Chapter 5: System Operation
Verifying Installation
Verifying that the system is correctly installed and that all safety equipment is working cor-
rectly is an important process. Before using the robot, make the following checks to ensure that
the robot system has been properly installed.
WARNING: PERSONALINJURYORPROPERTYDAMAGERISK
After installing the robot, you must test it before you use it for the first time.
Failure to do this could cause death, or serious injury or equipment damage.
Mechanical Checks
Verify that:
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The robot is mounted level and that all fasteners are properly installed and tightened.
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Any end-of-arm tooling is properly installed.
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All other peripheral equipment is properly installed and in a state where it is safe to
turn on power to the robot system.
System Cable Checks
Verify the following connections:
NOTE: The first three connections are made via the eAIB XSYSTEM cable if you
are not using an optional SmartController EX motion controller.
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Front Panel to the XSYSTEM on the eAIB.
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Pendant to the XSYSTEM on the eAIB.
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XUSR to the XSYSTEM on the eAIB.
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User-supplied 200/240 VAC power to the robot 200/240 VAC connector.
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User-supplied 24 VDC power to the robot 24 VDC connector.
If you are using an optional SmartController EX, you should check the following:
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eAIBXSYScable between the robot interface panel XSYSTEM connector and XSYS con-
nector on the SmartController EX, and the latching screws tightened.
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Front Panel to the SmartController EX.
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Pendant to the SmartController EX, via the pendant adapter cable.
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User-supplied 24 VDC power to the controller.
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User-supplied ground wire between the SmartController EX and ground.
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One end of the IEEE 1394 cable into the SmartServo connector on the SmartController
EX, and the other end into a SmartServo connector on the robot interface panel.
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