ABB IRB 6700 Series User Manual

NoteAction
DANGER
Turn off all:
• electric power supply
• hydraulic pressure supply
• air pressure supply
to the robot, before entering the robot
working area.
2
Make sure that the oil temperature is +25°C
± 10°C.
3
WARNING
Handling gearbox oil involves several
safety risks. Before proceeding, please
read the safety information in the section
Safety risks during work with gearbox lub-
ricants (oil or grease) on page 36.
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Open the oil plug.5
Check the oil level.6
Required oil level is: 0 - 10 mm below the
oil plug hole.
Type of oil and total amount is detailed in
Technical reference manual - Lubrication
in gearboxes.
Add or drain oil, if required.7
Further information about how to drain or
fill with oil is found in section Changing oil,
axis-5 gearbox on page 180.
Tightening torque: 24 Nm.Refit the oil plug.8
DANGER
Make sure all safety requirements are met
when performing the first test run. These
are further detailed in the section First test
run may cause injury or damage on
page 26.
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3.3.6 Inspecting the oil level in axis-5 gearbox
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ABB IRB 6700 Series Specifications

General

Payload	150-300 kg
Reach	2.60-3.20 m
Number of Axes	6
Protection Rating	IP67
Controller	IRC5
Protection	Foundry Plus 2
Mounting	Floor

Summary

1 Safety

1.1 General safety information

Covers general safety aspects and specific information on avoiding personal injuries and product damage.

1.3 Safety risks

Details safety risks during installation, service, and operational disturbances.

1.4 Safety signals and symbols

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

2 Installation and commissioning

2.1 Introduction

Overview of assembly instructions and technical data for installing the IRB 6700.

2.2 Unpacking

Covers unpacking and pre-installation procedures, including storage and operating conditions.

2.4 On-site installation

Provides brief installation steps, including base plate and manipulator securing.

2.6 Electrical connections

Details robot cabling and connection points for power, signals, and fan cables.

3 Maintenance

3.1 Introduction

Overview of maintenance activities, schedule, and procedures for the IRB 6700.

3.2 Maintenance schedule and expected component life

Specifies maintenance intervals, schedules, and expected component lifespan.

3.3 Inspection activities

Details inspection procedures for motor seals, oil levels, cable harnesses, and other components.

3.4 Replacement/changing activities

Covers procedures for replacing components like gearboxes, batteries, and lubricants.

4 Repair

4.1 Introduction

Introduction to repair activities, required equipment, and safety information.

4.2 General procedures

Details general repair procedures like leak-down tests and mounting instructions.

4.3 Lifting associated procedures

Provides procedures for attaching lifting accessories for safe lifting of robot parts.

4.5 Upper and lower arms

Covers replacement of upper and lower arm components, including the wrist.

4.7 Motors

Details procedures for replacing motors for various axes (axis-1, axis-2, etc.).

4.8 Gearboxes

Provides procedures for replacing gearboxes for different axes (axis-1, axis-2, etc.).

5 Calibration

5.1 Introduction to calibration

General information about calibration methods and terminology.

5.3 Updating revolution counters

Describes how to update revolution counters for rough calibration of manipulator axes.

5.4 Calibrating with Axis Calibration method

Detailed description of the Axis Calibration method, tools, and procedures.

6 Decommissioning

6.1 Environmental information

Information on product disposal, hazardous materials, and oil/grease recycling.

6.2 Scrapping of robot

Important safety precautions for robot disassembly and scrapping.

6.3 Decommissioning of balancing device

Details on safely decommissioning the balancing device due to stored energy.

7 Robot description

7.1 Type A vs type B motors

Identifies motor types visually and by article number, including interchangeability.

8 Reference information

8.2 Applicable standards

Lists relevant EN ISO and European standards applicable to the product.

8.4 Screw joints

Provides guidance on tightening screw joints, including torque values and lubrication.

8.6 Standard toolkit

Lists standard tools required for service, repair, and installation activities.

8.7 Special tools

Lists special tools required for specific activities, with article numbers.

9 Spare parts

9.1 Spare part lists and illustrations

Information on where to find spare parts lists and exploded views.

10 Circuit diagrams

10.1 Circuit diagrams

Information on where to find circuit diagrams for controllers and robots.