Setting The System Parameters For A Suspended Robot - ABB IRB 140 Product Manual

2 Installation and commissioning

2.3.7 Setting the system parameters for a suspended robot

2.3.7 Setting the system parameters for a suspended robot
General
Initially the system is configured for mounting on the floor, without leaning. The
method for mounting the robot in a suspended position is basically the same as
for floor mounting.
System parameters
If the robot is mounted at any other angle, the system parameter Gravity Beta must
be updated. Gravity Beta specifies the robot's mounting angle expressed in radians.
Mounting angles and values
The parameter Gravity Beta specifies the robot's mounting angle in radians. It is
calculated in the following way.
Gravity Beta = A° x 3.141593/180 = B radians, where A is the mounting angle in
degrees and B is the mounting angle in radians.
Example of position
Floor (A)
Wall (C)
Suspended (D)
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Note
With suspended installation, make sure that the gantry or corresponding structure
is rigid enough to prevent unacceptable vibrations and deflections, so that
optimum performance can be achieved.
Note
Gravity Beta must be configured correctly so that the robot system can control
the movements in the best possible way. An incorrect definition of the mounting
angle (Gravity Beta) will result in:
• Overloading the mechanical structure.
• Lower path performance and path accuracy.
• Some functions will not work properly, for example Load Identification and
Collision detection.
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Mounting angle (A°)
0°
90°
180°
Gravity Beta
0.000000 (Default)
1.570796
3.141593
3HAC027400-001 Revision: K