IRB 4600

IRB 4600
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IRB 4600

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Overview: The document provides detailed specifications for the IRB 4600 series of industrial robots by ABB Robotics, covering models such as IRB 4600-60/2.05, IRB 4600-45/2.05, IRB 4600-40/2.55, and IRB 4600-20/2.50, all managed by the IRC5 controller. It includes information on structure, standards, installation, calibration, load diagrams, maintenance, and available variants and options.
Description:
  • Structure: Designed for tasks like material handling, machine tending, and welding, using the IRC5 controller with RobotWare software.
  • Safety: Complies with safety standards for complete systems, including manipulators and controllers.
  • Additional Functionality: Optional software enhances capabilities for specific applications such as gluing and welding.
  • Protection Types: Foundry Plus 2 and Foundry Prime 2 options offer enhanced protection for harsh environments.
Standards: The document outlines applicable standards ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
Installation: Provides detailed instructions for mounting the manipulator, including operating conditions and options for inverted mounting.
Calibration: Describes various calibration methods, including fine calibration and absolute accuracy calibration, to ensure precise operation.
Load and Motion:
  • Load Diagrams: Includes diagrams illustrating maximum load capacities and moments of inertia.
  • Motion Performance: Performance metrics according to ISO 9283, including velocity and stopping distances.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting: Guidelines for maintaining the robot and troubleshooting common issues to ensure optimal performance and longevity.
Variants and Options: Details available variants and options, including different manipulator configurations and process equipment.
Accessories: Information on available accessories to enhance the robot's functionality for specific applications.
Product Overview: The IRB 4600 is designed for harsh environments, featuring protective sealings, pressurized motors, and a detergent-resistant painting system.
Maintenance and Cleaning: Special care is needed for maintenance, with a recommendation for a Service Agreement with ABB. Approved detergents must be used for cleaning.
Robot Versions: Available in four versions with different reach and handling capacities, capable of floor, inverted, or tilted mounting.
Standards and Compliance: Complies with ISO 10218-1:2011 and other relevant standards, including region-specific standards.
Installation and Operating Requirements: Can be mounted in various positions with specific load capacities, not suitable for explosive environments.
Mounting and Load Specifications: Details for mounting the robot, including maximum load capacities and required securing parts.
Calibration Methods: Includes wrist optimization, calibration pendulum, axis calibration, and CalibWare for absolute accuracy.
Fine Calibration: Ensures all axes are in the correct zero position for accurate calibration.
Absolute Accuracy Calibration: Improves TCP accuracy by compensating for mechanical tolerances and deflections.
Synchronization Marks and Axis Movement Directions: Ensures correct positioning and consistent calibration movements.
Robot Load and Load Diagrams: Correct load data is essential to prevent overloading and potential damage.
Wrist Torque: Provides reference values for maximum permissible torque due to payload.
Introduction to Variants and Options: Outlines different variants and options available for the IRB 4600 robot.
Manipulator Specifications: Offers various handling capacities and reaches, with specific options for each type.
Color and Protection Options: Available in several colors with specific protection types.
Media & Communication: Options include parallel and air communication, Ethernet, DeviceNet, and PROFIBUS.
Additional Features: Options for safety lamps, cooling fans, resolver connections, and cable guards.
Mounting and Positioning: Inverted mounting options available with specific requirements.
Electronic Position Switches (EPS): Provides safe output signals for robot axes positions.
Warranty Information: Various warranty options available, ranging from 12 to 30 months.
Process Equipment: Describes process modules, installation kits, and WeldGuide IV for welding applications.
Accessories: A range of tools and equipment available for the manipulator.
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Catalog excerpts

IRB 4600-2

Trace back information: Workspace 23C version a12 Checked in 2023-09-28 Skribenta version 5.5.019

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IRB 4600-3

Product specification IRB 4600-60/2.05 IRB 4600-45/2.05 IRB 4600-40/2.55 IRB 4600-20/2.50 IRC5 Document ID: 3HAC032885-001 Revision: AF © Copyright 2009-2023 ABB. All rights reserved. Specifications subject to change without notice.

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IRB 4600-4

The information in this manual is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by ABB. ABB assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this manual. Except as may be expressly stated anywhere in this manual, nothing herein shall be construed as any kind of guarantee or warranty by ABB for losses, damage to persons or property, fitness for a specific purpose or the like. In no event shall ABB be liable for incidental or consequential damages arising from use of this manual and products described herein. This manual and parts thereof must not be reproduced...

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IRB 4600-5

2 Specification of variants and options 71 © Copyright 2009-2023 ABB. All rights reserved.

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IRB 4600-6

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IRB 4600-7

Overview of this specification Overview of this specification About this product specification This product specification describes the performance of the manipulator or a complete family of manipulators in terms of: • The structure and dimensional prints • The fulfilment of standards, safety, and operating equipment • The load diagrams, mounting or extra equipment, the motion, and the robot reach • The specification of available variants and options The specification covers the manipulator using the IRC5 controller. Usage Product specifications are used to find data and performance about the...

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IRB 4600-9

© Copyright 2009-2023 ABB. All rights reserved.

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IRB 4600-11

1 Description 1.1.1 Introduction to Structure 1 Description 1.1 Structure 1.1.1 Introduction to Structure Robot family The IRB 4600 series is ABB Robotics pioneer of the new sharp generation with enhanced and new capabilities. The design has been optimized to make it superior for the targeted applications. The IRB 4600 will focus on further expansion in material handling, machine tending, laser- and water jet cutting, dispensing, measuring, assembly and welding applications. Operating system The robot is equipped with the IRC5 controller and robot control software, RobotWare. RobotWare supports...

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IRB 4600-12

1.1.1 Introduction to Structure Continued rust inhibitor to the fluid or take other measures to prevent potential rust formation on the mentioned. The entire robot is IP67 compliant according to IEC 60529 - from base to wrist, which means that the electrical compartments are sealed against water and solid contaminants. Among other things all sensitive parts are better protected than the standard offer. Selected Foundry Plus 2 features: • Improved sealing to prevent penetration into cavities to secure IP67 • Additional protection of cabling and electronics • Special covers that protect cavities...

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IRB 4600-13

1.1.1 Introduction to Structure Continued As the robot is designed for very harsh environments, an extended service and maintenance program is required. Special care must be taken when replacing parts or performing other maintenance and service that breaks the paint surface as the paint surface act as a protective barrier. For detailed information of the maintenance program, see chapter Maintenance in the product manual. It is highly recommended to sign a Service Agreement with ABB due to difficult and severe environmental conditions. The Foundry Prime robot can be cleaned with appropriate washing...

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1 Description 1.1.1 Introduction to Structure Continued Manipulator axes Product specification - IRB 4600 3HAC032885-001 Revision: AF © Copyright 2009-2023 ABB. All rights reserved.

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IRB 4600-15

1.1.2 Different robot versions The IRB 4600 is available in four versions and all versions can be floor mounted, inverted or tilted (up to 15 degrees around the Y-axis or X-axis). © Copyright 2009-2023 ABB. All rights reserved.

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IRB 4600-16

1 Description 1.1.2 Different robot versions Continued Continues on next page 16 Product specification - IRB 4600 3HAC032885-001 Revision: AF © Copyright 2009-2023 ABB. All rights reserved.

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IRB 4600-17

Continues on next page © Copyright 2009-2023 ABB. All rights reserved.

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IRB 4600-18

1.1.2 Different robot versions Continued Dimensions IRB 4600-20/2.50 A Product specification - IRB 4600 3HAC032885-001 Revision:AF © Copyright 2009-2023 ABB. All rights reserved.

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IRB 4600-19

The listed standards are valid at the time of the release of this document. Phased out or replaced standards are removed from the list when needed. General The product is designed in accordance with IS0 10218-1:2011, Robots for industrial environments - Safety requirements -Part 1 Robots, and applicable parts in the normative references, as referred to from ISO 10218-1:2011. In case of deviations from ISO 10218-1:2011, these are listed in the declaration of incorporation which is part of the product delivery. Normative standards as referred to from ISO 10218-1 Continues on next page © Copyright...

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IRB 4600-20

1.2.1 Applicable standards Continued Standard i Only valid for arc welding robots. Replaces IEC 61000-6-4 for arc welding robots. ii Only robots with protection Clean Room. Product specification - IRB 4600 3HAC032885-001 Revision: AF © Copyright 2009-2023 ABB. All rights reserved.

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IRB 4600-21

1 Description 1.3.1 Introduction to Installation 1.3 Installation 1.3.1 Introduction to Installation General The IRB 4600 is available in four versions and all versions can be floor mounted, inverted or tilted (up to 15 degrees around the Y-axis or X-axis), for more details see the product manual(also valid for inverted robot or inverted mounting). Depending on the robot version, an end effector with max. weight of 20 or 60 kg including payload, can be mounted on the tool flange (axis 6). See Load diagrams on page 40. Extra loads Extra loads, which are included in the load diagrams, can be mounted...

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