Preface

Introduction

Congratulations on your new Universal Robots robot, which consists of the robot arm (manipulator), Control Box, and Teach Pendant.

 

Originally designed to mimic the range of motion of a human arm, the robot arm is composed of aluminium tubes, articulated by six joints, allowing for a wide range of flexibility in your automation installation.

Universal Robots' patented programming interface, PolyScope, allows you to create, load, and run your automation applications.

 

About this guide

This guide contains instructions for installing your Universal Robots system, consisting of the robot arm, Control Box, and Teach Pendant.

 

It describes how to verify package contents, identify system components, lift and mount the robot arm, Control Box, and Teach Pendant, connect cables and mains power, and perform the first boot to verify the installation. Technical specifications and applicable declarations are also included.

 

Read and follow the intended uses and safety information in this guide. Install and use the system in accordance with the electrical and mechanical specifications provided in the Technical Specifications chapter.

 

Perform a risk assessment before integrating the robot into your application. Risk assessment requires an understanding of the hazards, risks, and risk reduction measures for the robot application. Robot installation can require a basic level of mechanical and electrical training.

 

Please see the next section to find links to the comprehensive user manual, SW Handbook, and other documents.

 

Content disclaimer

Universal Robots A/S continues to improve the reliability and performance of its products, and as such reserves the right to upgrade products, and product documentation, without prior warning. Universal Robots A/S makes every effort to ensure the content of the User Manuals is precise and correct, but is not responsible for any errors or missing information.

 

This manual does not contain warranty information.

 

Address

Universal Robots A/S

Energivej 51

DK-5260 Odense, Denmark

Tel.: +45 89 93 89 89

Please see the official Universal Robots website for regional offices.