3 Maintenance
3.2.2. Maintenance schedule
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DTC = Duty Time Counter. Shows the operational time of the robot.
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If the robot is run at ambient temperatures higher than 50°C, the equipment may
require maintenance more frequently.
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3)
Battery low alert (38213 Battery charge low) is displayed when remaining backup
capacity (robot powered off) is less than 2 months. Typical lifetime of a new battery
is 36 months if the robot is powered off 2 days/week or 18 months if the robot is
powered off 16 hours/day. The lifetime can be extended (approx. 3 times) for longer
production breaks by a battery shutdown service routine. See Operating manual -
IRC5 with FlexPendantfor instructions.
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4)
Replace when damage or cracks is detected or life limit is approaching as specified
in section
Expected component life on page 120
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5)
Always lubricate the front eye bearing after refitting the shaft of the balancing
device.
Activities and intervals, optional equipment
The table below specifies the required maintenance activities and intervals for common
optional equipment. The maintenance of other external equipment for the robot is detailed in
separate documentation.
Lubrication
Balancing device
bearing
Every:
12,000 hours
5)
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Lubrication of
spherical roller
bearing, balancing
device on page 186
Maintenance
activity
Equipment
Interval
Detailed in section
Maintenance
activity
Equipment
Interval Note
Detailed in
section
Inspection
Signal lamp
Inspection, signal
lamp (option) on
page 159
Inspection
Mechanical stop
axes 1-2-3
Every:
12
months
Inspection, additional
mechanical stops on
page 154
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