Axis Calibration - Running The Calibration Procedure - ABB Robotics IRB 4600 Manual

5 Calibration

5.4.4 Axis Calibration - Running the calibration procedure

5.4.4 Axis Calibration - Running the calibration procedure
Required tools
The calibration tools used for Axis Calibration are designed to meet requirements
for calibration performance, durability and safety in case of accidental damage.
Equipment, etc.
Calibration tool box, Axis
Calibration
Required consumables
Consumable
Clean cloth
Spare parts
Spare part
Protection cover and plug set
Protective plug on turning disc
Overview of the calibration procedure on the FlexPendant
The actual instructions of how to perform the calibration procedure and what to
do at each step is given on the FlexPendant. You will be guided through the
calibration procedure, step by step.
Use the following list to learn about the calibration procedure before running the
RobotWare program on the FlexPendant. It gives you a brief overview of the
calibration procedure sequence.
After the calibration method has been called for on the FlexPendant, the following
sequence will be run.
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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.
1 Choose calibration routine. The routines are described in
calibration procedure on page
2 Choose which axis/axes to calibrate.
3 The robot moves to synchronization position.
4 Validate the synchronization marks.
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Article number Note
3HAC074119-001 Delivered as a set of calibration tools.
Required if Axis Calibration is the valid
calibration method for the robot.
Contains a removal tool for removing
special protection plugs on the turning
disk.
Article number
-
Article number
3HAC059487-001
(protection type
Standard)
3HAC057511-001
349.
Note
Note
Contains replacement calibration
pin covers and protective plugs
for the bushing.
Only on IRB 4600 - 20/2.50.
Replace if damaged or missing.
Routines in the
Product manual - IRB 4600
3HAC033453-001 Revision: Y