3.4.5 Replacing the SMB battery
Note
The battery low alert (38213 Battery charge low) is displayed when the battery
needs to be replaced. The recommendation to avoid an unsynchronized robot
is to keep the power to the controller turned on until the battery is to be replaced.
For a SMB board with 3-pole battery contact (RMU101 3HAC044168-001 or
RMU102 3HAC043904-001), the lifetime of a new battery is typically 36 months.
For a SMB board with 2-pole battery contact (DSQC), the typical lifetime of a new
battery is 36 months if the robot is powered off 2 days/week or 18 months if the
robot is powered off 16 h/day. The lifetime can be extended for longer production
breaks with a battery shutdown service routine. See Operating manual - IRC5
with FlexPendant for instructions.
WARNING
See Hazards related to batteries on page 35.
Location of SMB battery
The SMB battery (SMB = serial measurement board) is located on the left hand
side of the frame as shown in the figure.
Battery pack with a 2-pole battery contact (DSQC)
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SMB battery coverA
SMB battery packB
Battery cableC
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3.4.5 Replacing the SMB battery