ABB IRB 1600 - 5/1.2 Product Manual page 49

Using the brake release unit with an external power supply
This section details how to release the holding brakes with the internal brake release unit
using an external voltage supply. This is done if the robot is not connected to the controller.
3HAC023637-001 Revision: B
Action
1.
DANGER!
Incorrect connections, such as supplying
power to the wrong pin, may cause all brakes
to be released simultaneously!
2. Connect an external power supply to
connector R1.MP.
Supply:
• 0V on pin C10
• 24V on pin B8.
3. Push the brake release button to release the
holding brakes, according to the previous
procedure.
2 Installation and commissioning
2.3.2. Manually releasing the brakes
Note/Illustration
Also, be careful not to interchange the
24V and 0V pins. If they are mixed up,
damage can be caused to a resistor
diode and to the system board.
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