6 inspecting timing belts, 7 replacing the mb-40r/emb-40r amplifier, Remove the mb-40r/emb-40r amplifier – Adept s350 Cobra User Manual

Page 72: Installing a new mb-40r/emb-40r, Section 7.6

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Chapter 7: Maintenance

7.6 Inspecting Timing Belts

This inspection should be done every 12 months.

1. Turn off power to the SmartController and MB-40R/eMB-40R.

2. Visually inspect the timing belts for Joint 3 and Joint 4 for excessive wear or missing

teeth.

3. If you discover any problems, contact Adept Customer Service.

7.7 Replacing the MB-40R/eMB-40R Amplifier

Remove the MB-40R/eMB-40R Amplifier

1. Switch off the SmartController.

2. Switch off the 24 VDC input supply to the MB-40R/eMB-40R.

3. Switch off the 200/240 VAC input supply to the MB-40R/eMB-40R.

Lock out and tag out power.

4. Disconnect the 24 VDC supply cable from the MB-40R/eMB-40R +24 VDC input

connector.

See Description of Connectors on MB-40R/eMB-40R Interface Panel on page 36 for
locations of connectors.

5. Disconnect the 200/240 VAC supply cable from the MB-40R/eMB-40R AC Input

connector.

6. Disconnect the XSYS cable from the MB-40R XSLV connector, or

Disconnect the eAIB XSYS cable from the eMB-40R XSYSTEM connector.

If the system was upgraded from an MB-40R to an eMB-40R, you may need to
disconnect the XSYS cable and eAIB XSLV Adapter from the XSYSTEM connector.

7. Disconnect the IEEE 1394 cable from the MB-40R/eMB-40R SmartServo connector.

8. Disconnect any other cables, which may be connected to the MB-40R/eMB-40R, such as

XIO, RS-232, or any others.

Installing a New MB-40R/eMB-40R

1. Carefully remove the new MB-40R/eMB-40R from its packaging, check it for any signs

of damage, and remove any foreign packing materials or debris.

2. Carefully place the MB-40R/eMB-40R next to the robot.

3. Connect the 200/240 VAC supply cable to the MB-40R/eMB-40R AC input connector.

4. Connect the XSYS cable to the MB-40R XSLV connector, or

Connect the eAIB XSYS cable to the eMB-40R XSYSTEM connector.

If you are upgrading from an MB-40R to an eMB-40R, connect the existing XSYS cable
to the eAIB XSLV Adapter, which connects to the eMB-40R XSYSTEM connector.

5. Connect the IEEE 1394 cable to the MB-40R/eMB-40R SmartServo/Servo connector.

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