ABB IRB 1400, Product Manual

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6 Calibration information
6.0.5 Updating revolution counters
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6.0.5 Updating revolution counters
General
This section details how to perform a rough calibration of each robot axis, i.e. updating the
revolution counter value for each axis, using the pendant.
Step 1 - Manually
running the robot
to the calibration
position
This procedure details the first step when updating the revolution counter; manually running
the robot to the calibration position.
Step 2 - Storing
the revolution
counter setting
with the Flex-
Pendant
This procedure details the second step when updating the revolution counter; storing the rev-
olution counter setting with the FlexPendant (RobotWare 5.0).
Action Note
Select axis-by-axis motion mode.
Jog the robot to place the calibration marks
within the tolerance zone.
IRB 140, 1400, 2400, 4400, 6600ID/
6650ID: Axes 5 and 6 must be positioned
together!
Shown in section Calibration scales, IRB
1400 on page 134 .
When all axes are positioned, store the
revolution counter settings. Detailed in sections:
Step 2 - Storing the revolution counter set-
ting with the FlexPendant on page 136
(RobotWare 5.0).
Action
On the ABB menu, tap Calibration.
All mechanical units connected to the system are shown along with their calibration
status.
Tap the mechanical unit in question.
A screen is displayed: tap Rev. Counters.
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