Installation and Commissioning

Introduction1 IntroductionThank you for your interest in the IRB 1400. This manual will give you an overviewof the characteristics and performance of the robot.IRB 1400 is a 6-axis industrial robot, designed specifically for manufacturingindustries that use flexible robot-based automation. The robot has an open structurethat is specially adapted for flexible use, and can communicate extensively withexternal systems.The robot is equipped with an operating system called BaseWare OS. BaseWare OScontrols every aspect of the robot, like motion control, development and execution ofapplication programs communication etc.The functions in this document are all included in BaseWare OS, if not otherwisespecified. For additional functionality, the robot can be equipped with optionalsoftware for application support - for example gluing and arc welding, communicationfeatures - network communication - and advanced functions such as multitasking,sensor control etc. For a complete description on optional software, see the ProductSpecification RobotWare.All the features are not described in this document. For a more complete and detaileddescription, please see the User’s Guide, RAPID Reference Manual and ProductManual, or contact your nearest ABB Flexible Automation Centre.Different robot versionsThe IRB 1400, as mentioned above, is available in two different versions:- IRB 1400, for floor mounting- IRB 1400H, for inverted mounting.How to use this manualThe characteristics of the robot are described in Chapter 2: Description.The most important technical data is listed in Chapter 3: Technical specification.Note that the sections in chapter 2 and 3 are related to each other. For example, insection 2.2 you can find an overview of safety and standards, in section 3.2 you canfind more detailed information.To make sure that you have ordered a robot with the correct functionality, seeChapter 4: Specification of Variants and Options.In Chapter 5 you will find accessories for the robot.Chapter 6 contains an Index, to make things easier to find.Product Specification IRB 1400 M98/BaseWare OS 3.1 3