ABB FlexPendant, Product Manual

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3.2 Inspecting the complete FlexPendant Retractable Cable
WARNING
Observe the following before commencing any repair work on the IRC5 controller,
or units connected to the controller:
• Switch off all electric power supplies with the power switch!
• Make sure you are grounded through a special ESD wrist bracelet or similar.
Many components inside the module are sensitive to ESD (ElectroStatic
Discharge) and can be destroyed if exposed to discharge. See
WARNING
- The unit is sensitive to ESD! on page 16
CAUTION
Do not open the FlexPendant Retractable Cable or the guarantee is not valid.
Inspection for standard robots
Use the following procedure to inspect the complete FlexPendant Retractable
Cable.
Note Action
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Make sure that the holding screw of the bracket
is tight. 1
Examine the connectors and cabling to make sure
they are securely attached and that the cabling is
not damaged. 2
Examine the integrity of all the external plastic
elements. 3
Examine the cable jacket and make sure that the
cable is not twisted. Use the black line print on
the cable to detect torsion. 4
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3.2 Inspecting the complete FlexPendant Retractable Cable