Adept Viper s650/s850 Robot with MB-60R User’s Guide, Rev D
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Maintenance
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6.1
Replacing Encoder Backup Battery
Battery Replacement Intervals
The encoder backup batteries should be replaced according to the intervals that follow.
If the robot is kept in storage and not in production, or the robot is turned off (no 24 VDC
supply) most of the time, then the battery should be replaced every two years.
NOTE:
Dispose of the battery according to all local and national
environmental regulations regarding electronic components.
If the robot is turned on with 24 VDC supplied to the robot half the time, the battery
should be replaced every four years.
If the robot is turned on with 24 VDC more than half the time, then you can increase the
replacement interval to seven years. If, for example, a robot is typically turned off only on
weekends, the battery would need to be replaced every seven years.
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 the
. The access covers on the robot are not
interlocked - turn off and disconnect power if covers have
to be removed.
CAUTION:
Replace the battery only with 3.6 V, 8.5 Ah
lithium batteries, Adept part number: 05234-000. Battery
information is located in the base of the robot.
