Encoder Battery Pack Replacement Interval
If the robot is kept in storage and not in production or the 24 VDC supply is ON less than half
the time while the encoder backup battery is in the robot, then the battery should be replaced
every 2 years.
If the robot is turned ON with 24 VDC supplied to the robot more than half the time, then you
can increase the replacement interval to a maximum of 4 years.
Encoder Battery Pack Replacement Procedure
Use the following procedure to replace the encoder battery pack.
The encoder battery pack assembly is shown below for reference.
Item
A
Battery Cable
B
Diagnostic Cable
C
In-use Battery Con-
nector
22793-000 Rev. A
B
C
D
E
Figure 6-4. Battery Pack Assembly
Description
Item
D
E
iX4 650 H/HS and 800 H/HS Robot with EtherCAT
User's Manual (Cat. No. I656)
A
Description
Unused Battery Con-
nector
Diagnostic Cable Con-
nector
F
Cable Tie
Chapter 6: Maintenance
F
G
H
J
Item
Description
G
Battery Pack
H
Battery Bracket
J
Status Display
Panel
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