C8-B/C12-B Service Manual Adjustment Disclosure Scope: Maintenance Trained Personnel Only
(C) Seiko Epson Corporation 3-2 Rev.1
3.1.3 Adjustment Method
⚫ Make sure that the belt is set to be level with respect to the pulley without it being placed on the flange.
⚫ Temporarily tighten the parts used to adjust the belt tension. After adjusting the tension, tighten the bolts with the correct
tightening torque.
⚫ Take care not to apply excessive tension to the belt.
⚫ Measure the tension near the center of the belt.
Joint #1 Timing Belt
1. Apply the proper tension to the Joint #1 timing belt and secure the Joint #1 motor unit.
When securing the motor unit, attach the heat dissipation sheet to the right side of the base (when seeing from the rear side of the
Manipulator).
Joint #1 timing belt tension: 89 to 149 N
Belt tension meter setting values
Weight: 4.0 g/mm width x m span, Width: 20 mm, Span: 160 mm