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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.
• spare parts Usage This manual should be used when working during: • installation, from lifting the FlexPLP IRPLP 220 to its work site and securing it to the foundation, to making it ready for operation • maintenance work •...
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Environmental information about the FlexPLP IRPLP 220. Reference information Reference information may be useful for the understanding of this manual. Spare parts List of the spare parts available for the FlexPLP IRPLP 220. References Reference (ABB manuals) Document ID Product manual - IRC5...
This listing is based on the type of information in the documents, regardless of whether the products are standard or optional. All documents listed can be ordered from ABB on a DVD. The documents listed are valid for IRC5 robot systems.
Limitation of liability Any information given in this manual regarding safety, must not be construed as a warranty by ABB that the industrial machine controller will not cause injury or damage even if all safety instructions are complied with. Related information...
FlexPLP device system in question and in any safety matters associated with it. Nation/region specific regulations To prevent injuries and damage during the installation of the FlexPLP device, the regulations applicable in the country concerned and the instructions of ABB Robotics must be complied with. Non-voltage related risks •...
In an emergency situation, any of the FlexPLP device axes may be released manually by pushing the brake release buttons on the device. How to release the brakes is detailed in the FlexPLP IRPLP 220 product manual. • The FlexPLP axes may be moved by using an crane or similar.
Drawings detailing the design (text, figure, dimensions) of the standard labels can be ordered from ABB. Notice that each label is identified according to the article number located in the lower corner of the label.
Modularity FlexPLP IRPLP 220 is based on a modular concept and can be constituted of one to three or more linear axes: one or two horizontal axes, with or without a vertical axis, the vertical axis alone or combined horizontal axis one.
The ballscrew is the mechanical component that transforms rotational movement from the motor into linear movement with little friction.The ballscrew mounted on FlexPLP IRPLP 220 are characterized by their stroke and their dimension D0 × P: 32 × 5. (D0: nominal diameter; P:...
2 Product description 2.3.1 Modularity 2.3 Principle structure 2.3.1 Modularity Modularity FlexPLP IRPLP 220 is designed with high modularity what are constituted of the strokes, driving type, axis combination, vertical axis mounting method and cable chains direction. xx1800002106 Item Description...
2.3.2 Axes combinations Axis combinations FlexPLP IRPLP 220 can be constituted of one to three axes: one or two horizontal axes, with or without a vertical axis, or the vertical axis alone. For first horizontal axis, there can be one or more carriages or extended stroke by combined with additional module.
2.3.3 Driving types Driving types FlexPLP IRPLP 220 axes have two types of drive method: Ballscrew type and Rack & Pinion type that have same parts except the driving system. The horizontal axis can use either type of drive method. The vertical axis only use Ballscrew type.
The cable chain of FlexPLP IRPLP 220 axes can be mounted both on left and right side. If the connector is not moving, there is no need to assemble the cable chain. However, for second horizontal axis and vertical axis, the mounting method of cable chain should consider the first horizontal axis cable chain mounting method for cables routing.
2 Product description 2.4.1 FlexPLP IRPLP 220 overall specifications 2.4 Performances 2.4.1 FlexPLP IRPLP 220 overall specifications General The table below are the overall specification of FlexPLP IRPLP 220. Specification Rack and Pinion Ballscrew Type type Horizontal axis First horizontal...
2.4.2 FlexPLP IRPLP 220 motor specifications 2.4.2 FlexPLP IRPLP 220 motor specifications General The Ballscrew type and Rack & Pinion type of FlexPLP IRPLP 220 are using the same servo motor. Below are the specifications of the motor used on FlexPLP IRPLP 220:...
2.5 Dimensions 2.5.1 Dimensions 1-axis FlexPLP IRPLP 220 FlexPLP IRPLP 220 - one horizontal axis The dimensions of FlexPLP IRPLP 220 - one horizontal axis depend on its stroke. The figure below shows the dimensions. S = Stroke. Ballscrew type: S = 190 mm, 270 mm, 350 mm, 430 mm, 510 mm, 590 mm or 670 Rack &...
FlexPLP IRPLP 220 - one horizontal and one vertical axis The dimensions of FlexPLP IRPLP 220 unit depend on its axes strokes. The dimensions of FlexPLP IRPLP 220 unit with vertical axis - body moving is same with vertical axis - carriage moving when they are at low position.
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S3 = Stroke of the vertical axis. S3 = 190 mm, 270 mm, 350 mm, 430 mm, or 510 xx1800002115 The figure below shows the dimensions of a two axes FlexPLP IRPLP 220 with vertical axis - carriage moving in low position with: S1 = Stroke of the first horizontal axis.
The dimensions of FlexPLP IRPLP 220 unit depend on its axes strokes.The dimension of a FlexPLP IRPLP 220 unit with vertical axis - body moving is same that with vertical axis - carriage moving when they are in low position.
IRPLP220X0000 - 00 for the first horizontal axes, IRPLP220Y0000 - 00 for the second horizontal axes, and IRPLP220Z0000 - 00 for the vertical axis. When FlexPLP IRPLP 220 has more than one axis, the digits are identical on all plates.
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Dimensions on page 42 Weight on page Note Before lifting FlexPLP IRPLP 220, the carriages of the horizontal axis must be at mid-stroke and the vertical axis must be in low position. Lifting the Interface bracket Use lifting straps to lift the interface bracket.
4 Installation and commissioning 4.2.1 Introduction 4.2 Mechanical installation 4.2.1 Introduction Overview The FlexPLP IRPLP 220 can be mounted on a floor plate, a tooling frame or another FlexPLP IRPLP 220. The following picture shows the mounting surfaces. xx1800002123 Item Name...
4.2.2 Mounting surface (fastening of the FlexPLP IRPLP 220 to the floor plate) 4.2.2 Mounting surface (fastening of the FlexPLP IRPLP 220 to the floor plate) Inclination If FlexPLP IRPLP 220 is mounted on a base plate, the base plate would be mounted horizontally on the ground. Robustness...
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Continued Floor Plate The FlexPLP IRPLP 220 must be secured on a floor plate or a tooling frame. ABB provide the option of standard floor plate. With the standard floor plate, it is convenient for replacement of a whole FlexPLP IRPLP 220 unit. Contact ABB if a floor plate is needed.
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• Using the Jogging window on the ABB menu. On the ABB menu, tap Jogging. Then tap Mechanical unit.Tap the mechanical unit to be jogged, and then tap OK. The selected mechanical unit is active until you select another unit, even if you close the Jogging window.
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4 Installation and commissioning 4.2.4 Jogging axes of a unit with FlexPendant Continued One the ABB menu, tap Jogging. Then tap Increment.Tap the desired increment mode, and then tap OK. xx1800002135 Choose between small, medium or large increments. You can also define your own increment movement sizes.
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4.2.5 Fastening of a unit to the floor plate Continued Action Info/Illustration Lift FlexPLP IRPLP 220 and position it on the mounting surface. xx1800002138 Connect the power and resolver cables to the unit. If needed, use the controller’s FlexPendant to...
4.3 Cabling and control 4.3.1 Connectors and internal equipment wiring Connectors Each axis of FlexPLP IRPLP 220 has its own connection box which containing the power cable connector and the resolver cable connector. External harness FlexPLP IRPLP 220 integrates an external harness of one power cable and one resolver cable for the control of customer equipment.
4.3.2 Control architecture 4.3.2 Control architecture Overview FlexPLP IRPLP 220 is driven by the IRC5 through a set of cables and a SMB box. The standard control system includes: • Controller: IRC5 (A). An IRC5 controller can control up to 36 axes, in up to 7 motion tasks.
This means that if the system configuration has more that seven FlexPLP IRPLP 220, two or more units must be grouped in one motion task. Read Application manual - Additional axes and stand alone controller (3HAC051016-001).
Below is an example of configuration with one single cabinet IRC5 which controls one 3-axis FlexPLP IRPLP 220 through one 3-axis SMB box. Note that if the controller’s XS.1 and XS.2 are already occupied, and if the number of drive units in the controller is enough for all the mechanical units, it is possible to use a power cable for IRC5’s XS.7 (3-axis) and a resolver cable for XS.41.
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4.3.4 Examples of configurations Continued System example: Two 3-axis FlexPLP IRPLP 220 and three 1-axis FlexPLP IRPLP 220 Below is an example of configuration with one single cabinet IRC5 (with nine drive units) which controls two 3-axis FlexPLP IRPLP 220 and three 1-axis FlexPLP IRPLP 220 through respectively one 6-axis SMB box and one 3-axis SMB box.
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Below is an example of configuration with one IRC5 (with nine drive units) equipped with one additional drive module (also with nine drive units). The IRC5 controls six 3-axis FlexPLP IRPLP 220 through two 6-axis SMB box, and two 3-axis SMB box. xx1800002145...
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Ethernet cables and two safety cables. The IRC5 controls eight 3- axis FlexPLP IRPLP 220 through three 6-axis SMB box, and two 3-axis SMB box. Since the system has eight FlexPLP IRPLP 220, three mechanical units or more are grouped in two motion tasks or more.
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4 Installation and commissioning 4.3.4 Examples of configurations Continued System example: Four 3-axis FlexPLP IRPLP 220, one 2-axis FlexPLP IRPLP 220, and two 1-axis FlexPLP IRPLP 220 Below is an example of configuration with one IRC5 (with nine drive units) equipped with one additional drive module (with seven drive units).
Calibration pin Calibration hole on base Note As FlexPLP IRPLP 220 with calibration index system has flexible installation methods for both parts and axes combination, there are only one calibration index system for each axis. Here are the location of the calibration holes on the index system of FlexPLP IRPLP 220.
Calibration Pin, with calibration index system The fine calibration of the FlexPLP with calibration index system must be done with a Ø8 x 50 mm calibration pin. You can order a calibration pin from ABB under the reference number 3HAW050041930. See Special tools on page 135.
Overview FlexPLP addin is an additional software package running in the ABB IRC5 Robot system and design to operate the FlexPLP Product. It will be run under ABB robot system. For more information of installing addin in RobotStudio, see Operating manual - RobotStudio.
If required, the main switch should be locked. • Make sure that the pneumatic system is not pressurized. • Use only original ABB spare parts. The use of unauthorized parts or others than original parts will void the warranty. Required equipment Equipment...
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7.1 Introduction Continued Maintenance position Before proceeding any service work, FlexPLP IRPLP 220 must be in its maintenance position: horizontal axes carriages on their mid-stroke and vertical axis carriage in low position. The mounting method of the vertical axis showing below is carriage plate fixed with the triangle bracket.
7.2 Maintenance schedule 7.2 Maintenance schedule The FlexPLP IRPLP 220 must be maintained regularly to ensure proper function. The maintenance activities and intervals are described in the table below. Unexpected event may also give rise to inspections of the product. Any damage must be attended immediately! The inspection intervals do not specify the life of each component.
7 Maintenance 7.3 Inspection 7.3 Inspection General A thorough inspection of the FlexPLP IRPLP 220 should be done at least once a year. All covers removed, clean the unit with a lint free cloth. CAUTION Before any intervention on the mechanical and electrical components, all power supplies to FlexPLP IRPLP 220 as well as to other machines within the danger zone must be turned off.
For Rack and Pinion type of FlexPLP IRPLP 220, each axis of FlexPLP IRPLP 220 has four lubrication points on the four ball bearing blocks and the rack needs lubrication.
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Ballscrew 185 Hz ± 5 Hz Rack & Pinion 175 Hz ± 5 Hz You can order a tension gauge (Continental CONTITECH VSM-1) from ABB under the reference number 3HAW050009048. See Special tools on page 135. Continues on next page...
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Continued Adjustment or replacement of the belt of Ballscrew unit Action Note FlexPLP IRPLP 220 must be in maintenance pos- ition (horizontal carriage at mid stroke, vertical axis in low position) For vertical axis, Remove the eight M8 screws and two dowel pins Ø 8 mm from the vertical axis and take it off the interface bracket.
Some critical components require to be replaced by properly trained ABB personnel. In the case of failure of the parts listed below, please contact ABB in order to arrange an onsite repair by an ABB technician, or send the unit (or axis) for “exchange repair”:...
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350 mm, 34 for stroke 430 mm, 36 for stroke 510 mm, 40 for stroke 590 mm and 42 for stroke 670 mm. Note Contact ABB if you do not know whether your FlexPLP requires: • Material for strokes •...
So here only the spare parts that are different with the Ballscrew type of FlexPLP IRPLP 220 will be described. For ABB reference no.of cable chain and other parts, please refer to Spare parts - Ballscrew type on page 138.