Robot Is Jammed - ABB IRB 365 Product Manual

7.4 Robot is jammed

Description
Take extra precaution if robot is jammed. The mechanical arm or external/auxillary
equipment causing the jam may contain stored potential energy that can result in
an unexpected motion or collapse of the manipulator arms.
Consequences
The unexpected motion or collapse can cause injury to personnel working close
to the
robot or damage to the robot and/or surrounding equipment.
Possible causes
Symptom may be caused by:
Recommended actions
The following actions are recommended:
1
2
3
4
Product manual - IRB 365
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• Robot colliding with external equipment in the programmed path e.g a
conveyor belt.
Action
Attempt to jog the robot out of stuck position.
Attempt to release the robot from stuck position
with brake release.
Attempt to reverse or disengage the mechanism
in which the manipulator is stuck.
If step 1-3 has been performed and the manipulat-
or is still stuck, apply other risk reduction to avoid
hazardous release of stored energy.
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