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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, damage to persons or property, fitness for a specific purpose or the like.
1.1.1 Introduction General The IRB 8700 serie is ABB Robotics 8:th generation of heavy payload robot, high performance industrial robots. With focus on high production capacity, compact design, simple service and low maintenance cost. The IRB 8700 is a general purpose robot targeting market segment as for example Automotive (BIW), Foundry, Mining and Metal fabrication.
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Continued applications in foundry are as well as in other applications areas. Please contact ABB Robotics Sales organization if in doubt regarding specific application feasibility for the Foundry Plus 2 protected robot. The robot is painted with two-component epoxy on top of a primer for corrosion protection.
1 Description 1.1.2 Different robot versions 1.1.2 Different robot versions General The IRB 8700 is available in two variants. Robot types The following standard robot versions are available. Robot type Handling capacity (kg) Handling capacity for LeanID (kg) Reach (m)
1.3.1 Introduction to installation General Both versions of IRB 8700 should be mounted on to the floor or tilted to ±15º (around the Y-axis or Y-axis). Depending on the robot version, an end effector with max. weight of 550 to 800 kg including payload, can be mounted on the tool flange (axis 6).
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Brief description of calibration methods Axis Calibration method Axis Calibration is a standard calibration method for calibration of IRB 8700 and is the most accurate method for the standard calibration. It is the recommended method in order to achieve proper performance.
1 Description 1.4.2 Fine calibration 1.4.2 Fine calibration General Fine calibration is made using the Axis calibration, see Product manual - IRB 8700. xx1400002403 Axes Description Description Axis 1 Axis 2 Axis 3 Axis 4 Axis 5 Axis 6 Calibration...
Might restrict working range, see Robot motion on page Note For more detail information please contact Serop Product support/SEROP/ABB. E-mail address: serop.product_support@se.abb.com Restrictions for LeanID, option 780-4 Limitation for axis 5 and 6 depends on how the dress pack is assembled at the tool and how adjustment has been done.
Internal routing through the rear part of the upper arm. • Protection hose can easily be replaced if damaged. • One version for all IRB 8700 versions. • Adjustment for optimal hose/cable lengths. Internal Spot Welding and Material handling (option 780-4): •...
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Option 635-1. Spot. Software option for pneumatic guns Required additional options for servo gun Type HSe To enable the spot welding function IRB 8700 to run with a servo controlled gun, some additional (additional to those described in Required general options for Type HS/HSe on page 75) servo drive options are required.
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Option 635-1. Spot. Software option for pneumatic guns Required options for servo gun, type Se To enable the spot welding function package IRB 8700 to run with a servo controlled gun, some additional (additional to those described in Required general options for Type Se on page 83) servo drive options are required.
3.1 Introduction to variants and options General The different variants and options for the IRB 8700 are described in the following sections. The same option numbers are used here as in the specification form. The variants and options related to the robot controller are described in the product specification for the controller.
Warranty For the selected period of time, ABB will provide spare parts and labour to repair or replace the non-conforming portion of the equipment without additional charges. During that period, it is required to have a yearly Preventative Maintenance according to ABB manuals to be performed by ABB.