Required spare parts
NoteArticle numberSpare part
Battery includes protection
circuits. Only replace with a
specified spare part or an
ABB-approved equivalent.
For spare part number, see:
• Spare parts on page 839
Battery pack
Removing, battery
Use this procedure to remove the SMB battery.
NoteAction
This is done in order to facilitate
updating of the revolution counter.
Move the robot to its calibration position.1
DANGER
Turn off all:
• electric power supply
• hydraulic pressure supply
• air pressure supply
to the robot, before entering the robot working area.
2
ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD)
The unit is sensitive to ESD. Before handling the
unit please read the safety information in the sec-
tion The unit is sensitive to ESD on page 32
3
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Remove the SMB battery cover.
CAUTION
Clean cover from metal residues before opening.
Metal residues can cause shortage on the boards
which can result in hazardous failures.
4
Pull out the battery and disconnect the battery
cable.
5
Remove the SMB battery.
Note
Battery includes protection circuits. Only replace
with a specified spare part or with an ABB- ap-
proved equivalent.
6
WARNING
A used battery is hazardous material and shall be
disposed of in a safe way. See section Decommis-
sioning on page 819 for more information.
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3.4.8 Replacing the SMB battery
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