6 inspecting timing belts, 7 replacing the mb-40r/emb-40r amplifier, Remove the mb-40r/emb-40r amplifier – Adept s350 Cobra User Manual
Page 72: Installing a new mb-40r/emb-40r, Section 7.6

Chapter 7: Maintenance
7.6 Inspecting Timing Belts
This inspection should be done every 12 months.
1. Turn off power to the SmartController and MB-40R/eMB-40R.
2. Visually inspect the timing belts for Joint 3 and Joint 4 for excessive wear or missing
teeth.
3. If you discover any problems, contact Adept Customer Service.
7.7 Replacing the MB-40R/eMB-40R Amplifier
Remove the MB-40R/eMB-40R Amplifier
1. Switch off the SmartController.
2. Switch off the 24 VDC input supply to the MB-40R/eMB-40R.
3. Switch off the 200/240 VAC input supply to the MB-40R/eMB-40R.
Lock out and tag out power.
4. Disconnect the 24 VDC supply cable from the MB-40R/eMB-40R +24 VDC input
connector.
See Description of Connectors on MB-40R/eMB-40R Interface Panel on page 36 for
locations of connectors.
5. Disconnect the 200/240 VAC supply cable from the MB-40R/eMB-40R AC Input
connector.
6. Disconnect the XSYS cable from the MB-40R XSLV connector, or
Disconnect the eAIB XSYS cable from the eMB-40R XSYSTEM connector.
If the system was upgraded from an MB-40R to an eMB-40R, you may need to
disconnect the XSYS cable and eAIB XSLV Adapter from the XSYSTEM connector.
7. Disconnect the IEEE 1394 cable from the MB-40R/eMB-40R SmartServo connector.
8. Disconnect any other cables, which may be connected to the MB-40R/eMB-40R, such as
XIO, RS-232, or any others.
Installing a New MB-40R/eMB-40R
1. Carefully remove the new MB-40R/eMB-40R from its packaging, check it for any signs
of damage, and remove any foreign packing materials or debris.
2. Carefully place the MB-40R/eMB-40R next to the robot.
3. Connect the 200/240 VAC supply cable to the MB-40R/eMB-40R AC input connector.
4. Connect the XSYS cable to the MB-40R XSLV connector, or
Connect the eAIB XSYS cable to the eMB-40R XSYSTEM connector.
If you are upgrading from an MB-40R to an eMB-40R, connect the existing XSYS cable
to the eAIB XSLV Adapter, which connects to the eMB-40R XSYSTEM connector.
5. Connect the IEEE 1394 cable to the MB-40R/eMB-40R SmartServo/Servo connector.
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