5 Calibration information
5.5. Updating revolution counters
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5.5. Updating revolution counters
General
This section details how to perform a rough calibration of each robot axis, i.e. updating the 
revolution counter value for each axis, using the pendant.
Step 1 - Manually running the robot to the calibration position 
This procedure details the first step when updating the revolution counter; manually running 
the robot to the calibration position. 
Step 2 - Storing the revolution counter setting with the TPU 
This section details the second step when updating the revolution counter; storing the 
revolution counter setting with the TPU (RobotWare 4.0). 
Action  Note 
1. Select axis-by-axis motion mode.   
2. Jog the robot to place the calibration marks  
within the tolerance zone.
IRB 140, 1400, 2400, 4400, 6600ID/
6650ID: Axes 5 and 6 must be positioned 
together!
Shown in section Calibration scales and 
correct axis position on page 238.
3. When all axes are positioned, store the 
revolution counter settings.
Detailed in section:
Step 2 - Storing the revolution counter 
setting with the TPU on page 241 
(RobotWare 4.0).
Step 2 - Storing the revolution counter 
setting with the FlexPendant on page 243 
(RobotWare 5.0).
  Action  Note
1. Press the button "Miscellaneous" then ENTER to select the service 
window. 
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