ABB IRB 2400/16 User Manual

3 Maintenance
3.1 Introduction
Structure of this chapter
This chapter describes all the maintenance activities recommended for the IRB
2400.
It is based on the maintenance schedule found at the beginning of the chapter.
The schedule contains information about required maintenance activities including
intervals, and refers to procedures for the activities.
Each procedure contains all the information required to perform the activity,
including required tools and materials.
The procedures are gathered in different sections and divided according to the
maintenance activity.
Safety information
Observe all safety information before conducting any service work.
There are general safety aspects that must be read through, as well as more specific
safety information that describes the danger and safety risks when performing the
procedures. Read the chapter Safety on page 19 before performing any service
work.
Note
If the IRB 2400 is connected to power, always make sure that the IRB 2400 is
connected to protective earth before starting any maintenance work.
For more information see:
• Product manual - IRC5
Product manual - IRB 2400 85
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3 Maintenance
3.1 Introduction

ABB IRB 2400/16 Specifications

General

Brand	ABB
Model	IRB 2400/16
Category	Robotics
Language	English

Summary

Overview of this manual

How to read the product manual

Explains how to interpret the manual's procedures, figures, and required equipment references.

Product documentation, M2000/M2000A

Details the complete product documentation kit for the M2000 robot system.

Product documentation, IRC5

Categorizes user documentation for ABB Robotics products, including product, technical reference, and application manuals.

Safety

General safety information

Covers limitations of liability and nation/region specific regulations for robot system safety.

Safety risks

Details risks during installation, service work, operational disturbances, and spare parts usage.

Safety signals and symbols

Explains danger levels, safety signals in manuals, and safety symbols used on product labels.

Installation and commissioning

Pre-installation procedure

Outlines steps for unpacking, checking prerequisites, and handling the robot before installation.

Working range

Specifies the working areas and positions of robot models IRB 2400/L and IRB 2400/10, /16.

Setting the system parameters for a suspended or tilted robot

Details how to configure system parameters like Gravity Beta and Gravity Alpha for non-standard mounting.

Electrical connections

Illustrates robot cabling and connection points, including main cable categories and robot cables.

Maintenance

Maintenance schedule

Lists required maintenance activities, intervals, and detailed sections for standard equipment.

Inspection activities

Describes procedures for inspecting information labels and signal lamps on the robot.

Cleaning activities

Provides guidance on cleaning the robot, including oil spills and specific cleaning methods based on protection type.

Service Information System, M2000

Explains how to use the Service Information System (SIS) for M2000 robot systems.

Repair

General procedures

Covers general repair procedures like leak-down tests and mounting instructions for bearings and seals.

Replacement of cable unit, axes 1-3

Details the procedure for removing and refitting the cable unit for robot axes 1-3.

Replacement of motors, axes 4-6, IRB 2400L

Provides instructions for replacing motors for axes 4-6 on IRB 2400L robots.

Replacement of gearbox, axis 1-3

Describes the process for replacing the gearbox unit for robot axes 1-3.

Calibration information

When to calibrate

Defines situations requiring robot system calibration, such as changed resolver values or lost revolution counter memory.

Calibration methods

Details different types of calibration, including standard, absolute accuracy, and alternative methods.

Updating revolution counters

Explains how to update revolution counters using the TPU or FlexPendant for correct calibration.

Reference information

Applicable standards

Lists relevant EN ISO, IEC, and European standards for robot design and safety.

Screw joints

Describes how to tighten various types of screw joints, including UNBRAKO, Gleitmo, and lubricated screws.

Standard tools

Lists the standard tools required for service, repairs, and installation procedures.

Special tools

Specifies special tools required for service procedures, including calibration equipment.

Spare part lists

Spare part lists and illustrations

Informs that spare parts and exploded views are delivered as a separate document.

Circuit diagram

Circuit diagrams

States that circuit diagrams are available on myABB Business Portal with article numbers listed.