Mitsubishi Industrial Robot

RV-3S/3SJ/3SB/3SJB Series
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
ROBOT ARM SETUP & MAINTENANCE

BFP-A8388-B
 Safety Precautions
Always read the following precautions and the separate
"Safety Manual" before starting use of the robot to learn the
required measures to be taken.

CAUTION All teaching work must be carried out by an operator who has received special
training. (This also applies to maintenance work with the power source turned ON.)
Enforcement of safety training

CAUTION For teaching work, prepare a work plan related to the methods and procedures of
operating the robot, and to the measures to be taken when an error occurs or when
restarting. Carry out work following this plan. (This also applies to maintenance
work with the power source turned ON.)
Preparation of work plan

WARNING Prepare a device that allows operation to be stopped immediately during teaching
work. (This also applies to maintenance work with the power source turned ON.)
Setting of emergency stop switch

CAUTION During teaching work, place a sign indicating that teaching work is in progress on
the start switch, etc. (This also applies to maintenance work with the power source
turned ON.)
Indication of teaching work in progress

WARNING Provide a fence or enclosure during operation to prevent contact of the operator
and robot.
Installation of safety fence

CAUTION Establish a set signaling method to the related operators for starting work, and fol-
low this method.
Signaling of operation start

CAUTION As a principle turn the power OFF during maintenance work. Place a sign indicat-
ing that maintenance work is in progress on the start switch, etc.
Indication of maintenance work in progress

CAUTION Before starting work, inspect the robot, emergency stop switch and other related
devices, etc., and confirm that there are no errors.
Inspection before starting work
The points of the precautions given in the separate "Safety Manual" are given below.
Refer to the actual "Safety Manual" for details.

CAUTION Use the robot within the environment given in the specifications. Failure to do so
could lead to a drop or reliability or faults. (Temperature, humidity, atmosphere,
noise environment, etc.)

CAUTION Transport the robot with the designated transportation posture. Transporting the
robot in a non-designated posture could lead to personal injuries or faults from
dropping.

CAUTION Always use the robot installed on a secure table. Use in an instable posture could
lead to positional deviation and vibration.

CAUTION Wire the cable as far away from noise sources as possible. If placed near a noise
source, positional deviation or malfunction could occur.

CAUTION Do not apply excessive force on the connector or excessively bend the cable. Fail-
ure to observe this could lead to contact defects or wire breakage.

CAUTION Make sure that the workpiece weight, including the hand, does not exceed the
rated load or tolerable torque. Exceeding these values could lead to alarms or
faults.

WARNING Securely install the hand and tool, and securely grasp the workpiece. Failure to
observe this could lead to personal injuries or damage if the object comes off or
flies off during operation.

WARNING Securely ground the robot and controller. Failure to observe this could lead to mal-
functioning by noise or to electric shock accidents.

CAUTION Indicate the operation state during robot operation. Failure to indicate the state
could lead to operators approaching the robot or to incorrect operation.

WARNING When carrying out teaching work in the robot's movement range, always secure the
priority right for the robot control. Failure to observe this could lead to personal inju-
ries or damage if the robot is started with external commands.

CAUTION Keep the jog speed as low as possible, and always watch the robot. Failure to do
so could lead to interference with the workpiece or peripheral devices.

CAUTION After editing the program, always confirm the operation with step operation before
starting automatic operation. Failure to do so could lead to interference with periph-
eral devices because of programming mistakes, etc.

CAUTION Make sure that if the safety fence entrance door is opened during automatic opera-
tion, the door is locked or that the robot will automatically stop. Failure to do so
could lead to personal injuries.

CAUTION Never carry out modifications based on personal judgments, or use non-designated
maintenance parts.
Failure to observe this could lead to faults or failures.

WARNING When the robot arm has to be moved by hand from an external area, do not place
hands or fingers in the openings. Failure to observe this could lead to hands or fin-
gers catching depending on the posture.
 CAUTION Do not stop the robot or apply emergency stop by turning the robot control-
ler's main power OFF. If the robot controller main power is turned OFF dur-
ing automatic operation, the robot accuracy could be adversely
affected.Moreover, it may interfere with the peripheral device by drop or
move by inertia of the arm.

CAUTION Do not turn off the main power to the robot controller while rewriting the
internal information of the robot controller such as the program or parame-
ters.
If the main power to the robot controller is turned off while in automatic
operation or rewriting the program or parameters, the internal information of
the robot controller may be damaged.

Precautions for the basic configuration are shown below.(When CR1-571/CR1B-571 is used for the
controller.)

CAUTION Provide an earth leakage breaker that packed together on the primary
power supply of the controller as protection against electric leakage.Con-
firm the setting connector of the input power supply voltage of the controller,
if the type which more than one power supply voltage can be used. Then
connect the power supply
Failure to do so could lead to electric shock accidents.

Power supply *RV-1A/2AJ series and RP-1AH/3AH/5AH series: Single phase 90-132VAC, 180-253VAC.
*Except the above: Single phase 180-253VAC.

Rear side of controller

Earth leakage
breaker
(NV)

Cover

Terminal

Cover

Terminal cover

Protective earth
terminal
(PE)
 Revision history
Date of Point Instruction Manual No. Revision Details

2005-02-28 BFP-A8388 First print

2005-04-21 BFP-A8388-A RV-3SB/3SJB series was added.

Error in writing correction.

2007-06-19 BFP-A8388-B Error in writing correction.

■ Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Mitsubishi industrial robot.

This instruction manual explains procedures to be taken for unpacking, installing, servicing and inspecting the
robot arm.
Always read through this manual before starting use to ensure correct usage of the robot.

The contents of this manual correspond to the following robot types.

<Type> ・ RV-3S series : 6-axis type
・ RV-3SB series : 6-axis type with brakes for all axes
・ RV-3SJ series : 5-axis type
・ RV-3SJB series : 5-axis type with brakes for all axes

・ No part of this manual may be reproduced by any means or in any form, without prior consent from
Mitsubishi.
・ The details of this manual are subject to change without notice.
・ An effort has been made to make full descriptions in this manual. However, if any discrepancies or
unclear points are found, please contact your dealer.
･ The information contained in this document has been written to be accurate as much as possible.
Please interpret that items not described in this document "cannot be performed.".
Please contact your nearest dealer if you find any doubtful, wrong or skipped point.

Copyright(C) 2005 MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION

 CONTENTS
Page
1 Before starting use .......................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.1 Using the instruction manuals ................................................................................................... 1-1
1.1.1 The details of each instruction manuals .............................................................................. 1-1
1.1.2 Symbols used in instruction manual .................................................................................... 1-2
1.2 Safety Precautions .................................................................................................................... 1-3
1.2.1 Precautions given in the separate Safety Manual ............................................................... 1-4

2 Unpacking to Installation .............................................................................................................................................................. 2-5

2.1 Confirming the product ......................................................................................................................................................... 2-5
2.2 Installation .................................................................................................................................................................................. 2-6
2.2.1 Unpacking ............................................................................................................................................................................ 2-6
2.2.2 Transportation procedures(Transportation by people) .................................................................................... 2-7
2.2.3 Installation procedures .................................................................................................................................................. 2-8
2.2.4 Grounding procedures .................................................................................................................................................. 2-10
(1) Grounding methods ................................................................................................................................................... 2-10
(2) Grounding procedures ............................................................................................................................................. 2-10
2.2.5 Connecting with the controller ................................................................................................................................ 2-11
2.3 Setting the origin ................................................................................................................................................................... 2-13
2.3.1 Installing the teaching pendant (T/B) ................................................................................................................... 2-13
(1) Installing with the control power OFF .............................................................................................................. 2-13
2.3.2 Setting the origin with the origin data input method ...................................................................................... 2-14
(1) Confirming the origin data ..................................................................................................................................... 2-14
(2) Turning ON the control power ............................................................................................................................. 2-14
(3) Preparing the T/B ..................................................................................................................................................... 2-15
(4) Selecting the origin setting method ................................................................................................................... 2-16
(5) Inputting the origin data ......................................................................................................................................... 2-17
(6) Installing the shoulder cover A ............................................................................................................................ 2-18
2.4 Confirming the operation .................................................................................................................................................... 2-19
(1) JOINT jog operation ................................................................................................................................................. 2-22
(2) XYZ jog operation ...................................................................................................................................................... 2-24
(3) TOOL jog operation .................................................................................................................................................. 2-26
(4) 3-axis XYZ jog operation ....................................................................................................................................... 2-28
(5) CYLNDER jog operation ......................................................................................................................................... 2-30

3 Installing the option devices ..................................................................................................................................................... 3-32

3.1 Installing the solenoid valve set (1S-VD04-02/VD04E-02) ............................................................................... 3-32
3.2 Installing the hand input cable ......................................................................................................................................... 3-35
3.3 Installing the hand output cable ...................................................................................................................................... 3-36
3.4 .Changing the operating range ......................................................................................................................................... 3-37

4 Basic operations ............................................................................................................................................................................ 4-39

5 Maintenance and Inspection ..................................................................................................................................................... 5-40

5.1 Maintenance and inspection interval ............................................................................................................................. 5-40
5.2 Inspection items ..................................................................................................................................................................... 5-41
5.2.1 Daily inspection items .................................................................................................................................................. 5-41
5.2.2 Periodic inspection ........................................................................................................................................................ 5-42
5.3 Maintenance and inspection procedures ..................................................................................................................... 5-43
5.3.1 Robot arm structure ..................................................................................................................................................... 5-43
5.3.2 Installing/removing the cover ................................................................................................................................... 5-45
5.3.3 Inspection, maintenance and replacement of timing belt .............................................................................. 5-47
(1) Timing belt replacement period ......................................................................................................................... 5-47
(2) Inspection, maintenance and replacement of J4 axis timing belt (6-axis only) .............................. 5-48
(3) Inspection, maintenance and replacement of J5-axis timing belt ........................................................ 5-49
(4) Timing belt tension ................................................................................................................................................... 5-50
5.3.4 Lubrication ........................................................................................................................................................................ 5-51

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(1) Lubrication position and specifications ............................................................................................................ 5-51
(2) Lubrication method ................................................................................................................................................... 5-52
5.3.5 Replacing the backup battery ................................................................................................................................... 5-53
(1) Replacing the robot arm battery ......................................................................................................................... 5-53
5.4 Maintenance parts ................................................................................................................................................................. 5-55
5.5 Resetting the origin .............................................................................................................................................................. 5-56
5.5.1 Mechanical stopper method ...................................................................................................................................... 5-57
(1) Select the T/B ........................................................................................................................................................... 5-57
(2) J1 axis origin setting ................................................................................................................................................ 5-58
(3) J2 axis origin setting ................................................................................................................................................ 5-59
(4) J3 axis origin setting ................................................................................................................................................ 5-61
(5) J4 axis origin setting (Only 6-axis type) ......................................................................................................... 5-63
(6) J5 axis origin setting ................................................................................................................................................ 5-65
(7) J6 axis origin setting ................................................................................................................................................ 5-67
(8) All axis origin setting ................................................................................................................................................ 5-68
5.5.2 Jig method ........................................................................................................................................................................ 5-71
(1) J1 axis origin setting ................................................................................................................................................ 5-72
(2) J2 axis origin setting ................................................................................................................................................ 5-73
(3) J3 axis origin setting ................................................................................................................................................ 5-75
(4) J4 axis origin setting (Only 6-axis type) ......................................................................................................... 5-77
(5) J5 axis origin setting ................................................................................................................................................ 5-78
(6) J6 axis origin setting ................................................................................................................................................ 5-80
5.5.3 ABS origin method ........................................................................................................................................................ 5-81
5.5.4 User origin method ........................................................................................................................................................ 5-83
5.5.5 Recording the origin data ........................................................................................................................................... 5-85
(1) Confirming the origin data label ........................................................................................................................... 5-85
(2) Confirming the origin data ..................................................................................................................................... 5-85
(3) Recording the origin data ....................................................................................................................................... 5-85
(4) Installing the cover ................................................................................................................................................... 5-85
6Appendix ...............................................................................................................................................................................Appendix-86
Appendix 1 ： Configuration flag ............................................................................................................................ Appendix-86

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 1Before starting use

1 Before starting use

This chapter explains the details and usage methods of the instruction manuals, the basic terminology and
the safety precautions.

1.1 Using the instruction manuals

1.1.1 The details of each instruction manuals
The contents and purposes of the documents enclosed with this product are shown below. Use these doc-
uments according to the application.
For special specifications, a separate instruction manual describing the special section may be enclosed.

Safety Manual Explains the common precautions and safety measures to be taken for robot han-
dling, system design and manufacture to ensure safety of the operators involved
with the robot.

Explains the product's standard specifications, factory-set special specifications,

Standard option configuration and maintenance parts, etc. Precautions for safety and technol-
Specifications ogy, when incorporating the robot, are also explained.

Explains the procedures required to operate the robot arm (unpacking, transporta-
Robot Arm tion, installation, confirmation of operation), and the maintenance and inspection
Setup & procedures.
Maintenance

Controller
Explains the procedures required to operate the controller (unpacking, transporta-
Setup, Basic
tion, installation, confirmation of operation), basic operation from creating the pro-
Operation and
gram to automatic operation, and the maintenance and inspection procedures.
Maintenance

Detailed Explains details on the functions and operations such as each function and opera-
Explanation of tion, commands used in the program, connection with the external input/output
Functions and device, and parameters, etc.
Operations

Explanations Explains details on the MOVEMASTER commands used in the program.

of MOVEMAS- (For RV-1A/2AJ, RV-2A/3AJ and RV-3S/3SJ/3SB/3SJB series)
TER
COMMANDS

Troubleshoot- Explains the causes and remedies to be taken when an error occurs. Explanations
ing are given for each error No.

Using the instruction manuals 1-1

1Before starting use

1.1.2 Symbols used in instruction manual

The symbols and expressions shown in Table 1-1 are used throughout this instruction manual. Learn the
meaning of these symbols before reading this instruction manual.

Table 1-1:Symbols in instruction manual

Symbol Meaning

Precaution indicating cases where there is a risk of operator fatality or

DANGER serious injury if handling is mistaken. Always observe these precautions
to safely use the robot.

Precaution indicating cases where the operator could be subject to fatali-

WARNING ties or serious injuries if handling is mistaken. Always observe these pre-
cautions to safely use the robot.

Precaution indicating cases where operator could be subject to injury or

CAUTION physical damage could occur if handling is mistaken. Always observe
these precautions to safely use the robot.

If a word is enclosed in brackets or a box in the text, this refers to a key on

[JOINT]
the teaching pendant.

This indicates to press the (B) key while holding down the (A) key.
[+/FORWD]+[+X]
In this example, the [+/Forward] key is pressed while holding down the
(A) (B)
[+X/+Y] key.

This indicates to hold down the (A) key, press and release the (B) key, and
[STEP/MOVE]+([COND]-[RPL]) then press the (C) key. In this example, the [Step/Move] key is held down,
(A) (B) (C) the [Condition] key is pressed and released, and the [Replace] key is
pressed.

T/B This indicates the teaching pendant.

1-2 Using the instruction manuals

 1Before starting use

1.2 Safety Precautions

Always read the following precautions and the separate "Safety Manual" before starting use of the robot to
learn the required measures to be taken.

CAUTION All teaching work must be carried out by an operator who has received special
training. (This also applies to maintenance work with the power source turned ON.)
Enforcement of safety training

CAUTION For teaching work, prepare a work plan related to the methods and procedures of
operating the robot, and to the measures to be taken when an error occurs or when
restarting. Carry out work following this plan. (This also applies to maintenance
work with the power source turned ON.)
Preparation of work plan

WARNING Prepare a device that allows operation to be stopped immediately during teaching
work. (This also applies to maintenance work with the power source turned ON.)
Setting of emergency stop switch

CAUTION During teaching work, place a sign indicating that teaching work is in progress on
the start switch, etc. (This also applies to maintenance work with the power source
turned ON.)
Indication of teaching work in progress

DANGER Provide a fence or enclosure during operation to prevent contact of the operator
and robot.
Installation of safety fence

CAUTION Establish a set signaling method to the related operators for starting work, and fol-
low this method.
Signaling of operation start

CAUTION As a principle turn the power OFF during maintenance work. Place a sign indicat-
ing that maintenance work is in progress on the start switch, etc.
Indication of maintenance work in progress

CAUTION Before starting work, inspect the robot, emergency stop switch and other related
devices, etc., and confirm that there are no errors.
Inspection before starting work

Safety Precautions 1-3

1Before starting use

1.2.1 Precautions given in the separate Safety Manual

The points of the precautions given in the separate "Safety Manual" are given below.
Refer to the actual "Safety Manual" for details.

CAUTION Use the robot within the environment given in the specifications. Failure to do so
could lead to a drop or reliability or faults. (Temperature, humidity, atmosphere,
noise environment, etc.)

CAUTION Transport the robot with the designated transportation posture. Transporting the
robot in a non-designated posture could lead to personal injuries or faults from
dropping.

CAUTION Always use the robot installed on a secure table. Use in an instable posture could
lead to positional deviation and vibration.

CAUTION Wire the cable as far away from noise sources as possible. If placed near a noise
source, positional deviation or malfunction could occur.

CAUTION Do not apply excessive force on the connector or excessively bend the cable.
Failure to observe this could lead to contact defects or wire breakage.

CAUTION Make sure that the workpiece weight, including the hand, does not exceed the
rated load or tolerable torque. Exceeding these values could lead to alarms or
faults.

WARNING Securely install the hand and tool, and securely grasp the workpiece. Failure to
observe this could lead to personal injuries or damage if the object comes off or
flies off during operation.

WARNING Securely ground the robot and controller. Failure to observe this could lead to
malfunctioning by noise or to electric shock accidents.

CAUTION Indicate the operation state during robot operation. Failure to indicate the state
could lead to operators approaching the robot or to incorrect operation.

WARNING When carrying out teaching work in the robot's movement range, always secure
the priority right for the robot control. Failure to observe this could lead to personal
injuries or damage if the robot is started with external commands.

CAUTION Keep the jog speed as low as possible, and always watch the robot. Failure to do
so could lead to interference with the workpiece or peripheral devices.

CAUTION After editing the program, always confirm the operation with step operation before
starting automatic operation. Failure to do so could lead to interference with
peripheral devices because of programming mistakes, etc.

CAUTION Make sure that if the safety fence entrance door is opened during automatic oper-
ation, the door is locked or that the robot will automatically stop. Failure to do so
could lead to personal injuries.

CAUTION Never carry out modifications based on personal judgments, or use non-desig-
nated maintenance parts.
Failure to observe this could lead to faults or failures.

WARNING When the robot arm has to be moved by hand from an external area, do not place
hands or fingers in the openings. Failure to observe this could lead to hands or fin-
gers catching depending on the posture.

CAUTION Do not stop the robot or apply emergency stop by turning the robot controller's
main power OFF.
If the robot controller main power is turned OFF during automatic operation, the
robot accuracy could be adversely affected.
Do not turn off the main power to the robot controller while rewriting the internal
CAUTION information of the robot controller such as the program or parameters. If the main
power to the robot controller is turned off while in automatic operation or rewriting
the program or parameters , the internal information of the robot controller may be
damaged.

1-4 Safety Precautions

 2Unpacking to Installation

2 Unpacking to Installation
2.1 Confirming the product
The standard configuration of the robot arm, part of the purchased product, is shown in Table 2-1.
Confirm the parts.
Users who have purchased optional products should refer to the separate "Standard Specifications".

Table 2-1 ： Standard configuration

No. Part name Type Qty. Remarks

1 Robot arm RV-3S/3SJ/3SB/3SJB series Either

1 unit

2 Guarantee card 1 copy

3 Installation bolts M8x35 4 pcs.

4 Spring washer for installation bolts For M8 4 pcs.

5 Plain washer for installation bolts For M8 4 pcs.

6 Fixing plates 1 pcs.

7 Fixing plates J1 1 pcs.

This is installed in the robot arm at
8 Safety socket for suspension fitting M4x10 1 pcs.
the time of shipment.
9 M5x12 6 pcs.

10 Plain washer for suspension fitting For M5 6 pcs.

Confirming the product 2-5

2Unpacking to Installation

2.2 Installation
2.2.1 Unpacking

Pull off

<1> Tape
<2> Upper lid

The fork insertion Knobs for manual

slots for a forklift truck transportation.
(Also provided on the （ｂ）
（ａ） opposite side)

Robot arm

! CAUTION ! CAUTION
!
Always unpack the
robot at a flat place.
!
An unopened package
shall be transported
The robot could tilt by a forklift truck or
over if unpacked at an by manually
（ｃ） unstable place. (with two workers).

Fig.2-1 ： Unpacking the robot arm

The robot is shipped from the factory in cardboard and plywood frame packing. Always refer to Fig. 2-1 and
unpack the robot. Handle the robot arm according to "2.2.2 Transportation procedures(Transportation by people)".
The unpacking process is shown below.
1) Using a knife, etc., slit the tape <1> fixing the upper lid <2> of the cardboard box. (Fig. 2-1 (a))
2) Pull the upper lid <2> of the cardboard box off with both hands. (Fig. 2-1 (b))
3) Remove the hexagon socket bolts <3> (four positions) connecting the sleeper and the base unit. (Fig. 2-1
(c))
4) This completes the unpacking.

2-6 Installation
 2Unpacking to Installation

2.2.2 Transportation procedures(Transportation by people)

Upper arm
注意　 CAUTION
Fixing plate VORSICHT

Shoulder

（B） （B）
（B）
（A） ロボットの運搬は、図の姿勢のように
Fixing plate J1 ２人でおこなってください。
The robot must always be
transported by two workers.
Bei einem Transport sollte
Base der Roboter von 2
Personen an den in der
Abbildung gezeigten Stellen
Front Side angehoben werden.
BU224D824H01

Fig.2-2 ： Transportation of robot arm (Transportation by people: 5 axis)

Upper arm

注意　 CAUTION
VORSICHT
Fixing plate

Shoulder
（B） （B）
（B）

ロボットの運搬は、図の姿勢のように
（A） ２人でおこなってください。
Fixing plate J1 The robot must always be
transported by two workers.
Bei einem Transport sollte
der Roboter von 2
Base Personen an den in der
Abbildung gezeigten Stellen
angehoben werden.
Front Side BU224D824H01

Fig.2-3 ： Transportation of robot arm (Transportation by people: 6 axis）

1) The robot must be transported by two workers. Place the robot on a dolly, etc. and move it to the vicinity of
the installation site.
2) When transporting the robot, workers should hold onto the base part (A) with one hand and the upper side
of the upper arm area (B) with the other hand and face each other in such a way as to support the arm with
their bodies and lift the robot.
Please be sure to avoid holding the robot from the front/back side or by the cover because the robot may
tilt over and the cover may be damaged or dropped, which may lead to accidents.
3) When transporting the robot, do not apply force on the cover, or apply a strong impact on the robot

CAUTION To prevent accidents, do not hold the robot from the front/back sides, or hold
covers that have no grips.

Installation 2-7
2Unpacking to Installation

2.2.3 Installation procedures

1) The robot installation surface has been machine

finished. Use the installation holes (4-φ9 holes)
opened at the four corners of the base, and
securely fix the robot with the enclosed installa-
ＦＶ tion bolts (M8 x 35 hexagon socket bolts).
ＭＴ
Installation of the robot arm is a very important
step for ensuring the optimum functions of the
robot. Observe the following points when design-
ing.

2) Install the robot on a level surface.

4-M8×35
hexagon socket bolt
(Four positions)
3) It is recommended that the surface roughness of
Spring washer the table onto which the robot is to be installed
Plain washer ＭＬ by 6.3a or more. If the installation surface is
ＦＨ ＦＨ rough, the contact with the table will be poor, and
positional deviation could occur when the robot
ＭＬ moves.
ＦＨ
ＦＨ
4) When installing, use a common table to prevent
ＦＶ
the position of the devices and jigs subject to
robot work from deviating.

2-φ6 holes 5) The installation surface must have sufficient

(prepared holes
for φ8 positioning pins)
strength to withstand the arm reaction during
4-φ9 installation hole
operation, and resistance against deformation and
vibration caused by the static (dynamic) load of
the robot arm and peripheral devices, etc.
120

160

Robot front 6) Remove the fixing plates after installing the robot.
200

7) When the robot is installed by hanging from the

122

ceiling or on the wall, the MEGDIR parameter

must be changed. For more information about
6.3a (Installation)
50 parameters and how to change the parameters,
refer to the separate "Instruction Manual/
6.3a (Installation)

80
Detailed Explana-tion of Functions and Opera-
205 tions".
115 113
8) If you operate the robot at a high speed, reaction
Base bottom forces are applied to the installation stand by the
robot's operation. Make sure that the installation
stand on which the robot is placed has sufficient
strength and rigidity. Table 2-2 shows the maxi-
mum reaction force (design values) that may be
applied to an installation stand. Please use these
values as reference when designing the installa-
tion stand.
Fig.2-4 ： Installation dimensions

2-8 Installation
 2Unpacking to Installation

Table 2-2 ： Magnitude of each reaction force

Unit Value
Tilt moment : ML N･m 410
Torsional moment : MT N･m 400
Horizontal direction translation force : FH N 1,000
Vertical direction translation force : FV N 1,200

CAUTION When installing the robot, be sure to allocate a sufficient maintenance space for
connecting the cables between devices at the rear of the robot.

Installation 2-9
2Unpacking to Installation

2.2.4 Grounding procedures

(1) Grounding methods

1) There are three grounding methods as shown in

Fig. 2-5, but the dedicated grounding (Fig. 2-5 (a))
should be used for the robot arm and controller
Controller Controller Controller when possible. (Refer to the separate " Controller
Robot arm and Robot arm and Robot arm and
personal personal personal Setup, Basic Operation and Maintenance" for
computer computer computer
details on the controller grounding.)
2) Use Class D grounding (grounding resistance
100Ω or less).
Dedicated grounding separated from the other
devices should be used.
3) Use a AWG#11(3.5mm2) or more stranded wire for
(a) Dedicated grounding (b) Common grounding (c) Common grounding
(Optimum) (Good) (Normal) the grounding wire. The grounding point should be
as close to the robot arm and controller as possi-
ble, and the length of the grounding wire should
be short.
Fig.2-5 ： Grounding methods

(2) Grounding procedures

Robot arm 1) Prepare the grounding cable (AWG#11(3.5mm2) or
more) and robot side installation screw and
M4×10, SW, PW washer.

2) If there is rust or paint on the grounding screw sec-

tion (A), remove it with a file, etc.

3) Connect the grounding cable to the grounding screw

section.

A
Robot grounding cable
(AWG#11 (3.5mm2) or more)
(Prepared by customer)

Fig.2-6 ： Connecting the grounding cable

2-10 Installation
 2Unpacking to Installation

2.2.5 Connecting with the controller

Robot arm

CR1B-571 controller
CN2
CN1
Motor signal cable (5m)

Motor power cable (5m)

CN1 CN2

Fig.2-7 ： Connecting the machine cables

Carry out the following procedure after installing the controller referring to the separate "Controller Setup, Basic
Operation and Maintenance" manual.

Robot arm
Connector on the
robot arm side
1) Make sure that the power switch on the front of the
controller is turned OFF.
Hook

Projection
2) Connect the machine cable to its corresponding connector
on the robot arm side.
Connector on the
machine cable side

3) After connecting the connector, insert the hook attached

to the connector on the machine cable side to the rear of
the projection of the robot arm connector to fix securely in
place.

Hook
CAUTION Be careful not to get your hand
pinched.

Projection

Hook
Projection
Minus screwdriver
4) To remove the cable, insert a minus screwdriver into the
hook while padding with a cloth, and remove the cable by
lifting the hook.

Padding

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CAUTION The machine cable connectors are dedicated for the controller side and robot arm
side, so take special care when connecting.
If connected incorrectly, the connector pins could bend or break. Thus, even if
connected correctly, the robot will not operate correctly, creating a dangerous
situation.

CAUTION Take special care to the leading of the connection cable. If the cable is pulled with
force or bent excessively, wires could break or the connector could be damaged.

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2.3 Setting the origin

The origin is set so that the robot can be used with a high accuracy. After purchasing the robot, always carry out
this step before starting work. This step must also be carried out if the combination of robot and controller being
used is changed.
There are several methods for setting the origin, but the origin data input method will be explained here. Refer to
"5.5 Resetting the origin" on page 56 for the other methods.
The teaching pendant is required for this operation.
[Caution] If the origin data at shipment is erased due to out of battery, it is necessary to set the origin again.
Refer to "5.5 Resetting the origin" on page 56 and reset the origin using the jig method or mechanical
stopper method or ABS origin method.

2.3.1 Installing the teaching pendant (T/B)

By using the "REMOVE T/B" switch, the T/B can be installed and removed while the controller's control power is
ON. However, in this procedure, the teaching pendant will be installed with the control power OFF.
Refer to the separate "Controller setup, basic operation, and maintenance" for details on installing the teaching
pendant with the control power ON.

(1) Installing with the control power OFF

Display LCD ENABLE/DISABLE switch
1) Confirm that the controller's power supply switch is OFF.

2) Connect the T/B connector to the RS-422 (T/B) connector

on the controller.

3) Do not pull the cable with force or bend it excessively, as

the cable could break or the connector could be damaged.
Emergency stop switch
4) Confirm that the [REMOVE T/B] switch on the side of the
controller is not depressed (is projected).
Operation keys
5) Set the T/B [ENABLE/DISABLE] switch to "DISABLE".

Appearance of teaching pendant

Connector REMOVE T/B switch

Teaching pendant
(T/B)

Fig.2-8 ： Installing the T/B (control power OFF)

◇◆◇ [REMOVE T/B] switch ◇◆◇

When using the robot with the T/B, this switch is used to invalidate the emergency stop from the T/B. This is
also used to install the T/B with turning the controller's power supply ON.

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2.3.2 Setting the origin with the origin data input method
(1) Confirming the origin data
● Origin data history table (Origin Data History) Serial No.ES804008
Date Default . . . . . . . . .
The origin data to be input is noted in
the origin data sheet enclosed with the
Ｄ V!#S29
arm, or on the origin data history table
Ｊ １ 06DTYY attached to the back side of the shoulder
Ｊ ２ 2?HL9X cover A. (Refer to Fig. 2-9).
Ｊ ３ 1CP55V
Ｊ ４ T6!M$Y Referring to "5.3.2 Installing/removing
Ｊ ５ Z2IJ%Z the cover" on page 45, remove the
Ｊ ６ A12%Z0 shoulder cover A, and confirm the value.
Method Ｅ Ｅ ・ Ｎ ・ ＳＰ Ｅ ・Ｎ・ Ｅ ・ Ｎ ・ ＳＰ
ＳＰ
The value given in the default setting
(O: O(Alphabet), 0: Zero) column is the origin settings set with the
Note) Meanings of symbols in method column calibration jig before shipment.
E: Jig method Note that the 5-axis type does not have
N: Not used the J4 axis.
SP: Not used

Fig.2-9 ： Origin data label (an example)

WARNING Always install/remove the cover with the controller control power turned OFF.
Failure to do so could lead to physical damage or personal injury should the robot
start moving due to incorrect operations.

(2) Turning ON the control power

CAUTION Confirm that there are no operators near the robot before turning the power ON.

1) Turn the controller [POWER] switch ON.

The control power will be turned ON, and " □ . 100" will appear on the STATUS NUMBER display on the
front of the controller.

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(3) Preparing the T/B

STATUS NUMBER EMG.STOP
Next, prepare to use the T/B
CHANG DISP

1) Set the [MODE] switch on the front of the controller to "TEACH".

MODE SVO ON START RESET

TEACH
AUTO AUTO
(Op.) (Ext.)
REMOVE T/B
SVO OFF STOP END

MODE
TEACH
AUTO AUTO
(Op.) (Ext.)

DISABLE ENABLE 2) Set the T/B [ENABLE/DISABLE] switch to "ENABLE". The menu
selection screen will appear.
The following operations are carried out with the T/B.
DISABLE　　 　ENABLE
P8TB-TE

EMG.STOP

◇◆◇ Operating from the T/B ◇◆◇

Always set the [MODE] switch (mode selection key switch) on the front of the controller to "TEACH", and then
set the T/B [ENABLE/DISABLE] switch to "ENABLE".
When the T/B is valid, only operations from the T/B are possible. Operations from the controller or external
signals will not be accepted.

◇◆◇ When T/B operations are mistaken ◇◆◇

The displayed screen will return to the "menu selection screen" when the [MENU] key is pressed. Carry out the
operations again from this screen. Operations can also be carried out again by setting the T/B [ENABLE/
DISABLE] switch to "DISABLE" once and then setting to "ENABLE".

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(4) Selecting the origin setting method

<T/B screen> [Keys used]
<MENU>
1.TEACH 2.RUN 1) Press the [5] key on the menu screen, and display the maintenance screen.
+C
3.FILE 4.MONI (J6)
5.MAINT 6.SET 5 STU

<MAINT> 2) Press the [4] key on the maintenance screen, and display the origin setting
1.PARAM 2.INIT method selection screen.
-Y
3.BRAKE 4.ORIGIN (J2)
5.POWER 4 MNO

<ORIGIN> 3) Press the [1] key on the origin setting method selection screen, and select
1.DATA 2.MECH the data input method.
-B INP
3.JIG 4.ABS (J5) The origin data input method will be selected, and the screen for turning
EXE
5.USER 1 DEF
OFF the servo power will appear.

<ORIGIN> 4) Press the [1] and [INP] keys to turn OFF the servo power. The screen for
SERVO OFF inputting the origin data will appear.
OK?(1) -B INP
(J5) EXE
1:EXECUTE 1 DEF

<DATA>D(000000)
1:000000 000000
3:000000 000000
5:000000 000000

◇◆◇ Selecting a menu ◇◆◇

The menu can be selected with one of the following methods.
A: Press the numeral key for the No. of the item to be selected.
B: Using the [ ↓ ] and [ ↑ ] keys, etc., move the cursor to the item to be selected, and then press the [INP] key.

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(5) Inputting the origin data

Input the value confirmed in section "(1) Confirming the origin

Origin data label data" on page 14.
T/B screen (D,J1,J2,J3,J4,J5,J6) The correspondence of the origin data label value and axis to be
<DATA> D( D ) input is shown in Fig. 2-10.(For the 5-axis robot, the J4 axis is
1: J1 J2 meaningless.)
3: J3 J4
5: J5 J6

Fig.2-10 ： Correspondence of origin data label and axis

The method for inputting the origin data is explained below. The value shown in Fig. 2-9will be input as an example.
<T/B screen> [Keys used]
<DATA>D(000000)
1:000000 000000 1) Confirm that the cursor is at the "D" position on the T/B display
3:000000 000000 screen.
5:000000 000000

<DATA>D(V00000) 2) Input the D value V!%S29.

1:000000 000000 Inputting "V"
3:000000 000000 +B Press the [VWX] key once while holding down the [CHAR] key. "V" will
POS ＋
5:000000 000000 CHAR
(J5) appear, so release the [CHAR] key. "V" will be set.
6 VWX

Inputting "!"
<DATA>D(V!0000) Press the [#%!] key three times while holding down the [CHAR] key. "!"
1:000000 000000 SPD will appear, so release the [CHAR] key. "!" will be set.
3:000000 000000 POS
CHAR ＋
5:000000 000000 #%!

In the same manner, while holding down the [CHAR] key, press the
<DATA>D(V!0000) SPD ["%"] key twice, and the [STU] key once (input "S").
POS ＋
1:000000 000000 CHAR
#%!
Release the [CHAR] key, and press the [2] key (input "2") and then
3:000000 000000 the [9] key (input "9").
+C
5:000000 000000 POS
＋ (J6) V!%S29 will appear at the "D" data on the teaching pendant screen.
CHAR
5 STU

-A +Y
(J4) (J2)
2 GHI 9 &<>

3) Press the [ ↓ ] key, and move the cursor to the J1 input position.
<DATA>D(V!%S29) 4) Input the J1 value in the same manner as above.
1:000000 000000
RPL
3:000000 000000 ↓ 5) Input the J2, J3, J4, J5 and J6 values in the same manner. Note
5:000000 000000 that the J4 axis is not required for the 5-axis type.
<DATA>D(V!%S29)
1:A@B&8F G#$Y5# 6) After inputting all of the values, press the [INP] key. The origin
3:H+7%2H B="!1L
INP setting confirmation screen will appear.
EXE
5:59A37! K8#&6P

<DATA>D(V!%S29) 7) Press [1] (-B/-P) and [INP] key to end the origin setting
CHANGES TO ORIGIN
-B INP
OK? (1) (J5) EXE
1:EXECUTE 1 DEF

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◇◆◇ Moving the cursor ◇◆◇

Press the [ ↑ ], [ ↓ ], [ ← ] and [ → ] keys.
◇◆◇ Inputting characters ◇◆◇
Hold down the [CHAR] key and press the key with the character to be input on the lower right. Three characters
will scroll each time the character key is pressed.
◇◆◇ Correcting an input ◇◆◇
After returning one character by pressing the [DEL] key, input the character again.

(6) Installing the shoulder cover A

Return the shoulder coverA, removed in section "(1) Confirming the origin data" on page 14 to its original position.
This completes the setting of the origin with the origin data input method.

Always remove and install the cover with the controller power turned OFF. Failure
WARNING to do so could lead to the robot moving because of incorrect operations, or to
physical damage or personal injury.

◇◆◇ If the origin input data is incorrect ◇◆◇

If the origin input data is incorrect, the alarm No. 1760 (origin setting data illegal) will occur when origin data input.
In this case, reconfirm the value input for the origin data.

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2.4 Confirming the operation

In this section, the robot will be moved manually using the T/B to confirm that the operation is correct.
Moving the robot manually is called "jog operation". This operation includes the JOINT jog that moves each axis,
the XYZ jog that moves along the base coordinate system, the TOOL jog that moves along the tool coordinate
system, and the CYLNDER jog that moves along the circular arc.
This operation is carried out while pressing the deadman switch on the back of the T/B.

CAUTION The robot will move during this operation. Make sure that there are no operators
near the robot, and that there are no obstacles, such as tools, in the robot operation
range.

CAUTION To immediately stop the robot, release the deadman switch on the back of the T/B.
The servo power will turn OFF, and the robot will stop.
The robot will also stop if the [EMG.STOP] switch (emergency stop switch) on the
front of the T/B or the [EMG.STOP] switch (emergency stop) on the front of the
controller is pressed.

WARNING Confirm that the origin has been set. If the origin has not been set, "****" will
appear at the current position display on the teaching pendant, the JOINT jog oper-
ation will take place in any jog mode selected.
Refer to "2.3 Setting the origin" on page 13 for details on setting the origin.

J4 axis
＋

－
J5 axis
－ J3 axis J3 axis
－ － －
J5 axis
＋ ＋
＋ J6 axis ＋
－
＋ ＋
J6 axis －
J2 axis J2 axis
－ －
－ －
J1 axis ＋ J1 axis ＋
＋ ＋

5-axis type 6-axis type

* Each axis moves independently.

The 5-axis type does not have the J4 axis.

Fig.2-11 ： JOINT jog operation

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＋Z

＋Z th
l e ng
ol
th To ＋Z
le ng － ＋
ol
To ＋Z ＋ －
－ ＋
＋X －
＋ － ＋ ＋Y

＋X － Control point
＋ ＋Y
Control point

－Ｙ －Ｘ －Ｙ －Ｘ

＋X ＋Y ＋X ＋Y
－Z －Z
5-axis type 6-axis type
* While maintaining the flange surface posture, the axis moves straight along the base coordinate system.
Also, while maintaining the control point position, the flange surface posture changes.

Fig.2-12 ： XYZ jog operation

－X
h
ngt
le
－X
ool
h T
ngt －Y
le －Z
ool －
T
－Y
－Z ＋
＋ ＋Y
－ －
＋Z －
＋ ＋
＋ ＋Y Control point
－ －
＋Z ＋X
＋
Control point
＋X

5-axis type 6-axis type

* While maintaining the flange surface posture, the axis moves straight along the tool coordinate system.
Also, while maintaining the control point position, the flange surface posture changes. With the 5-axis
type, the axis moves only in the X and Y axis directions of the tool coordinates.

Fig.2-13 ： TOOL jog operation

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＋Z
J4 axis
＋
＋Z th －
l eng
ol
th － To J5 axis
le ng
ol －
To ＋
J5 axis

＋ ＋
J6 axis
－
Control point
＋
J6 axis
－ Control point

－Ｙ －Ｘ －Ｙ －Ｘ

＋X ＋Y ＋X ＋Y
－Z －Z
5-axis type 6-axis type
* The axis moves straight along the base coordinate system. At this time, the flange surface posture is not
maintained. Also, the flange surface posture changes. The flange surface position changes at this time.

Fig.2-14 ： 3-axis XYZ jog operation

＋Z

＋Z th
l eng
ol
th To Vertical
le ng
ol
To Vertical

Radius Arc

Radius Arc Control point

Control point

－Ｙ －Ｘ －Ｙ －Ｘ

＋X ＋Y ＋X ＋Y
－Z －Z
5-axis type 6-axis type
* The current position is set as the arc centering on the Z axis, and the axis moves along that arc, expands and
contracts in the radius direction, and moves vertically. At this time, for the 6-axis type, the flange surface
posture is maintained. Also, while maintaining the control point position, the flange surface posture changes.

Fig.2-15 ： CYLINDER jog operation

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(1) JOINT jog operation

Select the JOINT jog mode
Press the [MOVE] + [JOINT] keys to select the
JOINT LOW JOINT jog mode. "JOINT" will appear at the upper
J1 +34.50 STEP
JOINT
left of the screen.
J2 +20.00 MOVE
＋
( )?
J3 +80.00 JOINT jog mode 　

Each time the [MOVE] + [+] keys are pressed, the

override will increase in the order of LOW → HIGH →
Set the jog speed 3 → 5 → 10 → 30 → 50 → 70 → 100%.
When the [MOVE] + [-] keys are pressed, the
JOINT LOW override will decrease in the reverse order.
J1 +34.50 STEP ＋ － The currently set speed will appear on the upper right
J2 +20.00 MOVE
＋ FORWD BACKWD of the screen.
J3 +80.00 Set the speed
Set the override to 10% here for confirmation work.

J1 axis jog operation

STEP -X STEP +X STEP -X STEP +X

＋ (J1) ＋ (J1) ＋ (J1) ＋ (J1)
MOVE SPACE PQR MOVE 　 　 　' ; ^ MOVE SPACE PQR MOVE 　 　 　' ; ^

－ ＋ － ＋
J1 axis J1 axis

5-axis type 6-axis type

・ When the [MOVE] + [+X (J1)] keys are pressed, the J1 axis will rotate in the plus direction.
When the [MOVE] + [-X (J1)] keys are pressed, Rotate in the minus direction.

J2 axis jog operation

STEP -Y STEP -Y
＋ (J2) ＋ (J2)
MOVE 4 　 　 MNO MOVE 4 　 　 MNO

J2 axis J2 axis
STEP +Y STEP +Y
＋ (J2) ＋ (J2)
MOVE 9 　 　 &< > MOVE 9 　 　 &< >

5-axis type 6-axis type

・ When the [MOVE] + [+Y (J2)] keys are pressed, the J2 axis will rotate in the plus direction.
When the [MOVE] + [-Y (J2)] keys are pressed, Rotate in the minus direction.

◇◆◇ When the robot is in the transportation posture ◇◆◇

The axes may be outside the movement area. Move these axes toward the inner side of the movement area. If
moved outward, an X
Ｘ will appear on the T/B screen, and the robot will not move.

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J3 axis jog operation

STEP -Z
STEP -Z ＋ (J3)
＋ (J3) MOVE 3　 　 JKL
MOVE 3　 　 JKL

J3 axis
J3 axis

STEP +Z
STEP +Z ＋ (J3)
＋ (J3) MOVE 8　 　 , @\
MOVE 8　 　 , @\

5-axis type 6-axis type

・ When the [MOVE] + [+Z (J3)] keys are pressed, the J3 axis will rotate in the plus direction.
When the [MOVE] + [-Z (J3)] keys are pressed, Rotate in the minus direction.

J4, J5 and J6 axis jog operation

STEP +C
＋ (J6)
MOVE 5 　　 STU STEP -B
STEP +C ＋ (J5)
＋ (J6)
J6 axis ＋ MOVE 1 　　 DEF STEP +A
MOVE 5 　　 STU STEP -B ＋ (J4)
＋ (J5) － ＋ MOVE 7 　　 YZ_
＋ MOVE 1 　　 DEF J4 axis
J6 axis STEP -C －
－ ＋ (J6)
MOVE 0 　　 ABC
STEP -C －
＋ (J6) J5 axis －
MOVE 0 　　 ABC
＋ STEP -A
J5 axis ＋ (J4)
MOVE 2 　　 GHI
＋ STEP +B
＋ (J5)
MOVE 6 　　 VWX
STEP +B
＋ (J5)
MOVE 6 　　 VWX

5-axis type 6-axis type

・ When the [MOVE] + [+A (J4)] keys are pressed, the J4 axis will rotate in the plus direction.
When the [MOVE] + [-A (J4)] keys are pressed, Rotate in the minus direction. (6-axis type only)
・ When the [MOVE] + [+B (J5)] keys are pressed, the J5 axis will rotate in the plus direction
When the [MOVE] + [-B (J5)] keys are pressed, Rotate in the minus direction.
・ When the [MOVE] + [+C (J6)] keys are pressed, the J6 axis will rotate in the plus direction
When the [MOVE] + [-C (J6)] keys are pressed, Rotate in the minus direction.

◇◆◇ When an X
Ｘ appears on the T/B screen display ◇◆◇
If the robot is moved outside the movement area, an X
Ｘ will appear. In this case, move the axis in the opposite
direction.

JOINT LOW In the example on the left, the J1 axis is at the limit of the plus side movement area.
X
Ｘ J1 +160.00
J2 +20.00
J3 +80.00

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(2) XYZ jog operation

Select the XYZ jog mode
Press the [MOVE] + [XYZ] keys to select the XYZ
XYZ LOW jog mode. "XYZ" will appear at the upper left of
X +134.50 XYZ the screen.
STEP
Y +220.00 MOVE
＋
Z +280.00 XYZ jog mode $":
Each time the [MOVE] + [+] keys are pressed, the
override will increase in the order of LOW → HIGH
Set the jog speed → 3 → 5 → 10 → 30 → 50 → 70 → 100%. When
the [MOVE] + [-] keys are pressed, the override
XYZ LOW will decrease in the reverse order. The currently
X +134.50 set speed will appear on the upper right of the
STEP ＋ －
Y +220.00 MOVE
＋ FORWD BACKWD screen. Set the override to 10% here for
Z +280.00 Set the speed
confirmation work.

Moving along the base coordinate system

STEP +Z
＋ (J3) ＋Z
MOVE 8 　 　 , @\

STEP +Z ＋Z
MOVE
＋ (J3) ＋Z
8 　 　 , @\

＋Z t h
le ng STEP -X
STEP -Y ol ＋ (J1)
To
MOVE
h ＋ (J2) SPACE PQR

gt MOVE
len
4 　 　 MNO
STEP -X
-Y ol ＋ (J1)
To
STEP MOVE SPACE PQR
＋ (J2) STEP +Y
MOVE 4 　 　 MNO ＋X ＋ (J2)
STEP +X ＋Y MOVE 9 &< >

MOVE
＋　　　
(J1)
＋X STEP +Y ' ; ^

＋Y ＋ (J2)
STEP +X MOVE 9 &< >

MOVE
＋ 　 　(J1)
　
' ; ^ STEP -Z
MOVE
＋ (J3)
3 　 　 JKL
－Ｙ －Ｘ －Ｙ －Ｘ
STEP -Z
MOVE
＋ (J3)
3 　 　 JKL

＋X ＋Y ＋X ＋Y
－Z －Z
5-axis type 6-axis type
* The direction of the frange will not change

・ When the [MOVE] + [+X (J1)] keys are pressed, the robot will move along the X axis plus direction.
When the [MOVE] + [-X (J1)] keys are pressed, Move along the minus direction.
・ When the [MOVE] + [+Y (J2)] keys are pressed, the robot will move along the Y axis plus direction.
When the [MOVE] + [-Y (J2)] keys are pressed, Move along the minus direction.
・ When the [MOVE] + [+Z (J3)] keys are pressed, the robot will move along the Z axis plus direction.
When the [MOVE] + [-Z (J3)] keys are pressed, Move along the minus direction.

◇◆◇ When the robot is in the transportation posture ◇◆◇

There are directions from which linear movement is not possible from the transportation posture. In this case, an
X
Ｘ will appear on the T/B screen, and the robot will not move. Refer to section "(1) JOINT jog operation" on page
22", and move the robot to a position where linear movement is possible, and then carry out XYZ jog.

◇◆◇ When an X
Ｘ appears on the T/B screen display ◇◆◇
If the robot is moved outside the movement area with any of the axes, an X
Ｘ will appear. In this case, move the
axis in the opposite direction.

XYZ LOW In the example on the left, further linear movement in the same direction is not possible.
X
ＸX +360.00
X
ＸY +280.00
X
ＸZ +170.00

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Changing the flange surface posture

＋Z
STEP -C STEP +C
＋ (J6) ＋Z ＋ (J6)
MOVE 0 　 　 ABC MOVE 5 　 　 STU
＋Z
－ ＋

h
gt
l len STEP +A th
o ＋ (J4) ng
To MOVE 7　 　 YZ_
l l e STEP -B
o ＋
To －
(J5)
Control point STEP -B ＋ MOVE 1 DEF
(Tool coordinate system) ＋ (J5)
MOVE 1 DEF ＋X
STEP +A － － ＋ ＋Y
＋ (J4) STEP -A STEP +B
MOVE 7　 　 YZ_
＋Y ＋ (J4) ＋ (J5)
MOVE
＋ ＋ 2 　 　 GHI MOVE 6 VWX

＋Z STEP +B Control point

－ ＋ (J5)
MOVE 6 VWX
STEP -A
＋ (J4) －Ｙ －Ｘ －Ｙ －Ｘ
MOVE 2 　 　 GHI

＋X ＋Y ＋X ＋Y
－Z －Z
5-axis type 6-axis type

・ When the [MOVE] + [+A (J4)] keys are pressed,

6-axis type: The X axis will rotate in the plus direction.
5-axis type: The Z axis will rotate in the plus direction of the tool coordinate system.
When the [MOVE] + [-A (J4)] keys are pressed, Rotate in the minus direction.
・ When the [MOVE] + [+B (J5)] keys are pressed,
6-axis type: The Y axis will rotate in the plus direction.
5-axis type: The Y axis will rotate in the plus direction of the tool coordinate system.
When the [MOVE] + [-B (J5)] keys are pressed, Rotate in the minus direction.
・ When the [MOVE] + [+C (J6)] keys are pressed,
6-axis type: The Z axis will rotate in the plus direction.
5-axis type: There is no operation.
When the [MOVE] + [-C (J6)] keys are pressed,
6-axis type: Rotate in the minus direction.
5-axis type: There is no operation.

◇◆◇ When alarm No. 5150 occurs ◇◆◇

If alarm No. 5150 (ORIGIN NOT SET) occurs, the origin has not been set correctly. Reconfirm the value input for
the origin data.

◇◆◇ Tool length ◇◆◇

The default tool length is 0mm, and the control point is the center of the end axis.
After installing the hand, set the correct tool length in the parameters. Refer to the separate manual "Detailed
Explanation of Functions and Operations" for details.

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(3) TOOL jog operation

Select the TOOL jog mode
Press the [MOVE] + [TOOL] keys to select the
TOOL LOW TOOL jog mode. "TOOL" will appear at the upper
X +134.50 TOOL left of the screen.
STEP
Y +220.00 MOVE
＋
=*/
Z +280.00 TOOL jog mode
Each time the [MOVE] + [+] keys are pressed, the
override will increase in the order of LOW → HIGH
Set the jog speed → 3 → 5 → 10 → 30 → 50 → 70 → 100%. When
the [MOVE] + [-] keys are pressed, the override
TOOL LOW
will decrease in the reverse order. The currently
X +134.50
STEP ＋ － set speed will appear on the upper right of the
Y +220.00 ＋ FORWD
MOVE BACKWD screen. Set the override to 10% here for
Z +280.00 Set the speed confirmation work.

Moving along the tool coordinate system

STEP -X
MOVE
＋ SPACE
(J1)
PQR

th
STEP
＋
-X
(J1) le ng
MOVE SPACE PQR
ol
th STEP -Y To
ng STEP -Z
e ＋ (J2)
＋ (J3)
l MOVE
ol
4 　 　 MNO
MOVE 3 JKL

To STEP -Z
MOVE
＋ (J3) ＋Y
3 JKL
STEP +Y
＋Z MOVE
＋ (J2)
9 &< >
＋Y STEP +Z
MOVE
＋ (J3)
Control point
＋Z 8 　 　 , @\
＋X
STEP +Z STEP +X
MOVE
＋ (J3)
Control point MOVE
＋ 　 　(J1)
　
8 　 　 , @\
＋X ' ; ^

STEP +X
MOVE
＋　　　 (J1)
' ; ^

5-axis type 6-axis type

* The direction of the frange will not change.

・When the [MOVE] + [+X (J1)] keys are pressed, the robot will move along the X axis plus direction of the tool
coordinate system.
When the [MOVE] + [-X (J1)] keys are pressed, Move along the minus direction.
・When the [MOVE] + [+Y (J2)] keys are pressed, the robot will move along the Y axis plus direction of the tool
coordinate system.
When the [MOVE] + [-Y (J2)] keys are pressed, Move along the minus direction. (6-axis type only)
・When the [MOVE] + [+Z (J3)] keys are pressed, the robot will move along the Z axis plus direction of the tool
coordinate system.
When the [MOVE] + [-Z (J3)] keys are pressed, Move along the minus direction.

◇◆◇ When the robot is in the transportation posture ◇◆◇

There are directions from which linear movement is not possible from the transportation posture. In this case,
an X
Ｘ will appear on the T/B screen, and the robot will not move. Refer to section "(1) JOINT jog operation" on
page 22, and move the robot to a position where linear movement is possible, and then carry out TOOL jog.

◇◆◇ When an X
Ｘ appears on the T/B screen display ◇◆◇
If the robot is moved outside the movement area with any of the axes, an X
Ｘ will appear. In this case, move the axis
in the opposite direction.

TOOL LOW In the example on the left, further linear movement in the same direction is not possible.
X
ＸX +360.00
X
ＸY +280.00
X
ＸZ +170.00

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Changing the flange surface posture

h
gt
l len
o
h To
gt +C STEP -B
len
STEP
l ＋ (J6) ＋ (J5)
Control point o MOVE － MOVE 1 DEF
To
5 　 　 STU
(Tool coordinate system)
STEP -B
＋ ＋
STEP +C
MOVE
(J5) ＋ ＋Y +B
MOVE
＋ (J6)
5 　 　 STU
－ 1 DEF
－
STEP
＋ (J5)
＋Z MOVE 6 VWX
＋ －
＋ ＋Y STEP
＋
-C
(J6)
＋Z － +B MOVE 0 　 　 ABC
＋ STEP -A
STEP
＋ (J5) ＋X ＋ (J4)
STEP -C MOVE 2　 　 GHI
＋ (J6) MOVE 6 VWX STEP +A
MOVE 0 　 　 ABC ＋ (J4)
MOVE 7　 　 YZ_

5-axis type 6-axis type

* The control point does not change.

・ When the [MOVE] + [+A (J4)] keys are pressed,

6-axis type: The X axis will rotate in the plus direction of the tool coordinate system.
5-axis type: There is no operation.
When the [MOVE] + [-A (J4)] keys are pressed,
6-axis type: Rotate in the minus direction.
5-axis type: There is no operation.
・ When the [MOVE] + [+B (J5)] keys are pressed,
6-axis type: The Y axis will rotate in the plus direction of the tool coordinate system.
5-axis type: The J5 axis will rotate in the plus direction.
When the [MOVE] + [-B (J5)] keys are pressed, Rotate in the minus direction.
・ When the [MOVE] + [+C (J6)] keys are pressed,
6-axis type: The Z axis will rotate in the plus direction of the tool coordinate system.
5-axis type: The J6 axis will rotate in the plus direction.
When the [MOVE] + [-C (J6)] keys are pressed, Rotate in the minus direction.

◇◆◇ When alarm No. 5150 occurs ◇◆◇

If alarm No. 5150 (ORIGIN NOT SET) occurs, the origin has not been set correctly. Reconfirm the value input for
the origin data.

◇◆◇ Tool length ◇◆◇

The default tool length is 0mm, and the control point is the center of the end axis.
After installing the hand, set the correct tool length in the parameters. Refer to the separate manual "Detailed
Explanation of Functions and Operations" for details.

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(4) 3-axis XYZ jog operation

Select the 3-axis XYZ jog mode
Press the [MOVE] + [XYZ] keys, and then
XYZ456 LOW press only the [XYZ] key. "XYZ456" will appear
X +134.50 XYZ XYZ at the upper left of the screen.
STEP
Y +220.00 MOVE
＋
Z +280.00 3-axis XYZ jog mode 　　 $": $":
Each time the [MOVE] + [+] keys are pressed,
the override will increase in the order of LOW
Set the jog speed → HIGH → 3 → 5 → 10 → 30 → 50 → 70 →
100%. When the [MOVE] + [-] keys are pressed,
XYZ456 LOW the override will decrease in the reverse order.
X +134.50 The currently set speed will appear on the
STEP ＋ － upper right of the screen. Set the override to
Y +220.00 ＋ FORWD BACKWD
MOVE
Z +280.00 Set the soeed 10% here for confirmation work.

Moving along the base coordinate system

STEP +Z
＋ (J3) ＋Z
MOVE 8 　 　 , @\

STEP +Z ＋Z
MOVE
＋ (J3) ＋Z
8 　 　 , @\

＋Z h
gt
l len STEP
＋
-X
(J1)
STEP -Y o
To
MOVE
h ＋ (J2) SPACE PQR

gt MOVE
len
4 　 　 MNO
STEP -X
-Y ol ＋ (J1)
STEP
＋ (J2) To MOVE SPACE PQR
STEP +Y
MOVE 4 　 　 MNO ＋X ＋ (J2)
STEP +X ＋Y MOVE 9 &< >

MOVE
＋　　　
(J1)
＋X STEP +Y ' ; ^

＋Y ＋ (J2)
STEP +X MOVE 9 &< >

MOVE
＋　　　
(J1)
' ; ^ STEP -Z
MOVE
＋ (J3)
3 　 　 JKL
－Ｙ －Ｘ －Ｙ －Ｘ
STEP -Z
MOVE
＋ (J3)
3 　 　 JKL

＋X ＋Y ＋X ＋Y
－Z －Z
5-axis type 6-axis type
* The flange position does change.

・ When the [MOVE] + [+X (J1)] keys are pressed, the robot will move along the X axis plus direction.
When the [MOVE] + [-X (J1)] keys are pressed, Move along the minus direction.

・ When the [MOVE] + [+Y (J2)] keys are pressed, the robot will move along the Y axis plus direction.
When the [MOVE] + [-Y (J2)] keys are pressed, Move along the minus direction.

・ When the [MOVE] + [+Z (J3)] keys are pressed, the robot will move along the Z axis plus direction.
When the [MOVE] + [-Z (J3)] keys are pressed, Move along the minus direction.

◇◆◇ Jog mode will change when only [XYZ] key is pressed again ◇◆◇
When the [MOVE] + [XYZ] keys are pressed and then only the [XYZ] key is pressed, the upper left display will
change in the order of "XYZ" → "XYZ456" → "CYLNDER". Each jog mode can be selected.

◇◆◇ The flange surface end axis posture cannot be maintained with 3-axis XYZ jog. ◇◆◇
With 3-axis XYZ jog, the flange surface end axis posture (orientation) is not maintained when moving linearly in
the X, Y or Z axis direction.
Use XYZ jog to maintain the posture.

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Changing the flange surface posture

STEP +C
＋ (J6)
MOVE 5 　　 STU STEP -B
STEP +C ＋ (J5)
＋ (J6)
J6 axis ＋
MOVE 1 　　 DEF STEP +A
MOVE 5 　　 STU STEP -B ＋ (J4)
＋ (J5) － ＋ MOVE 7 　　 YZ_
＋ MOVE 1 　　 DEF J4 axis
J6 axis STEP -C －
－ ＋ (J6)
MOVE 0 　　 ABC
STEP -C －
＋ (J6) J5 axis －
MOVE 0 　　 ABC
＋ STEP -A
J5 axis ＋ (J4)
MOVE 2 　　 GHI
＋ STEP +B
＋ (J5)
MOVE 6 　　 VWX
STEP +B
＋ (J5)
MOVE 6 　　 VWX

5-axis type 6-axis type

* The flange position changes.
This is the same as the J4, J5 and J6 axis JOINT jog operation.

・ When the [MOVE] + [+A (J4)] keys are pressed, the J4-axis will rotate in the plus direction.
When the [MOVE] + [-A (J4)] keys are pressed, Rotate in the minus direction. (6-axis type only)
・ When the [MOVE] + [+B (J5)] keys are pressed, the J5-axis will rotate in the plus direction.
When the [MOVE] + [-B (J5)] keys are pressed, Rotate in the minus direction.
・ When the [MOVE] + [+C (J6)] keys are pressed, the J6-axis will rotate in the plus direction.
When the [MOVE] + [-C (J6)] keys are pressed, Rotate in the minus direction.

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(5) CYLNDER jog operation

Select the cylindrical jog mode

CYLNDER LOW Press the [MOVE] + [XYZ] keys, and then press
R +134.50 XYZ only the [XYZ] key. "CYLNDER" will appear at the
STEP
T +220.00 MOVE
＋ upper left of the screen.
Z +280.00 CYLNDER jog mode $":

Each time the [MOVE] + [+] keys are pressed, the

Set the jog speed override will increase in the order of LOW → HIGH
CYLNDER LOW → 3 → 5 → 10 → 30 → 50 → 70 → 100%. When
R +134.50 the [MOVE] + [-] keys are pressed, the override will
T +220.00
STEP ＋ － decrease in the reverse order. The currently set
＋ FORWD
Z +280.00
MOVE BACKWD speed will appear on the upper right of the screen.
Set the speed
Set the override to 10% here for confirmation work.

Moving along an arc centering on the Z axis

STEP +Z
MOVE
＋ (J3)
8 　 　 , @\

STEP +Z ＋Z
MOVE
＋ (J3) Vertical
8 　 　 , @\

Vertical ＋Z t h -Y
ng
STEP
＋ (J2)
o l le MOVE 4 MNO

h To
gt STEP -Y
le n ＋ (J2)
ol
MOVE 4 MNO

To STEP
＋
-X
(J1)
STEP +X MOVE SPACE PQR
＋ (J1)
Arc
STEP -X MOVE ' ; ^ Radius
＋ (J1)
MOVE SPACE PQR STEP +Y
STEP +X
＋ (J1) Control point ＋ (J2)
MOVE ' ; ^ Radius Arc MOVE 9 &< >

STEP +Y
Control point ＋ (J2) STEP -Z
MOVE 9 &< > ＋ (J3)
MOVE 3　 　 JKL

STEP -Z －Ｙ －Ｘ －Ｙ －Ｘ
＋ (J3)
MOVE 3　 　 JKL

＋X ＋Y ＋X ＋Y
－Z －Z
5-axis type 6-axis type
* The direction of the frange will not change.

　 Assuming that the current position is on an arc centering on the Z axis, the robot moves along that arc.
・ When the [MOVE] + [+Y (J2)] keys are pressed, the robot will move along the arc in the plus direction.
When the [MOVE] + [-Y (J2)] keys are pressed, Move in the minus direction.
・ When the [MOVE] + [+X (J1)] keys are pressed, the robot will expand in the radial direction.
When the [MOVE] + [-X (J1)] keys are pressed, Contract in the radial direction.
・ When the [MOVE] + [+Z (J3)] keys are pressed, the robot will move along the Z axis plus direction.
When the [MOVE] + [-Z (J3)] keys are pressed, Move along the minus direction.

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Changing the flange surface posture

＋Z
STEP -C STEP +C
＋ (J6) ＋Z ＋ (J6)
MOVE 0 　 　 ABC MOVE 5 　 　 STU
＋Z
－ ＋

STEP +A h
＋ (J4) gt
MOVE 7　 　 YZ_
l len STEP -B
o ＋
To －
(J5)
＋
STEP
＋
+A
th MOVE 1 DEF
(J4) ng ＋X
l le
MOVE 7　 　 YZ_
＋＋Y
STEP -B
o ＋ (J5) －
＋ To － MOVE 1 DEF STEP -A STEP +B
＋X ＋ (J4) ＋ (J5)
MOVE
－ ＋Y 2 　 　 GHI MOVE 6 VWX
＋
STEP -A STEP +B Control point
＋ (J4) ＋ (J5)
MOVE 2 　 　 GHI MOVE 6 VWX

Control point －Ｙ －Ｘ －Ｙ －Ｘ

＋X ＋Y ＋X ＋Y
－Z －Z
5-axis type 6-axis type
* The flange position does not change.
This is the same as the A, B and C axis XYZ jog operation.

・ When the [MOVE] + [+A (J4)] keys are pressed,

6-axis type: The X axis will rotate in the plus direction.
5-axis type: The Z axis will rotate in the plus direction of the tool coordinate system.
When the [MOVE] + [-A (J4)] keys are pressed, Rotate in the minus direction.
・ When the [MOVE] + [+B (J5)] keys are pressed,
6-axis type: The Y axis will rotate in the plus direction.
5-axis type: The Y axis will rotate in the plus direction of the tool coordinate system.
When the [MOVE] + [-B (J5)] keys are pressed, Rotate in the minus direction.
・ When the [MOVE] + [+C (J6)] keys are pressed,
6-axis type:The Z axis will rotate in the plus direction.
5-axis type: There is no operation.
When the [MOVE] + [-C (J6)] keys are pressed,
6-axis type:Rotates in the minus direction.
5-axis type: There is no operation.

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3 Installing the option devices

3.1 Installing the solenoid valve set (1S-VD04-02/VD04E-02)

<4>Safety socket Ｃ
(M4×8, 4 bolts)

<5>Solenoid valve

Ｂ
<3>No.2 arm cover C Remove
* J4-axis dosen't exist
for 5-axis type.

<2>No.2 arm cover A Section A

<1>No.2 arm cover A

GR1 No.4 solenoid valve

GR2 No.3 solenoid valve

B port
GR7, GR5, GR3, GR1 ２
In order from left side ４
６
８
No.2 solenoid valve

１
No.1 solenoid valve ３
５
７
A port

<7>R port

<6>P port
Plate
GR8, GR6, GR4, GR2
In order from left side
View B View C

Fig.3-1 ： Solenoid valve installation procedures

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Fig. 3-1 and Fig. 3-2 shows the solenoid valve installation procedures and the solenoid valve connector
connection procedures. The installation procedures are as follow. This work must be carried out with the
controller power turned OFF.
1) Remove the safety socket (five M4 x 8) that hold the No. 2 arm cover A <2>, and then remove both the No. 2
arm cover A <2>.
2) Remove the safety socket <4> (four M4 x 8) that hold the No. 2 arm cover C <3>, and then remove both the
No. 2 arm cover C <3>.
3) If you are not using the spare line (ADD: stored in a coil) in section A shown in Fig. 3-1, remove it. The spare
line is connected to a connector inside section A.

Solenoid valve

Connector storage position Cut to an appropriate length

No.2 arm
View from No. 2 arm cover A <2> side
Fig.3-2 ： Solenoid valve installation diagram details 1

4) The length of the two air hoses (φ6) stored in section A is longer than necessary by assuming the use of a
solenoid valve set not manufactured by Mitsubishi. Cut off the air hoses to an appropriate length, and connect
them to the couplings.
5) Of the two air hoses (φ6), the one marked with "AIR IN" is for connecting the quick coupling (P port) <6> of
the solenoid valves, and the other marked with "RETURN" is for connecting the quick coupling (R port) <7> of
the solenoid valves.
6) Using the screw holes of the No. 2 arm cover C <3>, mount the solenoid valves with the ssafety socket (four
M4 x 8) attached to the solenoid valves. When mounting the solenoid valves, be careful not to damage the
sponge sealing material attached to the opening of section A. If the sealing material is damaged, it may
degrade the protection specification.
7) Connect the connectors of "GR1" and "GR2" stored in section A to the plugs of "GR1" and "GR2" coming
out of the solenoid valves. Store the connectors near the location marked with ○ shown in Fig. 3-2. Fig. 3-2
shows a view when stored.

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No.2 arm R port Solenoid valve

P port

Air hose

Fig.3-3 ： Solenoid valve installation diagram details 2

8) When you have completed the installation, reinstall the No.2 arm cover A <2> to its original position, and be
careful not to entangle the cables when you do so.

The connections after the installation appear as in Table 3-1 for single type valves, hand 2 is not applicable.

Table 3-1 ： Solenoid valve ports and hoses: Correspondence of couplings and hand ports
Hand Hand port Solenoid valve port Solenoid valve used
OPEN 1
Hand 1 First set
CLOSE 2
OPEN 3
Hand 2 Second set
CLOSE 4
OPEN 5
Hand 3 Third set
CLOSE 6
OPEN 7
Hand 4 Fourth set
CLOSE 8

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3.2 Installing the hand input cable

The procedure for installing the hand input cable is as follows. Conduct work by referring to "Fig. 3-1Solenoid
valve installation procedures" on page 32 and "Fig. 3-4Installing the hand input cable" on page 35 below.
This work must be carried out with the controller power turned OFF.

<4> Socket bolts

（M4×8, 4 bolts）
Grommet

Remove D Remove D
Grommet
Plate

<5> Solenoid valves

<3> No. 2 arm cover C

Cable clamp

Lock nut Plate

HC1 HC2
View D
Fig.3-4 ： Installing the hand input cable

1) Remove the hexagon safety socket (five M4 x 8) that hold the No. 2 arm cover A <2>, and then remove both
the No. 2 arm cover A <2>.
2) Remove the safety socket <4> (four M4 x 8) that hold the No. 2 arm cover C <3> or the solenoid valves <5>,
and then remove the No. 2 arm cover C <3> or the solenoid valves <5>.
3) If you are not using the spare line (ADD: stored in a coil) in section A shown in Fig. 3-1, remove it. The spare
line is connected to a connector inside section A.
4) The hand input cable can be fixed to either the No. 2 arm cover C <3> or the solenoid valves <5>.
5) Remove one of the two grommets on either the No. 2 arm cover C <3> or the solenoid valves <5>. After
removing the grommet, peal off the sealing material left on the hole section of the plate.
6) After removing the lock nut attached to the hand input cable, feed the connector side of the hand input cable
(with a cable clamp) through the hole on the plate. Replace the removed lock nut in position and fasten it
securely.
7) Connect the connectors of "HC1" and "HC2" stored in section A shown in Fig. 3-1 to "HC1" and "HC2" of
the hand input cable.
8) Mount the No. 2 arm cover C <3> or the solenoid valves <5> to section A shown in Fig. 3-1. When mounting,
be careful not to damage the sponge sealing material attached to the opening of section A. If it is damaged,
the protection performance may be lowered.
9) When you have completed the installation, reinstall the No.2 arm cover B <2> to its original position, and be
careful not to entangle the cables when you do so.

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3.3 Installing the hand output cable

The procedure for installing the hand output cable is as follows. Conduct work by referring to "Fig. 3-1Solenoid
valve installation procedures" on page 32 and "Fig. 3-5Installing the hand output cable" on page 36 below.
This work must be carried out with the controller power turned OFF.

<4> Socket bolts

（M4×8, 4 bolts）
Grommet

Remove D Remove D
Grommet
Plate

<5> Solenoid valves

<3> No. 2 arm cover C

Cable clamp

Lock nut Plate

GR1 GR2
View D
Fig.3-5 ： Installing the hand output cable

1) Remove the hexagon safety socket (five M4 x 8) that hold the No. 2 arm cover A <2>, and then remove both
the No. 2 arm cover A <2>.
2) Remove the safety socket <4> (four M4 x 8) that hold the No. 2 arm cover C <3> or the solenoid valves <5>,
and then remove the No. 2 arm cover C <3> or the solenoid valves <5>.
3) If you are not using the spare line (ADD: stored in a coil) in section A shown in Fig. 3-1, remove it. The spare
line is connected to a connector inside section A.
4) The hand output cable can be fixed to either the No. 2 arm cover C <3> or the solenoid valves <5>.
(attached to the solenoid valve set)
5) Remove one of the two grommets on either the No. 2 arm cover C <3> or the solenoid valves <5>. After
removing the grommet, peal off the sealing material left on the hole section of the plate.
6) After removing the lock nut attached to the hand output cable, feed the connector side of the hand output
cable (with a cable clamp) through the hole on the plate. Replace the removed lock nut in position and fasten
it securely.
7) Connect the connectors of "GR1" and "GR2" stored in section A shown in Fig. 3-1 to "GR1" and "GR2" of
the hand output cable.
8) Mount the No. 2 arm cover C <3> or the solenoid valves <5> to section A shown in Fig. 3-1. When mounting,
be careful not to damage the sponge sealing material attached to the opening of section A. If it is damaged,
the protection performance may be lowered.
9) When you have completed the installation, reinstall the No.2 arm cover B <2> to its original position, and be
careful not to entangle the cables when you do so.

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3.4 .Changing the operating range

The operating range of the J1 axis can be changed to the range shown in Table 3-2. (Option)

Table 3-2 ： Operating range alternative range

Axis Standard Alternative angle
Angle +170 +120 +90 +60 +30 One of the points shown
+side on the left
Insertion position None A B C D
Ｊ １
Angle -170 -120 -90 -60 -30 One of the points shown
-side on the left
Insertion position None a b c d
Note) The insertion position given in the table indicates the insertion position for the operating range change
stopper. (Refer to Fig. 3-6.)

The operating range is changed with robot arm settings and parameter settings.

(1) Setting the robot arm

1) Move the upper arm to the posture as shown in Fig. 3-6 by jog operation.
2) Turn OFF the controller power.
3) By referring to Table 3-2 and Fig. 3-6, insert the two stoppers (M10 x 20) used to change the movement
range of J1 axis at the angular position to be changed, and fix securely by applying a clamping torque of 70
N ･ m to 86 N ･ m.

CAUTION Do not remove the stopper for the standard specification of ± 170 degree shown in
Fig. 3-6.

Type：1S-DH-03
Specification：
Hexagon socket bolt（2 bolts）
M10 x 20 plating
Strength classification 10.9
Detail of the stopper used to change
the operating range of the J1 axis

Upper arm

（b） （c）
Ａ
（a） （d）
Front of robot

Stopper for standard

specification of ±170 degree
(M10 x 20, 1 bolt) （Ａ） （D）

（Ｂ） （Ｃ）

Robot arm View Ａ-Ａ

Fig.3-6 ： Installation of operating range change option

.Changing the operating range 3-37

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(2) Setting the parameters

1) Change the values of the first element (J1 axis minus side) and second element (J1 axis plus side) of the joint
operating range parameter MEJAR. Set the value to the angle corresponding to the position where the
operating range change stopper was inserted in "(1)Setting the robot arm"above.
Refer to the separate "Instruction Manual/Detailed Explanation of Functions and Operations" for details on
changing the parameter.
2) To change the operating range on the plus side, the mechanical stopper origin parameter MORG must be
changed in addition to the above parameter.
Set the first element value of parameter MORG to the value indicated in Table 3-3.
Refer to the separate "Instruction Manual/Detailed Explanation of Functions and Operations" for details on the
operations.

Table 3-3 ： Change valve of parameter MORG

Plus side change angle Change value for MORG 1st element
１， ２ ０ ０° １ ２ ２． ４
９ ０° ９ ２． ４
６ ０° ６ ２． ４
３ ０° ３ ２． ４

3) When completed changing the parameters, turn the controller power OFF and ON. Move the waist axis to the
operating range limit with JOINT jog operation, and confirm that the limit over occurs and the robot stops at
the angle changed for both the +/- sides.

This completes setting the parameters and the changing of the operating range.

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4 Basic operations
The basic operations from creating the program to automatic operation are explained in section "4. Basic
operations" in the "From Controller Setup to Maintenance" manual. Refer that manual as necessary.

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5 Maintenance and Inspection

The maintenance and inspection procedures to be carried out to use the robot for a long time without trouble are
described in this chapter. The types and replacement methods of consumable parts are also explained.

5.1 Maintenance and inspection interval

Maintenance and inspection are divided into the inspections carried out daily, and the periodic inspections carry
out at set intervals. Always carry these out to prevent unforeseen trouble, to maintain the product for a long time,
and to secure safety.

(1) Inspection schedule

In addition to the monthly inspection, add the following inspection items every three months (estimated at 500 Hr
operation hours).

0 Hr

Monthly inspection

Monthly inspection

500 Hr Monthly inspection 3-month inspection

Monthly inspection

Monthly inspection
Daily inspection

1,000 Hr Monthly inspection 3-month inspection 6-month inspection

Monthly inspection

Monthly inspection

1,500 Hr Monthly inspection 3-month inspection

Monthly inspection

Monthly inspection

2,000 Hr Monthly inspection 3-month inspection 6-month inspection Yearly inspection

4,000 Hr Monthly inspection 3-month inspection 6-month inspection Yearly inspection 2-year inspection

Operating time

<Guideline for inspection period>

For one shift
8 Hr/day × 20 days/month × 3 months = approx. 500 Hr
10 Hr/day × 20 days/month × 3 months = approx. 600 Hr
For two shifts
15 Hr/day × 20 days/month × 3 months = approx. 1000 Hr

[Caution] When using two lines, the 3-month inspection, 6-month inspection and yearly
inspection must be carried out when half the time has passed.
Fig.5-1 ： Inspection schedule

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5.2 Inspection items

The inspection items for the robot arm are shown below.
Also refer to section "5. Maintenance and inspection" in the "Controller setup, basic operation, and maintenance"
manual, and inspect the controller.

5.2.1 Daily inspection items

Carry out the daily inspections with the procedures given in Table 5-1.

Table 5-1 ： Daily inspection items (details)

Procedure Inspection item (details) Remedies

Before turning power ON (Check the following items before turning the power ON.)
1 Are any of the robot installation bolts loose? Securely tighten the bolts.
(Visual)
2 Are any of the cover tightening screws loose? 　 Securely tighten the screws.
(Visual)

3 Are any of the hand installation bolts loose? 　 Securely tighten the bolts
(Visual)

4 Is the power supply cable securely connected? Securely connect.

(Visual)

5 Is the machine cable between the robot and controller securely Securely connect.
connected?
(Visual)

6 Are there any cracks, foreign contamination or obstacles on the robot Replace with a new part, or take remedial measures.
and controller cover?

7 Is any grease leaking from the robot arm? After cleaning, replenish the grease.
(Visual)
8 Is there any abnormality in the pneumatic system? Are there any air Drain the drainage, and remedy the air leaks (replace
leaks, drain clogging or hose damage? Is the air source normal? 　 the part).
(Visual)

After turning the power ON (Turn the power ON while monitoring the robot.)

1 Is there any abnormal motion or abnormal noise when the power is Follow the troubleshooting section.
turned ON?

During operation (try running with an original program)

1 Check whether the movement points are deviated? Follow the troubleshooting section.
Check the following points if there is any deviation.
1. Are any installation bolts loose?
2. Are any hand installation section bolts loose?
3. Are the positions of the jigs other than the robot deviated?
4. If the positional deviation cannot be corrected, refer to
"Troubleshooting", check and remedy.

2 Is there any abnormal motion or abnormal noise? Follow the troubleshooting section.
(Visual)

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5.2.2 Periodic inspection

Carry out periodic inspection with the procedures given in Table 5-2.

Table 5-2 ： Periodic inspection items (details)

Procedure Inspection item (details) Remedies

Monthly inspection items

1 Are any of the bolts or screws on the robot arm loose? Securely tighten the bolts.

2 Are any of the connector fixing screws or terminal block terminal Securely tighten the screws.
screws loose?

3 Remove the cover at each section, and check the cables for wear Check and eliminate the cause.
damage and adherence of foreign matter. If the cables are severely damaged, contact the
Mitsubishi Service Department.
3-month inspection items

1 Is the timing belt tension abnormal? If the timing belt is loose or too tense, adjust it.

6-month inspection items

1 Is the friction at the timing belt teeth severe? If the teeth are missing or severe friction is found,
replace the timing belt.
Yearly inspection items

1 Replace the backup battery in the robot arm. Exchange it referring to "5.3.5Replacing the backup
battery" on page 53.
3-year inspection items

1 Lubricate the grease at the harmonic reduction gears for each axis. Lublicate it referring to "5.3.4Lubrication" on page 51.

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5.3 Maintenance and inspection procedures

The procedures for carrying out the periodic maintenance and inspection are described in this section. Thoroughly
read the contents, and follow the instructions. This work can be commissioned to the Mitsubishi Service Depart -
ment for a fee. (Never disassemble, etc., the parts not described in this manual.)
The maintenance parts, etc., required for the customer to carry out maintenance and inspection are described in
"5.4Maintenance parts" on page 55 of this manual. Always contact your dealer when parts are needed.

CAUTION The origin of the machine system could deviate when this work is carried out.
"Review of the position data" and "re-teaching" will be required.

5.3.1 Robot arm structure

An outline structure drawing of the 5-axis type robot arm is shown in Fig. 5-2, and of the 6-axis type robot arm in
Fig. 5-3.. Each part is as shown below.

1) The J1 axis rotation is driven by the J1 axis motor <1> and reduction gears <2> arranged in the base.
Non-excitation magnetic brakes are mounted in the J1axis motor <1>.

2) The J2 axis rotation is driven by the J2 axis motor <3> and reduction gears <4> arranged in the shoulder.
Non-excitation magnetic brakes are mounted in the J2 axis motor <3>.

3) The J3 axis rotation is driven by the J3 axis motor <5> and reduction gears <6> arranged in the shoulder.
Non-excitation magnetic brakes are mounted in the J3 axis motor <5>.

4) The rotation of the J4 axis motor <7> arranged in the elbow block is conveyed to the reduction gears <9>
via the timing belt <8> to rotate the forearm and following parts.
The J4 axis motor <7> of the RV-3S/3SJ series is not equipped with a brake.
The J4 axis motor <7> of the RV-3SB/3SJB series is equipped with non-excitation magnetic brakes.

5) The rotation of the J5 axis motor <10> arranged in the forearm is conveyed to the reduction gears <12> via
the timing belt <11> to rotate the wrist housing and following parts.
Non-excitation magnetic brakes are mounted in the J5 axis motor <10>.

6) The rotation of the J6 axis is driven by the J6 axis motor <13> arranged in the wrist housing and the reduc-
tion gears <13>.
The J6 axis motor <13> of the RV-3S/3SJ series is not equipped with a brake.
The J6 axis motor <13> of the RV-3SB/3SJB series is equipped with non-excitation magnetic brakes.

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<10>J5 axis motor

Fore arm <5>J3 axis motor
<13>J6 axis motor Note1)

<14>J6 axis reduction gear

<6>J3 axis reduction gear

Wrist housing Upper arm

<12>J5 axis reduction gear

<11>J5 axis timing belt

<2>J1 axis reduction gear
Shoulder

<3>J2 axis motor

<4>J2 axis reduction gear

Note1） <1>J1 axis motor

RV-3S/3SJ series： Without brake
RV-3SB/3SJB series： With brake

Fig.5-2 ： Outline structure drawing of robot arm (5-axis type)

<10>J5 axis motor <9>J4 axis reduction gear

Fore arm
Elbow
<13>J6 axis motor Note1)

<14>J6 axis reduction gear <8>J4 axis timing belt

<7>J4 axis motor Note1)

Wrist housing

<12>J5 axis reduction gear

<6>J3 axis reduction gear
<11>J5 axis timing belt
Upper arm
<5>J3 axis motor

<3>J2 axis motor

<2>J1 axis reduction gear

Shoulder

<4>J2 axis reduction gear

Note1） <1>J1 axis motor

RV-3S/3SJ series： Without brake
RV-3SB/3SJB series： With brake

Fig.5-3 ： Outline structure drawing of robot arm (6-axis type)

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5.3.2 Installing/removing the cover

（c）
（c） （b）
7. Elbow cover B 3. No. 2 arm cover C
（d）

（a） 10. Wrist cover

（d）

2. No. 2 arm cover A

4. Shoulder cover A

2. No. 2 arm cover A

（a）

（c）
5. Shoulder cover B

11. Elbow cover E

（d） （d）

12. ADD cover

1. Bottom plate

（e）
Fig.5-4 ： Installing/removing the cover (5-axis type)

9. Elbow cover D
（a） 10. Wrist cover （a）
（c）
（c） 6. Elbow cover A （d）
（b）

3. No. 2 arm cover C

8. Elbow cover C

（a）
4. Shoulder cover A
2. No. 2 arm cover A

（a）
（d）

（c）
（a） 7. Elbow cover B

2. No. 2 arm cover A

5. Shoulder cover B

（d）

12. ADD cover

1. Bottom plate

（e）
Fig.5-5 ： Installing/removing the cover (6-axis type)
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Table 5-3 ： Cover names

Qty.
No Cover names Remarks
For 5-axis type For 6-axis type

1 Bottom plate 1 1 The packing is attached to the robot arm side.

2 No. 2 arm cover A 2 2 With No. 2 arm packing A and packing B

3 No. 2 arm cover C 1 1 The packing is attached to the robot arm side.

4 Shoulder cover A 1 1 With shoulder A packing T and shoulder A packing B

5 Shoulder cover B 1 1 With shoulder B packing T and shoulder B packing B

6 Elbow cover A 0 1 With elbow A packing L and elbow A packing R

7 Elbow cover B 1 1 With elbow B packing

8 Elbow cover C 0 1 With elbow C packing L and elbow C packing R

9 Elbow cover D 0 1 With elbow D packing T and elbow D packing B

10 Elbow cover E 1 0 With elbow E packing F and elbow E packing B

11 Wrist cover 1 1 The packing is attached to the robot arm side.

12 ADD cover 1 1 With ADD packing.

Note) This robot has packing. Refer to "Table 5-7 ： Spare parts list" on page 55 for type name of packing.

Table 5-4 ： Cover installation screw list

Qty.
Installation screw name Remarks
For 5-axis type For 6-axis type
P truss screw M4 x 8 10 26
P truss screw M4 x 6 4 4
Safety socket M4 x 8 (nickel plated) 14 14
Socket bolt M4 x 10 (nickel plated) 14 10 With seal washer
P flat head screw M4 × 8 (nickel plated) 7 7

(1) Refer to Fig. 5-4 when using the 5-axis type robot arm, and Fig. 5-5 when using the 6-axis type robot arm, and
remove the cover.
(2) The names of the covers are given in Table 5-3, and a list of the cover installation screws is given in Table 5-4.
(3) There are some covers that may be difficult to remove due to the robot posture. In this case, change the robot
posture with jog operation, and then remove the cover.
(4) When attaching the cover after maintenance and inspection, use the detaching procedure in reverse.

The part Nos. and symbols in Table 5-3 and Table 5-4 correspond to Fig. 5-4 and Fig. 5-5.

CAUTION Check to see that the packing has not been torn or peeled off when the cover
was mounted/removed. If it has been torn or peeled off, please contact your
nearest Mitsubishi Electric System & Service office (please refer to the back side
of this Standard Specifications Manual for the contact information). If the cover
is used with the packing torn or peeled off, oil mist and other substances may
enter inside the arm and cause a malfunction.

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5.3.3 Inspection, maintenance and replacement of timing belt

This robot uses a timing belt for the drive conveyance system of the J5 axis. Compared to gears and chains, the
timing belt does not require lubrication and has a low noise. However, if the belt usage method and tension adjust-
ment are inadequate, the life could drop and noise could be generated. Sufficient aging to remove the initial elon-
gation of the belt, and adjustment of the belt tension have been carried out before shipment from the factory.
However, depending on the robot working conditions, elongation will occur gradually over a long time. The tension
must be confirmed during the periodic inspection. The timing belt must be replaced in the following cases.

(1) Timing belt replacement period

The timing belt life is greatly affected by the robot working conditions, so a set time cannot be given. However, if
the following symptoms occur, replace the belt.
1) When cracks from at the base or back of the belt teeth.
2) When the belt expands due to adherence of oil, etc.
3) When the belt teeth wear (to approx. half of the tooth width).
4) When the belt teeth jump due to belt teeth wear.
5) When the belt snaps.

CAUTION Due to the manufacturing of the timing belt, initial wear will occur. Wear chips may
accumulate in the cover after approx. 300 Hr of operating the robot, but this is not a
fault. If the wear chips appear soon after wiping them off, replace the belt.

CAUTION When the belt is replaced, the machine system origin may deviate. In this case, the
position data must be reviewed.

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(2) Inspection, maintenance and replacement of J4 axis timing belt (6-axis only)

<5>Timing pulley Mark

<2>Timing belt
<1>Motor installation bolt
M4×12（Socket bolt）
b

<4>Timing pulley Mark

a
<3>Motor
View A
Fig.5-6 ： Inspection, maintenance and replacement of J4 axis timing belt

■ Inspecting the J4 axis timing belt

1) Confirm that the robot controller power is OFF.
2) Refer to "5.3.2Installing/removing the cover" on page 45, and remove the Elbow cover C.
3) Visually confirm that the symptoms indicated in "(1)Timing belt replacement period" have not occurred with the
timing belt.
4) Confirm that the belt tension is adjusted to slacken approx. 0.9mm when the center of the belt is lightly pressed
with a finger (approx. 1.3N) as shown in "Fig.5-8 ： Belt tension".

■ Adjusting the J4 axis timing belt

1) Carry out steps "1)" and "2)" indicated in " ■ Inspecting the J5 axis timing belt" above.
2) Lightly loosen the two motor installation bolts <1>. (Do not loosen too much.)
3) Move the motor <3> in the directions of the arrows shown in Fig. 5-7, using the tension adjustment screw while
checking the tension of the timing belt <2>. Lightly pushing the center of the belt with your finger (approxi-
mately 1.3 N), move the motor to the position where the belt flexes about 0.9 mm.
4) The belt tension will increase when moved in the direction of arrow "a", and will decrease when moved in the
direction of arrow "b".
5) If the belt is loosened too much when adjusting the tension causing it to come off the timing pulleys <4> and
<5>, or if the belt and pulley teeth engagement is deviated, the machine system's origin will deviate.
6) After adjusting, securely tighten the two motor installation bolts <1>. Improper tightening can cause the belt to
loosen with vibration.

■ Replacing the J4 axis timing belt

1) Fig. 5-7 shows the methods for inspecting, adjusting and replacing the timing belt.
2) Make sure that the pulleys do not move while replacing the belt.
3) If the pulley <4> and <5> position relation deviates, the position could deviate.
4) Make marks on the timing belt <2> and timing pulleys <4> and <5> with a felt-tip pen as shown in Fig. 5-7 so
that the engagement of the timing belt <2> and timing pulleys <4> and <5> does not deviate.
5) Loosen the two motor installation screws <1>, and remove the belt.
6) Copy the marks onto the new timing belt. Make sure that both belts are tense when making the marks.
7) Align the new timing belt with the marks on the timing pulleys <4> and <5>, and install.
8) Refer to steps "3)" to "6)" in " ■ Adjusting the J5 axis timing belt" and "(4)Timing belt tension" to adjust the
tension.
9) The position could deviate after the belt is replaced. Confirm that the position has not deviated. If deviated,
refer to "5.5Resetting the origin" on page 56, and reset the origin position.

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(3) Inspection, maintenance and replacement of J5-axis timing belt

<5>Timing pulley Mark <4>Timing pulley <3>Motor

b
a

<2>Timing belt <1>Motor installation bolt

M4×12（Socket bolt）

Detail of section A
Fig.5-7 ： Inspection, maintenance and replacement of J5-axis timing belt

■ Inspecting the J5 axis timing belt

1) Confirm that the robot controller power is OFF.
2) Refer to "5.3.2Installing/removing the cover" on page 45, and remove the No. 2 arm cover A (on the right side
facing the robot).
3) Visually confirm that the symptoms indicated in "(1)Timing belt replacement period" have not occurred with the
timing belt.
4) Confirm that the belt tension is adjusted to slacken approx. 2.3mm when the center of the belt is lightly pressed
with a finger (approx. 1.3N) as shown in "Fig.5-8 ： Belt tension".

■ Adjusting the J5 axis timing belt

1) Carry out steps "1)" and "2)" indicated in " ■ Inspecting the J5 axis timing belt" above.
2) Lightly loosen the two installation bolts <1>. (Do not loosen too much.)
3) Move the motor <3> in the directions of the arrows shown in Fig. 5-7, using the tension adjustment screw while
checking the tension of the timing belt <2>. Lightly pushing the center of the belt with your finger (approxi-
mately 1.3 N), move the motor to the position where the belt flexes about 2.3 mm.
4) The belt tension will increase when moved in the direction of arrow "a", and will decrease when moved in the
direction of arrow "b".
5) If the belt is loosened too much when adjusting the tension causing it to come off the timing pulleys <4> and
<5>, or if the belt and pulley teeth engagement is deviated, the machine system's origin will deviate.
6) After adjusting, securely tighten the two motor installation bolts <1>. Improper tightening can cause the belt to
loosen with vibration.

■ Replacing the J5 axis timing belt

1) Fig. 5-7 shows the methods for inspecting, adjusting and replacing the timing belt.
2) Move the robot posture with the teaching pendant so that the J5 axis may be downward.(Turn it to the direc-
tion of gravity.)
3) Make sure that the pulleys do not move while replacing the belt.
4) If the pulley <4> and <5> position relation deviates, the position could deviate.
5) Make marks on the timing belt <2> and timing pulleys <4> and <5> with a felt-tip pen as shown in Fig. 5-7 so
that the engagement of the timing belt <2> and timing pulleys <4> and <5> does not deviate.
6) Loosen the two motor installation screws <1>, and remove the belt.
7) Copy the marks onto the new timing belt. Make sure that both belts are tense when making the marks.
8) Align the new timing belt with the marks on the timing pulleys <4> and <5>, and install.
9) Refer to steps "3)" to "6)" in " ■ Adjusting the J5 axis timing belt" and "(4)Timing belt tension" to adjust the
tension.
10) The position could deviate after the belt is replaced. Confirm that the position has not deviated. If deviated,
refer to "5.5Resetting the origin" on page 56, and reset the origin position.

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(4) Timing belt tension

F
ｆ ： Pressing force
ｓ ： Span
ｄ ： Slack
Ｆ ： Tension

Axis Belt type Span ： s (mm) Slack ： d (mm) Pressing force ： f (N) Tension ： F(N)

J4 225-3GT-4 59 0.9 1.3 28

J5 393-3GT-4 145 2.3 1.3 28

Fig.5-8 ： Belt tension

The timing belt can satisfactorily convey the drive and keep a durable force only when it has an adequate tension.
The belt tension should not be too tight or too lose. Instead, it should be adjusted to a degree that elasticity is felt
when the belt is pressed with the thumb. If the belt tension is too weak, the belt loosening side will vibrate. On the
other hand, if the belt tension is too strong, a sharp sound will be heard and the belt tension side will vibrate.
The detailed adjustment (tension) is shown in Fig. 5-8.
Check and adjust with the belt pressing force f and the slack amount d between span s.

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5.3.4 Lubrication
(1) Lubrication position and specifications

6. J6 axis lubrication port

J5 axis drain bolt (M4)

5. J5 axis lubrication port 4. J4 axis lubrication port

* J4-axis dosen't exist

for 5-axis type.

J4 axis drain bolt (M4)

J3 axis drain bolt (M4)
3. J3 axis lubrication port
J1 axis drain tube (M4)

A
J2 axis drain bolt (M4)
2. J2 axis lubrication port

1. J1 axis lubrication port

View A

Fig.5-9 ： Lubrication positions

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Table 5-5 ： Lubrication specifications

Lubrication oil Default charge Lubrication Lubrication
No. Parts to be lubricated Oiling method Cover to remove
(maker) amount interval amount

Grease nipple
1 J1 axis reduction gears 40g 8g Shoulder cover A
WB-610

2 J2 axis reduction gears 40g 8g

Grease
3 J3 axis reduction gears Grease nipple Harmonic grease SK-1A 16g 5g
6,000Hr
4 J4 axis reduction gears WA-610 （Japan Harmonic 5.5g 1g Elbow cover C
Systems）
5 J5 axis reduction gears 5.5g 1g No.2 arm cover A
Grease nipple
6 J6 axis reduction gears 10g 2g Wrist cover
WB-610

The grease nipple position is shown in Fig. 5-9. The lubrication specifications for each place are shown in Fig. 5-9.
［Caution］
・ The brands of grease given in Table 5-5 are those filled when the robot is shipped.
・The lubrication time is a cumulative value of the operation at the maximum speed. If the operation has been sus-
pended, or if the designated speed is slow, the lubrication time can be lengthened in proportion.
(The "Lubrication interval " in Table 5-5 is usually based on the three-year inspection. 8Hr x 20 days x 36
months = 6,000Hr.）
・ Depending on the robot operation state, the lubrication time will fluctuate, so determine the time according to
the state so that the grease does not run out.
・ With the maintenance forecast function of the personal computer support software (option), the guidance of
lubrication time is calculated according to the operating environment of the customer.
・ The numbers in the correspond to the supply positions in Fig. 5-9.
・Avoid excessive lubrication since it may lead to grease leak. Also, the number of lubrications is limited to 3 times.

(2) Lubrication method

1) Set the robot to the posture shown in Fig. 5-9.
2) Refer to the "5.3.2Installing/removing the cover" on page 45 and remove the covers.
3) Remove the drain bolt or plug of J1 to J5. (About the J6 axis, removing is unnecessary.).
4) Insert the grease shown in Table using a grease gun from the lubrication grease nipple.
5) Install the drain bolt or plug of J1 to J5.
6) Replace the covers with the removal procedure in reverse.

CAUTION When lubricating axes that require removal of air bleed bolts and plugs (axes J1 to
J5 on products affected by the change, or all axes on other products), always
remove the applicable bolts and plugs prior to lubrication. If these bolts and plugs
remain installed during lubrication, the seals of the reduction gears may be damaged,
causing grease to leak or the product to malfunction.

CAUTION Use manual grease gun, and inject grease with pressure 0.03Mpa or less. Do not use
the grease gun, which derived by the factory air presser to avoid injecting by too
high pressure.

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5.3.5 Replacing the backup battery

An absolute encoder is used for the position detector, so the position must be saved with the backup battery
when the power is turned OFF. The controller also uses a backup battery to save the program, etc. These
batteries are installed when the robot is shipped from the factory, but as these are consumable parts, they must
be replaced periodically by the customer.
The guideline for replacing the battery is one year, but this will differ according to the robot's usage state.

Error No. 7520 :Battery consumption time is over

Error No. 133n :Encoder battery voltage low. (n indicates the axis number.)
(The encoder battery voltage of the robot arm is low.)
Error No. 7510 :Battery voltage low (R/C)
(The battery voltage of the controller is low.)
Error No. 7500 :No battery voltage
(The battery of the controller is depleted.)

CAUTION If error No. 7500 occurs, the program data and other data in the controller is lost
and it becomes necessary to load the data again.
If any of the battery-related errors above occur and the robot continues to be used,
the data integrity of the memory cannot be guaranteed. If an error occurs, replace
the batteries of both the robot arm and controller promptly.
It is also recommended to save programs and position data on the personal
computer side via the personal computer support software and so forth in advance.

(1) Replacing the robot arm battery

Don't disconnect connector, etc. While replacing the battery, the encoder position
CAUTION data is saved by the power supplied from the controller. Thus, if the cable
connection is incomplete, the encoder position data will be lost when the controller
power is turned OFF. Several batteries are used in the robot arm, but replace all old
batteries with new batteries at the same time.

<2> Socket bolt (7 pcs.)

Shoulder cover A

Shoulder

Battery

Lead connector

Fig.5-10 ： Replacing the battery

1) Confirm that the robot arm and controller are connected with a cable.
2) Turn the controller control power ON.
The position data is retained by the power supplied from the controller while replacing the battery. Thus, if
the cable is not connected correctly, or if the controller power is OFF, the position data will be lost.

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3) Press the emergency stop button to set the robot in the emergency stop state. This is a measure for safety,
and must always be carried out.
4) Remove the seven socket bolt <2>, and remove the shoulder cover A. (Refer to "5.3.2Installing/removing
the cover" on page 45.)
5) The battery holder is located in the shoulder. Remove the old battery from the holder, and disconnect the
lead connector.
6) Insert the new battery into the holder, and connect the lead connector. Replace all batteries with new ones
at the same time.
7) Mount shoulder cover A.
8) Initialize the battery consumption time.
Always carry out this step after replacing the battery, and initialize the battery usage time. Refer to the
separate "Instruction Manual/Detailed Explanation of Functions and Operations" for details on the opera-
tion methods.

[Caution] If the old battery is replaced because it has been used up, it is necessary to set the origin again. Refer
to "5.5Resetting the origin" on page 56 and reset the origin using the jig method or mechanical stopper
method or ABS origin method.

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5.4 Maintenance parts

The consumable parts that must be replaced periodically are shown in Table 5-6, and spare parts that may be
required during repairs are shown in Table 5-7. Purchase these parts from the dealer when required. Some Mit-
subishi-designated parts differ from the maker's standard parts. Thus, confirm the part name, robot arm and con-
troller serial No. and purchase the parts from the dealer.

Table 5-6 ： Consumable part list

No. Part name Type Note1) Usage place Q'ty Supplier

1 Timing belt J4 axis 1
2 Timing belt J5 axis 1 Mitsubishi Electric System &
3 Grease Reduction gears of each axis An needed Service;Co.,Ltd.
4 Lithium battery In shoulder cover A 5

Table 5-7 ： Spare parts list

No. Part name Type Note1) Usage place Q'ty Supplier
1 AC servo motor J1 axis 1
2 J2 axis 1
3 J3 axis 1
4 J4 axis (6-axis type only) 1
5 J5 axis 1
6 J6 axis 1 Mitsubishi Electric System &
7 Reduction gears J1 axis 1 Service;Co.,Ltd.
8 J2 axis 1
9 J3 axis 1
10 5-axis type: J5 axis 1
6-axis type: J4 axis and J5 axis 2
11 J6 axis 1
5-axis type (RV-3SJ series)
12 Shoulder A packing T Shoulder cover A 1
13 Shoulder A packing B Shoulder cover A 1
14 Shoulder B packing T Shoulder cover B 1
15 Shoulder B packing B Shoulder cover B 1
16 Elbow B packing Elbow cover B 2
17 Elbow E packing F Elbow cover E 1
18 Elbow E packing B Elbow cover E 1 Mitsubishi Electric System &
19 No. 2 arm packing A No. 2 arm cover A 2 Service;Co.,Ltd.
20 No. 2 arm packing B No. 2 arm cover A 2
21 Packing Bottom plate, No. 2 arm cover C and
4
Wrist cover
22 ADD packing ADD cover 2
23 Seal washer ADD cover, Shoulder cover A, Elbow
14
cover B and Elbow cover E
6-axis type (RV-3S series)
24 Shoulder A packing T Shoulder cover A 1
25 Shoulder A packing B Shoulder cover A 1
26 Shoulder B packing T Shoulder cover B 1
27 Shoulder B packing B Shoulder cover B 1
28 Elbow D packing T Elbow cover D 1
29 Elbow D packing B Elbow cover D 1
30 Elbow C packing L Elbow cover C 1
31 Elbow C packing R Elbow cover C 1
32 Elbow B packing Elbow cover B 2 Mitsubishi Electric System &
33 Elbow A packing L Elbow cover A 1 Service;Co.,Ltd.
34 Elbow A packing R Elbow cover A 1
35 No. 2 arm packing A No. 2 arm cover A 2
36 No. 2 arm packing B No. 2 arm cover A 2
37 Packing Bottom plate, No. 2 arm cover C and
4
Wrist cover
38 ADD packing ADD cover 2
39 Seal washer ADD cover, Shoulder cover A and
10
Elbow cover B

Note1) Confirm the robot arm serial No., and contact the dealer or service branch of Mitsubishi Electric Co., for
the type.

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5.5 Resetting the origin

The origin is set so that the robot can be used with a high accuracy. After purchasing the robot, always carry out
this step before starting work. The origin must be reset if the combination of robot and controller being used is
changed or if the motor is changed causing an encoder area. The types of origin setting methods are shown in
Table 5-8.
[Caution] If the old battery is replaced because it has been used up, it is necessary to set the origin again.Reset
the origin using the jig method or mechanical stopper method or ABS origin method.
.
Table 5-8 ： Origin setting method
No Method Explanation Remarks
1 Origin data input The origin data set as the default is input from The setting method is explained in "2.3Setting the
method the T/B. origin" on page 13 .
2 Mechanical stopper This origin posture is set by contacting each axis The setting method is explained in "5.5.1Mechanical
method against the mechanical stopper. stopper method" on page 57 .
3 Jig method The origin posture is set with the calibration jig The setting method is explained in "5.5.2Jig method" on
installed. page 71 .
4 User origin method A randomly designated position is set as the Before using this method, the origin must be set with the
origin posture. other method.
The setting method is explained in "5.5.4User origin
method" on page 83.
5 ABS origin method This method is used when the encoder backup Before using this method, the origin must be set with the
data lost in the cause such as battery cutting. other method with same encoder. The setting method is
explained in "5.5.3ABS origin method" on page 81.

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5.5.1 Mechanical stopper method

The method for setting the origin with the transportation jig is explained below.
This operation is carried out with the T/B. Set the [MODE] switch on the front of the controller to "TEACH", and
set the T/B [ENABLE/DISABLE] switch to "ENABLE" to validate the T/B. Move the J4 axis to the upper end
with jog operation beforehand.

(1) Select the T/B

<MENU> <MAINT>
1.TEACH 2.RUN 1.PARAM 2.INIT 1) Press the [5] key on the menu screen, and dis-
3.FILE 4.MONI 3.BRAKE 4.ORIGIN play the maintenance screen.
5.MAINT 6.SET 5.POWER
+C
(J6)
5 STU
Display the maintenance screen

<MAINT> <ORIGIN>
1.PARAM 2.INIT 1.DATA 2.MECH 2) Press the [4] key on the maintenance screen,
3.BRAKE 4.ORIGIN 3.JIG 4.ABS and display the origin setting method selection
5.POWER 5.USER screen.

-Y
(J2)
4 MNO
Display the method selection screen

<ORIGIN> <MECHA>
1.DATA 2.MECH SERVO OFF 3) Press the [2] key and select the jig method.
3.JIG 4.ABS OK ? (1) Then, press the [1] key and the [INP] key to
5.USER 1:EXECUTE turn the servo OFF.
Then, move the arm with both hands to make it
-A -B INP contact the mechanical stopper.
(J4) → (J5) → EXE
2 GHI 1 DEF
Select the jig method

When setting the origin, all axes can be set, or only random axes can be set.
The methods corresponding to the axes to be set are described below, so select the corresponding explanation
and set the origin.

CAUTION Here, if an axis is equipped with a brake, release the brake and move the arm with
both hands.
To ensure safety, the brake-release procedure described below should always be
done by two persons.

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(2) J1 axis origin setting

<MECHA> 12345678
1) Press the [1] key. "1" will display at the 1 posi-
BRAKE (10000000)
tion to set the brake release.
SET AXIS (11111000)
-B
ORIGIN :NOT DEF (J5)
1 DEF
2) Confirm the axis for which the brakes are to be
Designate the origin setting axis released.

3) While holding down the deadman switch, hold down the [MOVE] + [+X] keys. The brakes will be released
while the keys are held down.

4) With both hands, slowly move the J1 axis in + (plus) direction , and contact the axis against the mechanical
stopper.

J1（＋）

Front of base

RPL
↓ 5) Press the [ ↓ ] key. The cursor will move to
Move the cursor "SET AXIS".

<MECHA> 12345678 6) Designate the axis for which the origin is to be

BRAKE (10000000) set.
SET AXIS (10000000) Set "1" for the 1 axis, and set "0" for the other
ORIGIN :NOT DEF -B -C INP axes. Then, press [INP]. Next, a confirmation
(J5) ・ (J6) → EXE
Designate the origin setting axis 1 DEF 0 ABC screen will appear.

7) Press the [1] and [INP] keys.

<MECHA>
The origin posture will be set.
SET ORIGIN
OK?(1)
-B INP
1:EXECUTE (J5) → EXE
1 DEF
Set the origin

8) Setting of the origin is completed.

<MECHA> 12345678
BRAKE (10000000) 9) Refer to "5.5.5Recording the origin data" on
SET AXIS(10000000) page 85 in this manual, and record the origin data
ORIGIN :COMPLETED on the origin data seal.

◇◆◇ Releasing the brakes ◇◆◇

To release the brakes, move the cursor to the "BRAKE" axis No. with the [ ← ] or [ → ] key.
The brakes can be released only for the axis for which a "1" is displayed on the screen. If the brakes are not to
be released, press the [0] key and display a "0".
If the [+X] key on the teaching pendant or the deadman switch is pressed while the brakes are released, the
brakes will be applied immediately.
◇◆◇ Origin setting axis designation ◇◆◇
Move the cursor to the "SET AXIS" axis No. in the origin setting with the [ ← ] or [ → ] key.
The origin is set only for the axis for which a "1" is displayed on the screen. If the origin is not to be set, press
the [0] key and display a "0".

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(3) J2 axis origin setting

<MECHA> 12345678 1) Press the [0] key and then press the [1] key.
BRAKE (01000000) "1" will display at the 2 position to set the brake
SET AXIS (11111000) release.
-B
ORIGIN :NOT DEF (J5)
1 DEF
Designate the origin setting axis 2) Confirm the axis for which the brakes are to be
released.

3) One worker must securely support the upper arm with both hands.
4) While holding down the deadman switch, hold down the [MOVE] + [+X] keys. The brakes will be released
while the keys are held down.
5) With both hands, slowly move the J2 axis in - (minus) direction , and contact the axis against the mechanical
stopper.

CAUTION For safety purposes, the step for releasing the brakes must be carried out by two
workers. One worker must operate the T/B, and the other must support the arm.
When the brakes are released, the robot arm could drop by its own weight depending
on the posture.

CAUTION If the T/B [+X] key or the deadman switch is released, the brakes will be applied
immediately.

J2（－） J2（－）

Front of base Front of base

5-axis type 6-axis type

RPL
↓ 6) Press the [ ↓ ] key. The cursor will move to
Move the cursor SET AXIS.
<MECHA> 12345678
7) Designate the axis for which the origin is to be
BRAKE (01000000)
set.
SET AXIS (01000000)
-C
Set "1" for the 2 axis, and set "0" for the other
ORIGIN :NOT DEF -B INP
(J6) ・ (J5) → EXE
axes. Then, press [INP]. Next, a confirmation
0 ABC 1 DEF
Designate the origin setting axis screen will appear.

<MECHA> 8) Press the [1] and [INP] keys.

SET ORIGIN The origin posture will be set.
OK?(1)
-B INP
1:EXECUTE (J5) → EXE
1 DEF
Set the origin
9) Setting of the origin is completed.
<MECHA> 12345678
BRAKE (01000000) 10) Refer to "5.5.5Recording the origin data" on
SET AXIS(01000000) page 85 in this manual, and record the origin
ORIGIN :COMPLETED data on the origin data seal.

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◇◆◇ Releasing the brakes ◇◆◇

To release the brakes, move the cursor to the "BRAKE" axis No. with the [ ← ] or [ → ] key.
The brakes can be released only for the axis for which a "1" is displayed on the screen. If the brakes are not to be
released, press the [0] key and display a "0".
If the [+X] key on the teaching pendant or the deadman switch is pressed while the brakes are released, the
brakes will be applied immediately.
◇◆◇ Origin setting axis designation ◇◆◇
Move the cursor to the "SET AXIS" axis No. in the origin setting with the [ ← ] or [ → ] key.
The origin is set only for the axis for which a "1" is displayed on the screen. If the origin is not to be set, press the
[0] key and display a "0".

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(4) J3 axis origin setting

<MECHA> 12345678 1) Press the [0] key twice and then press the [1]
BRAKE (00100000) key. "1" will display at the 3 position to set the
SET AXIS (11101000) brake release.
ORIGIN :NOT DEF -B
(J5)
1 DEF
Designate the origin setting axis 2) Confirm the axis for which the brakes are to be
released.

3) One worker must securely support the fore arm with both hands.
4) While holding down the deadman switch, hold down the [MOVE] + [+X] keys. The brakes will be released
while the keys are held down.
5) With both hands, slowly move the J3 axis in + (plus) direction, and contact the axis against the mechanical
stopper.

CAUTION For safety purposes, the step for releasing the brakes must be carried out by two
workers. One worker must operate the T/B, and the other must support the arm.
When the brakes are released, the robot arm could drop by its own weight depending
on the posture.

CAUTION If the T/B [+X] key or the deadman switch is released, the brakes will be applied
immediately.

J3（＋） J3（＋）

Front of base Front of base

5-axis type 6-axis type

RPL
↓ 6) Press the [ ↓ ] key. The cursor will move to
Move the cursor AXIS.

<MECHA> 12345678 7) Designate the axis for which the origin is to be

BRAKE (00100000) set..
SET AXIS (00100000) Set "1" for the 3 axis, and set "0" for the other
-B -C INP
ORIGIN :NOT DEF ・ axes. Then, press [INP]. Next, a confirmation
(J5) (J6) → EXE
1 DEF 0 ABC
Designate the origin setting axis screen will appear.

<MECHA> 8) Press the [1] and [INP] keys.

SET ORIGIN The origin posture will be set.
OK?(1)
-B INP
1:EXECUTE (J5) → EXE
1 DEF
Set the origin 　 　
9) Setting of the origin is completed.
<MECHA> 12345678
BRAKE (00100000) 10) Refer to "5.5.5Recording the origin data" on
SET AXIS(00100000) page 85in this manual, and record the origin
ORIGIN :COMPLETED data on the origin data seal.

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◇◆◇ Releasing the brakes ◇◆◇

To release the brakes, move the cursor to the "BRAKE" axis No. with the [ ← ] or [ → ] key.
The brakes can be released only for the axis for which a "1" is displayed on the screen. If the brakes are not to
be released, press the [0] key and display a "0".
If the [+X] key on the teaching pendant or the deadman switch is pressed while the brakes are released, the
brakes will be applied immediately.
◇◆◇ Origin setting axis designation ◇◆◇
Move the cursor to the "SET AXIS" axis No. in the origin setting with the [ ← ] or [ → ] key.
The origin is set only for the axis for which a "1" is displayed on the screen. If the origin is not to be set, press
the [0] key and display a "0".

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(5) J4 axis origin setting (Only 6-axis type)

<MECHA> 12345678 1) Before moving the twist axis, move the J3 axis
BRAKE (00100000) to prevent arm interference.
SET AXIS (11111000) Press the [0] key twice and then press the [1]
ORIGIN :NOT DEF -B key. "1" will display at the 3 position to set the
(J5)
1 DEF brake release.
Designate the origin setting axis

2) Confirm the axis for which the brakes are to be

released.

3) One worker must securely support the fore arm

with both hands.
J3（－） 4) While holding down the deadman switch, hold
down the [MOVE] + [+X] keys. The brakes will
be released while the keys are held down.

5) With both hands, slowly move the J3 axis in -

(minus) direction. Stop at a position where the
arm will not interfere even if the J4 axis is
Front of base rotated, and then apply the brakes.
Then, set the J4 axis origin.

<MECHA> 12345678
6) Since the RV-3S/3SJ series is not equipped
BRAKE (00100000)
with a brake, move to step "9)". In the case of
SET AXIS (11111000)
-B RV-3SB/3SJB series, release the brake. Enter
ORIGIN :NOT DEF (J5) [0] and [1] for 3 and 4 of "BRAKE," respec-
1 DEF
Designate the origin setting axis tively, on the T/B screen and specify brake
release for the J4 axis only.

7) Confirm the axis for which the brakes are to be

J4（＋） released.

8) While holding down the deadman switch, hold

down the [MOVE] + [+X] keys. The brakes will
be released while the keys are held down.

9) With both hands, slowly move the J4 axis in +

(plus) direction, and contact the axis against
the mechanical stopper.

Front of base

CAUTION For safety purposes, the step for releasing the brakes must be carried out by two
workers. One worker must operate the T/B, and the other must support the arm.
When the brakes are released, the robot arm could drop by its own weight depending
on the posture.

CAUTION If the T/B [+X] key or the deadman switch is released, the brakes will be applied
immediately.

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RPL
↓ 10) Press the [ ↓ ] key. The cursor will move to
Move the cursor AXIS .

<MECHA> 12345678 11) Designate the axis for which the origin is to be
BRAKE (00000000) set.
SET AXIS(00010000) Set "1" for the 4 axis, and set "0" for the other
ORIGIN :NOT DEF -B -C INP
(J5) ・ (J6) → EXE
axes. Then, press [INP]. Next, a confirmation
Designate the origin setting axis 1 DEF 0 ABC screen will appear.
<MECHA>
12) Press the [1] and [INP] keys.
SET ORIGIN
The origin posture will be set.
OK?(1)
-B INP
1:EXECUTE (J5) → EXE
1 DEF
Set the origin

<MECHA> 12345678 13) Setting of the origin is completed.

BRAKE (00000000)
SET AXIS(00010000) 14) Refer to "5.5.5Recording the origin data" on
ORIGIN :COMPLETED page 85 in this manual, and record the origin
data on the origin data seal.

◇◆◇ Releasing the brakes ◇◆◇

To release the brakes, move the cursor to the "BRAKE" axis No. with the [ ← ] or [ → ] key.
The brakes can be released only for the axis for which a "1" is displayed on the screen. If the brakes are not to
be released, press the [0] key and display a "0".
If the [+X] key on the teaching pendant or the deadman switch is pressed while the brakes are released, the
brakes will be applied immediately.
◇◆◇ Origin setting axis designation ◇◆◇
Move the cursor to the "SET AXIS" axis No. in the origin setting with the [ ← ] or [ → ] key.
The origin is set only for the axis for which a "1" is displayed on the screen. If the origin is not to be set, press
the [0] key and display a "0".

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(6) J5 axis origin setting

<MECHA> 12345678 1) Press the [0] key four times and then press the
BRAKE (00001000) [1] key. "1" will display at the 5 position to set
SET AXIS(11101000) the brake release.
ORIGIN :NOT DEF -B
(J5)
1 DEF 2) Confirm the axis for which the brakes are to be
Designate the origin setting axis
released.

3) One worker must securely support the wrist part with both hands.
4) While holding down the deadman switch, hold down the [MOVE] + [+X] keys. The brakes will be released
while the keys are held down.
5) With both hands, slowly move the J5 axis in + (plus) direction, and contact the axis against the mechanical
stopper.

CAUTION For safety purposes, the step for releasing the brakes must be carried out by two
workers. One worker must operate the T/B, and the other must support the arm.
When the brakes are released, the robot arm could drop by its own weight depending
on the posture.

CAUTION If the T/B [+X] key or the deadman switch is released, the brakes will be applied
immediately.

J5（＋）

J5（＋）
J4（＋）
* The J5 axis direction of 6-axis
type in the drawing shows the
case when the J4 axis is at the
mechanical stopper position.

Front of base Front of base

5-axis type 6-axis type

RPL
↓
6) Press the [ ↓ ] key. The cursor will move to
Move the cursor SET AXIS.

<MECHA> 12345678 7) Designate the axis for which the origin is to be

BRAKE (00001000) set.
SET AXIS(00001000) Set "1" for the 5 axis, and set "0" for the other
-B -C INP
ORIGIN :NOT DEF ・ axes. Then, press [INP]. Next, a confirmation
(J5) (J6) → EXE
1 DEF 0 ABC
Designate the origin setting axis 　 screen will appear.

<MECHA> 8) Press the [1] and [INP] keys.

SET ORIGIN The origin posture will be set.
OK?(1)
-B INP
1:EXECUTE (J5) → EXE
1 DEF
Set the origin
9) Setting of the origin is completed.
<MECHA> 12345678
BRAKE (00001000)
10) Refer to "5.5.5Recording the origin data" on
SET AXIS(00001000)
page 85 in this manual, and record the origin
ORIGIN :COMPLETED
data on the origin data seal.

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◇◆◇ Releasing the brakes ◇◆◇

To release the brakes, move the cursor to the "BRAKE" axis No. with the [ ← ] or [ → ] key.
The brakes can be released only for the axis for which a "1" is displayed on the screen. If the brakes are not to
be released, press the [0] key and display a "0".
If the [+X] key on the teaching pendant or the deadman switch is pressed while the brakes are released, the
brakes will be applied immediately.
◇◆◇ Origin setting axis designation ◇◆◇
Move the cursor to the "SET AXIS" axis No. in the origin setting with the [ ← ] or [ → ] key.
The origin is set only for the axis for which a "1" is displayed on the screen. If the origin is not to be set, press
the [0] key and display a "0".

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(7) J6 axis origin setting

<MECHA> 12345678
BRAKE (00001000)
SET AXIS(11111000) 1) Install the bolts (two M5 bolts prepared by
ORIGIN :NOT DEF -B customer) at opposing positions on the
(J5) mechanical interface.
1 DEF
Designate the origin setting axis
2) Since the RV-3S/3SJ series is not equipped
with a brake, move to step "5)". In the case of
RV-3SB/3SJB series, release the brake. Press
[0] five times and then press the [1] key. "1,"
indicating specification of brake release, appears
ABS mark
in 6 of "BRAKE."

3) Confirm the axis for which the brakes are to be

released.

J6 axis 4) While holding down the deadman switch, hold

Bolt (M5: 2 bolts)
down the [MOVE] + [+X] keys. The brakes will
Prepared by customer
be released while the keys are held down.
CAUTION The J6-axis dose not have
5) Hold the bolts mounted in step "1)" above with
a mechanical stopper.
hands, rotate them slowly and line up the ABS
When setting the origin
mark of the J6 axis with the ABS mark of the
position , do not rotate the
wrist area.
axis more than themotion
range( ± 200 deg.). 　
RPL
6) Press the [ ↓ ] key. The cursor will move to
↓

Move the cursor

"SET AXIS".

<MECHA> 12345678
BRAKE (00000000) 7) Designate the axis for which the origin is to be
SET AXIS(00000100) set.. Set "1" for the 6 axis, and set "0" for the
-B -C INP
ORIGIN :NOT DEF ・ other axes. Then, press [INP] key. Next, a
(J5) (J6) → EXE
Designate the origin setting axis
1 DEF 0 ABC
　
confirmation screen will appear.

<MECHA>
SET ORIGIN 8) Press the [1] and [INP] keys.
OK?(1) The origin posture will be set.
-B INP
1:EXECUTE (J5) → EXE
1 DEF
Set the origin

<MECHA> 12345678 9) Setting of the origin is completed.

BRAKE (00000000)
SET AXIS(00000100) 10) Refer to "5.5.5Recording the origin data" on
ORIGIN :COMPLETED page 85 in this manual, and record the origin data
on the origin data seal.

◇◆◇ Releasing the brakes ◇◆◇

To release the brakes, move the cursor to the "BRAKE" axis No. with the [ ← ] or [ → ] key.
The brakes can be released only for the axis for which a "1" is displayed on the screen. If the brakes are not to
be released, press the [0] key and display a "0".
If the [+X] key on the teaching pendant or the deadman switch is pressed while the brakes are released, the
brakes will be applied immediately.
◇◆◇ Origin setting axis designation ◇◆◇
Move the cursor to the "SET AXIS" axis No. in the origin setting with the [ ← ] or [ → ] key.
The origin is set only for the axis for which a "1" is displayed on the screen. If the origin is not to be set, press
the [0] key and display a "0".

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(8) All axis origin setting

■ In the case of the 5-axis type
1) Refer to the paragraphs from "(2)J1 axis origin setting" on page 58 to "(7)J6 axis origin setting" on page 67
above for the description of how to adjust the origins of the J1 to J6 axes. Line up the ABS marks for the J6
axis and move the other axes into contact with the mechanical stoppers. At this point, the robot will have the
posture shown below.

J5（＋）

J6 (ABS mark is in agreement )

J2（－）
J3（＋）

J1（＋）

RPL
↓
2) Press the [ ↓ ] key. The cursor will move to
Move the cursor
"SET AXIS".

<MECHA> 12345678 3) Designate the axis for which the origin is to be

BRAKE (11101000) set. Since the 5-axis type does not have the J4
SET AXIS(11101100) axis, set "0" for "SET AXIS" 4, set 1 for the
-B -C INP
ORIGIN :NOT DEF ・ other axes and press the [INP] key. Next, a
(J5) (J6) → EXE
Designate the origin setting axis
1 DEF 0 ABC
　 confirmation screen will appear.

<MECHA>
SET ORIGIN 4) Press the [1] and [INP] keys.
OK?(1) The origin posture will be set.
-B INP
1:EXECUTE (J5) → EXE
1 DEF
Set the origin

5) Setting of the origin is completed.

<MECHA> 12345678
BRAKE (11101000) 6) Refer to "5.5.5Recording the origin data" on
SET AXIS(11101100) page 85 in this manual, and record the origin data
ORIGIN :COMPLETED on the origin data seal.

◇◆◇ Releasing the brakes ◇◆◇

To release the brakes, move the cursor to the "BRAKE" axis No. with the [ ← ] or [ → ] key.
The brakes can be released only for the axis for which a "1" is displayed on the screen. If the brakes are not to
be released, press the [0] key and display a "0".
If the [+X] key on the teaching pendant or the deadman switch is pressed while the brakes are released, the
brakes will be applied immediately.
◇◆◇ Origin setting axis designation ◇◆◇
Move the cursor to the "SET AXIS" axis No. in the origin setting with the [ ← ] or [ → ] key.
The origin is set only for the axis for which a "1" is displayed on the screen. If the origin is not to be set, press
the [0] key and display a "0".

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■ In the case of the 6-axis type

1) First, adjust the origin positions of the J4, J5 and J6 axes by referring to the paragraphs "(5)J4 axis origin
setting (Only 6-axis type)" on page 63, "(6)J5 axis origin setting" on page 65 and "(7)J6 axis origin setting"
on page 67 above. Line up the ABS marks for the J6 axis and move the other axes into contact with the
mechanical stoppers. At this point, the robot will have the posture shown below.

J4（＋）
J6 (ABS mark is in agreement )

J5（＋）

RPL 2) Press the [ ↓ ] key. The cursor will move to

↓
"SET AXIS".
Move the cursor

<MECHA> 12345678 3) Designate the axis for which the origin is to be

BRAKE (00001000) set. Set "1" for "SET AXIS" 4 to 6, set 0 for the
SET AXIS(00011100) other axes and press the [INP] key. Next, a
ORIGIN :NOT DEF -B -C INP confirmation screen will appear.
(J5) ・ (J6) → EXE
1 DEF 0 ABC
Designate the origin setting axis 　

<MECHA>
SET ORIGIN 4) Press the [1] and [INP] keys.
OK?(1) The origin posture will be set.
-B INP
1:EXECUTE (J5) → EXE
1 DEF
Set the origin
5) The origin setting for the axes J4, J5 and J6 is
<MECHA> 12345678 now completed.
BRAKE (00001000)
SET AXIS(00011100) 6) Refer to "5.5.5Recording the origin data" on
ORIGIN :COMPLETED page 85 in this manual, and record the origin data
on the origin data seal.

7) Next, set the origins for the J1, J2 and J3 axes.

8) In order to avoid interference with the robot arm, return the J4 and J5 axes to the ABS mark positions. See
"Fig. 5-11ABS mark attachment positions" on page 81 for the ABS mark positions.
9) Move the J1, J2 and J3 axes into contact with the mechanical stoppers by referring to "(2)J1 axis origin
setting" on page 58, "(3)J2 axis origin setting" on page 59 and "(4)J3 axis origin setting" on page 61.
At this point, the robot will have the posture shown below.

J3（＋）
J2（－）

J1（＋）

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RPL 10) Press the [ ↓ ] key. The cursor will move to

↓
"SET AXIS".
Move the cursor

<MECHA> 12345678 11) Designate the axis for which the origin is to be
BRAKE (11100000) set. Set "1" for "SET AXIS" 1 to 3, set 0 for the
SET AXIS(11100000) other axes and press the [INP] key. Next, a
ORIGIN :NOT DEF -B -C INP confirmation screen will appear.
(J5) ・ (J6) → EXE
1 DEF 0 ABC
Designate the origin setting axis 　

<MECHA>
SET ORIGIN 12) Press the [1] and [INP] keys.
OK?(1) The origin posture will be set.
-B INP
1:EXECUTE (J5) → EXE
1 DEF
Set the origin

<MECHA> 12345678 13) Setting of the origin is completed.

BRAKE (11100000)
SET AXIS(11100000) 14) Refer to "5.5.5Recording the origin data" on
ORIGIN :COMPLETED page 85 in this manual, and record the origin data
on the origin data seal.

◇◆◇ Releasing the brakes ◇◆◇

To release the brakes, move the cursor to the "BRAKE" axis No. with the [ ← ] or [ → ] key.
The brakes can be released only for the axis for which a "1" is displayed on the screen. If the brakes are not to
be released, press the [0] key and display a "0".
If the [+X] key on the teaching pendant or the deadman switch is pressed while the brakes are released, the
brakes will be applied immediately.
◇◆◇ Origin setting axis designation ◇◆◇
Move the cursor to the "SET AXIS" axis No. in the origin setting with the [ ← ] or [ → ] key.
The origin is set only for the axis for which a "1" is displayed on the screen. If the origin is not to be set, press
the [0] key and display a "0".

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5.5.2 Jig method

The procedure of setting the origin with the jig is shown below.
This operation is carried out with the teaching pendant. Set the [MODE] switch on the front of the controller to
"TEACH", and set the [ENABLE/DISABLE] switch on the teaching pendant to "ENABLE" to enable the teaching
pendant.

The following operation is carried out while lightly pressing the deadman switch on the teaching pendant.

<MENU> <MAINT> 1) Press the [5] key on the Menu screen to select
1.TEACH 2.RUN 1.PARAM 2.INIT the Maintenance screen.
3.FILE 4.MONI 3.BRAKE 4.ORIGIN
5.MAINT 6.SET 5.POWER
+C
(J6)
5 STU
Select the maintenance screen
<MAINT> <ORIGIN>
2) Press the [4] key to select the Origin Setting
1.PARAM 2.INIT 1.DATA 2.MECH
screen.
3.BRAKE 4.ORIGIN 3.JIG 4.ABS
5.POWER 5.USER
-Y
(J2)
4 MNO
Select the Origin Setting screen

<ORIGIN> <TOOL> 3) Press the [3] key to select the jig method. Then,
1.DATA 2.MECH SERVO OFF press the [1] key and the [INP] key to turn the
3.JIG 4.ABS OK ? (1) servo OFF.
5.USER 1:EXECUTE Then, move the arm with both hands to make it
-Z -B
contact the mechanical stopper.
INP
(J3) → (J5) → EXE
Select the jig method 3 JKL 1 DEF

CAUTION Here, if an axis is equipped with a brake, release the brake and move the arm with
both hands.
To ensure safety, the brake-release procedure described below should always be
done by two persons.

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(1) J1 axis origin setting

<TOOL> 12345678 1) Press the [1] key. "1" will display at the 1 posi-
BRAKE (10000000) tion to set the brake release.
SET AXIS (11111100)
-B 2) Confirm the axis for which the brakes are to be
ORIGIN :NOT DEF (J5)
Designate the origin setting axis 1 DEF
released.

3) While holding down the deadman switch, hold

down the [MOVE] + [+X] keys. The brakes will
be released while the keys are held down.

4) Move the J1 axis slowly toward the front using

both hands. Align the pinhole of the No.1 arm
and the pinhole at the base section, feed
through the origin jig (φ6) into the pinholes and
fasten.
Pinhole (J1 axis)

Diagram of the robot viewed from the top

RPL
↓ 5) Press the [ ↓ ] key. The cursor will move to
Move the cursor
"SET AXIS".

<TOOL> 12345678 6) Designate the axis for which the origin is to be

BRAKE (10000000) set.. Set "1" for the 1 axis, and set "0" for the
SET AXIS (10000000) other axes. Then, press [INP] key. Next, a
ORIGIN :NOT DEF -B -C INP
confirmation screen will appear.
(J5) ・ (J6) → EXE
Designate the origin setting axis 1 DEF 0 ABC

<TOOL> 7) Press the [1] and [INP] keys.

SET ORIGIN The origin posture will be set.
OK?(1)
-B INP
1:EXECUTE (J5)
1 DEF
→ EXE
Set the origin 　　　　　　　　　
8) Setting of the origin is completed.
<TOOL> 12345678
BRAKE (10000000) 9) Refer to "5.5.5Recording the origin data" on
SET AXIS (10000000) page 85 in this manual, and record the origin data
ORIGIN :COMPLETED on the origin data seal.

◇◆◇ Releasing the brakes ◇◆◇

To release the brakes, move the cursor to the "BRAKE" axis No. with the [ ← ] or [ → ] key.
The brakes can be released only for the axis for which a "1" is displayed on the screen. If the brakes are not to
be released, press the [0] key and display a "0".
If the [+X] key on the teaching pendant or the deadman switch is pressed while the brakes are released, the
brakes will be applied immediately.
◇◆◇ Origin setting axis designation ◇◆◇
Move the cursor to the "SET AXIS" axis No. in the origin setting with the [ ← ] or [ → ] key.
The origin is set only for the axis for which a "1" is displayed on the screen. If the origin is not to be set, press
the [0] key and display a "0".

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(2) J2 axis origin setting

<TOOL> 12345678 1) Press the [0] key and then press the [1] key.
BRAKE (01000000) "1" will display at the 2 position to set the brake
SET AXIS (11111100) release.
-B
ORIGIN :NOT DEF (J5)
2) Confirm the axis for which the brakes are to be
Designate the origin setting axis 1 DEF
released.

3) One worker must securely support the upper arm with both hands.

4) While holding down the deadman switch, hold down the [MOVE] + [+X] keys. The brakes will be released
while the keys are held down.

5) Slowly rotate the J2 axis in the direction of minus 90° with both hands. Align the pinholes of the No. 1 arm
and shoulder, feed through the origin jig (φ8) into the pinholes and fasten.

CAUTION For safety purposes, the step for releasing the brakes must be carried out by two
workers. One worker must operate the T/B, and the other must support the arm.
When the brakes are released, the robot arm could drop by its own weight depending
on the posture.

CAUTION If the T/B [+X] key or the deadman switch is released, the brakes will be applied
immediately.

Pinhole (J2 axis) Pinhole (J2 axis)

5-axis type 6-axis type

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RPL
↓ 6) Press the [ ↓ ] key. The cursor will move to
Move the cursor
"SET AXIS".

<TOOL> 12345678 7) Designate the axis for which the origin is to be

BRAKE (01000000) set. Set "1" for the 2 axis, and set "0" for the
SET AXIS (01000000) other axes. Then, press [INP] key. Next, a
ORIGIN :NOT DEF -B -C INP
confirmation screen will appear.
(J5) ・ (J6) → EXE
Designate the origin setting axis 1 DEF 0 ABC

<TOOL> 8) Press the [1] and [INP] keys.

SET ORIGIN The origin posture will be set.
OK?(1)
-B INP
1:EXECUTE (J5)
1 DEF
→ EXE
Set the origin 　　　　　　　　　
9) Setting of the origin is completed.
<TOOL> 12345678
BRAKE (01000000) 10) Refer to "5.5.5Recording the origin data" on
SET AXIS (01000000) page 85 in this manual, and record the origin data
ORIGIN :COMPLETED on the origin data seal.

◇◆◇ Releasing the brakes ◇◆◇

To release the brakes, move the cursor to the "BRAKE" axis No. with the [ ← ] or [ → ] key.
The brakes can be released only for the axis for which a "1" is displayed on the screen. If the brakes are not to
be released, press the [0] key and display a "0".
If the [+X] key on the teaching pendant or the deadman switch is pressed while the brakes are released, the
brakes will be applied immediately.
◇◆◇ Origin setting axis designation ◇◆◇
Move the cursor to the "SET AXIS" axis No. in the origin setting with the [ ← ] or [ → ] key.
The origin is set only for the axis for which a "1" is displayed on the screen. If the origin is not to be set, press
the [0] key and display a "0".

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(3) J3 axis origin setting

<TOOL> 12345678 1) Press the [0] key twice and then press the [1]
BRAKE (00100000) key. "1" will display at the 3 position to set the
SET AXIS (11111100) brake release.
-B
ORIGIN :NOT DEF (J5)
2) Confirm the axis for which the brakes are to be
Designate the origin setting axis 1 DEF
released.

3) One worker must securely support the fore arm with both hands.

4) While holding down the deadman switch, hold down the [MOVE] + [+X] keys. The brakes will be released
while the keys are held down.

5) Slowly rotate the J3 axis to the plus direction with both hands. Align the pinholes of the No. 1 and No. 2 arm,
feed through the origin jig (φ6) into the pinholes and fasten.

CAUTION For safety purposes, the step for releasing the brakes must be carried out by two
workers. One worker must operate the T/B, and the other must support the arm.
When the brakes are released, the robot arm could drop by its own weight depending
on the posture.

CAUTION If the T/B [+X] key or the deadman switch is released, the brakes will be applied
immediately.

Pinhole (J3 axis) Pinhole (J3 axis)

5-axis type 6-axis type

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RPL
↓ 6) Press the [ ↓ ] key. The cursor will move to
Move the cursor
"SET AXIS".

<TOOL> 12345678 7) Designate the axis for which the origin is to be

BRAKE (00100000) set. Set "1" for the 3 axis, and set "0" for the
SET AXIS (00100000) other axes. Then, press [INP] key. Next, a
ORIGIN :NOT DEF -B -C INP
confirmation screen will appear.
(J5) ・ (J6) → EXE
Designate the origin setting axis 1 DEF 0 ABC

<TOOL> 8) Press the [1] and [INP] keys.

SET ORIGIN The origin posture will be set.
OK?(1)
-B INP
1:EXECUTE (J5)
1 DEF
→ EXE
Set the origin 　　　　　　　　　
9) Setting of the origin is completed.
<TOOL> 12345678
BRAKE (00100000) 10) Refer to "5.5.5Recording the origin data" on
SET AXIS (00100000) page 85 in this manual, and record the origin data
ORIGIN :COMPLETED on the origin data seal.

◇◆◇ Releasing the brakes ◇◆◇

To release the brakes, move the cursor to the "BRAKE" axis No. with the [ ← ] or [ → ] key.
The brakes can be released only for the axis for which a "1" is displayed on the screen. If the brakes are not to
be released, press the [0] key and display a "0".
If the [+X] key on the teaching pendant or the deadman switch is pressed while the brakes are released, the
brakes will be applied immediately.
◇◆◇ Origin setting axis designation ◇◆◇
Move the cursor to the "SET AXIS" axis No. in the origin setting with the [ ← ] or [ → ] key.
The origin is set only for the axis for which a "1" is displayed on the screen. If the origin is not to be set, press
the [0] key and display a "0".

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(4) J4 axis origin setting (Only 6-axis type)

<TOOL> 12345678
BRAKE (00000000) 1) Since the RV-3S/3SJ series is not equipped
SET AXIS (11111100) with a brake, move to step "4)". In the case of
-B
ORIGIN :NOT DEF (J5) RV-3SB/3SJB series, release the brake. Press
Designate the origin setting axis 1 DEF [0] three times and then press the [1] key. "1,"
indicating specification of brake release, appears
Pinhole (J4 axis) in 4 of "BRAKE."

2) Confirm the axis for which the brakes are to be

released.

3) While holding down the deadman switch, hold

down the [MOVE] + [+X] keys. The brakes will
be released while the keys are held down.

4) Slowly rotate the J4 axis to the plus direction

with both hands. Align the pinholes of the No. 2
arm and elbow , feed through the origin jig (φ6)
into the pinholes and fasten.

RPL
↓ 5) Press the [ ↓ ] key. The cursor will move to
Move the cursor
"SET AXIS".

<TOOL> 12345678 6) Designate the axis for which the origin is to be

BRAKE (00000000) set. Set "1" for the 4 axis, and set "0" for the
SET AXIS (00010000) other axes. Then, press [INP] key. Next, a
ORIGIN :NOT DEF -B -C INP
confirmation screen will appear.
(J5) ・ (J6) → EXE
Designate the origin setting axis 1 DEF 0 ABC

<TOOL> 7) Press the [1] and [INP] keys.

SET ORIGIN The origin posture will be set.
OK?(1)
-B INP
1:EXECUTE (J5)
1 DEF
→ EXE
Set the origin 　　　　　　　　　
8) Setting of the origin is completed.
<TOOL> 12345678
BRAKE (00000000) 9) Refer to "5.5.5Recording the origin data" on
SET AXIS (00010000) page 85 in this manual, and record the origin data
ORIGIN :COMPLETED on the origin data seal.

◇◆◇ Releasing the brakes ◇◆◇

To release the brakes, move the cursor to the "BRAKE" axis No. with the [ ← ] or [ → ] key.
The brakes can be released only for the axis for which a "1" is displayed on the screen. If the brakes are not to
be released, press the [0] key and display a "0".
If the [+X] key on the teaching pendant or the deadman switch is pressed while the brakes are released, the
brakes will be applied immediately.
◇◆◇ Origin setting axis designation ◇◆◇
Move the cursor to the "SET AXIS" axis No. in the origin setting with the [ ← ] or [ → ] key.
The origin is set only for the axis for which a "1" is displayed on the screen. If the origin is not to be set, press
the [0] key and display a "0".

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(5) J5 axis origin setting

<TOOL> 12345678 1) Remove the No. 2 arm cover A (on the left side
BRAKE (00001000) facing the front of the robot). There is a pin hole
SET AXIS (11111100) in the cover.
-B
ORIGIN :NOT DEF (J5)
Designate the origin setting axis 1 DEF
2) Press the [0] key four times and then press the
[1] key. "1" will display at the 5 position to set
the brake release.
Pinhole (J5 axis)
3) Confirm the axis for which the brakes are to be
released.

4) One worker must securely support the wrist part

with both hands.

5) While holding down the deadman switch, hold

down the [MOVE] + [+X] keys. The brakes will
be released while the keys are held down.

6) Slowly rotate the J5 axis in the direction of plus

90° with both hands. Align the pinholes of the
No. 2 arm and wrist housing , feed through the
origin jig (φ6) into the pinholes and fasten.

CAUTION For safety purposes, the step for releasing the brakes must be carried out by two
workers. One worker must operate the T/B, and the other must support the arm.
When the brakes are released, the robot arm could drop by its own weight depending
on the posture.

CAUTION If the T/B [+X] key or the deadman switch is released, the brakes will be applied
immediately.

RPL
↓ 7) Press the [ ↓ ] key. The cursor will move to
Move the cursor
"SET AXIS".

<TOOL> 12345678 8) Designate the axis for which the origin is to be

BRAKE (00001000) set. Set "1" for the 5 axis, and set "0" for the
SET AXIS (00001000) other axes. Then, press [INP] key. Next, a
ORIGIN :NOT DEF -B -C INP
confirmation screen will appear.
(J5) ・ (J6) → EXE
Designate the origin setting axis 1 DEF 0 ABC

<TOOL> 9) Press the [1] and [INP] keys.

SET ORIGIN The origin posture will be set.
OK?(1)
-B INP
1:EXECUTE (J5)
1 DEF
→ EXE
Set the origin 　　　　　　　　　
10) Setting of the origin is completed.
<TOOL> 12345678
BRAKE (00001000) 11) Refer to "5.5.5Recording the origin data" on
SET AXIS (00001000) page 85 in this manual, and record the origin data
ORIGIN :COMPLETED on the origin data seal.

12) Replace the cover.

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◇◆◇ Releasing the brakes ◇◆◇

To release the brakes, move the cursor to the "BRAKE" axis No. with the [ ← ] or [ → ] key.
The brakes can be released only for the axis for which a "1" is displayed on the screen. If the brakes are not to
be released, press the [0] key and display a "0".
If the [+X] key on the teaching pendant or the deadman switch is pressed while the brakes are released, the
brakes will be applied immediately.
◇◆◇ Origin setting axis designation ◇◆◇
Move the cursor to the "SET AXIS" axis No. in the origin setting with the [ ← ] or [ → ] key.
The origin is set only for the axis for which a "1" is displayed on the screen. If the origin is not to be set, press
the [0] key and display a "0".

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(6) J6 axis origin setting

<TOOL> 12345678
BRAKE (00000000)
SET AXIS (11111100) 1) Install the bolts (two M5 bolts prepared by
ORIGIN :NOT DEF -B customer) at opposing positions on the
(J5) mechanical interface.
Designate the origin setting axis 1 DEF

2) Since the RV-3S/3SJ series is not equipped

with a brake, move to step "5)". In the case of
RV-3SB/3SJB series, release the brake. Press
[0] five times and then press the [1] key. "1,"
ABS mark indicating specification of brake release, appears
in 6 of "BRAKE."

3) Confirm the axis for which the brakes are to be

released.
J6 axis
4) While holding down the deadman switch, hold
Bolt (M5: 2 bolts)
down the [MOVE] + [+X] keys. The brakes will
Prepared by customer
be released while the keys are held down.

CAUTION The J6-axis dose not have 5) Hold the bolts mounted in step "1)" above with
a mechanical stopper. hands, rotate them slowly and line up the ABS
When setting the origin mark of the J6 axis with the ABS mark of the
position , do not rotate the wrist area.
axis more than themotion
range( ± 200 deg.). 　 6) Press the [ ↓ ] key. The cursor will move to
RPL "SET AXIS".
↓
Move the cursor
7) Designate the axis for which the origin is to be
set. Set "1" for the 6 axis, and set "0" for the
<TOOL> 12345678
other axes. Then, press [INP] key. Next, a
BRAKE (00000000)
confirmation screen will appear.
SET AXIS (00000100)
ORIGIN :NOT DEF -B -C INP
(J5) ・ (J6) → EXE
Designate the origin setting axis 1 DEF 0 ABC
8) Press the [1] and [INP] keys.
The origin posture will be set.
<TOOL>
SET ORIGIN
OK?(1) 9) Setting of the origin is completed.
-B INP
1:EXECUTE (J5)
1 DEF
→ EXE
Set the origin 　　　　　　　　　 10) Refer to "5.5.5Recording the origin data" on
page 85 in this manual, and record the origin data
<TOOL> 12345678 on the origin data seal.
BRAKE (00000000)
SET AXIS (00000100) This completes the setting of the origin with the jig
ORIGIN :COMPLETED method.

◇◆◇ Releasing the brakes ◇◆◇

To release the brakes, move the cursor to the "BRAKE" axis No. with the [ ← ] or [ → ] key.
The brakes can be released only for the axis for which a "1" is displayed on the screen. If the brakes are not to
be released, press the [0] key and display a "0".
If the [+X] key on the teaching pendant or the deadman switch is pressed while the brakes are released, the
brakes will be applied immediately.
◇◆◇ Origin setting axis designation ◇◆◇
Move the cursor to the "SET AXIS" axis No. in the origin setting with the [ ← ] or [ → ] key.
The origin is set only for the axis for which a "1" is displayed on the screen. If the origin is not to be set, press
the [0] key and display a "0".

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5.5.3 ABS origin method

When the origin setting of the robot is performed for the first time, this product records the angular position of the
origin within one rotation of the encoder as the offset value. If the origin setting is performed according to the
ABS origin method, this value is used to suppress variations in the origin setting operations and to reproduce the
initial origin position accurately.

This operation is carried out with the teaching pendant. Set the [MODE] switch on the front of the controller to
"TEACH", and set the [ENABLE/DISABLE] switch on the teaching pendant to "ENABLE" to enable the teaching
pendant.
First, set to the ABS mark arrow of the axis for which the origin is to be set with jog operation. This can be set for
all axes simultaneously or each axis independently.
When setting the ABS mark, always view the operations from the mark, and set at the end of the triangular mark.
The positions where the ABS mark is attached are shown in Fig. 5-28. Refer to "(1)JOINT jog operation" on page
22" for details on the jog operation.

Note that if the ABS marks are peeled off, the positions can be matched using the following alternative methods.
(1) Axes J1 to J5 Note) ............ Match the pin holes described in "5.5.2Jig method" on page 71 above.
(2) Axis J5 Note) and J6 .......... Match the ruling lines of the ABS mark mounting position surfaces.
Note) Both methods (1) and (2) above can be used for the J5 axis. When
adjusting the position using method (2), there is no need to remove
and install the cover.

J6 axis
J5 axis ABS mark

J6 axis
J5 axis
J4 axis
J2 axis
J2 axis

J3 axis J3 axis
J1 axis J1 axis

5-axis type 6-axis type

Fig.5-11 ： ABS mark attachment positions

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The procedures for setting the origin with the ABS method are explained below.

(1) Select the T/B

<MENU> <MAINT> 1) Press the [5] key on the Menu screen to select
1.TEACH 2.RUN 1.PARAM 2.INIT the Maintenance screen.
3.FILE 4.MONI 3.BRAKE 4.ORIGIN
5.MAINT 6.SET 5.POWER
+C
(J6)
5 STU
Select the Maintenance screen
<MAINT> <ORIGIN> 2) Press the [4] key to select the Origin Setting
1.PARAM 2.INIT 1.DATA 2.MECH screen.
3.BRAKE 4.ORIGIN 3.JIG 4.ABS
5.POWER 5.USER

-Y
(J2)
4 MNO
Select the Origin Setting screen

<ORIGIN> <ABS> 3) Press the [4] key to select the ABS method.
1.DATA 2.MECH SERVO OFF After that, press the [1] key and [INP] key to
3.JIG 4.ABS OK ? (1) turn the servo OFF.
5.USER 1:EXECUTE
-Y -B INP
(J2) → (J5) → EXE
4 MNO 1 DEF
Select the ABS method

<ABS> 12345678 <ABS> 4) Press the [ ↓ ] key, and input "1" for the axis to
BRAKE(00000000) SERVO OFF set the origin in "SET AXIS". Press the [INP]
SET AXIS (11110000) OK ? (1) key to display the Confirmation screen.
ORIGIN :NOT DEF 1:EXECUTE

RPL -B INP
↓ → (J5) → EXE
Execute the origin setting (confirmation) 1 　
　　 DEF

<ABS> <ABS> 12345678 5) Press the [1] key and then press the [INP] key.
SET ORIGIN BRAKE (00000000) The origin will be set.
OK?(1) SET JIG (11110000)
1:EXECUTE ORIGIN :NOT DEF
-B INP
(J5)
1 DEF
→ EXE
Execute the origin setting

This completes the setting of the origin with the ABS method.

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5.5.4 User origin method

CAUTION Before using this method, the origin must be set with the other method.
The setting method is explained in "5.5.4User origin method" on page 83.

The procedure for setting the origin with the user origin method is explained below.
This operation is carried out with the teaching pendant. Set the [MODE] switch on the front of the controller to
"TEACH", and set the [ENABLE/DISABLE] switch on the teaching pendant to "ENABLE" to enable the teaching
pendant.
The operation method is shown below.

When setting the origin for the first time using this method, carry out the operations in order from step 1). For the
second and following time, move the robot arm to the user origin position with jog operation, and accurately posi-
tion all axes. Then start the procedure from step 4).

1) Determine the user origin position

Move the robot to the position to be set as the origin with jog operation. Refer to "2.4Confirming the opera-
tion" on page 19 for details on the jog operation.

CAUTION Choose the user origin position as the position where it doesn't move by the gravity.
This position is left as a guideline to position all axes with jog operation when setting
the origin again with this method.

2) Enter the JOINT jog mode, and display the joint coordinates on the teaching pendant screen. Record the
value of the axis for which the origin is to be set.
3) Input the value recorded in the "user designated origin parameter (USRORG)".
The parameter details and input methods are described in the separate "Instruction Manual/Detailed Explana-
tion of Functions and Operations". Refer to that manual and input the user designated origin position.

<MENU> <MAINT> 4) Next, set the origin.

1.TEACH 2.RUN 1.PARAM 2.INIT Press the [MENU] key to display the Menu
3.FILE 4.MONI 3.BRAKE 4.ORIGIN screen.
5.MAINT 6.SET 5.POWER 5) Press the [5] key to display the Maintenance
screen.
+C
(J6)
Display the maintenance screen 5 STU

6) Press the [4] key to select the Origin Setting

<MAINT> <ORIGIN> screen.
1.PARAM 2.INIT 1.DATA 2.MECH
3.BRAKE 4.ORIGIN 3.JIG 4.ABS
5.POWER 5.USER

-Y
(J2)
Display the origin setting method selection screen 4 MNO
7) Press the [5] key to select the user origin
<ORIGIN> <USER> method.
1.DATA2.MECH SERVO OFF Then, press [1] key and [INP] key to turn OFF
3.JIG4.ABS OK ? ( ) the servo.
5.USER 1:EXECUTE

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<USER> 12345678 <USER> 8) Press the [ ↓ ] key, and input "1" for the axis
BRAKE (00000000) CHANGES TO ORIGIN for which the origin is to be set. Press the [INP]
SET AXIS (11111100) OK?( ) key to display the Confirmation screen.
ORIGIN:NOT DEF 1:EXECUTE

RPL -B INP
↓ → (J5) → EXE
Designate the origin setting axis 1 DEF

<USER> <USER>12345678 9) Press the [1] key and then the [INP] key. The
CHANGES TO ORIGIN BRAKE (00000000) origin will be set
OK?(1) SET AXIS(11111100)
1:EXECUTE ORIGIN :NOT DEF
-B INP
(J5) → EXE
Set the origin 1 DEF

This completes the setting of the origin with the user origin method.

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5.5.5 Recording the origin data

When the origin has been set with the jig method, record that origin data on the origin data label. With this, the ori -
gin can be set with the origin data input method the next time.

Confirm the origin data on the teaching pendant screen (origin data input screen). The origin data label is enclosed
with the arm or attached on the back of the shoulder cover A.
The teaching pendant operation method and shoulder cover A removal method for confirming the origin data is the
same as the methods for setting the origin with the origin data input method. Refer to "2.3.2Setting the origin with
the origin data input method" on page 14, and write the origin data displayed on the teaching pendant onto the ori-
gin label.

(1) Confirming the origin data label

Remove the shoulder cover A.
Refer to "5.3.2Installing/removing the cover" on page 45, and remove the shoulder cover A.

(2) Confirming the origin data

Confirm the value displayed on the teaching pendant's Origin Data Input screen.
Refer to "2.3.2Setting the origin with the origin data input method""(5)Inputting the origin data" , and display the
Origin Data Input screen on the teaching pendant display screen.

(3) Recording the origin data

Write the origin data displayed on the teaching pendant to the origin data label attached to the back of the shoul-
der cover A. Refer to "Fig. 2-9Origin data label (an example)" on page 14, and "Fig. 2-10Correspondence of origin
data label and axis" on page 17 for details on the origin data label.

(4) Installing the cover

Install the shoulder cover A removed in step "(1)Confirming the origin data label" above.
Refer to "5.3.2Installing/removing the cover" on page 45, and replace the shoulder cover A.

This completes the recording of the origin data.

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6Appendix

6 Appendix
Appendix 1 ： Configuration flag
The configuration flag indicates the robot posture.
For the 6-axis type robot, the robot hand end is saved with the position data configured of X, Y, Z, A, B and C.
However, even with the same position data, there are several postures that the robot can change to. The posture
is expressed by this configuration flag, and the posture is saved with FL1 in the position constant (X, Y, Z, A, B, C)
(FL1, FL2).
The types of configuration flags are shown below.

(1) RIGHT/LEFT
P is center of flange in comparison with the plane through the J1 axis vertical to the ground.
Q is center of J5 axis rotation in comparison with the plane through the J1 axis vertical to the ground. 　
LEFT RIGHT LEFT LEFT RIGHT LEFT

J1 axis J1 axis
Ｆ Ｌ １ (Flag １ )
Rotation center Rotation center
＆Ｂ ００００ ００００
↑
１／０＝ Ｒ Ｉ Ｇ Ｈ Ｔ ／ Ｌ Ｅ Ｆ Ｔ
Note) "&B" is shows the binary
5-axis type 6-axis type

Fig.6-1 ： Configuration flag (RIGHT/LEFT)

(2) ABOVE/BELOW
Q is center of J5 axis rotation in comparison with the plane through both the J3 and the J2 axis.
Ｆ Ｌ １ (Flag １ )
＆Ｂ ００００ ００００
↑
BELOW BELOW １ ／ ０ ＝ Ａ Ｂ Ｏ Ｖ Ｅ ／ Ｂ Ｅ Ｌ ＯＷ
　 Note) "&B" is shows the binary
ABOVE ABOVE
J3 axis J3 axis
Rotation center Rotation center

J2 axis J2 axis
Rotation center Rotation center
Ｑ Ｑ

5-axis type 6-axis type

Fig.6-2 ： Configuration flag (ABOVE/BELOW)

Appendix-86 Configuration flag

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(3) NONFLIP/FLIP (6-axis robot only.)

This means in which side the J6 axis is in comparison with the plane through both the J4 and the J5 axis.

J4 axis Ｆ Ｌ １ (Flag １ )
FLIP
＆Ｂ ００００ ００００
↑
１／０＝ Ｎ Ｏ Ｎ Ｆ Ｌ Ｉ Ｐ ／ Ｆ Ｌ Ｉ Ｐ
Note) "&B" is shows the binary

NON FILIP

J6 axis flange surface

Fig.6-3 ： Configuration flag (NONFLIP/FLIP)

Configuration flag Appendix-87

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