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. |
| 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. |