3.4.4 Replacing the battery packNoteThe battery low alert (38213 Battery charge low) is displayed when the batteryneeds to be replaced. The recommendation to avoid an unsynchronized robotis to keep the power to the controller turned on until the battery is to be replaced.For an SMB board with 3-pole battery contact (RMU101 3HAC044168-001 orRMU102 3HAC043904-001), the lifetime of a new battery is typically 36 months.For an SMB board with 2-pole battery contact, the typical lifetime of a new batteryis 36 months if the robot is powered off 2 days/week or 18 months if the robot ispowered off 16 h/day. The lifetime can be extended for longer production breakswith a battery shutdown service routine. See Operating manual - IRC5 withFlexPendant for instructions.WARNINGSee instructions for batteries, Safety risks during handling of batteries on page 37.Location of battery packThe battery pack for the measurement system is located inside the base of therobot, as shown in the figure below.xx0500001390Base cover, including gasket. Battery pack is located beneath the cover.AContinues on next page144 Product manual - IRB 1600/16603HAC026660-001 Revision: W© Copyright 2006-2018 ABB. All rights reserved.3 Maintenance3.4.4 Replacing the battery pack
