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The information in this manual is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by ABB. ABB assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this manual. Except as may be expressly stated anywhere in this manual, nothing herein shall be 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.
• 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. Organization of chapters The manual is organized in the following chapters: Chapter...
A complete listing of all available software manuals is available from ABB. Controller hardware option manual Each hardware option for the controller is supplied with its own documentation.
Product documentation, IRC5 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.
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.
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1.1.1 Limitation of liability Continued 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 could be affected. CAUTION Ensure that a gripper is prevented from dropping a work piece, if such is used.
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ABB is not liable for damages caused by the use of non-original spare parts and special equipment. ABB is not liable for damages or injuries caused by unauthorized modifications to the robot.
It also contains information useful during later re-installation of the robot. Prerequisites for installation personnel Installation personnel working with an ABB product must: • be trained by ABB and have the required knowledge of mechanical and electrical installation/maintenance/repair work • conform to all national and local codes.
Before starting any inspection, maintenance, or changing activities of lubrication, always contact the local ABB Service organization for more information. For ABB personnel: Always check ABB Library for the latest revision of the manual Technical reference manual - Lubrication in gearboxes, in order to always get the latest information of updates about lubrication in gearboxes.
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3 Maintenance 3.5.1 Cleaning the IRB 2400 Continued • Never use solvents that are not approved by ABB to clean the robot. • Do not spray from a distance closer than 0.4 m. • Do not remove any covers or other protective devices before cleaning the robot.
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3.5.1 Cleaning the IRB 2400 Continued Instructions for steam or high pressure water cleaning ABB robots with protection types Foundry Plus, Wash, or Foundry Prime can be cleaned using a steam cleaner or high pressure water cleaner. The following list defines the prerequisites: •...
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. Operation time limit (service level) The number of operation hours selected as service interval.
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If the flange surfaces are defective, the parts may not be used because leakage could occur. Clean the surfaces properly in accordance with the recommendations of ABB. Distribute the sealing compound evenly over the surface, preferably with a brush. Tighten the screws evenly when fastening the flange joint.
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It is a replacement unit of complex design and should not normally be serviced on-site. Instead it should be sent to ABB for service etc. ABB recommends its customers to carry out only the following servicing and repair work on the wrist.
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It is a replacement unit of complex design and should not normally be serviced on-site. Instead it should be sent to ABB for service etc. ABB recommends its customers to carry out only the following servicing and repair work on the wrist.
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Removal, drive shaft unit The procedure below details how to remove the drive shaft unit from the robot upper arm. NOTE! ABB recommends its customers to carry out only the following servicing and repair work on the drive shaft unit. Action...
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Refitting, drive shaft unit The procedure below details how to remove the drive shaft unit from the robot upper arm. NOTE! ABB recommends its customers to carry out only the following servicing and repair work on the drive shaft unit. Action...
The resolver values are changed If resolver values are changed, the robot must be recalibrated using the calibration methods supplied by ABB. Calibrate the robot carefully with standard calibration, according to information in this manual. If the robot has absolute accuracy calibration, it is also recommended, but not always necessary to calibrate for new absolute accuracy.
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Levelmeter calibration - alternative method Levelmeter calibration is referred to as the alternative method for calibration of ABB robots because of the less accurate values obtained during calibration. The method uses the same principles as Calibration Pendulum, but does not have as good of mechanical tolerances to the toolkit parts as the standard method with Calibration Pendulum.
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.
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.