Manual for IRB 6700

Brand: ABB

Category: Robotics

Document Type: Manual

Language: EN

Uploaded: April 20, 2026, 7:53 p.m.

Manual Publish Date: 2013-10-15

Warranty Information

Refer to ABB documentation for warranty information.

This manual provides instructions for the mechanical and electrical installation, maintenance, and repair of the ABB IRB 6700 robot. It is intended for installation, maintenance, and repair personnel and should be used during installation, maintenance work, and repair and calibration. Prerequisites include being trained by ABB and possessing knowledge of mechanical and electrical work. The manual is organized into chapters covering safety, installation, maintenance, repair, calibration, decommissioning, and reference information.

Troubleshooting and error codes

Safety risk	Description
Hot components!	CAUTION Motors and gears are HOT after running the manipulator! Touching motors and gears may result in burns! With a higher environment temperature, more surfaces on the manipulator will get HOT and may also result in burns.
Removed parts may result in collapse of manipulator!	WARNING Take any necessary measures to ensure that the manipulator does not collapse as parts are removed, e.g. secure the lower arm according to repair instruction if removing motor, axis 2.
Removed cables to the measurement system	WARNING If the internal cables for the measurement system have been disconnected during repair or maintenance, then the revolution counters must be updated.
Cable packs are sensitive to mechanical damage!	CAUTION The cable packs are sensitive to mechanical damage! They must be handled with care, especially the connectors, in order to avoid damaging them!
Gears may be damaged if excessive force is used!	CAUTION Whenever parting/mating motor and gearbox, the gears may be damaged if excessive force is used!
Dangerous balancing device!	WARNING Do not under any circumstances, deal with the balancing device in any other way than that detailed in the product documentation! For example, attempting to open the balancing device is potentially lethal!