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Figure 6-4. Brake Release Label
6.6 Checking for Gear Drive Leaks
The robot uses gear drives that rely on oil for lubrication. Periodically inspect the robot for
signs of oil on and around the gear drives.
If signs of oil leaks are found, contact your local OMRON representative for more information.
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WARNING:
ELECTROCUTION RISK
Lock out and tag out AC power to the robot before opening the iCS-ECAT
chassis.
Use the following procedure to check for gear drive leaks on joints 1 and 2.
NOTE:
Gear drive leak inspection and fan operation inspection require removal
of the same robot parts. It is advised to make these two inspections at the same
time.
1. Ensure the motors are cool before performing this check.
2. Remove all power to the robot before starting this check.
3. Remove the iCS-ECAT. Refer to Replacing the iCS-ECAT Unit on page 113 for more
information.
IMPORTANT:
Do not remove the encoder cable connectors from their
sockets on the motors. If they are removed, the calibration data will be lost
requiring factory recalibration.
4. Check for oil inside the base of the robot.
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Look through the venting slots under each motor for oil leakage.
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Feel the bottom of the motors with your finger through the venting slots.
5. Check the outside of the motors and gear drives for any signs of oil.
6. Reinstall the iCS-ECAT to complete this procedure. Refer to Replacing the iCS-ECAT
Unit on page 113 for more information.
Use the following procedure to check for gear drive leaks on joint 3.
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