Start-Up; General - ABB IRB 6400R Product On-Line Manual

Installation and Commissioning

2.13 Start-up

2.13.1 General

1. Switch on the mains switch on the cabinet.
2. The robot performs its self-test on both the hardware and software. This test takes
approximately 1 minute.
If the robot is supplied with software already installed, proceed to pos. 3 below. Oth-
erwise continue as follows (no software installed):
- Connect the batteries for memory backup (see Figure 23).
- Install the software as described in Chapter 4, Installing the Control Program.
Figure 23 Location of batteries, view from above.
3. A welcome message is shown on the teach pendant display.
4. To switch from MOTORS OFF to MOTORS ON, press the enabling device on the
teach pendant.
5. Update the revolution counters according to 2.13.2.
6. Check the calibration position according to section 2.13.3.
7. When the controller with the manipulator electrically connected are powered up for
the first time, ensure that the power supply is connected for at least 36 hours contin-
uously, in order to fully charge the batteries for the serial measurement board.
After having checked the above, verify that
8. the start, stop and mode selection (including the key lock switches) control devices
function as intended.
9. each axis moves and is restricted as intended.
Product Manual IRB 6400
On-Site Installation
Batteries
Connect the batteries
to the connectors X3
and X4, situated below
the batteries.
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