5 Calibration information
5.5. Updating revolution counters
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Step 2 - Storing the revolution counter setting with the FlexPendant
Use this procedure to store the revolution counter setting with the FlexPendant (IRC5).
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CAUTION!
If a revolution counter is incorrectly updated, it will cause incorrect robot
positioning, which in turn may cause damage or injury!
Check the calibration position very carefully after each update.
How to perform the check is detailed in section Checking the calibration
position on page 412.
Action Note
Action
1. On the ABB menu, tap Calibration.
All mechanical units connected to the system are shown with their calibration status.
2. Tap the mechanical unit in question.
A screen is displayed, tap Rev. Counters.
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3. Tap Update Revolution Counters....
A dialog box is displayed warning that updating the revolution counters may change
programmed robot positions:
• Tap Yes to update the revolution counters.
• Tap No to cancel updating the revolution counters.
Tapping Yes displays the axis selection window.
4. Select the axis to have its revolution counter updated by:
• Ticking in the box to the left
• Tapping Select all to update all axes.
Then tap Update.
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