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The information in this manual is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by ABB. ABB assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this manual. Except as may be expressly stated anywhere in this manual, nothing herein shall be construed as any kind of guarantee or warranty by ABB for losses, damages to persons or property, fitness for a specific purpose or the like.
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Customer connection on robot ..............2.9.3 Customer connections on upper arm ............2.10 Additional installation (Foundry Prime) ..............2.10.1 Installation of IRB 4600 Foundry Prime in a water jet application ...... 2.10.2 Commissioning (Foundry Prime) ..............Maintenance Introduction ...................... Introduction for Foundry Prime robots ..............
ABB and have the required knowledge of mechanical and electrical installation/repair/maintenance work. Product manual scope The manual covers covers all variants and designs of the IRB 4600 Foundry Prime. Some variants and designs may have been removed from the business offer and are no longer available for purchase.
Product documentation Categories for user documentation from ABB Robotics The user documentation from ABB Robotics is divided into a number of categories. This listing is based on the type of information in the documents, regardless of whether the products are standard or optional.
For more information, see Pressurized components on page Cleaning Special procedures are needed when cleaning the Foundry Prime robot. See section Cleaning the IRB 4600 Foundry Prime on page 191. Product manual - IRB 4600 Foundry Prime 3HAC040585-001 Revision: M...
Limitation of liability Any information given in this manual regarding safety must not be construed as a warranty by ABB that the industrial robot will not cause injury or damage even if all safety instructions are complied with. The information does not cover how to design, install and operate a complete system, nor does it cover all peripheral equipment that can influence the safety of the entire system.
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Unauthorized modifications of the originally delivered robot are prohibited. Without the consent of ABB, it is forbidden to attach additional parts through welding, riveting, or drilling of new holes into the castings. The strength of the robot could be affected.
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ABB is not liable for damages caused by the use of non-original spare parts and special equipment. ABB is not liable for damages or injuries caused by unauthorized modifications to the robot.
Safety on page 17 before performing any installation work. Note If the IRB 4600 Foundry Prime is connected to power, always make sure that the robot is connected to protective earth before starting any installation work. For more information see: •...
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>200 L/min Pressurizing equipment ABB recommends a safety valve (if not included) set at 0.4 bar, pressure sensor set at 0.2-0.3 bar or regulator set for maximum 0.3 bar to be attached on the pressure side of the air system.
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The sealing joints between the moving parts on the wrist must not be exposed to high pressure water. Rebounding high pressure water jet must be avoided. ABB recommends using a tool design with integrated covers that protect the wrist from direct or indirect high pressure water jet.
It also contains information useful during later re-installation of the robot. Prerequisites for installation personnel Installation personnel working with an ABB product must: • be trained by ABB and have the required knowledge of mechanical and electrical installation/maintenance/repair work • conform to all national and local codes.
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Lifting instructions Use this procedure to lift the robot in a safe way. Action Note CAUTION The IRB 4600 Foundry Prime robot weighs 440 kg. All lifting accessories used must be sized ac- cordingly! CAUTION Attempting to lift the robot in any other posi-...
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• Hole configuration, base on page 72 CAUTION The IRB 4600 Foundry Prime robot weighs 440 kg. All lifting accessories used must be sized accordingly! CAUTION When the robot is put down after being lifted or transported, there is a risk of it tipping, if not properly secured.
All equipment and cables used on the robot, must be designed and fitted not to damage the robot and/or its parts. Note Never drill a hole in the robot without first consulting ABB! Fitting equipment on robot - Load areas The shaded area indicates the permitted positions (center of gravity) for any extra equipment fitted in the holes intended for this purpose.
2 Installation and commissioning 2.10.1 Installation of IRB 4600 Foundry Prime in a water jet application 2.10 Additional installation (Foundry Prime) 2.10.1 Installation of IRB 4600 Foundry Prime in a water jet application General Robots delivered with the Foundry Prime protection are specially designed to work in water jet cleaning cells with 100% humidity and alkaline detergent.
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2 Installation and commissioning 2.10.1 Installation of IRB 4600 Foundry Prime in a water jet application Continued WARNING If the air pressure exceeds the specified, it could result in a brake failure in the motors and cause the robot arms to fall down, leding to personal injure or physical damage.
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2 Installation and commissioning 2.10.1 Installation of IRB 4600 Foundry Prime in a water jet application Continued Protecting the wrist joints The sealings between the moving parts on the wrist must not be exposed to direct high-pressure water. We recommend that the gripper include a shield that prevents direct water flush on the sealing surfaces of the wrist.
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2 Installation and commissioning 2.10.1 Installation of IRB 4600 Foundry Prime in a water jet application Continued Action Note/Illustration Before running the robot in a water jet Inspection of air hoses (Foundry Prime) cleaning cell: on page 148 • perform a inspection of the pressure in motors and SMB cavity.
Safety on page 17 before performing any service work. Note If the IRB 4600 Foundry Prime is connected to power, always make sure that the IRB 4600 Foundry Prime is connected to protective earth before starting any maintenance work. For more information see: •...
To eliminate these risks appropriate equipment and procedures are required when installing, cleaning, maintaining, and repairing ABB Foundry Prime robots. An extended maintenance program including service activities and schedule is required.
Introduction The intervals are specified in different ways depending on the type of maintenance activity to be carried out and the working conditions of the IRB 4600 Foundry Prime: • Calendar time: specified in months regardless of whether the system is running or not.
SIS (See the Operating manual - Service Infomation System) In applications such as Foundry or Washing the robot can be exposed to chemicals, high temperature or humidity which can have an effect on the lifetime of gearboxes. Contact the local ABB Robotics Service team for more information.
Before starting any inspection, maintenance, or changing activities of lubrication, always contact the local ABB Service organization for more information. For ABB personnel: Always check ABB Library for the latest revision of the manual Technical reference manual - Lubrication in gearboxes, in order to always get the latest information of updates about lubrication in gearboxes.
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Do not replace the battery contact! Equipment Note SMB battery pack Battery includes protection circuits. Replace it only with given spare part no. or an ABB approved equivalent. Spare part lists on page 399. Standard toolkit Content is defined in section Standard tools on page 393.
Turn off all electrical power supplies to the manipulator before entering its work space. General To secure high uptime it is important that the IRB 4600 Foundry Prime is cleaned regularly. The frequency of cleaning depends on the environment in which the product works.
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3 Maintenance 3.7.1 Cleaning the IRB 4600 Foundry Prime Continued • Never use solvents that are not approved by ABB to clean the robot. • Do not spray from a distance closer than 0.4 m. • Do not remove any covers or other protective devices before cleaning the robot.
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• No other additive than water is guaranteed without prior testing or agreement with ABB. Other additives than water may have a harmful effect on the life of the robot and its components. • Recommendations given by the detergent manufacturer for the specific detergent in question must be followed.
Safety on page 17 before commencing any service work. Note If the IRB 4600 Foundry Prime is connected to power, always make sure that the IRB 4600 Foundry Prime is connected to earth before starting any repair work. For more information see: •...
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If the flange surfaces are defective, the parts may not be used because leakage could occur. Clean the surfaces properly in accordance with the recommendations of ABB. Distribute the sealing compound evenly over the surface, preferably with a brush. Tighten the screws evenly when fastening the flange joint.
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A Roundsling 1.5 m B Roundsling 2 m C Roundsling 2 m CAUTION The IRB 4600 Foundry Prime robot weighs 440 kg. All lifting accessories used must be sized accordingly! Remove the bolts that secure the robot to the foundation.
This procedure describes how to remove motors on all axes of the robot. Location of axis-1 and axis-2 motors (Foundry Prime) The figure shows axis-1 motor on IRB 4600 Foundry Prime. xx1100000083 Attachment screws M5x16, quality Steel 8-A2F (7 pcs)
See the Spare parts manual on myABB business portal (www.myportal.abb.com). Location of axis-1 and axis-2 motors, (Foundry Prime) The figure shows motor axis1 on IRB 4600 Foundry Prime. xx1100000083 Attachment screws M5x16, quality Steel 8-A2F (7 pcs)
Term Definition Calibration method A collective term for several methods that might be available for calibrating the ABB robot. Each method contains calibration routines. Synchronization position Known position of the complete robot where the angle of each axis can be checked against visual synchronization marks.
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Brief description of calibration methods Calibration Pendulum method Calibration Pendulum is a standard calibration method for calibration of all ABB robots (except IRB 6400R, IRB 640, IRB 1400H, and IRB 4400S). Two different routines are available for the Calibration Pendulum method: •...
The resolver values are changed If resolver values are changed, the robot must be recalibrated using the calibration methods supplied by ABB. Calibrate the robot carefully with standard calibration, according to information in this manual. If the robot has absolute accuracy calibration, it is also recommended, but not always necessary to calibrate for new absolute accuracy.
FlexPendant. WARNING Calibrating the robot with Axis Calibration requires special calibration tools from ABB. Using other pins in the calibration bushings may cause severe damage to the robot and/or personnel. WARNING The calibration tool must be fully inserted into the calibration bushing, until the steel spring ring snaps into place.
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A benefit with reference calibration is that the current state of the robot is stored and not the state when the robot left the ABB factory. The reference value will be named according to tool name, date etc.
There is no risk for bad calibrations as long as the calibration tool is in one piece. WARNING Calibrating the robot with Axis Calibration requires special calibration tools from ABB. Using other pins in the calibration bushings may cause severe damage to the robot and/or personnel. Equipment, etc. Article number...
WARNING Calibrating the robot with Axis Calibration requires special calibration tools from ABB. Using other pins in the calibration holes may cause severe damage to the robot and/or personnel. Equipment, etc.
UNBRAKO screws UNBRAKO is a special type of screw recommended by ABB for certain screw joints. It features special surface treatment (Gleitmo as described below) and is extremely resistant to fatigue.
All components exceeding 22 kg (50 lbs) are highlighted in this way. To avoid injury, ABB recommends the use of a lifting accessory when handling components with a weight exceeding 22 kg. A wide range of lifting accessories and devices are available for each manipulator model.