VT6L Maintenance    14. Joint #6 
 
116  VT series Maintenance Manual    Rev.2 
   
tension to the motor unit and fix it. 
Joint #5 timing belt tension: 23 - 36N 
Belt tension meter setting values 
Weight: 2.5g/mm width×m span 
Width: 6.0mm 
Span: 184mm 
Hexagon socket head cap bolts: 3-M4×20 (with slotted hole washer) 
Tightening torque: 4.0 ± 0.2 N·m 
 
Jumping (position gap) may occur if the value is below the lower limit.
 
Vibration (abnormal noise) or reduction in life of the parts may occur if the value 
exceeds the upper limit.
 
When you replace with a new belt, belt extends and the belt tension may decrease in the 
initial stage.    Make sure to operate the robot two to three days and check the belt 
tension again
 
 
 
Connect the following connectors of the motor.
 
A: Signal cable connectors (for motor × 2) 
B: Signal cable connector (for AMP board) 
 
Connector for the signal cable connector (for motor) is the 
same color.
 
Bind the following cables and the ground wire 
with the 
wire tie. 
Wire tie: AB100 
Motor cable (Joint #5) 
Signal cable (Joint #5) 
Motor cable (Joint #6) 
Ground wire 
 
 
Mount the following covers.
 
Arm #4 Cover 1 
Arm #4 Cover 2 
Reference: 7. Covers