Movement Without Drive Power

Description

In the unlikely event of an emergency, when powering the robot is either impossible or unwanted, you can use forced back-driving to move the robot arm.

 

To perform forced back-driving you must push, or pull, the robot arm hard to move the joint. Each joint brake has a friction clutch that enables movement during high forced torque.

 

Performing forced back-driving requires high force and cannot be performed by one person alone. In clamping situations, two or more people are required to do the forced back-driving. In some situations, two or more people are required to disassemble the robot arm.

 

See the Service Manual for information about how to disassemble the robot.

Risks due to an unsupported robot arm breaking or falling can cause injury or death.

  • Support the robot arm before removing power.

Moving the robot arm manually is intended for emergency and service purposes only. Unnecessary moving of the robot arm can lead to property damage.

  • Do not move the joint more than 160 degrees, to ensure the robot can find its original physical position.

  • Do not move any joint more than necessary.