Brake Testing - ABB FlexTrack IRT501 Series Product Manual

1 Safety

1.4.4 Brake testing

1.4.4 Brake testing
When to test
During operation the holding brakes of each axis motor wear normally. A test may
be per-formed to determine whether the brake can still perform its function.
How to test
The function of each axis' motor holding brakes may be checked as detailed below:
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If the manipulator does not change position as the motors are switched off, then
the brake function is adequate.
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Action
Run each manipulator axis to a position where the combined weight of the manipulator
arm and any load is maximized (max. static load).
Switch the motor to the MOTORS OFF position with the Operating mode selector on
the controller.
Check that the axis maintains its position.
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