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soldering battery terminals, and forced discharge.
For disposal of batteries, refer to relevant national and local laws and regulations
or consult a professional company. Note that even used batteries can cause a
short circuit when they come into contact with other metals or battery terminals
and result in danger.
7.3.1.2 Battery replacement
Status confirmation:
Replace the battery only when the robot stays stationary and the power adapter is OFF.
Check the status before operation.
A mechanical zero calibration must always be performed after the battery
replacement. See Section Mechanical calibration for details.
Tool preparation:
Prepare tools necessary for the replacement according to the table below.
No. Tool Quantity
1 Side-cutting pliers 1
2 Hex wrench (2.5) 1
3 Nylon tie (3X100 mm) 2
Replacement procedures:
1
Step 1: Remove the external cables connected to all electrical interfaces on the robot
base.
Warning
During the battery replacement, take necessary precautions to prevent others from
switching on the system power supply.
2
Step 2: Use a hex wrench (2.5) to remove the four M3 screws on the rear base cover
and separate the rear cover from the base slowly.