Chapter 3: Robot Installation
This chapter provides information about installing the robot and other necessary equipment.
3.1 Robot Installation Overview
This section provides an overview of the basic tasks that are required to install the robot.
!
WARNING:
Robot installation must be completed before optional equipment
can be installed.
IMPORTANT:
Prior to installing the robot, unpack and inspect the equipment.
Refer to Unpacking and Inspecting the Equipment on page 177 for more inform-
ation.
Basic Installation Steps
Step
Task
Reference
1
Mount the robot.
Mounting an eCobra Robot on page 43
2
Install the tool flange.
Install the Tool Flange on page 46
3
Installing the Front Panel.
Installing the Front Panel on page 47
4
Install user-supplied safety equip-
ment.
Installing User-Supplied Safety Equipment on
page 49
5
Set the EtherCAT Node Address.
Setting the EtherCAT Node ID on page 58
6
Make robot system cable con-
nections.
System Cable Installation on page 61
7
Install any robot optional hard-
ware.
Optional Equipment Installation on page 87
8
Verify the installation.
Verifying Installation on page 99
Table 3-1. Installation Overview
3.2 Mounting an eCobra Robot
This section describes the mounting procedure for the eCobra robot.
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WARNING: PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE RISK
Only allow qualified service personnel to install or service the robot.
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eCobra 600 and 800 Robots with EtherCAT
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