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  • Page 1 Product manual FlexPendant Retractable Cable...
  • Page 2 Trace back information: Workspace Main version a182 Checked in 2016-10-06 Skribenta version 4.6.320...
  • Page 3 Product manual FlexPendant Retractable Cable Document ID: 3HAC048816-001 Revision: B © Copyright 2015-2016 ABB. All rights reserved.
  • Page 4 The information in this manual is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by ABB. ABB assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this manual. Except as may be expressly stated anywhere in this manual, nothing herein shall be construed as any kind of guarantee or warranty by ABB for losses, damages to persons or property, fitness for a specific purpose or the like.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Installing the bracket for paint robots ..............Connecting the cables ..................Maintenance Maintenance schedule and expected component life ..........Inspecting the complete FlexPendant Retractable Cable ........... Cleaning the complete FlexPendant Retractable Cable ..........Repair Replacing the brake ................... Replacing the cable stopper ................
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  • Page 7: Overview Of This Manual

    FlexPendant Retractable Cable unit for S4C, S4C+, IRC5, and IRC5P. Prerequisites A maintenance/repair/installation craftsman working with an ABB manipulator must: • be trained by ABB and have the required knowledge of mechanical and electrical installation/repair/maintenance work. References Reference Document ID...
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  • Page 9: Safety

    Limitation of liability Any information given in this manual regarding safety must not be construed as a warranty by ABB that the industrial robot will not cause injury or damage even if all safety instructions are complied with. Continues on next page...
  • Page 10 Operating modes Operating manual - IRC5 with FlexPend- Operator's Manual - IRC5P Restricting the working space Product manual for the robot Installation and commissioning Product manual - FlexPendant Retractable Cable 3HAC048816-001 Revision: B © Copyright 2015-2016 ABB. All rights reserved.

  • Page 11: Safety Risks During Installation And Service Work On Robots

    ABB is not liable for damages caused by the use of non-original spare parts and special equipment. ABB is not liable for damages or injuries caused by unauthorized modifications to the robot system.
  • Page 12 For example, secure the lower arm according to the repair instruction if removing the axis-2 motor. Continues on next page Product manual - FlexPendant Retractable Cable 3HAC048816-001 Revision: B © Copyright 2015-2016 ABB. All rights reserved.
  • Page 13 CAUTION The cable packages are sensitive to mechan- ical damage. Handle the cable packages and the connectors with care in order to avoid damage. Product manual - FlexPendant Retractable Cable 3HAC048816-001 Revision: B © Copyright 2015-2016 ABB. All rights reserved.

  • Page 14: Risks Associated With Live Electric Parts

    The external voltage connected to the control cabinet remains live even when the robot is disconnected from the mains. • Additional connections. Continues on next page Product manual - FlexPendant Retractable Cable 3HAC048816-001 Revision: B © Copyright 2015-2016 ABB. All rights reserved.
  • Page 15 Tools, material handling devices, etc., may be live even if the robot system is in the OFF position. Power supply cables which are in motion during the working process may be damaged. Product manual - FlexPendant Retractable Cable 3HAC048816-001 Revision: B © Copyright 2015-2016 ABB. All rights reserved.

  • Page 16: Warning - The Unit Is Sensitive To Esd

    The wrist strap is located on the left side on the inside of the controller door. The location of the wrist strap button is shown in the following illustration. Product manual - FlexPendant Retractable Cable 3HAC048816-001 Revision: B © Copyright 2015-2016 ABB. All rights reserved.

  • Page 17: Safe Use Of The Jogging Device

    How to operate the hold-to-run function for S4Cplus is described in User’s guide - S4Cplus (BaseWare OS 4.0). How to operate the hold-to-run function for IRC5 is described in Operating manual - IRC5 with FlexPendant. Product manual - FlexPendant Retractable Cable 3HAC048816-001 Revision: B © Copyright 2015-2016 ABB. All rights reserved.
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  • Page 19: Installation

    Introduction The bracket holding the retractable cable unit should be installed in a location that is suitable for your robot cell. ABB does not recommend installing it on the robot controller cabinet. The size and quality of the attachment screws depend on the installation place.
  • Page 20 Connecting the cables on page Limitation Do not install the FlexPendant Retractable Cable when a robot system is equipped with any of the following options: • 733-3 External panel •...

  • Page 21: Installing The Bracket For Paint Robots

    Introduction The bracket holding the retractable cable unit should be installed in a location that is suitable for your robot cell. ABB does not recommend installing it on the robot controller cabinet. The size and quality of the attachment screws depend on the installation place.
  • Page 22 2.2 Installing the bracket for paint robots Continued Dimensions, paint version Installing the bracket Use this procedure to install the bracket holding the FlexPendant Retractable Cable. Action Note Make holes for the bracket screws. Center distance of the holes: 50...

  • Page 23: Connecting The Cables

    Use this procedure to connect the connection cable between the controller and the retractable cable unit. Action Note Disconnect the FlexPendant or teach pendant from the controller. Connect the connection cable to the control- Safety the connection cable so that it ler and to the retractable cable unit.
  • Page 24 2 Installation 2.3 Connecting the cables Continued Connecting the retractable cable, IRC5 Use this procedure to connect the FlexPendant to the retractable cable. Action Note Remove the small cover over the connectors on the back of the FlexPendant. xx1400000782 Lift the strain relief from its guides to loosen the cable.
  • Page 25 Verify that the emergency stop button and the three-position enabling device are work- ing. Connecting the retractable cable, IRC5P Use this procedure to connect the FlexPendant to the retractable cable. Disconnect the original cable Action Note Remove the screws on the back cover of the FlexPendant using a torx screw driver.
  • Page 26 Note Push the teach pendant cables into the cable hole of the back cover. xx1600000636 Install the cable ring. xx1600000637 Continues on next page Product manual - FlexPendant Retractable Cable 3HAC048816-001 Revision: B © Copyright 2015-2016 ABB. All rights reserved.
  • Page 27 Tighten the screws on the back cover using a torx screw driver. xx1600000631 Tightening torque: 0.6 Nm Continues on next page Product manual - FlexPendant Retractable Cable 3HAC048816-001 Revision: B © Copyright 2015-2016 ABB. All rights reserved.
  • Page 28 Remove the screw, clamp, and plastic straps See positions A and B in the figure. that attach the teach pendant cable. Continues on next page Product manual - FlexPendant Retractable Cable 3HAC048816-001 Revision: B © Copyright 2015-2016 ABB. All rights reserved.
  • Page 29 The color code of the wires in the retractable cable (B) do not match the colors of the original wires (A). xx1400000543 Color code Wire color Yellow Brown Green White Continues on next page Product manual - FlexPendant Retractable Cable 3HAC048816-001 Revision: B © Copyright 2015-2016 ABB. All rights reserved.
  • Page 30 Tighten the screws. This step is mandatory. CAUTION Verify that the emergency stop button and the three-position enabling device are work- ing. Product manual - FlexPendant Retractable Cable 3HAC048816-001 Revision: B © Copyright 2015-2016 ABB. All rights reserved.

  • Page 31: Maintenance

    3 Maintenance 3.1 Maintenance schedule and expected component life 3 Maintenance 3.1 Maintenance schedule and expected component life Introduction The FlexPendant Retractable Cable unit must be maintained at regular intervals. Activities and intervals for standard robots Maintenance activity Equipment Interval...

  • Page 32: Inspecting The Complete Flexpendant Retractable Cable

    WARNING - The unit is sensitive to ESD! on page 16 CAUTION Do not open the FlexPendant Retractable Cable or the guarantee is not valid. Inspection for standard robots Use the following procedure to inspect the complete FlexPendant Retractable Cable.
  • Page 33 4 Repeat 4 times. Examine that there is sealing glue on all locking screws. Do not remove the glue. Inspection for paint robots Use the following procedure to inspect the complete FlexPendant Retractable Cable. Action Note Make sure that the holding screw of the bracket is tight.
  • Page 34 3 Maintenance 3.2 Inspecting the complete FlexPendant Retractable Cable Continued Action Note Examine the integrity of all the external plastic elements. Examine the cable jacket and make sure that the cable is not twisted. Use the black line print on the cable to detect torsion.

  • Page 35: Cleaning The Complete Flexpendant Retractable Cable

    If necessary, use rag with e.g. alcohol or a paint approved cleaner for the paint version Cleaning Use the following procedure to clean the complete FlexPendant Retractable Cable. Note The cable must be stopped at the end of the rewinding or completely out to perform the cleaning.
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  • Page 37: Repair

    The brake limits the rolling speed when retracting the cable. The brake loses power gradually over time and should be replaced. CAUTION If the brake is not working, then the FlexPendant can be damaged if the retraction is so strong that the operator loses his grip. xx1300002383 Replacing the brake Use this procedure to replace the brake on the FlexPendant Retractable Cable.
  • Page 38 Remove the screws holding the brake. Standard robots xx1400000544 Paint robots xx1600000640 Pull out the brake. xx1400000545 Push the new brake in place. Safety the brake with the screws. Product manual - FlexPendant Retractable Cable 3HAC048816-001 Revision: B © Copyright 2015-2016 ABB. All rights reserved.

  • Page 39: Replacing The Cable Stopper

    Cable stopper for standard robots xx1600000688 Cable stopper handle for paint robots Replacing the cable stopper Use this procedure to replace the cable stopper on the FlexPendant Retractable Cable. Action Note Retract the cable leaving approximately 50 cm pulled out, to make the cable stopper easily ac- cessible.
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  • Page 41: Spare Parts

    All locking screws other than those used for the spare parts are totally sealed. Do not remove the sealing glue. The fixing screws of the spare parts are not sealed. CAUTION Do not open the FlexPendant Retractable Cable or the guarantee is not valid. Spare parts for standard robots Part Spare part number...
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  • Page 43: Index

    12 standard robots, 41 hold-to-run, 17 hot components risk, 12 three-position enabling device, 17 installing validity and responsibility, 9 bracket, 19, 21 Product manual - FlexPendant Retractable Cable 3HAC048816-001 Revision: B © Copyright 2015-2016 ABB. All rights reserved.
  • Page 46 Telephone +46 (0) 21 344 400 ABB AS, Robotics Discrete Automation and Motion Nordlysvegen 7, N-4340 BRYNE, Norway Box 265, N-4349 BRYNE, Norway Telephone: +47 51489000 ABB Engineering (Shanghai) Ltd. No. 4528 Kangxin Highway PuDong District SHANGHAI 201319, China Telephone: +86 21 6105 6666 www.abb.com/robotics...

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