Periodic Maintenance; Periodic Maintenance Overview; Checking Safety Functions - Omron i4-350L User Manual

6 Maintenance
6-1

Periodic Maintenance

This section lists when to perform periodic maintenance on your robots and the steps for checking
each item to inspect.
• Never connect or disconnect system cables while power is applied to the robot.
Failure to comply may cause unexpected behavior and can result in personnel in-
jury and equipment damage.
• You must perform the Lockout and Tagout procedure prior to servicing the robot.
• The procedures and replacement of the parts mentioned in this manual must be
performed only by the skilled or instructed persons.
• The access covers on the robot are not interlocked. You should turn OFF and dis-
connect the power before the covers of the robot are removed.
6-1-1

Periodic Maintenance Overview

The following table gives a summary of the periodic maintenance procedures and guidelines on fre-
quency.
Check E-Stop, enable and key
switches, and barrier interlocks
Check fastener torques
Check safety labels
Check the High Power indicator op-
eration
Check for signs of oil around robot
joints
Lubricate the joint 3 quill
Replace the encoder backup bat-
teries
Clean the exterior of the robot
Bellows inspection
6-1-2

Checking Safety Functions

All safety devices in the system should be checked regularly for proper functionality. Operating any of
the following safety devices should disable robot High Power.
• E-stop button(s) on the Front Panel or connected to the XSYSTEM cable.
• E-stop button and enabling switch on the pendant (if connected).
• All other safety devices connected to the XSYSTEM cable.
6-2
Item Period
6 months
3 months
1 week
1 week
3 months
3 months or 150
km of travel
2 to 4 years
As needed
1 week
WARNING
Refer to 6-1-2 Checking Safety Functions on page
6-2 for more information.
Refer to 6-1-3 Checking Fastener Torques on page
6-3 for more information.
Refer to 6-1-4 Checking Safety and Warning Labels
on page 6-4 for more information.
Refer to High Power Indicator Check Procedure on
page 3-48 for more information.
Refer to 6-1-5 Checking for Oil Leaks on page 6-4
for more information.
Refer to 6-1-6 Lubricating Joint 3 on page 6-5 for
more information.
Refer to 6-1-7 Replacing Encoder Backup Batteries
on page 6-6 for more information.
Refer to 6-1-8 Cleaning the Robot on page 6-7 for
more information.
Refer to 3-4-3 Bellows Kit Installation Procedure on
page 3-9 for more information.
i4L Robots with EtherCAT User's Manual (I659)
Reference