Inspecting The Cables And Connectors - ABB IRT 710 Product Manual

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4.3.8 Inspecting the cables and connectors

4.3.8 Inspecting the cables and connectors
Required equipment
Equipment, etc.
Visual inspection
Inspecting the connectors
Use this procedure to check the connectors.
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Inspecting the cables
Use this procedure to check the cables.
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Fault finding
The following information is provided to assist fault finding.
Cables that have failed due to incorrect installation typically show the following
symptoms:
Common causes of cable failure when operating in a cable chain:
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Action
Check that the connectors at the robot base, track motor
and interchange to the floor cable are correctly fitted and
that there is no risk of loose connections.
Action
Check if any cables have been damaged through wear
or pinching. If damaged then replace the cable.
Check if any cables rub against sharp edges. If so, route
the cable so that it runs freely.
Check strain relief of cables and hoses. Marking should
be close to the corresponding strap.
If not, pull the hose/cable to the correct position and strap
it.
• Knotting of conductors underneath the cable jacket.
• Cables twist around one another within a cable carrier system.
• Cables are sticking out between the cable carrier crossbars and getting
caught in the bend radius.
• Cables entangled with other cables and crossbars tearing them apart.
• Loss of conductivity through simple breaking of cable conductors.
• Cables used are not designed for use in continuous flexing operation.
• Cables are packed too tight inside the carrier cavities.
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Note
Note
Note
See cable routing in Repla-
cing the cables in cable
chain on page 318.
Product manual - IRT 710
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