C4 Maintenance    16. Calibration 
 
166  C Series Maintenance Manual Rev.2 
After resetting the error, the motor encoder of the joint whose parts have been replaced 
will be initialized.
 
Set the jog mode to “Joint” in [Jog & Teach] and operate the Manipulator in jog motion 
to match the home position marks (0 pulse position) of the joint accurately.
 
When the joint cannot move to the home position, operate the Manipulator to match the 
tram mark placed in 
Setup & Operation 3.7 Checking the Basic Orientation 
 
Initialize the encoder when the joint matches the home position or the tram mark.
 
For the encoder initialization, refer to the procedure indicated above.
 
When the origin of the Joint #5 is calibrated, the Joint #6 will be out of position. 
 
(Due 
to the structure of the Manipulator, any offset in the position of the Joint #5 affects the 
Joint #6.)
 
Calibrate the origin of the Joint #6 together when calibrating
 the Joint #5. 
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Position of grooves for calibration 
The key is secured to the inside of the 
Arm #1 center cover using M4 screw. 
Hexagon socket head cap bolts: 
M3×6
 
Be sure to put the key back to the 
original position after use.
 
Position of the calibration key 
-1 Prepare the calibration key. 
A calibration key is secured inside the Arm #1 center cover using the M4 screw.   
careful not to lose the screw.