Connecting The Cables - ABB FlexPendant Product Manual

2.3 Connecting the cables

Observe the following before commencing any repair work on the robot controller,
or units connected to the controller:
Introduction
The retractable cable replaces the original cable to the teach pendant. The
connection cable is used between the controller and the retractable cable unit.
The emergency stop button and the three-position enabling device must be
verified after the replacement. This requires that the power is turned on. Safety
the area before the verification.
Connecting the connection cable
Use this procedure to connect the connection cable between the controller and
the retractable cable unit.
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Product manual - FlexPendant Retractable Cable
3HAC048816-001 Revision: B
WARNING
• Switch off all electric power supplies with the power switch!
• Make sure you are grounded through a special ESD wrist bracelet or similar.
Many components inside the module are sensitive to ESD (ElectroStatic
Discharge) and can be destroyed if exposed to discharge. See
- The unit is sensitive to ESD! on page 16
WARNING
Action
Disconnect the FlexPendant or teach pendant
from the controller.
Connect the connection cable to the control-
ler and to the retractable cable unit.
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2.3 Connecting the cables
WARNING
Note
Safety the connection cable so that it
cannot cause accidents or be damaged.
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