Inspection During Programming And Test-Running - ABB DressPack IRB 6700 Product Manual

2.10.2 Inspection during programming and test-running

General
In order to ensure adequate life of the equipment, it is vital that the cables and
hoses are properly installed and operated correctly, with their movement patterns
well within the acceptable limits.
Checking the cable package at the upper arm
This procedure describes how to inspect the DressPack upper arm installation
during programming and test-running the complete installation the very first times.
IRBDP MH3 UI, IRBDP MH6 UI and IRBDP SW6 UI
This instruction describes how to inspect the DressPack installation during
programming and test-running the complete installation the very first times.
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Checking the DressPack at the lower arm
This instruction describes how to inspect the DressPack lower installation during
programming and test-running the complete installation the very first times.
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Product manual - DressPack/SpotPack IRB 6700
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2.10.2 Inspection during programming and test-running
Action
Inspect the DressPack upper arm installa-
tion before programming and test-running.
Check the operating cycle of the robot, to
make sure the movement pattern of the
wrist does not cause extensive wear or
strain of the cable package.
Make sure the upper arm protective hose
does not get flattened during rotating upper
arm movements.
Make sure the process cable package does
not rub against the sides of the wrist more
than absolutely necessary.
If any of the actions recommended above,
causes a change of the DressPack installa-
tion, it must be reinspected.
Make sure that the velcro straps are not too
tight. The cables should be able to twist in-
dividually.
The cable ties shall be tight.
Make sure that no parts of the DressPack
are in contact with the surroundings.
Action
Inspect the DressPack lower arm installa-
tion before programming and test-running.
Check the operating cycle of the robot, to
make sure the movement pattern of the
robot does not cause extensive wear or
straining on the cable package.
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2 Installation
Note
See Inspection, DressPack upper arm on
page 121.
If required, re-program the robot move-
ment pattern!
Flattening indicates an overstressed hose
and increases the risk of damaging the
DressPack upper arm.
The rubbing may result in the cable get-
ting stuck. When the package is released,
the retracting unit may snap back, poten-
tially causing damage to the equipment.
See section Inspection, DressPack upper
arm on page 121.
Note
See section Inspection, DressPack lower
arm on page 120
If required, re-program the robot move-
ment pattern!
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