ABB IRC5 User Manual

3 Maintenance activities, controller IRC5
3.4.1. Cleaning of the IRC5 controller
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3.4 Cleaning activities
3.4.1. Cleaning of the IRC5 controller
Required equipment
Internal cleaning
The procedure below details how to clean the interior of theControl and Drive Module
Do's and don'ts!
The section below specifies some special considerations when cleaning the controller.
Always:
• use ESD Protection
• use cleaning equipment as specified above! Any other cleaning equipment may
shorten the life of paintwork, rust inhibitors, signs, or labels!
• check that all protective covers are fitted to the controller before cleaning!
Never:
• remove any covers or other protective devices when cleaning the outside of the
controller!
• use compressed air or spray with a high pressure cleaner!
• leave the door open when cleaning exterior
Equipment, etc. Note
Vacuum cleaner ESD Protected
Cleaning agent, exterior cleaning If necessary, use rag with e.g. alcohol
Action Note/Illustration
1. Clean the cabinet interior with a vacuum cleaner if
necessary.
2. The control module is equipped with a heat
exchanger, it is important that it is clean.
The heat exchanger is found:
• on the rear of the controller.
If required, remove any heat
exchangers before cleaning as
detailed in the section,
Replacement of heat exchange
unit and fan on page 218.
3. The controller is equiped with air channels. To clean
the channels:
• Remove the drive module fans and use
compressed air to clean the channels.
How to remove the fans is
detailed in section,
Replacement of drive system
fans on page 300.
4. If the IRC5 controller is installed in a very harsh envi-
ronment, the drive units cooling fans must be cleaned
at regular intervals.
How to remove the drive units is
detailed in section,
Replacement of servo drive
units, rectifierand capacitorunit
on page 279

ABB IRC5 Specifications

General

Brand	ABB
Model	IRC5
Category	Controller
Language	English