Disconnecting the brake release unit
NoteAction
DANGER
Make sure that all supplies for electrical power, hy-
draulic pressure, and air pressure are turned off.
1
ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD)
The unit is sensitive to ESD. Before handling the unit
read the safety information in section The unit is
sensitive to ESD on page 32
2
Take a picture or make notes of how the robot cabling
is positioned in regard to the brake release board.
3
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Use caution and remove the connectors X8, X9 and
X10 from the brake release board.
4
Removing the brake release unit
NoteAction
DANGER
Make sure that all supplies for electrical power, hy-
draulic pressure, and air pressure are turned off.
1
Unscrew the attachment screws securing the brake
release unit bracket.
2
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Remove the bracket with the brake release unit fitted.3
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4 Repair
4.4.4 Replacing the brake release unit
Continued