2.3 Unpacking the controller
General
Before unpacking and installing the robot system, read the safety regulations and
other instructions very carefully. These are found in Chapter Safety on page 15.
The installation must be done by qualified installation personnel and should conform
to all national and local codes.
When unpacking the controller, check that it was not damaged during transport.
Note
If the controller is going to be stored before unpacking and installation, read the
following information regarding storage conditions.
Storage conditions
The table below shows the recommended storage conditions for the IRC5 controller:
ValueParameter
-25°C (-13°F)Min. ambient temperature
+55°C (+131°F)Max. ambient temperature
+70°C (+158°F)Max. ambient temperature (short periods,
max 24 h)
Maximum 95% at constant temperature.Max. ambient humidity
After storage, the operating conditions must be met for at least 4 hours before
switching on the controller (see Operating conditions on page 45 below).
Operating conditions
The table below shows the allowed operating conditions for the IRC5 controller:
ValueParameter
0°C (32°F)Min. ambient temperature
+45°C (113°F)Max. ambient temperature
Maximum 95% at constant temperature.Max. ambient humidity
Weight of controller
The table below shows the weight for the IRC5 controller:
WeightPartController
max. 30 kgComplete controllerIRC5 Compact
Protection class
The table below shows the protection classes for the IRC5 controller and the
FlexPendant:
Protection classEquipment
IP20IRC5 Compact controller
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