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The information in this manual is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by ABB. ABB assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this manual. Except as may be expressly stated anywhere in this manual, nothing herein shall be construed as any kind of guarantee or warranty by ABB for losses, damages to persons or property, fitness for a specific purpose or the like.
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Inspecting oil level gearbox axes 5-6 ............3.3.9 Inspecting information labels ..............Cleaning activities ..................... 3.4.1 Cleaning the IRB 140 type C ..............Changing/ replacing activities ................3.5.1 Type of lubrication in gearboxes ..............3.5.2 Changing the oil in axes 5 and 6 gearboxes ..........
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Updating revolution counters ................Checking the synchronization position ..............Decommissioning Environmental information .................. Scrapping of robot ..................... Robot description Type C of IRB 140 ..................... Reference information Introduction ...................... Applicable standards ..................Unit conversion ....................Screw joints ....................Weight specifications ..................
ABB and have the required knowledge of mechanical and electrical installation/repair/maintenance work. Product manual scope The manual covers covers all variants and designs of the IRB 140 type C. Some variants and designs may have been removed from the business offer and are no longer available for purchase.
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Circuit diagram References to the circuit diagrams for the robot. References Reference Document ID Circuit diagram - IRB 140 type C 3HAC6816-3 Operating manual - General safety information 3HAC031045-001 Product manual - IRC5 3HAC021313-001 IRC5 with main computer DSQC 639.
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Replacement of complete lower arm on page 134, Replacement of gearbox, axes 1-2 and damper, axis 1 on page 207, and Type C of IRB 140 on page 229. Content updated in sections: • Required equipment updated in Replacement of motor and timing belt, axis 3 on page 186.
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227. • Spare parts and exploded views are not included in this document but delivered as a separate document. See Spare part lists Product manual, spare parts - IRB 140. This revision includes the following updates: • Minor corrections. This revision includes the following updates: •...
Product documentation Categories for user documentation from ABB Robotics The user documentation from ABB Robotics is divided into a number of categories. This listing is based on the type of information in the documents, regardless of whether the products are standard or optional.
Limitation of liability Any information given in this manual regarding safety must not be construed as a warranty by ABB that the industrial robot will not cause injury or damage even if all safety instructions are complied with. The information does not cover how to design, install and operate a complete system, nor does it cover all peripheral equipment that can influence the safety of the entire system.
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Unauthorized modifications of the originally delivered robot are prohibited. Without the consent of ABB, it is forbidden to attach additional parts through welding, riveting, or drilling of new holes into the castings. The strength of the robot could be affected.
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ABB is not liable for damages caused by the use of non-original spare parts and special equipment. ABB is not liable for damages or injuries caused by unauthorized modifications to the robot.
Safety on page 17 before performing any installation work. Note If the IRB 140 type C is connected to power, always make sure that the robot is connected to protective earth before starting any installation work. For more information see: •...
It also contains information useful during later re-installation of the robot. Prerequisites for installation personnel Installation personnel working with an ABB product must: • be trained by ABB and have the required knowledge of mechanical and electrical installation/maintenance/repair work • conform to all national and local codes.
In addition to the stock mounting holes, extra mounting holes may be added on the manipulator under certain conditions. These special conditions are specified in the Product specification - IRB 140. Note All equipment and cables used on the robot, must be designed and fitted not to damage the robot and/or its parts.
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The system parameter Gravity Alpha is not supported for all robot types. It is not supported for IRB 140, IRB 1410, IRB 1600ID, IRB 2400, IRB 4400, IRB 6400R, IRB 6400 (except for IRB 6400 200/2.5 and IRB 6400 200/2.8), IRB 6600, IRB 6650, IRB 6650S and IRB 7600 (except for IRB 7600 325/3.1).
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Recommended parts To connect power and signal conductors to the upper arm connector, the following parts are recommended xx0200000132 ABB’s recommended contact set, for connector R2.CS (3HAC 12497-1) contains: • Multipole connector 12 pin • Adapter Tin plated 12 pin •...
Note If the IRB 140 type C is connected to power, always make sure that the IRB 140 type C is connected to protective earth before starting any maintenance work. For more information see: •...
Introduction The intervals are specified in different ways depending on the type of maintenance activity to be carried out and the working conditions of the IRB 140 type C: • Calendar time: specified in months regardless of whether the system is running or not.
General To secure high uptime it is important that the IRB 140 type C is cleaned regularly. The frequency of cleaning depends on the environment in which the product works. Different cleaning methods are allowed depending on the type of protection of the IRB 140 type C.
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Typical tap water pressure and flow Instructions for steam or high pressure water cleaning ABB robots with protection types Foundry Plus, Wash, or Foundry Prime can be cleaned using a steam cleaner or high pressure water cleaner. The following list defines the prerequisites: •...
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3 Maintenance 3.4.1 Cleaning the IRB 140 type C Continued Cables Movable cables need to be able to move freely: • Remove waste material, such as sand, dust and chips, if it prevents cable movement. • Clean the cables if they have a crusty surface, for example from dry release agents.
Before starting any inspection, maintenance, or changing activities of lubrication, always contact the local ABB Service organization for more information. For ABB personnel: Always check ABB Library for the latest revision of the manual Technical reference manual - Lubrication in gearboxes, in order to always get the latest information of updates about lubrication in gearboxes.
Safety on page 17 before commencing any service work. Note If the IRB 140 type C is connected to power, always make sure that the IRB 140 type C is connected to earth before starting any repair work. For more information see: •...
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If the flange surfaces are defective, the parts may not be used because leakage could occur. Clean the surfaces properly in accordance with the recommendations of ABB. Distribute the sealing compound evenly over the surface, preferably with a brush. Tighten the screws evenly when fastening the flange joint.
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Battery includes protection circuits. Replace it only with the specified spare part in the refitting instruction or with an ABB approved eqvivalent. Refitting The procedure below details how to refit the serial measurement unit and battery pack.
The resolver values are changed If resolver values are changed, the robot must be recalibrated using the calibration methods supplied by ABB. Calibrate the robot carefully with standard calibration, according to information in this manual. If the robot has absolute accuracy calibration, it is also recommended, but not always necessary to calibrate for new absolute accuracy.
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Levelmeter calibration - alternative method Levelmeter calibration is referred to as the alternative method for calibration of ABB robots because of the less accurate values obtained during calibration. The method uses the same principles as Calibration Pendulum, but does not have as good of mechanical tolerances to the toolkit parts as the standard method with Calibration Pendulum.
Synchronization marks and synchron- ization marks. ization position for axes on page 218. IRB 140, 1400, 2400, 4400, 6600ID/6650ID, 6640ID: Axes 5 and 6 must be positioned together! When all axes are positioned, update the Step 2 - Updating the revolution counter revolution counter.
7.1 Type C of IRB 140 Type C new upper arm and wrist Type C of IRB 140 has a new upper arm, complete and a new wrist unit. As a result of this, the following parts differ from earlier versions: •...
UNBRAKO screws UNBRAKO is a special type of screw recommended by ABB for certain screw joints. It features special surface treatment (Gleitmo as described below) and is extremely resistant to fatigue.
All components exceeding 22 kg (50 lbs) are highlighted in this way. To avoid injury, ABB recommends the use of a lifting accessory when handling components with a weight exceeding 22 kg. A wide range of lifting accessories and devices are available for each manipulator model.