Releasing the brakes
This procedure details how to release the holding brakes when the robot is equipped
with an internal brake release unit.
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The internal brake release unit is equipped with a
button for controlling the axes brakes.
If the robot is not connected to the controller,
power must be supplied to the connector R1.MP
according to the section Supplying power to con-
nector R1.MP on page 72.
1
DANGER
When releasing the holding brakes, the robot axes
may move very quickly and sometimes in unexpec-
ted ways!
Make sure no personnel is near or beneath the
robot arm!
2
Release the holding brake on all robot axes by
pressing the button on the internal brake release
unit.
3
The brake will function again as soon as the button
is released.
Supplying power to connector R1.MP
If the robot is not connected to the controller, power must be supplied to connector
R1.MP on the robot in order to enable the brake release buttons.
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DANGER
Incorrect connections, such as supplying
power to the wrong pin, may cause all
brakes to be released simultaneously!
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