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4.4 Notes on dust-proof/water-poof specifications
The MOTOMAN-GP50 (YR-1-06VX50-A00) conforms to:
• IP67 for the wrist part
• IP54 for the main part of the robot
NOTICE
< Definition of IP (protection class) >
• Definition of IP67
IP6□: Protection from the entry of dust
IP □7: Protection from immersion in water with being submerged for a specified duration
and pressure.
• Definition of IP54
IP5□: Protection from a certain amount of dust which is harmful enough to affect the
normal operation of equipments.
IP □4: Protection from sprays and splashing of water in all directions
However, the following precautions must be observed:
• Do not use the following liquids, because the rubber parts of the robot (gasket, oil seal,
O-ring, etc.) may be deteriorated or corroded:
– Organic solvent
– Chlorine-based cutting fluid
– Amine-based cleaning fluid
– Corrosive substances such as acids, alkalis or liquids/solutions causing rust
– Other liquids/solutions to which nitrile-butadiene rubber (NBR) is not resistant
• After removing a gasket for parts replacement or maintenance/inspection, make sure to
replace the gasket with a new one.
• Do not use cutting fluid or cleaning fluid which contains unknown chemical substances.