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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...
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• Drying time for Mercasol added. • Removed article number for press fixture (for pressing the pinion of the axis-5 motor). The fixture is not sold by ABB. • Reference added from general information to installation regarding pressurized components. •...
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.
For more information, see Pressurized components on page Cleaning Special procedures are needed when cleaning the Foundry Prime robot. See section Cleaning the IRB 6640 Foundry Prime on page 210. Product manual - IRB 6640 Foundry Prime 3HAC040586-001 Revision: N...
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.
Safety on page 19 before performing any installation work. Note If the IRB 6640 Foundry Prime is connected to power, always make sure that the robot is connected to protective earth before starting any installation work. For more information see: •...
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>200 L/min Pressurizing equipment ABB recommends a safety valve (if not included) set at 0.4 bar, pressure sensor set at 0.2-0.3 bar or regulator set for maximum 0.3 bar to be attached on the pressure side of the air system.
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The sealing joints between the moving parts on the wrist must not be exposed to high pressure water. Rebounding high pressure water jet must be avoided. ABB recommends using a tool design with integrated covers that protect the wrist from direct or indirect high pressure water jet.
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Always read and follow the instructions in section Securing the robot with a transport support on page 60 • Always place the robot in the ABB recommended transport position for robot with tool, described in sub section Transport position with a transport support on page •...
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.
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Continued Action Note Remove the attachment bolts securing the robot to the foundation. CAUTION The IRB 6640 Foundry Prime robot weighs 1,340 kg (IRB6640), 1,405 kg (IRB6640ID) All lifting accessories used must be sized accordingly! Carefully lift the robot. WARNING...
CAUTION Note The IRB 6640 Foundry Prime robot weighs If the robot is equipped with fork lift 1,340 kg (IRB6640), 1,405 kg (IRB6640ID) . pockets an extra weight of 90 kg must be added to the robot weight!
2.7.11 Installing the over pressure limiter unit General ABB recommends the over pressure unit to be placed away from the robot, preferably attached on a nearby located wall to minimize exposure to water and detergent. Direct contact to water or detergent shall be avoided as it will decrease the lifetime of the over pressure limiter unit.
2.7.11.1 Installing the over pressure limiter on wall General ABB recommends the over pressure unit to be placed away from the robot, preferably attached on a nearby located wall to minimize exposure to water and detergent. Direct contact to water or detergent shall be avoided as it will decrease the lifetime of the over pressure limiter unit.
2.7.11.2 Installing the over pressure limiter unit on robot base General ABB recommends the over pressure unit to be placed away from the robot, preferably attached on a nearby located wall to minimize exposure to water and detergent. Direct contact to water or detergent shall be avoided as it will decrease the lifetime of the over pressure limiter unit.
To eliminate these risks appropriate equipment and procedures are required when installing, cleaning, maintaining, and repairing ABB Foundry Prime robots. An extended maintenance program including service activities and schedule is required.
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 6640 Foundry Prime: • Calendar time: specified in months regardless of whether the system is running or not.
5 is not calculated by SIS (See the Operating manual - Service Information System). In some applications, such as Foundry or Washing, the robot can be exposed to chemicals, high temperature or humidity, which can have an effect on the lifetime of the gearboxes. Contact the local ABB Robotics Service team for more information.
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Check for dissonance If dissonance is detected... from... • balancing device (a ...replace the balancing device or consult ABB Robotics. tapping sound, How to replace the device is detailed in section Repla- caused by the springs cing the balancing device (design 1) on page 302.
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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Spare part no. Note Battery unit For spare part no. Battery includes protection circuits. Only re- see: place with a specified spare part or an ABB- • Spare parts approved equivalent. on page 487 Standard toolkit Content is defined in section...
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Shown in figure Location of SMB Battery includes protection circuits. Only replace battery on page 188. with a specified spare part or with an ABB- ap- proved equivalent. Continues on next page Product manual - IRB 6640 Foundry Prime 3HAC040586-001 Revision: N...
Turn off all electrical power supplies to the manipulator before entering its work space. General To secure high uptime it is important that the IRB 6640 Foundry Prime is cleaned regularly. The frequency of cleaning depends on the environment in which the product works.
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3 Maintenance 3.7.1 Cleaning the IRB 6640 Foundry Prime 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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• No other additive than water is guaranteed without prior testing or agreement with ABB. Other additives than water may have a harmful effect on the life of the robot and its components. • Recommendations given by the detergent manufacturer for the specific detergent in question must be followed.
Safety on page 19 before commencing any service work. Note If the IRB 6640 Foundry Prime is connected to power, always make sure that the IRB 6640 Foundry Prime is connected to earth before starting any repair work. For more information see: •...
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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.
Attachment for lifting equipment, balancing device Required equipment Equipment, etc. Art. no. Note Lifting accessory, lower arm 3HAC027794-001 Tool that may be rented from ABB Robot- ics. Rotation tool 3HAC17105-1 Used to rotate the motor pinion and gear if necessary, when brakes are released. Grease 3HAB3537-1 For lubrication of the shaft hole.
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.
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.
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