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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.
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. Product manual scope The manual covers covers all variants and designs of the IRB 6700 . Some variants and designs may have been removed from the business offer and are no longer available for purchase.
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• Some illustrations showing IRB 6640 are replaced with IRB 6700. • The information is updated in Lifting with fork lift accessory. ABB recommends that the fork lift accessories are removed before powering up the robot. The following updates are done in this revision: •...
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.
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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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 of the robot could be affected.
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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.
Transportation in any other way can seriously damage the robot. If the robot is incorrectly transported and the instructions are not followed, the robot is not covered by the warranty and ABB will not accept any compensation claim. Method 1 - recommended method Transportation according to method 1 is strongly recommended by ABB.
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Continued Method 2 - transportation with a tool mounted to the robot Transportation according to method 2 is approved by ABB, only if use of method 1 is not possible. Always follow these instructions when transporting an ABB robot according to method 2: •...
Required spare parts Note The spare part numbers that are listed in the table can be out of date. See the latest revision of Product manual, spare parts - IRB 6700/IRB 6700Inv on ABB Library. Spare part Article number...
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.
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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Pull out the battery and disconnect the battery cable. xx1200001069 Remove the SMB battery. Battery includes protection circuits. Only replace with a specified spare part or with an ABB- ap- proved equivalent. Continues on next page Product manual - IRB 6700 3HAC044266-001 Revision: N...
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. •...
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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: •...
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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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.