5 replacing encoder battery, Battery replacement time periods, Section 7.5 – Adept s350 Cobra User Manual

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Chapter 7: Maintenance

3. Apply grease to the entire shaft. See Table 7-2 for details.

4. Move the Joint 3 shaft up and down to distribute the grease. Wipe off any excess grease.

7.5 Replacing Encoder Battery

The data stored by the encoders is protected by 3.6 V lithium backup batteries located in the
base of the robot.

CAUTION: Replace the batteries only with 3.6 V, 2.7 Ah
lithium batteries, Adept part number: 06126-000. Battery
information is located in the base of the robot.

NOTE: Dispose of the battery according to all local and national environmental
regulations regarding electronic components.

Battery Replacement Time Periods

If the robot is kept in storage and not in production, or the robot is turned off (no 24 VDC
supply) most of the time, then the battery should be replaced every 2 years.

If the robot is turned on with 24 VDC supplied to the robot more than half the time, then you
can increase the replacement interval to a maximum of 4 years.

NOTE: In the following steps, the top and bottom batteries are referred to assuming
a table-mount for the robot, and the orientation is as shown in the figures.

1. Obtain a replacement battery pack, part number 06126-000.

Figure 7-2. Replacement Battery Pack

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