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The information in this manual is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by ABB. ABB assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this manual. Except as may be expressly stated anywhere in this manual, nothing herein shall be construed as any kind of guarantee or warranty by ABB for losses, damages to persons or property, fitness for a specific purpose or the like.
2.3.8 Fitting equipment on robot ............... 2.3.9 Installation of chip protection - IRB 6660 - 205/1.9 ......... 2.3.10 Installation of cooling fan for motors (option) ..........2.3.11 Installation of Foundry Plus Cable guard (option no. 908-1) ......2.3.12 Loads fitted to the robot, stopping time and braking distances ......
ABB and have the required knowledge of mechanical and electrical installation/repair/maintenance work. Product manual scope The manual covers covers all variants and designs of the IRB 6660. Some variants and designs may have been removed from the business offer and are no longer available for purchase.
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Revision Description First edition This revision includes the following additions and/or changes: • Robot version IRB 6660 - 205/1.9 added which includes new upper arm and new lower arm, as well as Chip protection. • Process cable package added. •...
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6 on page 336. This revision includes the following updates: • New variant IRB 6660 - 100/3.3 is added. • Added turning radius and wrist center positions to the working range information, see Working range and type of motion on page •...
Product documentation Categories for user documentation from ABB Robotics The user documentation from ABB Robotics is divided into a number of categories. This listing is based on the type of information in the documents, regardless of whether the products are standard or optional.
Limitation of liability Any information given in this manual regarding safety must not be construed as a warranty by ABB that the industrial robot will not cause injury or damage even if all safety instructions are complied with. The information does not cover how to design, install and operate a complete system, nor does it cover all peripheral equipment that can influence the safety of the entire system.
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Unauthorized modifications of the originally delivered robot are prohibited. Without the consent of ABB, it is forbidden to attach additional parts through welding, riveting, or drilling of new holes into the castings. The strength of the robot could be affected.
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ABB is not liable for damages caused by the use of non-original spare parts and special equipment. ABB is not liable for damages or injuries caused by unauthorized modifications to the robot.
Safety on page 19 before performing any installation work. Note If the IRB 6660 is connected to power, always make sure that the robot is connected to protective earth before starting any installation work. For more information see: • Product manual - IRC5...
It also contains information useful during later re-installation of the robot. Prerequisites for installation personnel Installation personnel working with an ABB product must: • be trained by ABB and have the required knowledge of mechanical and electrical installation/maintenance/repair work • conform to all national and local codes.
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Manually releasing the brakes on page xx0700000517 • A: IRB 6660 - 100/3.3, IRB 6660 - 130/3.1 • B: IRB 6660 - 205/1.9 Fit the two adapters to the robot and secure. Attachment points are shown in figure Attachment points on robot on page Attachment screws, 2 pcs, M16 x 90.
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Action Note CAUTION Note The IRB 6660 robot weighs 1950 kg. If the robot is equipped with fork lift pockets an extra weight of 90 kg must All lifting accessories used must be sized ac- be added to the robot weight!
CAUTION Note The IRB 6660 robot weighs 1950 kg. If the robot is equipped with fork lift pockets an extra weight of 90 kg must be All lifting accessories used must be sized added to the robot weight!
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2 Installation and commissioning 2.3.2 Lifting robot with roundslings Continued The illustration is similar with the label attached to the robot’s lower arm. IRB 6660 - 130/3.1, IRB 6660 - 100/3.3 xx0700000002 Roundsling 2 m Roundsling 2 m Roundsling 2 m...
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CAUTION Note The IRB 6660 robot weighs 1950 kg. If the robot is equipped with fork lift pockets an extra weight of 90 kg must All lifting accessories used must be sized ac-...
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Illustration, fitting of extra equipment on frame The mounting holes available for fitting extra equipment on the frame are shown below. Illustrations show robot variant IRB 6660 - 130/3.1 but all shown measurements are the same on all variants. xx0700000013...
2.3.9 Installation of chip protection - IRB 6660 - 205/1.9 Note This section is only applicable to the robot variant IRB 6660 - 205/1.9. Location of chip protection The chip protection is installed on the lower arm as shown in the figure below.
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2 Installation and commissioning 2.3.9 Installation of chip protection - IRB 6660 - 205/1.9 Continued Installation, chip protection The procedure below details how to install the chip protection on the lower arm of the robot. Action Note DANGER Turn off all electric power, hydraulic and...
Separate instructions for IRB 2600, 4600, 6620, 6640, 6650S, 6660 and 7600 are available in English, German, French, Spanish and Italian and can be found for registered users on myABB Business Portal (www.myportal.abb.com) and delivered with the Cable guard, article number 3HAC035933-001.
Safety on page 19 before performing any service work. Note If the IRB 6660 is connected to power, always make sure that the IRB 6660 is connected to protective earth before starting any maintenance work. For more information see: •...
40000 hours. ABB Connected Services and its Assessment tools can help you to identify the real stress level of your robot, and define the optimal ABB support to maintain your robot working. Contact your local ABB Customer Service to get more information.
The following table specifies the required maintenance activities and intervals. Maintenance activity Equipment Interval Cleaning Robot Cleaning the IRB 6660 on page 169 Inspection Oil level in axis-1 gearbox Every 12 months. Inspection Oil level in axis-2 gearbox Every 12 months.
5 is not calculated by SIS (See the Operating manual - Service Information System). In some applications, such as Foundry or Washing, the robot can be exposed to chemicals, high temperature or humidity, which can have an effect on the lifetime of the gearboxes. Contact the local ABB Robotics Service team for more information.
The axis-6 gearbox is located in the wrist unit as shown in this figure. The figure shows the gearbox for robot variant IRB 6660 - 100/3.3 and IRB 6660 - 130/3.1. The axis-6 motor on variant IRB 6660 - 205/1.9 has no cooling elements.
3.3.6 Inspecting, balancing device bearings and piston rod guide ring 3.3.6 Inspecting, balancing device bearings and piston rod guide ring Note This section is not applicable to robot variant IRB 6660-205/1.9. Location of balancing device The figure shows the location of the balancing device.
Location of dampers The figure below shows the location of all the dampers to be inspected. The figure shows the robot variant IRB 6660 - 130/3.1. Dampers and the position of the dampers are the same on all variants. xx0700000024...
Before starting any inspection, maintenance, or changing activities of lubrication, always contact the local ABB Service organization for more information. For ABB personnel: Always check ABB Library for the latest revision of the manual Technical reference manual - Lubrication in gearboxes, in order to always get the latest information of updates about lubrication in gearboxes.
The axis 6 gearbox is located in the center of the wrist unit as shown in the figure below. The figure shows the axis-6 gearbox for robot variant IRB 6660 - 100/3.3 and IRB 6660 - 130/3.1, and includes cooling elements on motor. There are no cooling elements on the axis-6 motor on robot variant IRB 6660 - 205/1.9.
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Equipment, etc. Spare part no. Note Battery unit For spare part no. Battery includes protection circuits. Only re- see: place with a specified spare part or an ABB- • Spare part approved equivalent. lists on page 387 Standard toolkit Content is defined in section...
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Shown in figure Location of SMB Battery includes protection circuits. Only replace battery on page 162. with a specified spare part or with an ABB- ap- proved equivalent. Refitting, battery Use this procedure to refit the SMB battery. Action Note...
3.5.1 Lubricating balancing device bearings and piston rod 3.5 Lubrication activities 3.5.1 Lubricating balancing device bearings and piston rod Note This section is not applicable to the robot variant IRB 6660-205/1.9 Overview This procedure details how to lubricate bearings and piston rod of the balancing device.
General To secure high uptime it is important that the IRB 6660 is cleaned regularly. The frequency of cleaning depends on the environment in which the product works. Different cleaning methods are allowed depending on the type of protection of the IRB 6660.
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Typical tap water pressure and flow Instructions for steam or high pressure water cleaning ABB robots with protection types Foundry Plus, Wash, or Foundry Prime can be cleaned using a steam cleaner or high pressure water cleaner. The following list defines the prerequisites: •...
Make sure to read through the chapter Safety on page 19 before commencing any service work. Note If the IRB 6660 is connected to power, always make sure that the IRB 6660 is connected to earth before starting any repair work. For more information see: •...
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If the flange surfaces are defective, the parts may not be used because leakage could occur. Clean the surfaces properly in accordance with the recommendations of ABB. Distribute the sealing compound evenly over the surface, preferably with a brush. Tighten the screws evenly when fastening the flange joint.
Location of cabling The separate cables for the axis 5 motor are located inside the upper arm tube, as shown in the figure below. IRB 6660 - 100/3.3, IRB 6660 - 130/3.1 xx0700000055 Motor axis 5 with connectors R4.FB5 and R4.MP5 Connectors R3.FB5 and R3.MP5...
This is shown in the figure below. A more detailed view of the component and its position may be found in Spare part lists on page 387. IRB 6660 - 100/3.3, IRB 6660 - 130/3.1 xx0700000073 Upper arm Lower arm Motor, axis 1...
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Make sure the lift is done completely level! How to instructions. adjust the lift is described in the enclosed instruction to the lifting accessory! Follow the instructions before lifting! IRB 6660 - 130/3.1, IRB 6660 - 100/3.3 xx0700000004 IRB 6660 - 205/1.9 xx0700000427 A: Load hook...
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Make sure the lift is done completely level! How to adjust the lift is described in the enclosed instruction to the lifting access- ory! Follow the instructions before lifting! IRB 6660 - 130/3.1, IRB 6660 - 100/3.3 xx0700000004 IRB 6660 - 205/3.1 xx0700000427 •...
The turning disk is located in the front of the wrist housing as shown in the figure below. The figure shows the axis-6 gearbox for robot variant IRB 6660 - 100/3.3 and IRB 6660 - 130/3.1, and includes cooling elements on motor. There are no cooling elements on the axis-6 motor on robot variant IRB 6660 - 250/1.9.
The wrist unit is located on the upper arm as shown in the figure below. A more detailed view of the component and its position may be found in Spare part lists on page 387. IRB 6660 - 100/3.3, IRB 6660 - 130/3.1 xx0700000069 Wrist unit Turning disk Cover, wrist unit Cover, upper arm tube Connectors, upper arm tube, with cable bracket (R3.FB5, R3.MP5)
4 Repair 4.4.3 Replacement of upper arm 4.4.3 Replacement of upper arm Location of upper arm The upper arm is located as shown below. IRB 6660 - 100/3.3, IRB 6660 - 130/3.1 xx0700000059 Upper arm Motor, axis 4 Balancing device...
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Shown below is a cut away view of how the upper arm is fitted to the lower arm (seen from above). The letters are being referred to in the following step by step procedures. IRB 6660 - 100/3.3, IRB 6660 - 130/3.1 xx0700000058 Shaft, axis 2...
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Remove all equipment fitted to the turning disk. IRB 6660 - 130/3.1, IRB 6660 - 100/3.3 Move the upper arm to a horizontal position. Rotate axis 4 so that the attachment hole for lifting eye is facing upwards.
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Use a suitable lifting accessory to avoid in- jury to personnel! Raise the lifting equipment to take the weight of the upper arm. (Not applicable to robot variant IRB 6660 Detailed in section Replacing the balan- - 205/1.9! ) cing device on page 266 Remove the balancing device.
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4.4.3 Replacement of upper arm Continued Action Note IRB 6660 - 130/3.1, IRB 6660 - 100/3.3 Lift the upper arm with an overhead crane and move it to its mounting position. Make sure that the upper arm is placed in a horizontal position.
4.4.4 Replacing the parallel rod Location of parallel rod The parallel rod is located as shown in the figure. xx0700000064 Robot variant IRB 6660 - 205/1.9 Robot variant IRB 6660 - 130/3.1, IRB 6660 - 100/3.3 Parallel rod Required equipment Equipment, etc. Art.no.
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Replacing the gearbox, axes 2- 3 on page 324. CAUTION The robot lower arm weighs 160 kg (IRB 6660 - 100/3.3, IRB 6660 - 130/3.1) / 110 kg (IRB 6660 - 205/1.9). All lifting accessories used must be sized accord-...
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CAUTION The robot lower arm weighs 160 kg (IRB 6660 - 100/3.3, IRB 6660 - 130/3.1) / 110 kg (IRB 6660 - 205/1.9). All lifting accessories used must be sized accord-...
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Fit the parallel arm to the lower arm. Replacement of parallel arm on page 252. CAUTION The robot lower arm weighs 160 kg (IRB 6660 - 100/3.3, IRB 6660 - 130/3.1) / 110 kg (IRB 6660 - 205/1.9). All lifting accessories used must be sized accord- ingly!
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Refit the cable harness. See . Refit the parallel rod. Replacing the parallel rod on page 238 ( Not applicable to robot variant IRB 6660 - Replacing the balancing device 205/1.9 ! ) on page 266. Refit the balancing device.
Location of parallel arm The parallel arm is located as shown in the figure below. xx0700000067 Robot variant IRB 6660 - 205/1.9 Robot variant IRB 6660 - 130/3.1, IRB 6660 - 100/3.3 Parallel arm Lower arm Required equipment Equipment, etc.
4.5.3 Replacing the balancing device 4.5.3 Replacing the balancing device Note This section is only applicable to robot variant IRB 6660 - 100/3.3, IRB 6660 - 130/3.1. Location, balancing device The balancing device is located as shown in the figure.
A more detailed view of the component and its position may be found in Spare part lists on page 387. xx0700000062 Robot variant IRB 6660 - 100/3.3, IRB 6660 - 130/3.1 Robot variant IRB 6660 - 205/1.9 Wrist unit Motor, axis 5 (Inside upper arm tube) Upper arm tube Required equipment Equipment, etc.
Axis-6 motor. Figure shows a motor with cooling elements. (There are no cooling elements on the motor on variant IRB 6660 - 205/1.9.) Axis-6 gearbox Attachment screws and washers gearbox (18 pcs) Attachment screws, turning disk (12 pcs) Required equipment Equipment, etc.
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4 Repair 4.6.5 Replacement of motor, axis 6 Continued Action Note (Not applicable to robot variant IRB 6660 - 205/1.9 If needed, loosen the strap securing the cooling elements in order to reach the attachment screws securing motor axis 6. xx0700000164 •...
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4 Repair 4.6.5 Replacement of motor, axis 6 Continued Action Note (Not applicable to robot variant IRB 6660 - 205/1.9!) Refit the strap securing the cooling elements. xx0700000164 • A: Strap • B: Cooling elements Disconnect the brake release voltage.
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4 Repair 4.7.1 Replacing the axis 1 gearbox Continued Action Note IRB 6660 - 130/3.1, IRB 6660 - 100/3.3 Move the robot to its most stable position, shown in the figure to the right. xx0700000137 IRB 6660 - 205/1.9 xx0700000518...
Location of gearbox, axes 2-3 The axis-2 and axis-3 gearboxes are located on either side of the frame as shown in the figure. The figure shows robot variant IRB 6660 - 130/3.1. The location of the gearboxes is the same on all variants. xx0700000063...
4.7.3 Replacement of gearbox, axis 6 Location of gearbox The axis 6 gearbox is located in the center of the wrist unit as shown in the figure below. The figure shows the motor for robot variant IRB 6660 - 130/3.1 (with cooling elements). xx0700000165 Strap...
Term Definition Calibration method A collective term for several methods that might be available for calibrating the ABB robot. Each method contains calibration routines. Synchronization position Known position of the complete robot where the angle of each axis can be checked against visual synchronization marks.
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Axis Calibration method Axis Calibration is a standard calibration method for calibration of IRB 6660 and is the most accurate method for the standard calibration. It is the recommended method in order to achieve proper performance.
The resolver values are changed If resolver values are changed, the robot must be recalibrated using the calibration methods supplied by ABB. Calibrate the robot carefully with standard calibration, according to information in this manual. If the robot has absolute accuracy calibration, it is also recommended, but not always necessary to calibrate for new absolute accuracy.
This section shows the position of the synchronization marks and the synchronization position for each axis. Synchronization marks, IRB 6660 The figure shows robot variant IRB 6660 - 130/3.1 but the position of the marks are the same on all IRB 6660 robot variants. xx0700000148...
FlexPendant. WARNING Calibrating the robot with Axis Calibration requires special calibration tools from ABB. Using other pins in the calibration bushings may cause severe damage to the robot and/or personnel. WARNING The calibration tool must be fully inserted into the calibration bushing, until the steel spring ring snaps into place.
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A benefit with reference calibration is that the current state of the robot is stored and not the state when the robot left the ABB factory. The reference value will be named according to tool name, date etc.
There is no risk for bad calibrations as long as the calibration tool is in one piece. WARNING Calibrating the robot with Axis Calibration requires special calibration tools from ABB. Using other pins in the calibration bushings may cause severe damage to the robot and/or personnel. Equipment, etc. Article number...
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It is possible to make the calibration tool identifiable with, for example, an RFID chip. The procedure of how to install an RFID chip is described below. Note The tool identifier is NOT delivered from ABB, it is a customized solution. Action Note It is possible to use any RFID solution, with the correct dimensions.
WARNING Calibrating the robot with Axis Calibration requires special calibration tools from ABB. Using other pins in the calibration holes may cause severe damage to the robot and/or personnel. Equipment, etc.
6.4 Decommissioning of balancing device 6.4 Decommissioning of balancing device Note This section is not applicable to robot variant IRB 6660 - 205/1.9. General There is much energy stored in the balancing device. Therefore a special procedure is required to dismantle it. The coil springs inside the balancing device exert a potentially lethal force unless dismantled properly.
UNBRAKO screws UNBRAKO is a special type of screw recommended by ABB for certain screw joints. It features special surface treatment (Gleitmo as described below) and is extremely resistant to fatigue.
All components exceeding 22 kg (50 lbs) are highlighted in this way. To avoid injury, ABB recommends the use of a lifting accessory when handling components with a weight exceeding 22 kg. A wide range of lifting accessories and devices are available for each manipulator model.