User`s guide

Adept Cobra PLC600/PLC800 Robot User’s Guide, Rev C 147
Maintenance 8
8.1 Periodic Maintenance Schedule
Table 8-1 gives a summary of the preventive maintenance procedures, and guidelines on
how often they should be performed.
NOTE: The frequency of these procedures will depend on the particular
system, its operating environment, and amount of usage. Use the times in
Table 8-1 as guidelines and modify the schedule as needed.
Table 8-1. Inspection and Maintenance
Item Period Reference
Check E-Stop, enable and key switches, and barrier
interlocks
6 months See Section 8.2.
Check robot mounting bolts 6 months See Section 8.3.
Check for signs of oil around of harmonic drive area. 3 months See Section 8.4
Lubricate Joint 3 (Z-axis) ball screw 3 months See Section 8.5.
Replace Encoder battery 18 months
to 3 years
See Section 8.7
WARNING: Lockout and tagout power before servicing.
WARNING: The procedures and replacement of parts
mentioned in this section should be performed only by
skilled or instructed persons, as defined in Chapter 2. The
access covers on the robot are not interlocked – turn off
and disconnect power if covers have to be removed.