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ABB FlexPendant Product Manual

ABB FlexPendant Product Manual

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  • Page 1 ROBOTICS Product manual FlexPendant Retractable Cable...
  • Page 2 Trace back information: Workspace Main version a582 Checked in 2024-05-15 Skribenta version 5.5.019...
  • Page 3 Product manual FlexPendant Retractable Cable Document ID: 3HAC048816-001 Revision: C © Copyright 2015-2024 ABB. All rights reserved. Specifications subject to change without notice.
  • Page 4 Except as may be expressly stated anywhere in this manual, nothing herein shall be construed as any kind of guarantee or warranty by ABB for losses, damage to persons or property, fitness for a specific purpose or the like.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Installing the bracket for IRC5P paint robots ............Connecting the cables ..................Maintenance Maintenance schedule and expected component life ..........Inspecting the complete FlexPendant Retractable Cable ........... Cleaning the complete FlexPendant Retractable Cable ..........Repair Replacing the brake ................... Replacing the cable stopper ................
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  • Page 7: Overview Of This Manual

    Overview of this manual Overview of this manual About this manual This manual contains instructions for installing, maintaining, and repairing the FlexPendant Retractable Cable unit for S4C, S4C+, IRC5, IRC5P, and OmniCore. Prerequisites A maintenance/repair/installation craftsman working with an ABB manipulator must: •...
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  • Page 9: Safety

    Limitation of liability Any information given in this manual regarding safety must not be construed as a warranty by ABB that the industrial robot will not cause injury or damage even if all safety instructions are complied with. The information does not cover how to design, install and operate a robot system, nor does it cover all peripheral equipment that can influence the safety of the robot system.

  • Page 10: Requirements On Personnel

    The plant liable must make sure that the personnel is trained on the robot, and on responding to emergency or abnormal situations. Personal protective equipment Use personal protective equipment, as stated in the instructions. Product manual - FlexPendant Retractable Cable 3HAC048816-001 Revision: C © Copyright 2015-2024 ABB. All rights reserved.

  • Page 11: Installation And Commissioning

    Before the robot system is put into operation, verify that the safety functions are working as intended and that any remaining hazards identified in the risk assessment are mitigated to an acceptable level. Product manual - FlexPendant Retractable Cable 3HAC048816-001 Revision: C © Copyright 2015-2024 ABB. All rights reserved.

  • Page 12: Maintenance And Repair

    Surfaces can be hot after running the robot, and touching these may result in burns. Allow the surfaces to cool down before maintenance or repair. Product manual - FlexPendant Retractable Cable 3HAC048816-001 Revision: C © Copyright 2015-2024 ABB. All rights reserved.

  • Page 13: Safety During Troubleshooting

    The manipulator can move unexpectedly at any time. DANGER Troubleshooting on the controller while powered on must be performed by personnel trained by ABB or by ABB field engineers. A risk assessment must be done to address both robot and robot system specific hazards.

  • Page 14: The Unit Is Sensitive To Esd

    The mat must be grounded through a current-limiting resistor. • Use a dissipative table mat. The mat should provide a controlled discharge of static voltages and must be grounded. Product manual - FlexPendant Retractable Cable 3HAC048816-001 Revision: C © Copyright 2015-2024 ABB. All rights reserved.

  • Page 15: Description Of The Flexpendant Retractable Cable

    Integrated filter to clean the cable. Dimensions of standard versions For IRC5 robots with FlexPendant versions 1, 2, and 3, the color of the reel is light grey. For FlexPendant version 4 (SxTPU4) and for OmniCore, the reel is dark grey.
  • Page 16 2 Description of the FlexPendant Retractable Cable Continued xx2400000959 Dimensions, large version Version Height Width Depth Large, 20 m 384 mm 225 mm 450 mm xx1300002622 Dimensions, jumbo version Version Height Width Depth Jumbo, 25 m 421 mm 209 mm...
  • Page 17 2 Description of the FlexPendant Retractable Cable Continued xx1600000630 Foundry versions The heat-resistant glass braided sleeving consists of textile glass with a braided construction of high thermal resistance and a specially developed impregnation of a silicone resin. The combination of these two polymers allows this sleeve to be used in applications with high thermal and mechanical demands.
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  • Page 19: Installation

    Introduction The bracket holding the retractable cable unit should be installed in a location that is suitable for your robot cell. ABB does not recommend installing it on the robot controller cabinet. The size and quality of the attachment screws depend on the installation place.
  • Page 20 3 Installation 3.1 Installing the bracket for IRC5 and OmniCore standard robots Continued Installing the bracket Use this procedure to install the bracket holding the FlexPendant Retractable Cable. Action Note Make holes for the bracket screws. Center distance of the holes: 50...

  • Page 21: Installing The Bracket For Irc5P Paint Robots

    Introduction The bracket holding the retractable cable unit should be installed in a location that is suitable for your robot cell. ABB does not recommend installing it on the robot controller cabinet. The size and quality of the attachment screws depend on the installation place.
  • Page 22 3 Installation 3.2 Installing the bracket for IRC5P paint robots Continued Installing the bracket Use this procedure to install the bracket holding the FlexPendant Retractable Cable. Action Note Make holes for the bracket screws. Center distance of the holes: 50...

  • Page 23: Connecting The Cables

    Use this procedure to connect the connection cable between the controller and the retractable cable unit. Action Note If the FlexPendant is connected to the control- ler, disconnect it. Connect the connection cable to the retract- Secure the connection cable so that it able cable unit.
  • Page 24 Connecting the retractable cable, IRC5 (SxTPU1, 2, 3) Use this procedure to connect the FlexPendant to the retractable cable. Action Note Remove the small cover over the connectors on the back of the FlexPendant.
  • Page 25 Connecting the retractable cable, IRC5 (SxTPU4), OmniCore Action Note/Illustration Remove the attachment screws for the power cable cover. xx1800001189 Continues on next page Product manual - FlexPendant Retractable Cable 3HAC048816-001 Revision: C © Copyright 2015-2024 ABB. All rights reserved.
  • Page 26 Remove the power cable. This step is not needed if the FPRC was delivered together with the robot from the factory. xx1800001192 Continues on next page Product manual - FlexPendant Retractable Cable 3HAC048816-001 Revision: C © Copyright 2015-2024 ABB. All rights reserved.
  • Page 27 This step is mandatory. CAUTION Verify that the emergency stop button and the three-position enabling device are working. Continues on next page Product manual - FlexPendant Retractable Cable 3HAC048816-001 Revision: C © Copyright 2015-2024 ABB. All rights reserved.
  • Page 28 3 Installation 3.3 Connecting the cables Continued Connecting the retractable cable, IRC5P Use this procedure to connect the FlexPendant to the retractable cable. Disconnect the original cable Action Note Remove the screws on the back cover of the FlexPendant using a torx screw driver.
  • Page 29 Note Push the teach pendant cables into the cable hole of the back cover. xx1600000636 Install the cable ring. xx1600000637 Continues on next page Product manual - FlexPendant Retractable Cable 3HAC048816-001 Revision: C © Copyright 2015-2024 ABB. All rights reserved.
  • Page 30 Tighten the screws on the back cover using a torx screw driver. xx1600000631 Tightening torque: 0.6 Nm Continues on next page Product manual - FlexPendant Retractable Cable 3HAC048816-001 Revision: C © Copyright 2015-2024 ABB. All rights reserved.
  • Page 31 Remove the screw, clamp, and plastic straps See positions A and B in the figure. that attach the teach pendant cable. Continues on next page Product manual - FlexPendant Retractable Cable 3HAC048816-001 Revision: C © Copyright 2015-2024 ABB. All rights reserved.
  • Page 32 The color code of the wires in the retractable cable (B) do not match the colors of the original wires (A). xx1400000543 Color code Wire color Yellow Brown Green White Continues on next page Product manual - FlexPendant Retractable Cable 3HAC048816-001 Revision: C © Copyright 2015-2024 ABB. All rights reserved.
  • Page 33 Tighten the screws. This step is mandatory. CAUTION Verify that the emergency stop button and the three-position enabling device are work- ing. Product manual - FlexPendant Retractable Cable 3HAC048816-001 Revision: C © Copyright 2015-2024 ABB. All rights reserved.
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  • Page 35: Maintenance

    4 Maintenance 4.1 Maintenance schedule and expected component life 4 Maintenance 4.1 Maintenance schedule and expected component life Introduction The FlexPendant Retractable Cable unit must be maintained at regular intervals. Activities and intervals for standard robots Maintenance activity Equipment Interval...

  • Page 36: Inspecting The Complete Flexpendant Retractable Cable

    Discharge) and can be destroyed if exposed to discharge. See The unit is sensitive to ESD on page 14 CAUTION Do not open the FlexPendant Retractable Cable or the guarantee is not valid. Inspection for standard robots Use the following procedure to inspect the complete FlexPendant Retractable Cable.
  • Page 37 4 Repeat 4 times. Examine that there is sealing glue on all locking screws. Do not remove the glue. Inspection for paint robots Use the following procedure to inspect the complete FlexPendant Retractable Cable. Action Note Make sure that the holding screw of the bracket is tight.
  • Page 38 4 Maintenance 4.2 Inspecting the complete FlexPendant Retractable Cable Continued Action Note Examine the connectors and cabling to make sure they are securely attached and that the cabling is not damaged. Examine the integrity of all the external plastic elements.

  • Page 39: Cleaning The Complete Flexpendant Retractable Cable

    If necessary, use rag with e.g. alcohol or a paint approved cleaner for the paint version Cleaning Use the following procedure to clean the complete FlexPendant Retractable Cable. Note The cable must be stopped at the end of the rewinding or completely out to perform the cleaning.
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  • Page 41: Repair

    The brake limits the rolling speed when retracting the cable. The brake loses power gradually over time and should be replaced. CAUTION If the brake is not working, then the FlexPendant can be damaged if the retraction is so strong that the operator loses his grip. xx1300002383 Replacing the brake Use this procedure to replace the brake on the FlexPendant Retractable Cable.
  • Page 42 Remove the screws holding the brake. Standard robots xx1400000544 Paint robots xx1600000640 Pull out the brake. xx1400000545 Push the new brake in place. Safety the brake with the screws. Product manual - FlexPendant Retractable Cable 3HAC048816-001 Revision: C © Copyright 2015-2024 ABB. All rights reserved.

  • Page 43: Replacing The Cable Stopper

    Cable stopper for standard robots xx1600000688 Cable stopper handle for paint robots Replacing the cable stopper Use this procedure to replace the cable stopper on the FlexPendant Retractable Cable. Action Note Retract the cable leaving approximately 50 cm pulled out, to make the cable stopper easily ac- cessible.
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  • Page 45: Spare Parts

    The fixing screws of the spare parts are not sealed. CAUTION Do not open the FlexPendant Retractable Cable or the guarantee is not valid. FPRC S4, IRC5 SxTPU1, SxTPU2, SxTPU3 standard robots These variants of the cable reel are light grey.
  • Page 46 6 Spare parts Continued Part Spare part number Description Brake 3HNA026568-001 Cover A+B 3HNA026565-001 Cleaning roller, blue 3HNA026566-001 Cleaning roller, red 3HNA026567-001 Product manual - FlexPendant Retractable Cable 3HAC048816-001 Revision: C © Copyright 2015-2024 ABB. All rights reserved.

  • Page 47: Index

    19, 21 users cables, 23 requirements, 10 integrator responsibility, 11 validity and responsibility, 9 limitation of liability, 9 lock and tag, 11 Product manual - FlexPendant Retractable Cable 3HAC048816-001 Revision: C © Copyright 2015-2024 ABB. All rights reserved.
  • Page 50 SHANGHAI 201319, China Telephone: +86 21 6105 6666 ABB Inc. Robotics & Discrete Automation 1250 Brown Road Auburn Hills, MI 48326 Telephone: +1 248 391 9000 abb.com/robotics © Copyright 2015-2024 ABB. All rights reserved. Specifications subject to change without notice.

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