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Product specification: IRB 1520

Product specification: IRB 1520
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Product specification: IRB 1520

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Overview: This document provides detailed specifications for the ABB IRB 1520 robot, focusing on its design, compliance with standards, installation, calibration, load capacities, motion capabilities, and available variants and options. It is intended for product managers, sales, marketing, and customer service personnel.
1. Description:
  • Structure: The IRB 1520 is an arc welding robot with a compact design, featuring integrated dressing packages and safety features under the Active Safety software range. It operates with the IRC5 controller and RobotWare software.
  • Versions: Available in the IRB 1520ID-4/1.5 version, which can be floor-mounted or inverted, with a reach of 1.5 meters and a handling capacity of 4 kg.
  • Applicable Standards: Complies with ISO 10218-1:2011 and other relevant standards for safety and performance in industrial environments.
2. Installation:
  • Mounting: The robot can be mounted on the floor or inverted, with specific load capacities and equipment mounting options detailed.
  • Operating Requirements: Protected under IEC60529 standards, it should not be used in explosive environments. It operates within a temperature range of +5°C to +45°C and can withstand up to 95% relative humidity.
3. Calibration and Load:
  • Calibration: Methods for calibration and fine calibration are provided to ensure accurate operation.
  • Load Diagrams: Includes detailed diagrams and specifications for maximum load and moment of inertia, ensuring safe and efficient operation.
4. Motion and Performance:
  • Robot Motion: Performance is measured according to ISO 9283, with details on velocity and stopping distances.
5. Variants and Options:
  • Variants: Outlines available variants and options for the manipulator, floor cables, and process equipment.
6. Accessories:
  • Introduction to Accessories: A section dedicated to additional accessories that can be used with the IRB 1520.
Operating Requirements and Mounting: The document details the operating requirements for the IRB 1520 robot, specifying maximum and endurance loads for both floor-mounted and suspended configurations. Key forces and torques are specified for different axes, emphasizing the importance of correct mounting to ensure operational integrity.
Calibration Methods: Calibration is crucial for maintaining robot accuracy. The document describes standard and absolute accuracy calibration methods, including the Calibration Pendulum and CalibWare tools. Fine calibration is also discussed, highlighting the need for recalibration after maintenance.
Load and Diagrams: Correct load data is essential to prevent robot damage. The document provides load diagrams and specifies maximum load and moment of inertia for different axes. It warns against using incorrect load data, which can void warranties.
Wrist Torque and Equipment Mounting: Maximum permissible wrist torque values are provided, along with guidelines for mounting additional equipment. The document specifies the use of high-quality fasteners for tool flange attachments.
Robot Motion and Performance: The IRB 1520's range of motion is detailed, including axis-specific movements and maximum speeds. Performance metrics according to ISO 9283 are provided, covering pose repeatability, accuracy, and stabilization time.
Stopping Distances and Times: Stopping distances and times are specified in compliance with EN ISO 10218-1, ensuring safety during operation.
Description: The IRB 1520 is designed for minimal maintenance and ease of service, featuring maintenance-free AC motors, oil and grease for gearboxes, and modular cabling for easy replacement. A 'battery low' alarm for program memory is included.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting: Maintenance intervals vary based on usage and selected options. Detailed procedures are available in the Product Manual.
Specification of Variants and Options:
  • Manipulator Variants: Options include handling capacity and reach, color, protection level (IP 40), and mounting position.
  • Electronic Position Switches (EPS): Provides safe output signals for robot axis positions, enhancing safety.
  • Warranty: Standard warranty is 12 months, with options to extend up to 30 months. Special conditions apply for stock warranty.
  • Floor Cables: Available in lengths of 7m and 15m.
  • Process Equipment: Includes options like WeldGuide IV for welding path correction and Torch Service Center for maintenance.
User Documentation: Comprehensive documentation is available through the myABB Business Portal, covering service and safety instructions.
Accessories: A range of tools and equipment is available, including software options and peripherals like Track Motion and Motor Units.
Index Highlights: Key topics include calibration, safety standards, warranty details, and user documentation.
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Product specification: IRB 1520-2

Trace back information: Workspace 23B version a8 Checked in 2023-06-13 Skribenta version 5.5.019

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Product specification: IRB 1520-3

Product specification IRB 1520 Document ID: 3HAC043437-001 Revision: K © Copyright 2012-2023 ABB. All rights reserved. Specifications subject to change without notice.

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Product specification: IRB 1520-4

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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Product specification: IRB 1520-5

Specification of variants and options 3HAC043437-001 Revision: K © Copyright 2012-2023 ABB. All rights reserved.

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Product specification: IRB 1520-6

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Product specification: IRB 1520-7

Overview of this specification Overview of this specification About this product specification It 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 requirements The load diagrams, mounting of extra equipment, the motion and the robot reach The specification of variant and options available Usage Product specifications are used to find data and performance about the product, for example to decide which product to buy. How to handle the product is described in the...

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Product specification: IRB 1520-8

Overview of this specification Continued Minor corrections/update Published in release R17.1. The following updates are done in this revision: • Restriction of load diagram added. Published in release R17.2. The following updates are done in this revision: • Updated list of applicable standards. Published in release R18.1. The following updates are done in this revision: • Minor changes. Published in release R18.2. The following updates are done in this revision: • Removed the phased out options: option Self cooled torch [878-2], option RPC S-400 [1029-15], option Process cabling [1029-17], and...

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Product specification: IRB 1520-9

1 Description 1.1 Structure 1.1.1 Introduction Robot family ABB’s IRB 1520 robot is a dedicated arc welding robot available in one version. It has a compact process upper arm designed for integrated dressing packages for arc welding. The IRB 1520ID-4/1.5 is a part of the ArcPack Lean concept. Software product range We have added a range of software products - all falling under the umbrella designation of Active Safety - to protect not only personnel in the unlikely event of an accident, but also robot tools, peripheral equipment and the robot itself. Operating system The robot is equipped with...

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Product specification: IRB 1520-10

1 Description 1.1.1 Introduction Continued Manipulator axes Product specification - IRB 1520 3HAC043437-001 Revision: K © Copyright 2012-2023 ABB. All rights reserved.

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Product specification: IRB 1520-11

1 Description 1.1.2 Different robot versions 1.1.2 Different robot versions General The IRB 1520 is available in one version and can only be mounted on the floor or inverted (no tilting allowed around X-axis or Y-axis). See Robot motion on page 34 for limitations. Robot type Airborne noise level The sound pressure level outside < 70 dB (A) Leq (acc. to Mathe working space chinery directive 2006/42/EG) Manipulator weight Other technical data Note Power consumption at max load Type of movement ISO cube Max. velocity 0.75 kW Robot in calibration position Brakes engaged Brakes disengaged Continues...

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Product specification: IRB 1520-12

1 Description 1.1.2 Different robot versions Continued Path E1-E2-E3-E4 in the ISO Cube, max.load. Continues on next page 12 Product specification - IRB 1520 3HAC043437-001 Revision: K © Copyright 2012-2023 ABB. All rights reserved.

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Product specification: IRB 1520-13

1 Description 1.1.2 Different robot versions Continued Minimum turning radius R=307 mm 3HAC043437-001 Revision: K © Copyright 2012-2023 ABB. All rights reserved.

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Product specification: IRB 1520-14

1 Description 1.2 Applicable standards Note 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 ISO 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...

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Product specification: IRB 1520-15

1 Description 1.2 Applicable standards Continued IEC 60529:1989 + A2:2013 Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP code) i ii Only valid for arc welding robots. Replaces IEC 61000-6-4 for arc welding robots. Only robots with protection Clean Room. 3HAC043437-001 Revision: K © Copyright 2012-2023 ABB. All rights reserved.

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Product specification: IRB 1520-16

1.3 Installation 1.3.1 Introduction General IRB 1520ID-4/1.5 can only be mounted on the floor or inverted (no tilting allowed around X-axis or Y-axis). An end effector with max. weight of 4 kg including payload, can be mounted on the tool flange. See Robot load and diagrams on page 24. Extra equipment can be mounted on the upper arm. See Mounting of equipment on page 30. Extra loads Extra load, which is included in the load diagrams, can be mounted on the upper arm. See Robot load and diagrams on page 24. Working range Electronic Position Switches can be used on all axes for position indication...

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Product specification: IRB 1520-17

1 Description 1.3.2 Operating requirements 1.3.2 Operating requirements Protection standards Robot version Explosive environments The robot must not be located or operated in an explosive environment. Ambient temperature Description Manipulator during opera- Standard tion See Product specification - Controller IRC5 with FlexPendant Complete robot (incl. controller) during transportation and storage For short periods (not ex- Standard ceeding 24 hours) i At low environmental temperature < 10 o C is, as with any other machine, a warm-up phase recommended to be run with the robot. Otherwise there...

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