102 Viper 650/850 Robot with eMB-40/60R User's Guide 05173-060 M
7.3 Checking Safety Systems
7.3 Checking Safety Systems
These tests should be done every six months.
1.
Test operation of:
l
E-Stop button on Front Panel
l
E-Stop button on pendant
l
Enabling switch on pendant
l
Auto/Manual switch on Front Panel
NOTE: Operating any of the above switches should disable high power.
2.
Test operation of any external (user-supplied) E-Stop buttons.
3.
Test operation of barrier interlocks, etc.
7.4 Checking Robot Mounting Bolts
Check the tightness of the base mounting bolts every 6 months. Tighten to 70±14 N·m (52±10
ft-lbf).
7.5 Replacing Encoder Backup Batteries
CAUTION: Replace the batteries only with 3.6 V, 8.5 Ah lithium batteries, part
number: 05234-000. Battery information is located in the base of the robot.
Battery Replacement Intervals
The encoder backup batteries should be replaced according to the intervals that follow.
l
If the robot is kept in storage and not in production, or the robot is turned off (no 24
VDC supply) most of the time, then the batteries should be replaced every two years.
l
If the robot is turned on with 24 VDC supplied to the robot half the time, the batteries
should be replaced every four years.
l
If the robot is turned on with 24 VDC more than half the time, then you can increase the
replacement interval to seven years. If, for example, a robot is typically turned off only
on weekends, the batteries would need to be replaced every seven years.
Battery Replacement Procedure
NOTE: Dispose of the batteries according to all local and national envir-
onmental regulations regarding electronic components.
Replace the batteries according to the following procedure: