5 Maintenance and Inspection
Resetting the origin
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5.6 Resetting the origin
The origin is set so that the robot can be used with a high accuracy. After purchasing the robot, always carry out
this step before starting work. The origin must be reset if the combination of robot and controller being used is
changed or if the motor is changed causing an encoder area. The types of origin setting methods are shown in
.
[Caution] If the old battery is replaced because it has been used up, it is necessary to set the origin again.Reset
the origin using the jig method or mechanical stopper method or ABS origin method.
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Table 5-7 ： Origin setting method
No
Method
Explanation
Remarks
1
Origin data input
method
The origin data set as the default is input from
the T/B.
The setting method is explained in
.
2
Mechanical stopper
method
This origin posture is set by contacting each axis
against the mechanical stopper.
The setting method is explained in
.
3
Jig method
The origin posture is set with the calibration jig
installed.
The setting method is explained in
4
User origin method
A randomly designated position is set as the
origin posture.
The setting method is explained in
.
5
ABS origin method
This method is used when the encoder backup
data lost in the cause such as battery cutting.
Before using this method, the origin must be set with the
other method with same encoder. The setting method is
explained in
Page 96, "5.6.3 ABS origin method"
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