FlexPendant Operators Manual 3HAC16590 ... - Technology

11 Calibrating11.2. Updating revolution counters11.2. Updating revolution countersOverviewThis section details how to perform a rough calibration of each robot axis, i.e. updating therevolution counter value for each axis, using the FlexPendant. Detailed information aboutrevolution counters and how to update them, with calibration positions and scales, can befound in the respective robot’s product manual. Also, see the manuals Instructions forLevelmeter Calibration and Calibration Pendulum Instruction for information on calibration.For robots using the Absolute Accuracy option, the calibration data file absacc.cfg must beloaded first.Storing the revolution counter settingThis procedure details the second step when updating the revolution counter; storing therevolution counter setting.StepAction1. On the ABB menu, tap Calibration.All mechanical units connected to the system are shown along with theircalibration status.2. Tap the mechanical unit in question.A screen is displayed: tap Rev. Counters.en04000007713. Tap Update revolution counters....A dialog box is displayed, warning that updating the revolution counters maychange programmed robot positions:• Tap Yes to update the revolution counters.• Tap No to cancel updating the revolution counters.Tapping Yes displays the axis selection window.274Continues on next page3HAC 16590-1 Revision: B