Inspection Details

Inspection items

Inspection Item Inspection Location Daily Inspection 1-month Inspection 3-month Inspection 6-month Inspection 12-month Inspection
Check for loose or rattling bolts Hand installation bolts
Manipulator installation bolts
Check for loose connectors External side of Manipulator (connector plate, etc.)
Inspection for flaws
Clean off adhering debris, etc.
Entire Manipulator
External cables
Correct deformations and misalignments Safeguard etc.
Check brake operation Brake for Joint #1 to #6
Check for abnormal operation noise and vibration Entire Manipulator
Checking the the power supply for operation Controller - - - -
Checking emergency stop and safeguard operation Emergency Stop switch - - - -
Safeguard - - - -
Checking the Enable switch Enable switch - - - -

Inspection methods

Inspection Item Inspection Method
Check for loose or rattling bolts

Using an Allen wrench or similar tool, check that the hand mounting bolts and Manipulator installation bolts are not loose.

If the bolts are loose, refer to the following section, and retighten to the proper torque.

Tightening the Hexagon Socket Head Cap Bolts

Check for loose connectors

Check that no connectors are loose.

If a connector is loose, reattach it so that it will not come off.

Inspection for flaws
Clean off adhering debris, etc.

Check the appearance of the Manipulator, and clean off any dust or other foreign substances adhering to it.

Check the appearance of the cables for any flaws, and make sure it is not disconnected.

Correct deformations and misalignments

Before operating the robot system, make sure that no one is inside the safeguarded area.

If it is misaligned, correct it to the original position.

Check brake operation

With the motor turned off, check that the arm does not drop.

If the arm drops while the motor is turned off and the brake is not released, contact the supplier.

If the arm drops while the motor is turned off and the brake is not released, contact the supplier.

Check for abnormal operation noise and vibration

Check for any abnormal noise and vibration during operation.

If you notice anything unusual, contact the supplier.

Checking the the power supply for operation

Turn OFF and ON the power supply, and check that it starts without any error.

Check the operation of the emergency stop switch

Operate the emergency stop switch with the motor energized, check that the LED lamp near the Joint #1 light is off and the ESTOP LED on the Controller is on.

If Epson RC+ is connected, make sure to check whether “EStop” is displayed in red on the status bar.

Check the operation of the safeguard

Operate the safeguard with the motor energized, and check that the LED lamp near Joint #1 is off.

If Epson RC+ is connected, make sure to check whether “Safety” is displayed in blue on the status bar.

Checking the Enable switch When the motor is turned on in teach mode, grip or release the enable switch to check if the motor is turned off.

Check whether the indicating lamp on the Manipulator is turned off.