Chapter 7: Maintenance; Periodic Maintenance; Periodic Maintenance Schedule; Checking Safety Systems - Omron eCobra 600 User Manual

This chapter provides information about maintaining your robot.

7.1 Periodic Maintenance

This section lists when to perform periodic maintenance on your robots and the steps for check-
ing each item to inspect.
NOTE: Additional maintenance may be necessary for IP65 and Cleanroom robot
options. Refer to IP65 Option Considerations on page 153Cleanroom Option Con-
siderations on page 167

Periodic Maintenance Schedule

The following table gives a summary of the periodic maintenance procedures and guidelines
on frequency.
Item to Inspect
Check E-Stop, enable and key
switches, and barrier inter-
locks
Check robot mounting bolts
Check Safety Labels
Check for signs of oil around
gearbox area.
Lubricate Joint 3 ball
screw
Replace encoder battery
NOTE: The frequency of these procedures will depend on the particular system,
its operating environment, and amount of usage. Use the times in this table as
guidelines and modify the schedule as needed.

Checking Safety Systems

Use the following steps to check all robot safety devices that may be present in the system.
These tests should be done every six months.
IMPORTANT: Operating any of the following safety devices should disable
robot high power.
24402-000 Rev B
Table 7-1. Inspection and Maintenance
Period
6 months
6 months
1 week
3 months
3 months
2 to 4 years
eCobra 600 and 800 Robots with EtherCAT

Chapter 7: Maintenance

Reference
Checking Safety Systems on page 111
Refer to Checking Robot Mounting Bolts
and Cover Plates on page 112
Refer to Checking Safety and Warning
Labels on page 112
Refer to Checking for Oil Leaks on page
114
Lubricating Joint 3 on page 115
Replacing the Encoder Battery Pack on
page 117
111