calibrated if any of the following situations occur.
Overview
This section specifies the different types of calibration and the calibration methods
that are supplied by ABB.
Types of calibration
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References
Article numbers for the calibration tools are listed in the section Special tools on
page 230.
The calibration equipment for Calibration Pendulum is delivered as a complete
toolkit, including the Operating manual - Calibration Pendulum, which describes
the method and the different routines further.
Introduction
This section shows the position of the synchronization marks and the
synchronization position for each axis.
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Overview
When calibrating, the axis must consistently be run towards the calibration position
in the same direction in order to avoid position errors caused by backlash in gears
and so on. Positive directions are shown in the graphic below.
Calibration service routines will handle the calibration movements automatically
and these might be different from the positive directions shown below.
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Introduction
This section describes how to do a rough calibration of each manipulator axis by
updating the revolution counter for each axis, using the FlexPendant.
Coupled axes
When updating the revolution counters for a coupled axis, also the axis it is coupled
to needs to be at its synchronization position for the update to be correct; i.e. axis
4 needs to be in synchronization position when updating axis 5 and 6.
With reversed coupled joints, the relationship is the opposite, i.e. axis 4 needs to
be in synchronization position to update axis 3.
Coupled axes
IRB 910 SC
IRB 1600ID
IRB 1660ID
IRB 2600ID
IRB 4450S
IRB 1410
IRB 1520
IRB 1600
IRB 2400
IRB 2600
IRB 4400
IRB 4600
IRB 140
Axis 4, 5, 6 x x x x x x x
Axis 5, 6 x x x x x
Axis 4, 3 x
label, located either on the lower arm, underneath the flange plate on the base or
on the frame.
At delivery the manipulator is in the correct position. Do NOT rotate axis 4 or 6 at
power up before the revolution counters are updated.
If one of the following mentioned axes are rotated one or more turns from its
calibration position before updating the revolution counter, the correct calibration
position will be lost due to non-integer gear ratio. This affects the following
manipulators:
Manipulator variant Axis 4 Axis 6
IRB 2400 No No
If the synchronization marks seem to be wrong (even if the motor calibration data
is correct), try to rotate the axis one turn, update the revolution counter and check
the synchronization marks again (try both directions, if needed).
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Action Note
3 Select the desired unit and choose Rev Counter Update from the Calib
menu.
The Revolution Counter Update window appears.
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4 Select the desired axis and press Incl to include it (it will be marked
with an x) or press All to select all axes.
5 Press OK when all axes that are to be updated are marked with an x.
CANCEL returns to the Calibration window.
6 Press OK again to confirm and start the update.
CANCEL returns to the Revolution Counter Update window.
7 At this point, it is recommended that the revolution counter values are Not required.
saved to a diskette.
8
CAUTION
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2 All mechanical units connected to the system are shown with their calibration status.
Tap the mechanical unit in question.
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Action
3 A screen is displayed, tap Rev. Counters.
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Tip
Select positions with large reorientations around the TCP. For best results,
make sure that axis 4 and 5 have large movements.
a Jog the robot to an appropriate position,
A, for the first approach point.
Use small increments to accurately posi-
tion the tool tip as close to the reference
point as possible.
b Tap Modify Position to define the point.
c Repeat for each approach point to be
defined, positions B, C, and D.
Jog away from the fixed world point to
achieve the best result. Just changing the
tool orientation will not give as good a
result.
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5 The robot moves to the optimized positions for the wrist axes and
automatically overwrites previous calibration data.
WARNING
Introduction
Check the synchronization position of the robot before beginning any programming
of the robot system. This may be done:
• Using a MoveAbsJ instruction with argument zero on all axes.
• Using the Jogging window on the FlexPendant.
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6 Decommissioning
6.1 Introduction to decommissioning
Introduction
This section contains information to consider when taking a product, robot or
controller, out of operation.
It deals with how to handle potentially dangerous components and potentially
hazardous materials.
Note
Transportation
Prepare the robot or parts before transport, this to avoid hazards.
Introduction
ABB robots contain components in different materials. During decommissioning,
all materials should be dismantled, recycled, or reused responsibly, according to
the relevant laws and industrial standards. Robots or parts that can be reused or
upcycled helps to reduce the usage of natural resources.
Symbol
The following symbol indicates that the product must not be disposed of as common
garbage. Handle each product according to local regulations for the respective
content (see table below).
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Note
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7 Reference information
7.1 Introduction
General
This chapter includes general information, complementing the more specific
information in the different procedures in the manual.
Note
The listed standards are valid at the time of the release of this document. Phased
out or replaced standards are removed from the list when needed.
General
The product is designed in accordance with ISO 10218-1:2011, Robots for industrial
environments - Safety requirements -Part 1 Robots, and applicable parts in the
normative references, as referred to from ISO 10218-1:2011. In case of deviations
from ISO 10218-1:2011, these are listed in the declaration of incorporation which
is part of the product delivery.
Standard Description
ISO 9283:1998 Manipulating industrial robots - Performance criteria and related
test methods
ISO 10218-2 Robots and robotic devices - Safety requirements for industrial
robots - Part 2: Robot systems and integration
ISO 12100 Safety of machinery - General principles for design - Risk as-
sessment and risk reduction
ISO 13849-1:2006 Safety of machinery - Safety related parts of control systems
- Part 1: General principles for design
ISO 13850 Safety of machinery - Emergency stop - Principles for design
IEC 60204-1 Safety of machinery - Electrical equipment of machines - Part
1: General requirements
Standard Description
ANSI/RIA R15.06 Safety requirements for industrial robots and robot systems
ANSI/UL 1740 Safety standard for robots and robotic equipment
CAN/CSA Z 434-03 Industrial robots and robot Systems - General safety require-
ments
Standard Description
ISO 9787:2013 Robots and robotic devices -- Coordinate systems and motion
nomenclatures
IEC 61000-6-2 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 6-2: Generic
standards – Immunity standard for industrial environments
Standard Description
IEC 61000-6-4 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 6-4: Generic
standards – Emission standard for industrial environments
ISO 13732-1:2006 Ergonomics of the thermal environment - Part 1
IEC 60974-1:2012 i Arc welding equipment - Part 1: Welding power sources
IEC 60974-10:2014 i Arc welding equipment - Part 10: EMC requirements
ISO 14644-1:2015 ii Classification of air cleanliness
IEC 60529:1989 + A2:2013 Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP code)
i Only valid for arc welding robots. Replaces IEC 61000-6-4 for arc welding robots.
ii Only robots with protection Clean Room.
Converter table
Use the following table to convert units used in this manual.
Quantity Units
Length 1m 3.28 ft. 39.37 in
Weight 1 kg 2.21 lb.
Weight 1g 0.035 ounces
Pressure 1 bar 100 kPa 14.5 psi
Force 1N 0.225 lbf
Moment 1 Nm 0.738 lbf-ft
Volume 1L 0.264 US gal
General
This section describes how to tighten the various types of screw joints on ABB
robots.
The instructions and torque values are valid for screw joints comprised of metallic
materials and do not apply to soft or brittle materials.
UNBRAKO screws
UNBRAKO is a special type of screw recommended by ABB for certain screw joints.
It features special surface treatment (Gleitmo as described below) and is extremely
resistant to fatigue.
Whenever used, this is specified in the instructions, and in such cases, no other
type of replacement screw is allowed. Using other types of screws will void any
warranty and may potentially cause serious damage or injury.
Tightening torque
Before tightening any screw, note the following:
• Determine whether a standard tightening torque or special torque is to be
applied. The standard torques are specified in the following tables. Any
special torques are specified in the repair, maintenance or installation
procedure descriptions. Any special torque specified overrides the standard
torque!
• Use the correct tightening torque for each type of screw joint.
• Only use correctly calibrated torque keys.
• Always tighten the joint by hand, and never use pneumatic tools.
• Use the correct tightening technique, that is do not jerk. Tighten the screw
in a slow, flowing motion.
• Maximum allowed total deviation from the specified value is 10%!
Tightening torque for oil-lubricated screws with slotted or cross-recess head screws
The following table specifies the recommended standard tightening torque for
oil-lubricated screws with slotted or cross-recess head screws.
Note
Note
Dimension Tightening torque (Nm) Tightening torque (Nm) Tightening torque (Nm)
Class 8.8, oil-lubricated Class 10.9, oil-lubric- Class 12.9, oil-lubric-
ated ated
M5 6 - -
M6 10 - -
M8 24 34 40
M10 47 67 80
M12 82 115 140
M16 200 290 340
M20 400 560 670
Dimension Tightening torque (Nm) Tightening torque (Nm) Tightening torque (Nm)
Class 8.8, oil-lubricated Class 10.9, oil-lubric- Class 12.9, oil-lubric-
ated ated
M24 680 960 1150
Tightening torque for lubricated screws (Molykote, Gleitmo or equivalent) with allen head screws
The following table specifies the recommended standard tightening torque for
screws lubricated with Molycote 1000, Gleitmo 603 or equivalent with allen head
screws.
Note
Definition
In installation, repair, and maintenance procedures, weights of the components
handled are sometimes specified. All components exceeding 22 kg (50 lbs) are
highlighted in this way.
To avoid injury, ABB recommends the use of a lifting accessory when handling
components with a weight exceeding 22 kg. A wide range of lifting accessories
and devices are available for each manipulator model.
Example
Following is an example of a weight specification in a procedure:
Action Note
CAUTION
General
All service (repairs, maintenance, and installation) procedures contains lists of
tools required to perform the specified activity.
All special tools required are listed directly in the procedures while all the tools
that are considered standard are gathered in the standard toolkit and defined in
the following table.
This way, the tools required are the sum of the standard toolkit and any tools listed
in the instruction.
Qty Tool
1 Ring-open-end spanner 8-19 mm
1 Socket head cap 2.5-17 mm
1 Torx socket no: 20-60
1 Torque wrench 10-100 Nm
1 Small screwdriver
1 Plastic mallet
1 Ratchet head for torque wrench 1/2"
1 KM socket (KM10) (6369901-480)
1 Socket head cap no: 5, socket 1/2" bit L 20 mm
1 Socket head cap no: 6, socket 1/2" bit L 20 mm
1 Socket head cap no: 8, socket 1/2" bit L 20 mm
1 Small cutting plier
1 T-handle with ball head
General
All service instructions contain lists of tools required to perform the specified
activity. The required tools are a sum of standard tools, defined in the section
Standard tools on page 229, and of special tools, listed directly in the instructions
and also gathered in this section.
Special tools
The table below specifies the special tools required during the service procedures.
The tools are also specified directly in the concerned procedures for repair.
Description Art. no. Note
Guide pins - M8, length = 70 mm
Used for guiding the wrist into place.
Measuring tool 3HAB7887-1 Used for measuring the gear play when
refitting the motors.
Dismounting tool, shaft ends 3HAB9009-1 Used for removing the shafts from the up-
per arm.
Mounting tool, bearing 3HAB6464-1
Adjustment tool 3HAA7601-50
General
Many repair and maintenance activities require different pieces of lifting equipment,
which are specified in each procedure.
The use of each piece of lifting equipment is not detailed in the activity procedure,
but in the instruction delivered with each piece of lifting equipment.
This implies that the instructions delivered with the lifting equipment should be
stored for later reference.
Location
Spare parts and exploded views are not included in the manual but delivered as
a separate document for registered users on myABB Business Portal,
www.abb.com/myABB.
Tip
9 Circuit diagram
9.1 Circuit diagrams
Overview
The circuit diagrams are not included in this manual, but are available for registered
users on myABB Business Portal, www.abb.com/myABB.
See the article numbers in the tables below.
Controllers
Manipulators
Index copper
disposal, 218
customer connections, 73
A
Absolute Accuracy, calibration, 203 D
allergenic material, 30 direction of axes, 205
aluminum drilling pattern, mechanical stop axis 1, 68
disposal, 218 drive shaft unit, replacing, 198
ambient humidity
operation, 45 E
storage, 45 environmental information, 218
ambient temperature ESD
operation, 45 damage elimination, 50
storage, 45 sensitive equipment, 50
assembly instructions, 41
assessment of hazards and risks, 30 F
attachment screws figures
securing robot, 54 connectors on robot, 73
Axis Calibration fire extinguishing, 31
procedure on FlexPendant, 212 FlexPendant
jogging to calibration position, 215
B MoveAbsJ instruction, 214
batteries updating revolution counters, 209
disposal, 218 foundation
battery pack attachment screws, 54
replacing, interval, 81 orienting and securing robot, 54
brake release unit, replacing, 157 requirements, 44
brakes
releasing manually, 52 G
testing function, 38 gearbox axes 1-3, replacing, 195
gearboxes
C location of, 86
cabinet lock, 31 Gravity Alpha, 61
cabling, robot, 74 Gravity Beta, 60
cabling axes 1-3, replacing, 115 grease, 34
cabling axes 4-6, replacing, 121 disposal, 218
cabling between robot and controller, 74 guide sleeves
calibrating securing robot, 55
roughly, 206
calibrating robot, 211–212 H
calibration hanging
Absolute Accuracy type, 202 installed hanging, 30
alternative method, 203 hazard levels, 21
Levelmeter calibration, 203 hazardous material, 218
rough, 206 height
standard type, 202 installed at a height, 30
when to calibrate, 201 hole configuration
calibration, Absolute Accuracy, 203 robot base, 55
calibration manuals, 203 hot surfaces, 34
calibration marks, 204 HRA, 30
Calibration Pendulum humidity
overview of method, 211 operation, 45
calibration position storage, 45
jogging to, 215
jogging to, TPU, 215 I
scales, 204 illustrations
calibration scales, 204 connectors on robot, 73
CalibWare, 202 installation
carbon dioxide extinguisher, 31 mechanical stop axis 1, 65
cast iron mechanical stop axis 2, 71
disposal, 218 instructions for assembly, 41
cleaning, 94 integrator responsibility, 30
climbing on robot, 34 interval
Cold environments, 77 maintenance, 81
connecting the robot and controller, cabling, 74
connectors L
on robot, figure, 73 labels
ABB AS
Robotics & Discrete Automation
Nordlysvegen 7, N-4340 BRYNE, Norway
Box 265, N-4349 BRYNE, Norway
Telephone: +47 22 87 2000
ABB Inc.
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1250 Brown Road
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USA
Telephone: +1 248 391 9000
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