This chapter provides information about installing the iX4 robot and other necessary equip-
ment.
3.1 Robot Installation Overview
This section provides an overview of the basic tasks that are required to install the robot.
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IMPORTANT: Prior to installing the robot, unpack and inspect the equipment.
Refer to Unpacking and Inspecting the Equipment on page 187 for more inform-
ation.
Basic Installation Steps
Use the following steps to understand the basic installation procedure.
Step
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3.2 Mounting Frame
The robot is designed to be mounted above the work area suspended on a user-supplied frame.
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Chapter 3: Robot Installation
WARNING: Robot installation must be completed before optional equipment
can be installed.
Task
Mount the robot.
Align the platform.
Attach outer arms and install the
platform.
Install ball stud locks if applicable.
Installing the Front Panel.
Install user-supplied safety equip-
ment.
Set the EtherCAT Node Address.
Make robot system cable con-
nections.
Verify the installation.
iX4 650 H/HS and 800 H/HS Robot with EtherCAT
User's Manual (Cat. No. I656)
Reference
Mounting the Robot Base on page 39
Align the Platform with the Robot Base on
page 42
Attach the Outer Arms on page 43
Installing or Removing Ball Stud Locks on
page 61.
Installing the Front Panel on page 47.
Installing User-Supplied Safety Equipment
on page 49
Setting the EtherCAT Node ID on page 58.
System Cable Installation on page 63.
Verifying Installation on page 103.
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