10 Calibration
10.2.2 Updating the revolution counter
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10.2.2 Updating the revolution counter
Manually running
the manipulator
to the calibration
position
This section details the first step when updating the revolution counter; manually running the
manipulator to the calibration position.
Step Action Illustration
1. Select axis-by-axis motion mode
2. Press the enabling device on the teach pendant and, using
the joystick, move the robot manually so that the calibra-
tion marks lie within the tolerance zone.
Shown in Calibration
scales on page 194.
3. Note that axis 6 does not have any mechanical stop and
can thus be calibrated at the wrong faceplate revolution.
Do not operate axis 6 manually before the robot has been
calibrated.
4. When all axes have been positioned as above, store the
revolution counter settings using the Teach Pendant Unit
as detailed below: