ABB IRB 6620LX User manual

ROBOTICS

Product manual

IRB 6620LX

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Product manual

IRB 6620LX

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Document ID: 3HAC035737-001

Revision: P

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construed as any kind of guarantee or warranty by ABB for losses, damages to

persons or property, fitness for a specific purpose or the like.

In no event shall ABB be liable for incidental or consequential damages arising from

use of this manual and products described herein.

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Keep for future reference.

Additional copies of this manual may be obtained from ABB.

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Robotics and Motion

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Table of contents

9Overview of this manual ...................................................................................................................

14Product documentation ....................................................................................................................

16How to read the product manual ......................................................................................................

171 Safety

171.1 General safety information ..................................................................................

171.1.1 Limitation of liability .................................................................................

191.1.2 Protective stop and emergency stop ...........................................................

201.2 Safety actions ...................................................................................................

201.2.1 Fire extinguishing ....................................................................................

211.2.2 Emergency release of the robot axes ..........................................................

221.2.3 Make sure that the main power has been switched off ....................................

231.3 Safety risks ......................................................................................................

231.3.1 Safety risks during installation and service work on robots ..............................

251.3.2 Moving robots are potentially lethal ............................................................

261.3.3 First test run may cause injury or damage ....................................................

271.3.4 Work inside the working range of the robot ..................................................

281.3.5 Enabling device and hold-to-run functionality ...............................................

291.3.6 Risks associated with live electric parts .......................................................

311.3.7 The unit is sensitive to ESD .......................................................................

321.3.8 Hot parts may cause burns .......................................................................

331.3.9 Safety risks related to pneumatic/hydraulic systems ......................................

341.3.10 Brake testing ..........................................................................................

351.3.11 Safety risks during handling of batteries ......................................................

361.3.12 Safety risks during work with gearbox lubricants (oil or grease) .......................

381.4 Safety signals and symbols .................................................................................

381.4.1 Safety signals in the manual ......................................................................

401.4.2 Safety symbols on product labels ...............................................................

472 Installation and commissioning

472.1 Introduction ......................................................................................................

482.2 Robot transportation precautions .........................................................................

492.3 Unpacking .......................................................................................................

492.3.1 Pre-installation procedure .........................................................................

532.3.2 Working range and type of motion ..............................................................

552.3.3 Risk of tipping/stability .............................................................................

562.4 On-site installation ............................................................................................

562.4.1 Frame configurations ...............................................................................

592.4.2 Lifting and securing the frame ...................................................................

662.4.3 Joining two frame tracks ...........................................................................

702.4.4 Lifting robot with fork lift accessory ............................................................

742.4.5 Lifting the robot with lifting and turning tool ..................................................

952.4.6 Manually releasing the brakes ...................................................................

982.4.7 Orienting and securing the robot ................................................................

1002.4.8 Setting the system parameters for a suspended or tilted robot .........................

1022.4.9 Fitting equipment on robot .......................................................................

1052.4.10 Installing the guide trough .........................................................................

1062.4.11 Lifting and fitting the cable chain IGUS ........................................................

1092.4.12 Inspecting and test running the e-chain before start-up ..................................

1102.4.13 Loads fitted to the robot, stopping time and braking distances .........................

1112.4.14 Optimizing the performance ......................................................................

1132.4.15 Signal lamp (option) .................................................................................

1142.4.16 Automatic lubrication system .....................................................................

1162.5 Electrical connections ........................................................................................

1162.5.1 Robot cabling and connection points ..........................................................

1182.6 Start of robot in cold environments ......................................................................

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1193 Maintenance

1193.1 Introduction ......................................................................................................

1203.2 Maintenance schedule and expected component life ...............................................

1203.2.1 Specification of maintenance intervals ........................................................

1213.2.2 Maintenance schedule .............................................................................

1243.2.3 Expected component life .........................................................................

1253.3 Inspection activities ...........................................................................................

1253.3.1 Inspecting the oil level in axis-1 gearbox ......................................................

1263.3.2 Inspecting the oil level in axis-2 gearbox .....................................................

1283.3.3 Inspecting the oil level in axis-3 gearbox .....................................................

1303.3.4 Inspecting the oil level in axis-4 gearbox .....................................................

1323.3.5 Inspecting the oil level in axis-5 gearbox .....................................................

1343.3.6 Inspecting the oil level in axis-6 gearbox .....................................................

1373.3.7 Inspecting the information labels ................................................................

1393.3.8 Inspecting the axis-1 mechanical stop pin ...................................................

1413.3.9 Inspecting, signal lamp ............................................................................

1433.4 Replacement/changing activities ..........................................................................

1433.4.1 Type of lubrication in gearboxes ................................................................

1453.4.2 Changing oil, axis-1 gearbox ....................................................................

1493.4.3 Changing oil, axis-2 gearbox .....................................................................

1523.4.4 Changing oil, axis-3 gearbox .....................................................................

1553.4.5 Changing oil, axis-4 gearbox .....................................................................

1583.4.6 Changing oil, axis-5 gearbox .....................................................................

1613.4.7 Changing oil, axis-6 gearbox .....................................................................

1643.4.8 Lubrication of ball bearings and surface rollers .............................................

1653.4.9 Replacing the SMB battery ........................................................................

1703.4.10 Replacement of felt pinion ........................................................................

1723.4.11 Replacing the lubricant cartridge and battery ................................................

1733.5 Cleaning activities .............................................................................................

1733.5.1 Cleaning the IRB 6620LX ..........................................................................

1774 Repair

1774.1 Introduction ......................................................................................................

1784.2 General procedures ...........................................................................................

1784.2.1 Performing a leak-down test ......................................................................

1794.2.2 Mounting instructions for bearings .............................................................

1814.2.3 Mounting instructions for seals ..................................................................

1834.2.4 Cut the paint or surface on the robot before replacing parts ............................

1844.2.5 The brake release buttons may be jammed after service work .........................

1854.3 Complete robot .................................................................................................

1854.3.1 Replacing the robot ................................................................................

1894.3.2 Replacement of cable harness, lower end (axes 1-2) ......................................

1954.3.3 Replacement of cable harness, upper end ...................................................

2054.4 Upper and lower arm .........................................................................................

2054.4.1 Replacing the turning disk ........................................................................

2094.4.2 Replacement of wrist unit .........................................................................

2144.4.3 Replacement of the upper arm ...................................................................

2204.4.4 Replacement of lower arm ........................................................................

2254.5 Frame and base ................................................................................................

2254.5.1 Replacement of SMB unit .........................................................................

2304.5.2 Replacing the brake release board .............................................................

2344.5.3 Replacement of support roller in carriage ....................................................

2364.6 Motors ............................................................................................................

2364.6.1 Replacement of motor, axis 1 ....................................................................

2414.6.2 Replacement of motor axis 2 .....................................................................

2484.6.3 Replacement of motor, axis 3 ....................................................................

2554.6.4 Replacement of motor, axis 4 ....................................................................

2604.6.5 Replacement of motor, axis 5 , IRB 6620/6620LX ...........................................

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2654.6.6 Replacement of motor, axis 6 ....................................................................

2724.7 Gearboxes .......................................................................................................

2724.7.1 Replacement of gearbox 1 ........................................................................

2764.7.2 Replacement gearbox axis 2 .....................................................................

2824.7.3 Replacement of gearbox axis 3 ..................................................................

2864.7.4 Replacement of gearbox, axis 6 .................................................................

2914.8 Energy chain ....................................................................................................

2914.8.1 Replacing the energy chain .......................................................................

2964.8.2 Replacing cables in the energy chain ..........................................................

2995 Calibration

2995.1 Introduction to calibration ...................................................................................

2995.1.1 Introduction and calibration terminology ......................................................

3005.1.2 Calibration methods .................................................................................

3025.1.3 When to calibrate ...................................................................................

3035.2 Synchronization marks and axis movement directions .............................................

3035.2.1 Synchronization marks and synchronization position for axes .........................

3045.2.2 Calibration movement directions for all axes ................................................

3055.3 Calibration and configuration of Joint Bound, axis 1 .................................................

3145.4 Updating revolution counters ...............................................................................

3205.5 Calibrating with Axis Calibration method ...............................................................

3205.5.1 Description of Axis Calibration ..................................................................

3235.5.2 Calibration tools for Axis Calibration ...........................................................

3255.5.3 Installation locations for the calibration tools ...............................................

3275.5.4 Axis Calibration - Running the calibration procedure ......................................

3335.6 Calibrating with Calibration Pendulum method ........................................................

3345.7 Verifying the calibration ......................................................................................

3355.8 Checking the synchronization position ..................................................................

3376 Decommissioning

3376.1 Environmental information ..................................................................................

3396.2 Scrapping of robot .............................................................................................

3417 Reference information

3417.1 Applicable standards .........................................................................................

3437.2 Unit conversion .................................................................................................

3447.3 Screw joints ....................................................................................................

3477.4 Weight specifications .........................................................................................

3487.5 Standard tools ..................................................................................................

3497.6 Special tools ....................................................................................................

3507.7 Lifting accessories and lifting instructions ..............................................................

3518 Spare part lists

3518.1 Spare part lists and illustrations ...........................................................................

3539 Circuit diagram

3539.1 Circuit diagrams ................................................................................................

355Index

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Overview of this manual

About this manual

This manual contains instructions for:

• mechanical and electrical installation of the robot

• maintenance of the robot

• mechanical and electrical repair of the robot

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 and calibration

Who should read this manual?

This manual is intended for:

• installation personnel

• maintenance personnel

• repair personnel

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.

Product manual scope

The manual covers covers all variants and designs of the IRB 6620LX. Some

variants and designs may have been removed from the business offer and are no

longer available for purchase.

Organization of chapters

The manual is organized in the following chapters:

ContentsChapter

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 on how to avoid

personal injuries and damage to the product.

Safety

Required information about lifting and installation of the robot.Installation and commis-

sioning

Step-by-step procedures that describe how to perform mainten-

ance of the robot. Based on a maintenance schedule that may

be used to plan periodical maintenance.

Maintenance

Step-by-step procedures that describe how to perform repair

activities on the robot. Based on available spare parts.

Repair

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ContentsChapter

Calibration procedures and general information about calibration.Calibration

Environmental information about the robot and its components.Decommissioning

Useful information when performing installation, maintenance

or repair work. Includes lists of necessary tools, additional doc-

uments, safety standards, etc.

Reference information

Complete spare part list and complete list of robot components,

shown in the exploded views.

Spare parts and exploded

views

Reference to the circuit diagram for the robot.Circuit diagrams

References

Following manuals are referred to from inside of the product manual. All referred

manuals can be found via myABB Business Portal, www.myportal.abb.com.

Document IDReference

3HAC025861-001Product specification - IRB 6620

3HAC049110-001Product manual, spare parts - IRB 6620LX

3HAC036094-001Product specification - Linear Axis

3HAC025090-001Circuit diagram - IRB 6620 / IRB 6620LX

3HAC031045-001Operating manual - General safety information

i

3HAC021313-001Product manual - IRC5

IRC5 with main computer DSQC 639.

3HAC047136-001Product manual - IRC5

IRC5 with main computer DSQC1000.

3HAC050941-001Operating manual - IRC5 with FlexPendant

3HAC16578-1Operating manual - Calibration Pendulum

3HAC050944-001Operating manual - Service Information System

3HAC051016-001Application manual - Additional axes and stand alone control-

ler

3HAC042927-001Technical reference manual - Lubrication in gearboxes

3HAC050948-001Technical reference manual - System parameters

3HAC030421-001Application manual - CalibWare Field 5.0

-System manual - Automatic lubrication system (Güdel)

IGUS_installation-guide_enInstallation guide - Gliding applications (IGUS)

Always download latest version from http://www.igus.com.

Transport and startup of as-

sembled e-chainsystems

Transport and startup - E-chainsystems (IGUS)

Always download latest version from http://www.igus.com.

D000679--001Operating manual - TM-O Sizes 40-90 (Güdel)

Contains information for linear axes built before 2014.

D003806--001Operating manual - TM-O 1-4 (Güdel)

Contains information for linear axes built after 2014.

18014398746814859--001Service manual - Gearbox unit HPG (Güdel)

Always download latest version from http://www.gudel.com.

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Document IDReference

546181387--001Operating manual - Toploader (Güdel)

Found on myABB business portal (www.myportal.abb.com).

This Güdel manual details the complete ABB toploader linear

unit, including the elastomer coupling for the motor shaft.

Since the manual is unique for ABB, Güdel does not provide

it on their web site for download. This manual includes all

information previously splitted into different manuals (se

above)

i

This manual contains all safety instructions from the product manuals for the manipulators and the

controllers.

Revisions

DescriptionRevision

First edition-

This revision includes the following additions and/or changes:

• Corrected tightening torques in sections Lifting and securing the frame

on page 59, and Joining two frame tracks on page 66.

• Circuit diagrams are not included in this document but delivered as

separate files. See Circuit diagram on page 353.

• List of standards updated, see Applicable standards on page 341.

The chapter Safety updated with:

• Updated safety signal graphics for the levels Danger and Warning, see

Safety signals in the manual on page 38.

• New safety labels on the manipulators, see Safety symbols on product

labels on page 40.

• Revised terminology: robot replaced with manipulator.

A

This revision includes the following additions and/or changes:

• Updates in chapter Calibration.

• Minor updates.

B

Minor updates.C

This revision includes the following updates:

• A new block, about general illustrations, added in section How to read

the product manual on page 16.

• Some general tightening torques have been changed/added, see updated

values in Screw joints on page 344.

• The interval for changing oil in axis-2 gearbox is added to the mainten-

ance schedule, see Maintenance schedule on page 121.

• Added Safety risks during handling of batteries on page 35.

• Added Automatic lubrication system on page 114.

• 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 143.

• Edited information about securing the frame support (welded), see Lifting

and securing the frame on page 59.

D

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DescriptionRevision

This revision includes the following updates:

• Added section on page ?.

• Added information about handling of signal from grease level sensor,

see Automatic lubrication system on page 114.

• Corrected location of label for lifting, see Inspecting the information la-

bels on page 137.

• Spare part number for wrist (standard) was wrong. Has been corrected.

• Corrected the method of inspecting oil level in the axis-6 gearbox, see

Inspecting the oil level in axis-6 gearbox on page 134.

• A new SMB unit and battery is introduced, with longer battery lifetime.

E

This revision includes the following updates:

• Corrected interval for oil change in axis-4 gearbox, Maintenance

schedule on page 121.

• Corrected spare part number for axis-1 motor.

• Added information about risks when scrapping a decommissioned robot,

see Scrapping of robot on page 339.

• Spare parts and exploded views are not included in this document but

delivered as a separate document. See Product manual, spare

parts - IRB 6620LX.

F

This revision includes the following updates:

• Changed dimension of cable holder carrier screw, see Replacement of

cable harness, upper end on page 195.

• Added new sections to the manual:

Robot transportation precautions on page 48

Working range and type of motion on page 53

Robot cabling and connection points on page 116

• Minor corrections.

G

This revision includes the following updates:

• The value for the system parameter Gamma Rotation is corrected, see

Setting the system parameters for a suspended or tilted robot on

page 100.

• Information is added about reducing the risk for vibrations, see Optim-

izing the performance on page 111.

• Improvements Foundry Plus added throughout the manual. New wrist

cover and improved sealing on arm house cover, and more.

H

This revision includes the following updates:

• Additional information about the linear axis is added throughout the

manual.

J

Published in release R17.1. The following updates are made in this revision:

• New standard calibration method is introduced (Axis Calibration). See

Calibration on page 299.

• Corrections due to updates in terminology for spare parts.

• Maintenance interval for changing the axis-1 gearbox oil is changed.

K

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DescriptionRevision

Published in release R17.2. The following updates are made in this revision:

• Caution about removing metal residues added in sections about EIB/SMB

boards.

• Information about minimum resonance frequency added.

• Bending radius for floor cables added.

• Updated list of applicable standards.

• Added a figure showing alignment of calibration pin and bushing (axis

1), see Calibration and configuration of Joint Bound, axis 1 on page 305.

• Section Start of robot in cold environments on page 118 added.

• Updated information regarding replacement of brake release board.

• Added section Replacing the robot on page 185.

• Updated information regarding disconnecting and reconnecting battery

cable to serial measurement board.

• Added and updated references to Güdel.

• Definition of reference calibration clarified.

L

Published in release R18.1. The following updates are made in this revision:

• Information added about fatigue to Axis Calibration tool, see Calibration

tools for Axis Calibration on page 323.

• Added sections in General procedures on page 178.

• Safety restructured.

• New spare part number brake release board (was DSQC563).

• Note added to calibration chapter to emphasize the requirement of

equally dressed robot when using previously created reference calibra-

tion values.

• Information about myABB Business Portal added.

M

Published in release R18.2. The following updates are made in this revision:

• Information about new gearbox unit with elastomer coupling added.

Repair procedures for replacement of axis-1 gearbox and axis-1 motor

are edited to refer to external documentation for the gearbox unit and

the coupling.

N

Published in release R18.2. The following updates are made in this revision:

• Updated references.

P

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Product documentation

Categories for user documentation from ABB Robotics

The user documentation from ABB Robotics is divided into a number of categories.

This listing is based on the type of information in the documents, regardless of

whether the products are standard or optional.

All documents can be found via myABB Business Portal, www.myportal.abb.com.

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.

• 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.

Technical reference manuals

The technical reference manuals describe reference information for robotics

products, for example lubrication, the RAPID language, and system parameters.

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.

• Examples of how to use the application.

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Product documentation

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.

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How to read the product manual

Reading the procedures

The procedures contain references to figures, tools, material, and so on. The

references are read as described below.

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.

Note/IllustrationAction

Shown in the figure Location of

gearbox on page xx.

Remove the rear attachment screws, gearbox.8.

References to required equipment

The procedures often include references to equipment (spare parts, tools, etc.)

required for the different actions in the procedure. The equipment is marked with

italic text in the procedures and completed with a reference to the section where

the equipment is listed with further information, that is article number and

dimensions.

The designation in the procedure for the component or attachment point

corresponds to the designation in the referenced list.

The table below shows an example of a reference to a list of required equipment

from a step in a procedure.

Note/IllustrationAction

Art. no. is specified in Required

equipment on page xx.

Fit a new sealing, axis 2 to the gearbox.3.

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 17.

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.

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1 Safety

1.1 General safety information

1.1.1 Limitation of liability

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 complete

system, nor does it cover all peripheral equipment that can influence the safety of

the entire system.

In particular, liability cannot be accepted if injury/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 made in or around the robot.

• Repairs carried out by in-experienced or non-qualified personnel.

• Foreign objects.

• Force majeure.

Nation/region specific regulations

To protect personnel, the complete system must be designed and installed in

accordance with the safety requirements set forth in the standards and regulations

of the country where the robot is installed.

To be observed by the supplier of the complete system

The integrator is responsible 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 and machines:

• The supplier of the complete system must ensure that all circuits used in the

safety function are interlocked in accordance with the applicable standards

for that function.

• The supplier of the complete system must ensure that all circuits used in the

emergency stop function are interlocked in a safe manner, in accordance

with the applicable standards for the emergency stop function.

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1 Safety

1.1.1 Limitation of liability

The integrator of the final application is required to perform an assessment of the

hazards and risks (HRA).

Note

The integrator is responsible for the safety of the final application.

Safe access

The robot system shall be designed to allow safe access to all areas where

intervention is necessary during operation, adjustment, and maintenance.

Where it is necessary to perform tasks within the safeguarded space there shall

be safe and adequate access to the task locations.

Safety zones, which must be crossed before admittance, must be set up in front

of the robot's working space. Light beams or sensitive mats are suitable devices.

Turntables or the like should be used to keep the operator out of the robot's working

space.

A safety fence is recommended to ensure safeguarded space. Sufficient space

must be provided around the manipulator to protect those working with or on it

from hazards such as crushing.

The fence or enclosure must be dimensioned to withstand the force created if the

load being handled by the robot is dropped or released at maximum speed.

Determine the maximum speed from the maximum velocities of the robot axes and

from the position at which the robot is working in the work cell (see the section

Robot motion in the Product specification).

Also consider the maximum possible impact caused by a breaking or malfunctioning

rotating tool or other device fitted to the robot.

Safe handling

Users shall not be exposed to hazards, including slipping, tripping, and falling

hazards.

It must be possible to safely turn off tools, such as milling cutters, etc. Make sure

that guards remain closed until the cutters stop rotating.

It should be possible to release parts by manual operation (valves).

Safe design

Emergency stop buttons must be positioned in easily accessible places so that

the robot can be stopped quickly. If any of the buttons do not stop all the robot

workcell motion, each emergency stop button must be marked, if more than one

is provided, to indicate its designated safety function.

Grippers/end effectors must be designed so that they do not drop work pieces/tools

in the event of a power failure or a disturbance to the controller.

Unauthorized modifications of the originally delivered robot are prohibited. Without

the consent of ABB, it is forbidden to attach additional parts through welding,

riveting, or drilling of new holes into the castings. The strength of the robot could

be affected.

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1.1.2 Protective stop and emergency stop

Overview

The protective stops and emergency stops are described in the product manual

for the controller.

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1 Safety

1.1.2 Protective stop and emergency stop

1.2 Safety actions

1.2.1 Fire extinguishing

Note

Use a CARBON DIOXIDE (CO

2

) extinguisher in the event of a fire in the

manipulator or controller.

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