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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.
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Always read and follow the instructions in section Securing the robot with a transport support on page 56 • 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.
Separate instructions for IRB 2600, 4600, 6620, 6640, 6650S, 6660 and 7600 are available in English, German, French, Spanish and Italian and can be found for registered users on myABB Business Portal (www.myportal.abb.com) and delivered with the Cable guard, article number 3HAC035933-001.
The position switch kits may be delivered in one of two ways: • Fitted by ABB Robotics on delivery. In this case, the cams must still be fitted and locked by the user. For axis 1, the cover for the cams must also be fitted.
40000 hours. ABB Connected Services and its Assessment tools can help you to identify the real stress level of your robot, and define the optimal ABB support to maintain your robot working. Contact your local ABB Customer Service to get more information.
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.
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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Equipment, etc. 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 part approved equivalent. lists on page 445 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 205. with a specified spare part or with an ABB- ap- proved equivalent. Refitting, battery Use this procedure to refit the SMB battery. Action Note...
Never point the water jet at connectors, joints, sealings, or gaskets. • Do not use compressed air to clean the robot. • Never use solvents that are not approved by ABB to clean the robot. • Do not spray from a distance closer than 0.4 m. Continues on next page...
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Typical tap water pressure and flow 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.
Each procedure contains all the information required to perform the activity, for example spare parts numbers, required special tools, and materials. WARNING Repair activities not described in this chapter must only be carried out by ABB. Otherwise damage to the mechanics and electronics may occur. Required equipment The details of the equipment required to perform a specific repair activity are listed in the respective procedures.
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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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Indicator Removal, lower arm shaft from robot with protection Standard Use this procedure to remove the lower arm shaft if the robot has protection Standard. If encountering any problems when removing the shaft, contact ABB Robotics! Action Note/Illustration WARNING This procedure is a step in the complete...
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Removal, lower arm shaft on robot with protection Foundry Plus Use this procedure to remove the lower arm shaft if the robot has protection Foundry Plus. If encountering any problems when removing the shaft, contact ABB Robotics! Action Note WARNING...
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Brief description of calibration methods Calibration Pendulum method Calibration Pendulum is a standard calibration method for calibration of all ABB robots (except IRB 6400R, IRB 640, IRB 1400H, and IRB 4400S). Two different routines are available for the Calibration Pendulum method: •...
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.
FlexPendant. WARNING Calibrating the robot with Axis Calibration requires special calibration tools from ABB. Using other pins in the calibration bushings may cause severe damage to the robot and/or personnel. WARNING The calibration tool must be fully inserted into the calibration bushing, until the steel spring ring snaps into place.
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A benefit with reference calibration is that the current state of the robot is stored and not the state when the robot left the ABB factory. The reference value will be named according to tool name, date etc.
There is no risk for bad calibrations as long as the calibration tool is in one piece. WARNING Calibrating the robot with Axis Calibration requires special calibration tools from ABB. Using other pins in the calibration bushings may cause severe damage to the robot and/or personnel. Equipment, etc. Article number...
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It is possible to make the calibration tool identifiable with, for example, an RFID chip. The procedure of how to install an RFID chip is described below. Note The tool identifier is NOT delivered from ABB, it is a customized solution. Action Note It is possible to use any RFID solution, with the correct dimensions.
WARNING Calibrating the robot with Axis Calibration requires special calibration tools from ABB. Using other pins in the calibration holes may cause severe damage to the robot and/or personnel. Equipment, etc.
Use the table to identify which type of motor is installed on each robot axis by article number. The article numbers specified are found in WebConfig. Contact ABB Service for further assistance regarding which motor type is installed on the robot, if needed.
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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3HAC15943-1 Tools that may be rented The following table specifies the tools that may be rented from ABB in order to perform certain service procedures as described in the Product manual. The special tools are also listed directly in the instructions.