ABB IRB 8700 Series Product Manual page 690

4 Repair
4.8.3 Replacing the axis-2 gearbox
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Removing the axis-2 motor
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Action
Remove the cable gland cover.
Make sure the gasket is not damaged.
Tip
Make a note in which direction the cable
gland hole is facing, if the motor will be re-
moved too. The motor shall be refitted in
the same position.
Use caution and pull out the motor cables.
Action
DANGER
When releasing the holding brakes of the
motor, the lower arm and/or the parallel
arm will move and may fall down!
Before continuing, make sure the lower
arm and/or parallel arm are secured with
lock screws.
To release the brake, connect the 24 VDC
power supply to the motor in question.
Connect to connector R2.MP2 (axis-2 mo-
tor) or R2.MP3 (axis 3-motor):
• pin 2 = 24V
• pin 5 = 0V
Remove the attachment screws that secure
the motor.
Tip
Use a bits extender in order to reach the
screws.
Fit guide pins in opposite holes.
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Note
xx1200001067
Note
Bits extender: 3HAC12342-1
xx1500002323
Guide pin, M10x150: 3HAC15521-2
Always use guide pins in pairs.
Product manual - IRB 8700
3HAC052853-001 Revision: F