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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, damage to persons or property, fitness for a specific purpose or the like.
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Changing the oil in axes 5 and axis 5 and 6 gearboxes, IRB 1520ID ....3.4.6 Replacing the battery pack ................ Cleaning activities ..................... 3.5.1 Cleaning the IRB 1520 ................Repair Introduction ...................... General procedures ................... 4.2.1 Performing a leak-down test ..............
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 1520. Some variants and designs may have been removed from the business offer and are no longer available for purchase.
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References Documentation referred to in the manual, is listed in the table below. Document name Document ID Product manual, spare parts - IRB 1520 3HAC043436-001 Product manual - Arc welding equipment for IRB 1520ID 3HAC043438-001 Circuit diagram - IRB 1520...
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.
Note If the IRB 1520 is connected to power, always make sure that the robot is connected to protective earth and a residual current device (RCD) before starting any installation work. For more information see: •...
Note If the IRB 1520 is connected to power, always make sure that the IRB 1520 is connected to protective earth and a residual current device (RCD) before starting any maintenance work. For more information see: •...
3.2.1 Specification of maintenance intervals 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 1520: • Calendar time: specified in months regardless of whether the system is running or not.
The following table specifies the required maintenance activities and intervals. Maintenance activity Equipment Interval Cleaning Robot Cleaning the IRB 1520 on page 130 Inspection Oil level in axis-1 gearbox Every 12 months. Inspection Oil level in axis-2 gearbox Every 12 months.
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The figure shows IRB 1600 but the upper arm ing robot. position is the same for the IRB 1520. • axis 4: - 90º, to a position where the oil plug (A) is faced down- wards.
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Position the robot as shown in the figure The figure shows IRB 1600 but the upper to the right: arm position is the same for the IRB 1520. • axis 4: + 90º, to a position where the oil plug (A) is faced upwards.
General To secure high uptime it is important that the IRB 1520 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 1520.
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3 Maintenance 3.5.1 Cleaning the IRB 1520 Continued 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...
Repair activities not described in this chapter must only be carried out by ABB. Report replaced units Note When replacing a part on the IRB 1520, report to your local ABB the serial number, the article number, and the revision of both the replaced unit and the replacement unit.
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See figure! xx0700000060 The figure shows IRB 1600ID but the way to secure the upper arm with the round- sling is the same on IRB 1520. Continues on next page Product manual - IRB 1520 3HAC043435-001 Revision: L...
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Lifting robot with roundslings on page CAUTION The IRB 1520 robot weighs 170 kg. All lifting accessories used must be sized accordingly! Secure the weight of the robot with a round- sling in an overhead crane or similar.
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Note The figure shows IRB 4600 but the prin- Lift the robot and put it safely on its side on ciple is the same for IRB 1520. some pallets or similar. Let it rest on the lower arm. See figure! xx0800000352 •...
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The figure shows the IRB 4600 but the prin- ciple is the same for IRB 1520. Draining gearboxes The table specifies if the oil needs to be drained from the gearboxes. Note These recommendations are valid if the method how to position the robot described above, is followed.
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• air pressure supply to the robot, before entering the robot work- ing area. CAUTION The IRB 1520 robot weighs 170 kg. All lifting accessories used must be sized accordingly! Remove the base. Replacing the base on page 207.
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