6.4. Motor Replacement
6.4. Motor Replacement
Warning:
When motor is separated, the Arm will drop due to its built-in brakes inside the motor for holding robot's posture. To prevent this drop, please make sure safety measures, such as suspending the arm with devices like a crane, etc., or fixing the 1st arm and the 2nd arm with fixing pins, are employed.
In case of contacting the motor right after it stops, ensure the motor temperature. Motor weights are listed as follows. Be careful when dealing with the motor.
Table 6‑2 Weight of motor for each model
Robot model | Weight of main axes motor | Weight of wrist axes motor |
HX500S | 30.7 kg | 11.9 kg |
Figure 6.1 How to prevent dropping of Arm Axis H & V
Warning:
In this work, there is a part performed with the motor [ON]. Therefore, perform the work in pairs. An observer must always be ready to activate an emergency stop. The other perform the work quickly and carefully. An escape route should be determined before starting work.
After replacing axis H or V, ensure that M20 bolt for supporting Arm has been removed before operating the robot.