Maintenance; General Maintenance - ABB FlexLoader Vision Product Manual

12 Maintenance

12.1 General maintenance

This section covers maintenance of FlexLoader Vision. If the installation contains
further parts, maintenance instructions may also be found in other documentation.
FlexLoader Vision is made of components that have a minimal maintenance
requirement. However, there are some components that require scheduled
maintenance.
Always make sure that FlexLoader Vision is turned off during maintenance.
Below is an overview of the maintenance intervals and the corresponding corrective
actions.
Maintenance intervals
Every 3 months
When necessary
If the system has been
changed
After major system up-
dates
Check the cables and cable racks
What: Check the cables and cable racks.
When: Every 3 months.
How: Inspect the entire cable rack (fixing points, dirt deposits, wear) and remedy
any breaks. Check all cables. Replace any damaged cables. Extend cables that
rub against sharp edges.
Check the connections
What: Check the connections.
When: Every 3 months.
How: Inspect all connections and make sure that they are secured properly and
that there is no risk of play.
Clean the camera optics
What: Clean the camera optics.
When: When the image quality is reduced by dirt.
How: Wipe the front of the object using a clean cloth. If this is not sufficient, use
pure alcohol or similar. Ensure not to leave any streaks on the lens.
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Note
If you happen to change the camera position, perform a new calibration.
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Corrective action
Check the cables and the cable rack.
Check the connections.
Clean the camera optics.
Clean the PC screen.
Backup the robot program.
Backup the vision system.
Backup the hard drive
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