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Chapter 6 - Maintenance
70 Adept Cobra s600/s800 Robot User’s Guide, Rev H
NOTE: The frequency of these procedures will depend on the particular
system, its operating environment, and amount of usage. Use the times in
Table 6-2 as guidelines and modify the schedule as needed.
6.3 Checking Safety Systems
These tests should be done every six months.
1. Test operation of:
• E-Stop button on Front Panel
• E-Stop button on pendant
• Enabling switch on pendant
• Auto/Manual switch on Front Panel
NOTE:
Operating any of the above switches should disable High Power.
2. Test operation of any external (user supplied) E-Stop buttons.
3. Test operation of barrier interlocks, etc.
Check for signs of oil around of harmonic drive area. 3 months See Section 6.5 .
Lubricate Joint 3 (Z-axis) ball screw 3 months See Section 6.6
Replace Encoder battery 5 to 10 years
a
See Section 6.8
WARNING: Lockout and tagout power before servicing.
WARNING: The procedures and replacement of parts
mentioned in this section should be performed only by
skilled or instructed persons, as defined in
Chapter 2 . The
access covers on the robot are not interlocked – turn off
and disconnect power if covers will be removed.
Table 6-2. Inspection and Maintenance
Item Period Reference
a
For robot models with the smaller, rectangular batteries, inspect the battery every 18
months to 3 years.