Chapter 5: system operation, 1 status panel codes, 2 brakes – Adept s650 Viper User Manual
Page 63: Installing and using the brake release box
Adept Viper s650/s850 Robot with MB-60R/eMB-60R User’s Guide, Rev F
Page 63 of 100
Chapter 5: System Operation
5.1 Status Panel Codes
The status panel display on the MB-60R/eMB-60R displays alpha-numeric codes that indicate
the operating status of the robot, including detailed fault codes. The chapter on MotionBlox-
60R gives definitions of the fault codes. These codes provide details for quickly isolating prob-
lems during troubleshooting. See Status Panel on page 36
For more information on status codes, go to the Adept Document Library on the Adept web
site, and in the Procedures, FAQs, and Troubleshooting section, look for the
Adept Status Code
Summary
document.
5.2 Brakes
UL robots have an integrated brake-release switch located on the robot. On non-UL robots, you
can install a manual brake-release box. In both cases, you can release the brakes on a specific
axis.
WARNING: Secure the robot prior to releasing the brakes
on axes 2 or 3, to prevent injury to personnel or equipment
damage.
Installing and Using the Brake Release Box
This procedure describes how to install and use a manual brake release box on non-UL robots.
See Manual Brake-Release Box on page 64.
1. Make sure that high power is disabled (off).
2. Connect the 9-pin male D-sub connector into the 9-pin female D-sub connector marked
Brake on the MB-60R/eMB-60R.
3. Press one of the E-Stops (Pendant, Front Panel, or external).
NOTE: An E-Stop must be activated in order for the brake release box to
work.
4. Using the axis selector switch, select the axis on which you want to release the brake.
5. Depress the Brake Release push button to release the brake.
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 above for releasing the brakes on another axis.
NOTE: When the Status LED (Green) is on, it indicates that the circuit is enabled,
when the Brake Release push button is pressed.