Preventive Maintenance; Controller; Inspection Plan, Safety Functions - Universal Robots UR5 Service Manual

2. Preventive Maintenance

It is recommended to perform preventive maintenance on the control box and robot at least once per year.
In case of use in dirty or dusty environments it is recommended to increase the frequency.
In case dust/dirt/oil is observed on the controller or robot arm, it can be wiped away using a cloth with
cleaning agent. Cleaning agent: Water, Isopropyl alcohol, 10% Ethanol alcohol or 10% Naphtha.
In very rare cases, very small amounts of grease can seep from the joint. This does not affect the specified
function or lifetime of the joint.

2.1 Controller

2.1.1 Inspection plan, Safety Functions

The robot safety functions must be tested at least once a year to ensure correct function. The following
tests must be performed.
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Backup data from the storage device - See section
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Test that the Emergency Stop button on the Teach Pendant functions:
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Press the Emergency Stop button on the Teach Pendant
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Observe that the robot stops and turns off the power to the joints
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Power on robot again
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NOTICE:
Never use compressed air to clean the controller or robot arm as it can
damage the seals and internal components.
4.4 Backup of data
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