This article describes how to replace support arms 1 - 3 on the Horst 1000.
Spare parts required:
arm 1 |
PP004854 |
arm 2 |
PP007102 |
arm 3 |
PP004874 |
- Load the program to move the robot to its default position. Before running the program, ensure that the robot is positioned in a location where there can be no collisions.
- Power down the robot and disconnect it from the power source. Loosen all screws of the Cover.
- Remove the two plastic covers.
- Loosen the 1mm grub screws on the encoder socket and remove the encoder.
- Release the mounting screws of the encoder and gently pull it off.
- Secure the support arm before folding it down and loosen the connecting bolt. Pull the linkage backward.
- Gently loosen the screws of the two wings. The support arm is now free and can be removed upward.
- The arm is now disassembled, and you can insert the new arm.
- Secure the wings on both sides.
- Thread the linkage into the rear part of the support arm and insert the bolt. During assembly, ensure that the disc spring faces the linkage with the funnel side.
- Preload the bearing.
- Place encoder 3 onto the shaft and carefully fasten it.
- Tighten the clamping screws of the encoder socket.
- Reconnect the encoder and securely fasten all the cover.
- Connect the encoder and motor to the driver unit and fasten the unit to the support arm.
- Test the robot to ensure that it is working properly. Make sure that all movements of the robot run smoothly and safely.