ABB IRB 1200 User manual

ROBOTICS
Product manual
IRB 1200

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Product manual
IRB 1200-5/0.9
IRB 1200-5/0.9 type A
IRB 1200-5/0.9 type B
IRB 1200-7/0.7
IRB 1200-7/0.7 type A
IRB 1200-7/0.7 type B
IRC5, OmniCore
Document ID: 3HAC046983-001
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Table of contents
9Overview of this manual ...................................................................................................................
16Product documentation ....................................................................................................................
18How to read the product manual ......................................................................................................
191 Safety
191.1 Safety information .............................................................................................
191.1.1 Limitation of liability .................................................................................
201.1.2 Requirements on personnel ......................................................................
211.2 Safety signals and symbols .................................................................................
211.2.1 Safety signals in the manual ......................................................................
231.2.2 Safety symbols on manipulator labels .........................................................
291.3 Robot stopping functions ....................................................................................
301.4 Installation and commissioning ............................................................................
331.5 Operation ........................................................................................................
341.6 Maintenance and repair ......................................................................................
341.6.1 Maintenance and repair ............................................................................
371.6.2 Emergency release of the robot axes ..........................................................
381.6.3 Brake testing ..........................................................................................
391.7 Troubleshooting ................................................................................................
401.8 Decommissioning ..............................................................................................
412 Installation and commissioning
412.1 Introduction to installation and commissioning .......................................................
422.2 Unpacking .......................................................................................................
422.2.1 Extra O-rings .........................................................................................
442.2.2 Protection covers ....................................................................................
452.2.3 Transportation bracket .............................................................................
492.2.4 Pre-installation procedure .........................................................................
552.2.5 Dimensions ............................................................................................
592.2.6 Working range ........................................................................................
622.2.7 Risk of tipping/stability .............................................................................
642.2.8 The unit is sensitive to ESD .......................................................................
652.3 On-site installation ............................................................................................
652.3.1 Lifting robot with roundslings ....................................................................
702.3.2 Lifting and turning a suspended mounted robot ............................................
712.3.3 Manually releasing the brakes ...................................................................
742.3.4 Orienting and securing the robot ...............................................................
782.3.5 Setting the system parameters for a suspended or tilted robot .........................
832.3.6 Loads fitted to the robot, stopping time and braking distances .........................
842.3.7 Fitting of equipment on the robot ...............................................................
842.3.7.1 Introduction to fitting of equipment .................................................
852.3.7.2 Holes for fitting extra equipment ....................................................
922.3.7.3 Fitting tools on Hygienic robots ......................................................
942.4 Installation of options .........................................................................................
942.4.1 Installing the signal lamp on IRC5 robots .....................................................
972.4.2 Installing the signal lamp for OmniCore robots ..............................................
992.5 Restricting the working range ..............................................................................
992.5.1 Axes with restricted working range .............................................................
1002.5.2 Mechanically restricting the working range ...................................................
1052.6 Making robot ready for operation ..........................................................................
1052.6.1 Additional installation procedure, Clean Room ..............................................
1062.7 Electrical connections ........................................................................................
1062.7.1 Robot cabling and connection points ..........................................................
1112.7.2 Customer connections .............................................................................
1142.8 Start of robot in cold environments ......................................................................
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1153 Maintenance
1153.1 Introduction ......................................................................................................
1163.2 Maintenance schedule .......................................................................................
1163.2.1 Specification of maintenance intervals ........................................................
1173.2.2 Maintenance schedule .............................................................................
1193.3 Inspection activities ...........................................................................................
1193.3.1 Inspecting the robot paint .........................................................................
1203.3.2 Inspecting the robot cabling .....................................................................
1213.3.3 Inspecting the information labels ................................................................
1263.3.4 Inspecting mechanical stops ....................................................................
1293.3.5 Inspecting timing belts ............................................................................
1323.3.6 Inspecting the signal lamp (option) .............................................................
1343.4 Replacement/changing activities ..........................................................................
1343.4.1 Replacing the battery pack .......................................................................
1443.4.2 Replacing the sealing set on tool flange of Hygienic robots .............................
1493.5 Cleaning activities .............................................................................................
1493.5.1 Cleaning the IRB 1200 ..............................................................................
1523.5.2 Cleaning the IRB 1200 with protection type Hygienic ......................................
1574 Repair
1574.1 Introduction ......................................................................................................
1584.2 General procedures ...........................................................................................
1584.2.1 Cut the paint or surface on the robot before replacing parts ............................
1614.2.2 Mounting instructions for sealings ..............................................................
1644.2.3 Sealing differences depending on protection class ........................................
1654.2.4 Swing sealing plug for Clean Room, food grade lubrication and Hygienic robots ..
1694.3 Cable harness ..................................................................................................
1694.3.1 Replacing the main cable package .............................................................
245
4.3.2 Replacing the axis-4 FPC unit, housing extender unit and housing extender sealings
.............................................................................................................
2774.3.3 Replacing the axis-5 FPC unit ...................................................................
2914.3.4 Replacing the EIB/SMB unit ......................................................................
3084.4 Upper and lower arms ........................................................................................
3084.4.1 Replacing the lower arm ..........................................................................
3774.4.2 Replacing the signal lamp ........................................................................
3804.4.3 Replacing the tubular spare parts ..............................................................
4184.4.4 Replacing the axis-3 radial sealing and sealing ring ......................................
4544.4.5 Replacing the axis-2 mechanical stop .........................................................
4574.4.6 Replacing the axis-3 mechanical stop .........................................................
4604.4.7 Replacing the axis-4 mechanical stop .........................................................
4924.5 Swing and base ................................................................................................
4924.5.1 Replacing the base spare parts (base, axis-1 radial sealing, protection sleeve) ...
5724.5.2 Replacing the swing spare parts (swing, axis-2 radial sealing) ........................
6384.5.3 Replacing the axis-1 mechanical stop .........................................................
6414.6 Motors and gearboxes .......................................................................................
6414.6.1 Replacing the axis-1 gear unit ....................................................................
6424.6.2 Replacing the axis-2 drive unit ..................................................................
6644.6.3 Replacing the axis-3 drive unit ..................................................................
6864.6.4 Replacing the axis-4 gearbox, drive shaft and pulley .....................................
7284.6.5 Replacing the axis-4 motor with pulley .......................................................
7404.6.6 Replacing the axis-4 timing belt .................................................................
7584.6.7 Replacing the axis-5 motor with pulley .......................................................
7714.6.8 Replacing the axis-5 timing belt .................................................................
7784.6.9 Replacing the axis-5 and axis-6 drive unit ...................................................
8055 Calibration
8055.1 Introduction to calibration ...................................................................................
8055.1.1 Introduction and calibration terminology ......................................................
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8065.1.2 Calibration methods .................................................................................
8095.1.3 When to calibrate ...................................................................................
8105.2 Synchronization marks and axis movement directions .............................................
8105.2.1 Synchronization marks and synchronization position for axes .........................
8125.2.2 Calibration movement directions for all axes ................................................
8135.3 Updating revolution counters ...............................................................................
8135.3.1 Updating revolution counters on IRC5 robots ...............................................
8165.3.2 Updating revolution counters on OmniCore robots ........................................
8185.4 Calibrating with Axis Calibration method ...............................................................
8185.4.1 Description of Axis Calibration ..................................................................
8215.4.2 Calibration tools for Axis Calibration ...........................................................
8245.4.3 Installation locations for the calibration tools ...............................................
8265.4.4 Axis Calibration - Running the calibration procedure ......................................
8325.4.5 Reference calibration ...............................................................................
8345.5 Calibrating with Wrist Optimization method ...........................................................
8365.6 Calibrating with manual calibration method ............................................................
8365.6.1 Manual calibration method - calibration position ............................................
8375.6.2 Manual calibration method - content of calibration toolkit 3HAC051256-001 .......
8385.6.3 Manual calibration method - calibrating axis 1 ..............................................
8455.6.4 Manual calibration method - calibrating axis 2 ..............................................
8495.6.5 Manual calibration method - calibrating axis 3 ..............................................
8545.6.6 Manual calibration method - calibrating axis 4 ..............................................
8605.6.7 Manual calibration method - calibrating axis 5 and axis 6 ................................
8645.7 Verifying the calibration ......................................................................................
8655.8 Checking the synchronization position ..................................................................
8676 Decommissioning
8676.1 Introduction ......................................................................................................
8686.2 Environmental information ..................................................................................
8706.3 Scrapping of robot .............................................................................................
8717 Robot description
8717.1 Introduction ......................................................................................................
8727.2 Type A of IRB 1200 ...........................................................................................
8737.3 Type B of IRB 1200 ...........................................................................................
8747.4 Description of spare part versions ........................................................................
8747.4.1 Spare part versions for the base on IP40/IP67 robots .....................................
8767.4.2 Spare part versions for the swing on IP40/IP67 robots ....................................
8787.4.3 Spare part versions for the axis-1 sealing ring on IP40/IP67 robots ...................
8807.4.4 Spare part versions for the housing on Type A robots ....................................
8817.4.5 Spare part versions for the tubular on Type A robots .....................................
8827.4.6 Spare part versions for the tubular cover on Clean Room robots ......................
8838 Reference information
8838.1 Introduction ......................................................................................................
8848.2 Applicable standards .........................................................................................
8858.3 Unit conversion .................................................................................................
8868.4 Screw joints ....................................................................................................
8898.5 Weight specifications .........................................................................................
8908.6 Standard toolkit ................................................................................................
8918.7 Special tools ....................................................................................................
8958.8 Lifting accessories and lifting instructions ..............................................................
8979 Spare parts
8979.1 Spare part lists and illustrations ...........................................................................
89910 Circuit diagrams
89910.1 Circuit diagrams ................................................................................................
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Overview of this manual
About this manual
This manual contains instructions for:
• mechanical and electrical installation of the robot
• maintenance of the robot
• mechanical and electrical repair of the robot.
Usage
This manual should be used during:
• installation, from lifting the robot to its work site and securing it to the
foundation, to making it ready for operation
• maintenance work
• repair work and calibration.
Who should read this manual?
This manual is intended for:
• installation personnel
• maintenance personnel
• repair personnel.
Prerequisites
Maintenance/repair/installation personnel working with an ABB Robot must:
• be trained by ABB and have the required knowledge of mechanical and
electrical installation/repair/maintenance work.
Product manual scope
The manual covers covers all variants and designs of the IRB 1200. Some variants
and designs may have been removed from the business offer and are no longer
available for purchase.
Organization of chapters
The manual is organized in the following chapters:
ContentsChapter
Safety information that must be read through before performing
any installation or service work on robot. Contains general safety
aspects as well as more specific information on how to avoid
personal injuries and damage to the product.
Safety, service
Required information about lifting and installation of the robot.Installation and commis-
sioning
Step-by-step procedures that describe how to perform mainten-
ance of the robot. Based on a maintenance schedule that may
be used to plan periodical maintenance.
Maintenance
Step-by-step procedures that describe how to perform repair
activities of the robot. Based on available spare parts.
Repair
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ContentsChapter
Calibration procedures and general information about calibration.Calibration
Environmental information about the robot and its components.Decommissioning
Useful information when performing installation, maintenance
or repair work. Includes lists of necessary tools, additional doc-
uments, safety standards, etc.
Reference information
Reference to the spare part list for the robot.Spare parts and exploded
views
Reference to the circuit diagram for the robot.Circuit diagram
References
Documentation referred to in the manual, is listed in the table below.
General
Document IDDocument name
3HAC046984-001Product manual, spare parts - IRB 1200
Document.ID-1Product specification - IRB 1200
3HAC031045-001Safety manual for robot - Manipulator and IRC5 or OmniCore con-
troller i
3HAC046307-003Circuit diagram - IRB 1200
3HAC042927-001Technical reference manual - Lubrication in gearboxes
3HAC050948-001Technical reference manual - System parameters
iThis manual contains all safety instructions from the product manuals for the manipulators and the
controllers.
IRC5
Document IDDocument name
3HAC021313-001Product manual - IRC5
3HAC047138-001Product manual - IRC5 Compact
3HAC050941-001Operating manual - IRC5 with FlexPendant
OmniCore
Document IDDocument name
3HAC060860-001Product manual - OmniCore C30
3HAC073706-001Product manual - OmniCore C90XT
3HAC079399-001Product manual - OmniCore E10
3HAC065036-001Operating manual - OmniCore
Revisions
DescriptionRevision
First edition.-
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DescriptionRevision
Changes made in this revision:
• Information added about removal of axis-4 mechanical stop and
axis-4 FPC unit from housing extender unit, prior to replacing the
radial sealing at the housing extender unit. See Replacing the
axis-4 FPC unit, housing extender unit and housing extender
sealings on page 245.
• Information added about disconnecting and reconnecting the air
hoses at the tubular, when replacing the axis-4 timing belt. See
Replacing the axis-4 timing belt on page 740.
•Information added about removing screws that fasten the fix sheet
to the inner plastic guide inside housing, when removing axis-3
drive unit, see Creating space for separation of upper and lower
arm on page 669. Information also added about refitting the same
screws, throughout complete manual.
• Information added about releasing the holding brakes prior to ro-
tating axes manually, in calibration procedures, chapter Calibration
on page 805.
• Working range of axis 6 corrected from ±360° to ±400°, see
Working range on page 59.
• Information added about extra o-rings that are enclosed with the
robot at delivery, see Installation of extra O-ring on page 75 and
Installation of extra O-ring on page 108. Also added to repair pro-
cedures, where needed.
• Changed pin number for 24V connection, see Manually releasing
the brakes on page 71.
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DescriptionRevision
Changes made in this revision:
• Information regarding how to read the procedures in this product
manual are updated, see How to read the product manual on
page 18.
• Information added about protection covers for water and dust
proofing, see Protection covers on page 44.
•Information added about transportation bracket that is used during
shipping and transport and must be removed before lifting the
robot, see Transportation bracket on page 45 and Attaching the
roundslings on page 65.
• Timing belt tension of axis-4 and axis-5 motors changed from 13
N and 15 N to 26 N and 30 N, respectively, in repair procedures,
chapter Repair on page 157.
•Tightening torque of M3 screws used on plastic materials changed
from 1.5 Nm to 0.3 Nm, in repair procedures, chapter Repair on
page 157.
• Total amount of harmonic grease 4B No.2 changed from 42 g to
32 g, see Replacing the axis-3 drive unit on page 664.
• Information added about checking PTFE film before refitting the
cable housing cover, see Replacing the EIB/SMB unit on page 291,
Replacing the axis-2 drive unit on page 642,Replacing the axis-3
drive unit on page 664, and Replacing the axis-4 timing belt on
page 740.
• No need to remove and refit cable bracket when removing and
refitting the cable package to the axis-1 sealing ring, see Replacing
the main cable package on page 169.
• No need to remove and refit connector plate when removing and
refitting the axis-5 motor with pulley, see Replacing the axis-4
FPC unit, housing extender unit and housing extender sealings
on page 245,Replacing the axis-4 gearbox, drive shaft and pulley
on page 686,Replacing the axis-5 motor with pulley on page 758.
• No need to remove and refit mechanical stop screw when remov-
ing the axis-4 mechanical stop, see Replacing the axis-4 mechan-
ical stop on page 460.
• Information modified about replacing motor bracket together with
motor flange when removing and refitting the axis-4 motor, see
Replacing the axis-4 gearbox, drive shaft and pulley on page 686
and Replacing the axis-4 motor with pulley on page 728.
• No need to remove tilt covers when replacing axis-5 drive unit,
see Replacing the axis-5 and axis-6 drive unit on page 778.
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DescriptionRevision
Changes made in this revision
• Flange sealing changed from 12340011-116 Loctite 574 to
3HAC026759-002 Sikaflex-521FC for small cover on the housing,
see Replacing the axis-4 FPC unit, housing extender unit and
housing extender sealings on page 245.
• Tightening torque for attachment screws on lifting accessories is
changed from 40 Nm to 15 Nm.
• Tightening torque for lower arm cable
• Tightening torque for the axis-4 FPC unit attachment screws is
changed from 1.5 Nm to 0.3 Nm.
• Added a tightening torque for the attachment screws of the axis-
1 calibration stop pin and the axis-1 calibration pin.
• Added a caution note to keep a straight line when fitting the axis-
1 calibration pin.
• Article number of grease harmonic grease 4B No. 2 changed from
3HAC031695-001 to 3HAC037302-001.
• Total amount of harmonic grease 4B No.2 for axis 2 and axis 5
changed from 80 g and 12 g to 60 g and 9 g, respectively,
• Maximum revolution of axis 6 corrected to ±242°, see Working
range on page 61.
• Clean Room option added.
• Food grade lubrication option added.
• Spare part numbers for several gaskets (IP67) updated.
• The base, the swing and the axis-1 sealing ring are updated due
to IP67 improvements
C
Published in release R16.2. The following updates are done in this revi-
sion:
• New standard calibration method introduced (Axis Calibration).
See Calibration on page 805.
• Information about grounding point is added, see Grounding and
bonding point on manipulator on page 108.
• Foundry Plus option added.
D
Published in release R17.1. The following updates are done in this revi-
sion:
• A new standard IEC 61340-5-1:2010 added. See Applicable
standards on page 884.
• V-ring on axis-1 sealing ring version 3HAC058568-001 added as
a spare part.
• Notes added for spare part versions. See Description of spare
part versions on page 874.
• Information about Type B robots supporting SafeMove 2 added.
• Plug on base added to options IP67 and Foundry Plus.
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DescriptionRevision
Published in release R17.2. The following updates are made in this revi-
sion:
• Caution about removing metal residues added in sections about
EIB/SMB boards.
• Information about minimum resonance frequency added.
• Bending radius for static floor cables added.
• Updated list of applicable standards.
• Article number for the Calibration tool box, Axis Calibration is
changed.
• Section Start of robot in cold environments on page 114 added.
• Tightening torque of screws securing the axis-5 and axis-6 drive
unit updated.
• Information about mechanically restricting the working range ad-
ded.
• Updated description about Clean Room class.
• Label added to remind the fitting of extra o-ring for robots with
protection class IP67 and with protection type Foundry Plus.
F
Published in release R18.1. The following updates are made in this revi-
sion:
• Added sections in General procedures on page 158
• Safety section restructured.
• Note added to clarify the usage of the two M4 thread holes on the
upper arm.
•Added transportation bracket information for robots delivered with
a force control package.
• Updated extra o-ring fitting information for robots with protection
type Clean Room and robots with food grade lubrication.
• Note added to calibration chapter to emphasize the requirement
of equally dressed robot when using previously created reference
calibration values.
• Information about myABB Business Portal added.
• Spare part number of axis-4 gearbox shaft changed from
3HAC049631-001 to 3HAC044692-001.
G
Published in release R18.2. The following updates are made in this revi-
sion:
• Added customer connection information.
• Spare part information about axis-2 drive unit and axis-3 drive
unit updated.
• Updated axis-4 and -5 timing belt inspection procedure.
• Added note for transportation bracket removal procedure.
H
Published in release R18.2. The following updates are made in this revi-
sion:
• Updated references.
J
Published in release 19B. The following updates are made in this revision:
• New touch up color Graphite White available. See Cut the paint
or surface on the robot before replacing parts on page 158.
• New article numbers for manipulator cables in section Robot
cables on page 106.
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DescriptionRevision
Published in release 19D. The following updates are made in this revision:
• Spare part version of axis-1 sealing ring updated. See Spare part
versions for the axis-1 sealing ring on IP40/IP67 robots on page 878.
• Compatibility between cable harness and axis-1 sealing ring ad-
ded. See Spare part versions for the axis-1 sealing ring on
IP40/IP67 robots on page 878.
• Note added about the need to calibrate if the robot is other than
floor mounted. See When to calibrate on page 809.
L
Published in release 20B. The following updates are made in this revision:
•Clarified and added information in mounting instructions for rotat-
ing sealings, see Mounting instructions for sealings on page 161.
•Clarified text about position of robot and added table with depend-
encies between axes during Axis Calibration.
•Article number of Calibration tool box, Axis Calibration is changed
from 3HAC062326-001 to 3HAC074119-001.
• Replaced article number and name of grease, previously
3HAB3537-1.
•Added information about Wrist Optimization in calibration chapter.
M
Published in release 20C. The following updates are made in this revision:
• Flange sealing changed from 12340011-116 Loctite 574 to
3HAC026759-003 Sikaflex 521FC for tubular covers for robots
with protection class IP67 and protection type Clean Room.
• Updated the figure of customer connection information.
N
Published in release 20D. The following updates are made in this revision:
• Added information about maintenance activity of robot overhaul.
P
Published in release 21A. The following updates are made in this revision:
• Added step about applying Loctite 243 to screws securing the
cable housing cover on lower arm for robots with protection class
IP67, protection types Clean Room and Foundry Plus and food
grade lubrication.
Q
Published in release 21B. The following updates are done in this revision:
• Text regarding fastener quality is updated, see Fastener quality
on page 91.
• Text regarding diameter of air hoses is updated, see Customer
connections on page 111.
R
Published in release 21D. The following updates are done in this revision:
• Hygienic option added.
• Controllers OmniCore C30, OmniCore C90XT and OmniCore E10
supported.
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Product documentation
Categories for user documentation from ABB Robotics
The user documentation from ABB Robotics is divided into a number of categories.
This listing is based on the type of information in the documents, regardless of
whether the products are standard or optional.
Tip
All documents can be found via myABB Business Portal, www.abb.com/myABB.
Product manuals
Manipulators, controllers, DressPack/SpotPack, and most other hardware is
delivered with a Product manual that generally contains:
• Safety information.
• Installation and commissioning (descriptions of mechanical installation or
electrical connections).
•Maintenance (descriptions of all required preventive maintenance procedures
including intervals and expected life time of parts).
• Repair (descriptions of all recommended repair procedures including spare
parts).
• Calibration.
• Decommissioning.
•Reference information (safety standards, unit conversions, screw joints, lists
of tools).
• Spare parts list with corresponding figures (or references to separate spare
parts lists).
• References to circuit diagrams.
Technical reference manuals
The technical reference manuals describe reference information for robotics
products, for example lubrication, the RAPID language, and system parameters.
Application manuals
Specific applications (for example software or hardware options) are described in
Application manuals. An application manual can describe one or several
applications.
An application manual generally contains information about:
• The purpose of the application (what it does and when it is useful).
•What is included (for example cables, I/O boards, RAPID instructions, system
parameters, software).
• How to install included or required hardware.
• How to use the application.
• Examples of how to use the application.
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Operating manuals
The operating manuals describe hands-on handling of the products. The manuals
are aimed at those having first-hand operational contact with the product, that is
production cell operators, programmers, and troubleshooters.
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How to read the product manual
Reading the procedures
The procedures contain all information required for the installation or service activity
and can be printed out separately when needed for a certain service procedure.
Safety information
The manual includes a separate safety chapter that must be read through before
proceeding with any service or installation procedures. All procedures also include
specific safety information when dangerous steps are to be performed.
Read more in the chapter Safety on page 19.
Illustrations
The product is illustrated with general figures that does not take painting or
protection type in consideration.
Likewise, certain work methods or general information that is valid for several
product models, can be illustrated with illustrations that show a different product
model than the one that is described in the current manual.
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1 Safety
1.1 Safety information
1.1.1 Limitation of liability
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.
The information does not cover how to design, install and operate a robot system,
nor does it cover all peripheral equipment that can influence the safety of the robot
system.
In particular, liability cannot be accepted if injury or damage has been caused for
any of the following reasons:
• Use of the robot in other ways than intended.
• Incorrect operation or maintenance.
• Operation of the robot when the safety devices are defective, not in their
intended location or in any other way not working.
• When instructions for operation and maintenance are not followed.
• Non-authorized design modifications of the robot.
• Repairs on the robot and its spare parts carried out by in-experienced or
non-qualified personnel.
• Foreign objects.
• Force majeure.
Spare parts and equipment
ABB supplies original spare parts and equipment which have been tested and
approved. The installation and/or use of non-original spare parts and equipment
can negatively affect the safety, function, performance, and structural properties
of the robot. ABB is not liable for damages caused by the use of non-original spare
parts and equipment.
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1.1.2 Requirements on personnel
General
Only personnel with appropriate training are allowed to install, maintain, service,
repair, and use the robot. This includes electrical, mechanical, hydraulics,
pneumatics, and other hazards identified in the risk assessment.
Persons who are under the influence of alcohol, drugs or any other intoxicating
substances are not allowed to install, maintain, service, repair, or use the robot.
The plant liable must make sure that the personnel is trained on the robot, and on
responding to emergency or abnormal situations.
Personal protective equipment
Use personal protective equipment, as stated in the instructions.
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