Updating Revolution Counters; Updating Revolution Counters On Omnicore Robots - ABB OmniCore IRB 6720 Product Manual

6 Calibration

6.3.1 Updating revolution counters on OmniCore robots

6.3 Updating revolution counters

6.3.1 Updating revolution counters on OmniCore robots
Introduction
This section describes how to do a rough calibration of each manipulator axis by
updating the revolution counter for each axis, using the FlexPendant.
Step 1 - Manually running the manipulator to the synchronization position
Use this procedure to manually run the manipulator to the synchronization position.
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Step 2 - Updating the revolution counter with the FlexPendant
Use this procedure to update the revolution counter with the FlexPendant
(OmniCore).
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Action
Select axis-by-axis motion mode.
Jog the manipulator to align the synchron-
ization marks.
When all axes are positioned, update the
revolution counter.
Action
On the start screen, tap Calibrate.
The calibration summary page for the mechanical unit is displayed.
In the Calibration Methods menu, select Revolution Counters.
In the Selection column select the axes for which revolution counters need to be up-
dated.
Tap Update.
A dialog box is displayed warning that the updating operation cannot be undone.
Tap OK to update the revolution counter.
CAUTION
If a revolution counter is incorrectly updated, it will cause incorrect manipulator posi-
tioning, which in turn may cause damage or injury!
Check the synchronization position very carefully after each update. See
the synchronization position on page
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Note
See Synchronization marks and synchron-
ization position for axes on page
Step 2 - Updating the revolution counter
with the FlexPendant on page
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