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Original instructions YAMAHA SCARA ROBOT YK-X Series Userʼs Manual Standard & Large model YK1200X Clean models YK500XC/YK600XC/YK700XC/YK800XC/YK1000XC EUFR217111 Ver. 1.11 E226...
CONTENTS YK-X User’s Manual Warranty Introduction Introduction Available manuals Signal symbols Before using the robot (Be sure to read the following notes.) Chapter 1 Functions 1. Robot manipulator 1.1 Manipulator movement 1.2 Part names 2. Robot controller 3. Robot initialization number list Chapter 2 Installation 1.
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CONTENTS YK-X User’s Manual 6.1.1 R-axis tolerable moment of inertia and acceleration coefficient 2-20 6.1.2 Parameter setting according to R-axis moment of inertial of load 2-20 6.1.3 Acceleration coefficient vs. moment of inertia 2-21 6.1.3.1 Acceleration coefficient vs. moment of inertia (YK500XC) 2-21 6.1.3.2 Acceleration coefficient vs.
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CONTENTS YK-X User’s Manual 2.3.1 Sensor method (X, Y, and R-axis) 2.3.2 Mark method (X, Y, and R-axis) 2.3.2.1 Absolute reset in servo on state (re-reset) 2.3.2.2 Absolute reset in servo off state (re-reset) 3-10 2.3.2.3 Absolute reset in servo on state (new reset) 3-13 2.3.2.4 Absolute reset in servo off state (new reset) 3-16...
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CONTENTS YK-X User’s Manual Chapter 5 Harmonic drive replacement period 1. Overview 2. Replacement period 3. Cautions on replacement of the harmonic drive 4. Replacement procedure for harmonic drive 4.1 YK500XC, YK600XC 4.1.1 Replacing the X-axis harmonic drive 4.1.2 Replacing the Y-axis harmonic drive 4.1.3 Replacing the R-axis harmonic drive 5-14...
10. Fires or natural disasters such as earthquakes, tsunamis, lightning strikes, wind and flood damage, etc; 11. Breakdown due to causes other than the above that are not the fault or responsibility of YAMAHA; The following cases are not covered under the warranty: ■...
The YK-X series robots have a two-joint manipulator consisting of an X-axis arm and a Y-axis arm, and are further equipped with a vertical axis (Z-axis) and a rotating axis (R-axis) at the tip of the manipulator. The YK-X series robots can be used for a wide range of assembly applications such as installation and insertion of various parts, application of sealant, and packing operations.
This user's manual describes the safety measures, handling, adjustment and maintenance of YK-X series robots for correct, safe and effective use. Be sure to read this manual carefully before installing the robot. Even after you have read this manual, keep it in a safe and convenient place for future reference. This user's manual should be used with the robot and considered an integral part of it.
Before using the robot (Be sure to read the following notes.) At this time, our thanks for your purchase of this YAMAHA YK-X series SCARA robot. NOTE In the RCX340 controller, axis names are called using numeric values, like axis-1, axis-2, axis-3, and so on. In this manual, axis names are called using alphabetic characters, like X-axis, Y-axis, Z-axis, and so on.
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Robot malfunctions (vibration, noise) may also occur. The origin position of the YK-X series robots is adjusted to the robot arm extended position at the factory prior to shipment, so the reference or standard coordinates are temporarily set. The customer should set the origin position before any other job.
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Repetitive positioning accuracy Accuracies under the following conditions are not guaranteed in "Repetitive positioning accuracy". [1] Factors related to absolute accuracy • If the accuracy between the coordinate positions (command positions) inside the robot controller and the real space positions (moving positions) is required. [2] Motion pattern factors •...
The YK-X series robots are available in 4-axis models having an X/Y-axis arm (equivalent to human arm) and a Z/R-axis (equivalent to human wrist). With these 4 axes, the YK-X series robots can move as shown in the figure below. By attaching different types of end effector (gripper) to the end of the arm, a wide range of tasks can be performed with high precision at high speeds.
Robot controller The YK-X series robot comes supplied with a robot controller RCX340. For more details, refer to the separate "YAMAHA Robot Controller User's Manual". Robot controller RCX340 23103-FK-00...
Robot initialization number list The YK-X series robots are initialized for optimum setting (default setting) according to the robot model prior to shipping. The robot controllers do not have to be reinitialized during normal operation. However, if for some reason the controller must be reinitialized, proceed while referring to the list below.
Chapter 2 Installation Contents Robot installation conditions Installation environments Installation base Installation Unpacking Checking the product Carrying the robot 2.3.1 YK500XC, YK600XC, YK700XC, YK800XC, YK1000XC 2.3.2 YK1200X Installing the robot 2-10 Protective bonding 2-11 Robot cable connection 2-12 User wiring and user tubing 2-13 YK500XC, YK600XC, YK700XC, YK800XC, YK1000XC 2-13...
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Changing the Y-axis mechanical stopper position 2-52 Overrun amounts during impacts with Y-axis mechanical stopper 2-52 Limiting the movement range with Z-axis mechanical stoppers (YK1200X) 2-53 Installing the minus direction stopper 2-53 Installing the plus direction stopper 2-55 Overrun amounts during impacts with Z-axis additional mechanical stoppers 2-56 10.
40μm or less Working space Allow sufficient space margin to perform jobs (teaching, inspection, repair, etc.) For detailed information on how to install the robot controller, refer to the separate "YAMAHA Robot Controller User's Manual". WARNING • Avoid installing the robot in locations where the ambient conditions may exceed the allowable temperature or humidity, or in environments where water, corrosive gases, metallic powder or dust are generated.
Installation base Prepare a sufficiently rigid and stable installation base, taking account of the robot weight including the end effector (gripper), workpiece and reaction force while the robot is operating. WARNING • Be sure to install the robot on a horizontal surface with the base mount section facing down. If the orientation of the base mount section is not observed when installing the robot, the grease of the speed reduction unit may leak.
The equipment and tools used for moving the robot should be checked daily. The YK-X series robot comes packed with a robot controller and accessories, according to the order specifications. Using a carrying cart (dolly) or forklift, move the package to near the installation base. Take sufficient care not to apply shocks to the equipment when unpacking it.
Checking the product After unpacking, check the product configuration and conditions. The following configurations are typical examples, so please check that the product is as specified in your order. CAUTION If there is any damage due to transportation or insufficient parts, please notify your distributor immediately. ●...
Carr ying the robot WARNING Serious injury may occur if the robot falls and pins someone under it. • Do not allow any part of your body to enter the area beneath the robot during work. • Always wear a helmet, safety shoes and gloves during work. •...
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Hold the robot and remove the mounting bolts. Slightly lift the hoist so that the tension is lightly applied to each rope to hold the robot. In this state, remove the mounting bolts from the supplied pallet or installation base (if the robot is moved to another installation base).
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Moving the robot ■ Set screw Eyebolt (2 pieces supplied with the robot) Bearing surface for eyebolt Arm clamping stay (supplied with the robot) Bolt (2 pieces supplied with the robot) Tightening torque 4.5Nm (46kgfcm) X-axis arm upper cover YK500XC,YK600XC Hoist hook Bearing surface for eyebolt Rope...
2.3.2 YK1200X WARNING Serious injury may occur if the robot falls and pins someone under it. • Check that there are no cracks and corrosion on the eyebolts and eyebolt installation positions. If found, do not use eyebolts to move the robot. •...
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Attach the cover and set screws to the upper part of the X-axis arm. NOTE The set screws must be attached in order to protect the eyebolt taps. Be sure to keep the eyebolts, arm clamping stay, bolts, and pallet since they may be used to move the robot again. Moving the robot ■...
Installing the robot Install the robot securely with the four hex socket head bolts as shown in the figure below. WARNING When installing the robot, be sure to use the specified size and quantity of bolts that match the depth of tapped holes in the installation base, and securely tighten the bolts to the correct torque.
When the end effector uses an electrical device which, if it malfunctions, might make contact with the power supply, the user must provide proper grounding on his own responsibility. The YK-X series robots do not have a ground terminal for this purpose.
Robot cable connection The robot cable is pre-connected to the YK-X series robot. For details on connections to the robot controller, refer to the figure below and the "YAMAHA Robot Controller User's Manual". After making connections, check the operation while referring to "4.6.1 Trial Operation" of "Safety Instructions" in this manual.
Robot cable YK700XC, YK800XC, YK1000XC 63208-FR-00 The YK-X series robots are equipped with user signal wires and air tubes in the machine harness. The table below shows the number of wires and air tubes available for each robot model. Robot Model...
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Exhaust and suction air joints ■ Exhaust and suction air joints are provided on the rear side of the base. The uppermost joint is the exhaust joint, and the two lower joints are the suction air joints. NOTE • Exhaust joint handling The outlet of the exhaust tube connected to the exhaust joint must be lower than the workpiece's bottom face, and must be pointed toward a clean space which is a constant distance from the floor.
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As shown in the figure below, solder the user cable wires to the D-sub connector (supplied with the robot). Reattach the hood to the D-sub connector after soldering, then plug it into the user wiring connector. The connector pinouts as viewed from the solder side are shown below. Wiring example Connector (supplied) SCARA robot internal wiring...
The YK-X series robots are equipped with user signal wires and air tubes in the machine harness. The table below shows the number of wires and air tubes available for each robot model.
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Signal wiring connections in the machine harness ■ Connector pins 1 to 20 can be used. Pin 25 is connected to a shield wire and cannot be used as a signal wire. Signal Connector Connection Connector Color Brown Orange Blue Violet Grey White...
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As shown in the figure below, solder the user cable wires to the D-sub connector (supplied with the robot). Reattach the hood to the D-sub connector after soldering, then plug it into the user wiring connector. The connector pinouts as viewed from the solder side are shown below. Wiring example Connector (supplied) SCARA robot internal wiring...
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• Be sure to use the D-sub connector and hood which are supplied with the robot. Using other types may result in contact failure. D-sub connectors (supplied with robot) Part Name YAMAHA Part No. Part No. Quantity Base side D-sub connector...
Parameter setting according to R-axis moment of inertial of load In the YK-X series robots, it is necessary to set the parameter according to the moment of inertia of the load around the R-axis. Set the moment of inertia around the R-axis of the load for the "R axis inertia for SCARA...
Equation for moment of inertia calculation Usually the R-axis load is not a simple form, and the calculation of the moment of inertia is not easy. As a method, the load is replaced with several factors that resemble a simple form for which the moment of inertia can be calculated.
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3) Moment of inertia for cylinder (part 2) The equation for the moment of inertia for a cylinder that has a rotation center such as shown in the figure below is given as follows. Moment of inertia for cylinder (part 2) ρπ...
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In the same manner, the moment of inertia of a cylinder as shown in the figure below is given by Moment of inertia of a cylinder ρπD ρπD Center line ) + mx (kgm ρπD ρπD (kgfcmsec ... (6) 23208-F0-00 In the same manner, the moment of inertia of a prism as shown in the figure below is given by Moment of inertia of a prism Center line...
Example of moment of inertia calculation Let's discuss an example in which the chuck and workpiece are at a position offset by 10 cm from the R-axis by the stay, as shown in the figure below. The moment of inertia is calculated with the following three factors, assuming that the load material is steel and its density ρ...
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2. Moment of inertia of the chuck Moment of inertia of the chuck When the chuck form resembles R-axis that shown in figure, the weight of the chuck (Wc) is = 0.0078 × 2 × 4 × 6 = 0.37 (kgf) The moment of inertia of the chuck (Jc) is then calculated from Eq.
Attaching the end effector It is necessary to prepare the user's end effector attaching part to the robot that has adequate strength and rigidity, as well as gripping force to prevent positioning errors. WARNING • Before attaching the end effector, be sure to turn off the controller. •...
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Next, the following shows the recommended end effector attaching method. WARNING • The tapped hole (shown in the figure below) provided at the lower portion of the end effector attachment should be used only for preventing the end effector from coming loose. •...
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The following shows the details of the end effector attachment of each robot. WARNING • The tapped hole (shown in the figure below) provided at the lower portion of the end effector attachment should be used only for preventing the end effector from coming loose. •...
Gripping force of end effector The gripping force of the end effector must have a sufficient extra margin of strength versus the workpiece weight and reaction force applied to the workpiece during robot operation. The reaction force applied to the workpiece during operation can be calculated from the acceleration applied to the end effector attachment.
7. Limiting movement range with X-axis mechanical stoppers In the YK-X series the movement range can be limited by changing the X-axis mechanical stopper positions. (The Y-axis mechanical stopper positions are fixed and cannot be changed.) When the robot is shipped from the factory, the movement range is set to the maximum. If the maximum movement range is too large compared to the actual work range, or the manipulator might interfere with peripheral units, then the movement range can be limited as outlined below.
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The following shows the mechanical stopper positions and movement range. Mechanical stopper positions and movement range Y-axis Mechanical stopper (fixed) X-axis Mechanical stopper Tapped hole for stopper installation YK500XC, YK600XC Y-axis Mechanical Tapped hole for stopper (fixed) stopper installation X-axis Mechanical stopper YK700XC, YK800XC, YK1000XC 128°...
Limiting the movement range with X-axis mechanical stoppers (YK1200X) By using and installing the following shock absorber and shock absorber clamp parts, the Y-axis movement range of the YK1200X can be limited. By using these parts, the Y-axis movement range can be limited from ±150° (standard) to ±110°. (Control position using mechanical stoppers is ±125°.) WARNING Always turn off the controller before changing the movement range with mechanical stoppers.
Changing the Y-axis mechanical stopper position Prepare a set of hex wrenches. Turn off the controller. Place a sign indicating the robot is being adjusted. Step 4 Removing the mechanical stopper Place a sign indicating the robot is being adjusted, to keep others from touching the Y-axis mechanical stopper clamp bolts controller switch.
Limiting the movement range with Z-axis mechanical stoppers (YK1200X) The following stopper parts can be attached to limit the Z-axis movement range of the YK1200X. WARNING Read "6. Detaching or attaching the covers" in Chapter 3 before performing this operation. WARNING Always turn off the controller before changing the movement range with mechanical stoppers.
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Place a sign indicating the robot is being adjusted. Place a sign indicating the robot is being adjusted, to keep others from touching the controller switch. Perform the Z-axis return-to-origin. NOTE To perform the Z-axis return-to-origin, see "2.3 Return-to-origin procedures" in Chapter 3. Make a note of the Z-axis machine reference value.
Installing the plus direction stopper Proceed as follows to install the Z-axis plus direction mechanical stopper. Prepare a set of hex wrenches. Turn off the controller. Place a sign indicating the robot is being adjusted. Place a sign indicating the robot is being adjusted, to keep others from touching the controller switch. Enter the safety enclosure.
Overrun amounts during impacts with Z-axis additional mechanical stoppers The robot overruns the mechanical stopper position when it strikes the mechanical stopper. Use caution and take overrun into account since the end effector may interfere with the robot body and peripheral equipment or the robot body may interfere with the peripheral equipment.
■ 1. Do not attempt operation outside the working envelope. On the YK-X series, the origin can be set at a discrete position. The working envelope described in this manual is an area with the robot frontal reference when no load is applied.
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Z-axis ■ Do not attempt work outside the working envelope. In particular, do not attempt work in the area between the working envelope and mechanical stopper position. Mechanical stoppers are installed at both the upper and lower ends of the movement range.
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Robot overrun during impacts with mechanical stopper ■ A urethane damper is installed to absorb the shock when an impact occurs with the mechanical stopper, so a certain amount of overrun occurs when the robot strikes the mechanical stopper. Use caution and take overrun into account since the end effector may interfere with the robot body and peripheral equipment or the robot body may interfere with the peripheral equipment.
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YK500XC ■ Z300mm stroke 876 Z200mm stroke 741 Z-axis upper end mechanical stopper position 223±2 Z-axis lower end mechanical stopper position YK500XC (Z-axis mechanical stopper position) Interference position (a) Base flange (b) Base rear panel (c) Base Working envelope X and Y-axis mechanical stopper positions 63226-FR-00 2-59...
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YK600XC ■ Z300mm stroke 876 Z200mm stroke 741 Z-axis upper end mechanical stopper position 223±2 Z-axis lower end mechanical stopper position YK600XC (Z-axis mechanical stopper position) Interference position (a) Base flange (b) Base rear panel (c) Base Working envelope X and Y-axis mechanical stopper positions 63227-FR-00 2-60...
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YK700XC ■ Z400mm stroke 956 Z200mm stroke 756 Z-axis upper end mechanical stopper position 224±2 Z-axis lower end mechanical stopper position YK700XC (Z-axis mechanical stopper position) Interference position (a) Base flange (b) Base rear panel (c) Base X and Y-axis mechanical stopper positions Working envelope 63228-FR-00 2-61...
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YK800XC ■ Z400mm stroke 956 Z200mm stroke 756 Z-axis upper end mechanical stopper position 224±2 Z-axis lower end mechanical stopper position YK800XC (Z-axis mechanical stopper position) Interference position (a) Base flange (b) Base rear panel (c) Base X and Y-axis mechanical stopper positions Working envelope 63228-FR-00 2-62...
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YK1000XC ■ Z400mm stroke 956 Z200mm stroke 756 Z-axis upper end mechanical stopper position 224±2 Z-axis lower end mechanical stopper position YK1000XC (Z-axis mechanical stopper position) Interference position (a) Base flange (b) Base rear panel (c) Base Working envelope Maximum working envelop 63229-FR-00 2-63...
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YK1200X ■ Z-axis upper end mechanical stopper position 381±2 Z-axis lower end mechanical stopper position YK1200X (Z-axis mechanical stopper position) Interference position (a) Base flange (b) Base rear panel (c) Base Working envelope X and Y-axis mechanical stopper positions (maximum working envelope) 63230-FR-00 2-64...
11. Stopping time and stopping distance at emergency stop (YK1200X) 11.1 Stopping time and distance after turning stop signal ON When the emergency stop button is pressed during robot operation or the power supply to the controller is turned off, the stopping time and stopping distance or angle of the main 3 axes change depending on the operation speed as shown below.
Chapter 3 Robot settings Contents Overview Adjusting the origin Return-to-origin method 2.1.1 Sensor method (X, Y, and R-axis) 2.1.2 Mark method (X, Y, and R-axis) 2.1.3 Stroke end method (Z-axis) Machine reference value Return-to-origin procedures 2.3.1 Sensor method (X, Y, and R-axis) 2.3.2 Mark method (X, Y, and R-axis) 2.3.3...
Over view Various settings have been completely made at the factory or by your distributor before shipment, including the origin position setting. If the operating conditions are changed and the robot needs to be set again, then follow the procedures described in this Chapter. The following describes the safety precautions to be observed when making various settings.
Adjusting the origin The YK-X series robots use an absolute type position detector. The origin position (zero pulse point) can be determined by return-to-origin. Once return-to-origin is performed, you do not have to repeat return-to-origin when turning the power on next time. However, return-to-origin is required if any of the following cases occur.
2.1.2 Mark method (X, Y, and R-axis) In the mark method, the robot is moved to a position beforehand where the return-to-origin is performed and this position is determined to the return-to-origin position. The origin position reset by means of the mark method is called "absolute reset".
Machine reference value The position detector of the YK-X series uses a resolver that has four positions where the return-to-origin can be performed per motor revolution. The machine reference value means the position relationship of the position where the robot detects the origin signal to the position where the reset can be performed soon after detection (see the figure below).
• When pressing the key on the execution confirmation screen, the execution of the return-to-origin is canceled. • For details about how to operate the robot controller, see the "YAMAHA Robot Controller User's Manual". Turn on the controller. Check that no one is inside the safety enclosure, and then turn on the controller.
Perform the return-to-origin. Step 6 Return-to-origin The return-to-origin execution confirmation screen pops up. Check that there are no obstacles within the movement range, and then press . To cancel the return-to-origin, press . After the return-to-origin has been completed, press to return to the "ORIGIN RTN (TRQ/ SENS)"...
• When pressing the key on the execution confirmation screen, the execution of the absolute reset is canceled. • For details about how to operate the robot controller, see the "YAMAHA Robot Controller User's Manual". Turn on the controller. Check that no one is inside the safety enclosure, and then turn on the controller.
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Move to an absolute resettable position. 1. Use the jog keys to move the robot until the origin position marks align. CAUTION Multiple absolute resettable positions exist discretely. When moving the robot using the jog key, all robot stop positions become absolute resettable positions. Before performing the absolute reset, press the jog key again to move the axis left or right to check that the origin position marks are matched with each other correctly.
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Positional relationship between origin position stickers Repeatability tolerance value Origin position sticker Repeatability tolerance value Origin position sticker Repeatability tolerance value Origin position sticker Repeatability tolerance value Origin position sticker 63302-FR-00 2. When the robot has moved to the absolute reset position, verify that the number for the selected axis in the PBX screen is in the range of 26 to 74.
• When pressing the key on the execution confirmation screen, the execution of the absolute reset is canceled. • For details about how to operate the robot controller, see the "YAMAHA Robot Controller User's Manual". Turn on the controller. Check that no one is inside the safety enclosure, and then turn on the controller.
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Origin position repeatability tolerance value. YK500XC, YK600XC axis Origin position repeatability tolerance value (° ) Origin position repeatability tolerance value (mm) ±0.56 ±0.58 ±0.56 ±0.47 ±0.90 ±0.65 YK700XC, YK800XC axis Origin position repeatability tolerance value (° ) Origin position repeatability tolerance value (mm) ±0.56 ±0.76 ±0.56...
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Select an axis whose absolute reset is performed. Use the cursor keys ( ) to select an axis number whose absolute reset is performed, and then press The execution confirmation screen will pop up. CAUTION • There are multiple discrete positions where the absolute reset can be performed. Move the robot step-by-step while referring to the PBX screen.
• When pressing the key on the execution confirmation screen, the execution of the absolute reset is canceled. • For details about how to operate the robot controller, see the "YAMAHA Robot Controller User's Manual". Turn on the controller. Check that no one is inside the safety enclosure, and then turn on the controller.
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Move to the all axes "0" pulse position. When the absolute reset has been completed, move the robot to the all-axis "0" pulse position. For details about how to move to the "0" pulse position, refer to the "YAMAHA Robot Controller User's Manual".
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Positional relationship between origin position stickers Repeatability tolerance value Origin position sticker Repeatability tolerance value Origin position sticker Repeatability tolerance value Origin position sticker Repeatability tolerance value Origin position sticker 63302-FR-00 CAUTION When affixing the origin position stickers, be careful not to move the joint of the robot. When the servo is turned off, the joint may move due to the harness reaction force depending on the arm position.
• When pressing the key on the execution confirmation screen, the execution of the absolute reset is canceled. • For details about how to operate the robot controller, see the "YAMAHA Robot Controller User's Manual". Turn on the controller. Check that no one is inside the safety enclosure, and then turn on the controller.
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Affix the origin position stickers. After all axes of the robot have moved to the "0" pulse position, press the emergency stop button and affix the included origin position stickers to an easily-distinguishable location such as above or below the joint area of the X, Y, and R-axis, and use them when performing an absolute reset to the same position.
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Positional relationship between origin position stickers Repeatability tolerance value Origin position sticker Repeatability tolerance value Origin position sticker Repeatability tolerance value Origin position sticker Repeatability tolerance value Origin position sticker 63302-FR-00 CAUTION When affixing the origin position stickers, be careful not to move the joint of the robot. When the servo is turned off, the joint may move due to the harness reaction force depending on the arm position.
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Origin position mark setting example YK500XC, YK600XC Origin position mark (Setting on the user side) Origin position mark (Setting on the user side) 63303-FR-00 3-19...
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Origin position mark setting example YK700XC, YK800XC, YK1000XC Origin position mark (Setting on the user side) Origin position mark (Setting on the user side) 63304-FR-00 3-20...
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Origin position mark setting example YK1200X Origin position mark (Setting on the user side) Origin position mark (Setting on the user side) 63305-FR-00 3-21...
• When pressing the key on the execution confirmation screen, the execution of the return-to-origin is canceled. • For details about how to operate the robot controller, see the "YAMAHA Robot Controller User's Manual". Turn on the controller. Check that no one is inside the safety enclosure, and then turn on the controller.
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Check the status and machine Step 6 Machine reference value reference value. "Status" and "Ref." (machine reference) are displayed on the "ORIGIN RTN (TRQ/SENS)" screen. Verify that the status is "OK" and that the machine reference value is within the return- to-origin tolerance range (26 to 74%).
Changing the origin position and adjusting the machine reference value This section describes how to change the origin position and adjust the machine reference. WARNING Before starting the work, thoroughly read "6. Detaching or attaching the covers" in this Chapter. CAUTION •...
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Loosen the dog plate fastening. Step 8-9 Adjusting the X-axis machine reference value Using a hex wrench, loosen the two M4 bolts that fasten the dog plate of the X-axis joint area. 63306-FR-00 CAUTION It is sufficient to loosen the M4 bolts; they do not need to be removed completely.
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Changing the X-axis origin position ■ CAUTION If the origin position has been changed, then the return-to-origin must be performed, the machine reference value must be adjusted, and the standard coordinates and point data must be reset. Change the X-axis origin position as follows. Provide a set of hex wrenches.
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Adjusting the Y-axis machine reference value ■ CAUTION The origin position may change due to machine reference value adjustment. If it occurs, set point data again. Follow the steps below to adjust the X-axis machine reference value. Prepare a hex wrench set. Turn on the controller.
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Fix the dog ring. Tighten the set screws to fixing the dog ring. CAUTION Depending on the origin position, it may not be possible to use two set screws to fix the dog ring. In this case, use one set screw to fix the dog ring. Turn on the controller.
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Changing the Y-axis origin position ■ CAUTION When the origin position has been changed, it is necessary to perform the return-to-origin, adjust the machine reference value, and set the standard coordinates and point data again. Change the Y-axis origin position as follows. Provide a set of hex screw.
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Adjusting the R-axis machine reference value ■ CAUTION The origin position may change due to machine reference adjustment. If it occurs, you must set point data again. Adjust the R-axis machine reference value as follows. Provide a hex wrench. Turn on the controller. Check that no one is inside the safety Step 8-9 Adjusting the R-axis machine reference value...
Turn on the controller. Check that no one is inside the safety enclosure, and then turn on the controller. Perform the return-to-origin. Perform the return-to-origin from outside the safety enclosure. Check the machine reference value. 1. After the return-to-origin has been completed, read the machine reference value displayed on the PBX. 2.
Adjusting the machine reference value of the stroke end method (Z-axis) The stroke end method is employed on the YK-X series robots for the return-to-origin of the Z-axis. The origin position of the Z-axis is fixed at the upper end of the Z-axis stroke, and it cannot be changed. The machine reference value is factory-adjusted at shipment, and readjustment is not necessary for normal use.
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Remove the Z-axis motor. Remove the bolts securing the Z-axis motor and then remove the Z-axis motor. Z-axis motor Z-axis motor installation bolt M5×14 YK500XC, YK600XC Z-axis motor Z-axis motor installation bolt M5×12 YK700XC, YK800XC, YK1000XC YK1200X Z-axis motor Z-axis motor installation bolt M6×20 63314-FR-00 WARNING If the Z-axis motor comes off the Z-axis belt, the Z-axis drops causing a hazardous situation. Be sure to prop the Z-axis with a support stand.
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Attach the Z-axis motor. Step 10 Attaching the Z-axis motor Adjust the distance (L) from the Z-axis mechanical stopper to the stroke end to the dimension shown in the table at right, and Z-axis mechanical stopper tighten the four bolts that fasten the Z-axis motor to attach the Z-axis motor.
Setting the soft limits On the YK-X series, the working envelope for jog operation and automatic operation can be limited for each axis by specifying a "+" soft limit [pulse] and a "-" soft limit [pulse]. The reference for the soft limit is the origin position (zero pulse), and the working envelope is limited by the number of pulses from the "0"...
Setting the Z-axis soft limits CAUTION Set the Z-axis soft limits from outside the safety enclosure. The Z-axis has mechanical stoppers fixed at the upper and lower ends of the Z-axis movement range. When the actual working envelope of the robot is smaller than the maximum working envelope or the manipulator interferes with the peripheral equipment, reduce the Z-axis plus (+) soft limit [pulses] to narrow the working envelope.
CAUTION Never enter the robot movement range. Set the standard coordinates. See "Setting the standard coordinates" stated in the "YAMAHA Robot Controller User's Manual". Go out of the safety enclosure. Check that the standard coordinates are set correctly. 1. Does jog operation (millimeter coordinate system) move the tip of the robot arm at right angles? 2.
Check that no one is inside the safety enclosure, and then turn on the controller. Move the robot to the "0" pulse position. NOTE For details about how to move the axes to their "0" pulse positions, see "Point trace" in the "YAMAHA Robot Controller User's Manual". Turn off the controller.
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Positions for affixing the stickers (YK500XC) End effector 63317-FR-00 3-39...
Detaching or attaching the covers WARNING Detach the front-face/and/side-face cover of Y-axis, and top-face/and/side-face cover of motor. To remove the robot cover, follow the procedure below. Prepare the following required tools. • Set of hex wrenches • Phillips-head screwdriver Turn off the controller. Place a sign indicating the robot is being adjusted.
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Refer to the following figures (YK500XC, YK600XC, YK700XC, YK800XC, YK1000XC, and YK1200X) to detach and attach the appropriate cover. YK500XC, YK600XC 5 Y-axis arm upper cover (with washer) 4X-axis arm upper cover 1Base rear cover 1 2Base rear cover 2 3Base front cover 6 Y-axis arm upper cover 8 Y-axis arm under cover 7X-axis arm under cover...
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YK700XC, YK800XC, YK1000XC 5Y-axis arm upper cover (with washer) 4 X-axis arm upper cover 1 Base rear cover 1 2 Base rear cover 2 X-axis arm under cover 3Base front cover 6Y-axis arm upper cover 7Y-axis arm under cover 63319-FR-01 Cover name Screw size Base (robot pedestal) rear cover 1...
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YK1200X (Products shipped before April 2021) 6 Y-axis arm upper cover 7 Y-axis arm side cover 4 X-axis arm upper cover 5 X-axis arm under cover 1 Base rear cover 1 3 Base front cover 2 Base rear cover 2 63320-FR-11 Cover name Screw size...
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YK1200X 6Y-axis arm upper cover 7 Y-axis arm side cover 8Motor upper cover 9Motor side cover 4X-axis arm upper cover 5X-axis arm under cover 1 Base rear cover 1 3 Base front cover 2 Base rear cover 2 63320-FR-00 Cover name Screw size Part No.
Adjusting the timing belt tension The YK-X series robots use a timing belt for controlling the movement of the Z and R-axis. If the belt becomes slack, use the following procedure to give proper tension to the belt. WARNING The motor and speed reduction gear casing are extremely hot after automatic operation, so burns may occur if these are touched.
YK500XC, YK600XC WARNING If the Z-axis pulley comes off the Z-axis belt, the Z-axis drops causing a hazardous situation. Turn off the controller and be sure to prop the Z-axis with a support stand before beginning adjustment. The Z and R-axis belt adjustment procedure is given below. Prepare the following required tools.
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Z-axis belt adjustment ■ Loosen the bolt (1) Z-axis belt adjustment Z-axis motor (1) M5×14 Z-axis belt Tension increases Tension reduces 63323-FR-00 Move the Z-axis motor in the Load (N) Load (kgf) Slack (mm) direction that increases the tension if the value measured in Step 6 is Z-axis belt specifications 5.7 to 6.3 0.58 to 0.64...
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R-axis belt adjustment ■ Loosen the bolt (2) R-axis belt adjustment R-axis belt R-axis motor Z-axis motor (2) M4×10 (1) M5×14 Tension increases Tension reduces 63324-FR-00 Move the R-axis motor in the Load (N) Load (kgf) Slack (mm) direction that increases the tension if the value measured in Step 6 is R-axis belt specifications 2.1 to 2.9...
YK700XC, YK800XC, YK1000XC WARNING If the Z-axis pulley comes off the Z-axis belt, the Z-axis drops causing a hazardous situation. Turn off the controller and be sure to prop the Z-axis with a support stand before beginning adjustment. The Z-axis and R-axis belt adjustment procedure is given below. Prepare the following required tools.
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Z-axis belt adjustment ■ Loosen the bolt (1) Z-axis belt adjustment Z-axis motor (1) M5×12 Z-axis belt Tension increases Tension reduces 63325-FR-00 Move the Z-axis motor in the Load (N) Load (kgf) Slack (mm) direction that increases the tension YK700XC, if the value measured in Step 6 is 5.7 to 6.3 0.58 to 0.64...
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R-axis belt adjustment ■ Loosen the bolt (2) R-axis belt adjustment R-axis belt R-axis motor Z-axis motor (2) M4×15 (1) M5×12 Tension increases Tension reduces 63326-FR-00 Move the R-axis motor in the Load (N) Load (kgf) Slack (mm) direction that increases the tension YK700XC, if the value measured in Step 6 is 3.6 to 5.0...
YK1200X WARNING If the Z-axis pulley comes off the Z-axis belt, the Z-axis drops causing a hazardous situation. Turn off the controller and be sure to prop the Z-axis with a support stand before beginning adjustment. The Z-axis and R-axis belt adjustment procedure is given below. Prepare the following required tools.
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Adjust the belt tension by two people as follows. Using the push-pull scale, one Step 7 Belt tension adjustment person applies a load perpendicular to the middle of the belt. The other Push-pull scale person checks the slack of the belt. If the measured value is within the range shown in the table at right, adjustment is not Slack...
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Z-axis belt adjustment ■ Loosen the bolt (1) Z-axis belt adjustment Z-axis motor (1) M6×20 Z-axis belt Tension increases Tension reduces 63328-FR-00 Move the Z-axis motor in the (Ref.) Belt Load Slack direction that increases the tension Load (N) vibration (kgf) (mm) frequency(Hz)
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R-axis belt adjustment ■ Loosen the bolt (2) R-axis belt adjustment M4×10 Z-axis motor Harness clamp stay R-axis belt (1) M6×20 R-axis motor (2) M6×20 Install the harness clamp stay so that the R-axis belt and the harness do not make contact with each other. Tension increases Tension reduces 63329-FR-00...
Chapter 4 Periodic inspection Contents Overview Daily inspection Six-month inspection Origin sensor of X, Y and R-axis Applying the grease for YK1200X Z-axis...
Over view Daily and periodic inspection of the YAMAHA robot is essential in order to ensure safe and efficient operation. This Chapter describes the periodic inspection items and procedures for the YAMAHA YK-X series robots. Periodic inspection includes: • Daily inspection •...
Daily inspection The following is an inspection list that must be performed every day before and after operating the robot. Inspection to be performed with the controller turned off ■ Turn off the controller. Place a sign indicating the robot is being adjusted. Place a sign indicating the robot is being inspected, to keep others from operating the controller switch.
• Do not attempt to weld, heat up, drill holes or cut this container. This might cause the container to explode and the remaining materials inside it to ignite. CAUTION Unless grease specified by YAMAHA is used, the service life of the ball screw and ball spline will shorten. CAUTION Storage of grease •...
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Inspection to be performed with the controller turned off ■ Turn off the controller. Place a sign indicating the robot is being adjusted. Place a sign showing that the robot is being inspected, to keep others from operating the controller switch.
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Inspection to be performed with the controller turned on ■ Warning • The robot controller must be installed outside the safety enclosure, to prevent a hazardous situation in which you or anyone enter the safety enclosure to inspect the controller while it is turned on. •...
Applying the grease for YK1200X Z-axis Turn off the controller. Place a sign indicating the robot is Step 4 Applying the grease being adjusted. Place a sign indicating the robot is being adjusted, to keep others from operating the controller or operation panel. Enter the safeguard fence.
Over view The YK-X series robots use a harmonic drive as the speed reduction gear for the X, Y, and R-axis. Harmonic drives must be replaced after a specific operation time. Follow the guidelines below to determine the harmonic drive replacement period, and perform the replacement accordingly. Since long-life harmonic grease is used, it is not necessary to replace the grease.
• Do not attempt to weld, heat up, drill holes or cut this container. This might cause the container to explode and the remaining materials inside it to ignite. CAUTION The harmonic drive service life may shorten if the grease recommended by YAMAHA is not used. Recommended grease ■...
For the bolt tightening torque in the harmonic drive replacement work, see the Table below. However, when tightening the mounting bolts for the harmonic drive, observe the tightening torque specified in each replacement procedure. Use only YAMAHA genuine bolts. Bolt tightening torque ■...
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Removal ■ Follow the Steps below to remove the X-axis parts. Turn off the controller. Place a sign indicating the robot is being adjusted. Place a sign indicating the robot is being adjusted, to keep others from operating the controller or operation panel.
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CAUTION A spacer is inserted between the wave generator and the motor, so be careful not to lose it. WARNING When removing the X-axis arm installation bolts (M4×40, 8 pieces) in the next Step, the X-axis arm may come off causing a hazardous situation. Be Step 10 Removing the X-axis arm installation bolts especially careful to keep the arm from falling...
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Replacement and reassembly ■ Follow the steps below to replace the harmonic drive with a new one and reassemble it. Install the O-ring. Replacing the harmonic drive Step 1, 3 Install an O-ring (supplied with the harmonic Fit O-ring (supplied) into this groove. drive) with harmonic grease applied into the Harmonic drive will be damaged O-ring groove of the new harmonic drive.
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Installing the new O-ring Fit a new O-ring into the O-ring Step 4 groove on the X-axis arm and O-ring secure it to the harmonic drive. (S90 : KN4-M2143-00) Apply a small amount of "Screw Lock" to the clamp bolts (M4 x 40), and tighten the eight bolts evenly.
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Fasten the motor and motor holder. Step 6-7 Motor and motor holder installation bolts Install the O-ring on the motor, and use the M6×14 installation bolts (M6 x 14, 4 pieces) to fasten the motor and motor holder. M6×20 63412-FR-00 CAUTION Do not allow the O-ring to get caught out of the groove during reassembly.
Read "6. Detaching or attaching the covers" in Chapter 3 before performing the replacement. The following shows the parts and tools necessary for the Y-axis harmonic drive replacement work. Replacement parts Part Name YAMAHA Part No. Part No. / Specs Q'ty Remarks...
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Removal ■ Follow the steps below to remove the Y-axis parts. Turn off the controller. Place a sign indicating the robot is being adjusted. Place a sign indicating the robot is being adjusted, to keep others from operating the controller or operation panel.
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Remove the Y-axis arm. Remove the Y-axis arm and place it where it will not obstruct the work. CAUTION An O-ring is fitted to the upper surface of the harmonic drive, so be careful not to let it drop into the peripheral unit.
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Replacement and reassembly ■ Follow the steps below to replace the harmonic drive with a new one and reassemble it. Fit a new O-ring coated with X-axis arm O-ring Step 1 harmonic grease into the O-ring groove on the X-axis arm. O-ring (KN4-M257K-00) 63480-FR-00...
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Applying the harmonic grease Apply harmonic grease to the new Step 5-7 wave generator and flexspline. Fit O-ring (supplied) into this groove. For the grease application area, refer to the Harmonic drive will be damaged if O-ring is caught out of groove. figure at right.
Read "6. Detaching or attaching the covers" in Chapter 3 before performing the replacement. The following shows the parts and tools necessary for the R-axis harmonic drive replacement work. Replacement parts Part Name YAMAHA Part No. Part No. / Specs Q'ty Remarks...
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Pull out the spline and bearing Step 5 Pulling out the spline from the holder. Remove the bearing locking bolts (M5 x 16, 4 pieces) from the upper end of the spline, Holder and pull the spline and bearing out of the holder.
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Remove the bolts (M4×10, 4 pieces) securing the R-axis motor plate at the top of the Y-axis arm. Remove the pulley. Loosen the pulley set screw (M4, 2 pieces) and remove the pulley from the wave generator. Pull the harmonic drive out of the Y-axis arm. Remove the harmonic drive installation bolts (M3 x 16, 9 pieces), and pull the harmonic drive out from the bottom of the Y-axis arm.
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Replacement and reassembly ■ Follow the Steps below to replace the harmonic drive with a new one and reassemble it. Apply harmonic grease to the new wave generator. For the grease application area, refer to the figure below. Applying the harmonic grease Step 1 Wave generator Retaining ring groove...
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Secure the harmonic drive to the Y-axis arm. From the top of the Y-axis arm, secure the harmonic drive to the Y-axis arm using bolts (M3 x 16, 9 pieces) with a small amount of "Screw Lock" applied. (See the figure below.) CAUTION Do not allow the O-ring to get caught out of the groove during reassembly.
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Spline fastening Install the spline and harmonic Step 9 drive fastening plate. End face seal Fit a new O-ring into the O-ring groove on O-ring : KN4-M1896-00 the fastening plate and also replace the Fastening plate end face seal with new one. Then secure the fastening plate to the harmonic drive with the bolts (M3×25, 8 pieces) you removed earlier.
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Insert the spline and bearing into Step 11 Inserting the spline and bearing the holder. Insert the spline and bearing into the holder, and use the bolts (M5 x 16, 4 pieces) to Holder secure it. 63431-FR-00 Bearing Reattach the Y-axis arm upper cover. M5×16 Spline Aging...
Read "6. Detaching or attaching the covers" in Chapter 3 before performing the replacement. The following shows the parts and tools necessary for the X-axis harmonic drive replacement work. Replacement parts Part Name YAMAHA Part No. Part No. / Specs Q'ty Remarks...
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Detach the connectors of the X-axis motor power cable XM and resolver cable XP in the base. Remove the motor installation Step 6 Removing the motor installation bolts bolts. M5×25 Remove the bolts (M6×20, 4 pieces) securing the motor by using the ratchet handle, M6 M6×20 hexagonal socket, socket adapter and extension bar.
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Remove the X-axis arm installation Step 9 X-axis arm installation bolts bolts (M5×55, 8 pieces). 63435-FR-00 M5×55 Remove the X-axis arm and place it where it will not obstruct the work. 63436-FR-00 CAUTION An O-ring is fitted to the X-axis arm, so be careful not to let it drop into the peripheral unit.
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Replacement and reassembly ■ Follow the Steps below to replace the harmonic drive with a new one and reassemble it. Fit the O-ring into the new Applying the harmonic grease Step 1, 3 harmonic drive. Fit O-ring (supplied) into this groove. Fit an O-ring (supplied with the harmonic Harmonic drive will be damaged if drive) coated with harmonic grease into the...
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Securing the harmonic drive Secure the new harmonic drive to Step 4 the X-axis arm. Fit a new O-ring into the O-ring groove on M5×55 the X-axis arm and secure it to the harmonic drive. Then apply small amounts of "Screw Lock"...
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Temporarily fasten the motor to the Step 6 Installing the X-axis motor base. Fit a new O-ring to the motor and temporarily fasten the motor and spacer to the base with the bolts (M6×20, 4 pieces) you removed earlier. Insert a new O-ring between the spacer and the base at this point.
Read "6. Detaching or attaching the covers" in Chapter 3 before performing the replacement. The following shows the parts and tools necessary for the Y-axis harmonic drive replacement work. Replacement parts Part Name YAMAHA Part No. Part No. / Specs Q'ty Remarks...
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Remove the wave generator from Step 7 Removing the wave generator the motor shaft. The wave generator is held in place by a key and one M4 set screw 63443-FR-00 M4 set screw WARNING When removing the Y-axis arm installation bolts (M4×20, 16 pieces) in the next step, the Y-axis arm may come off causing a hazardous situation.
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O-ring on top of the X-axis arm Remove the Y-axis harmonic drive Step 11 from the top of the X-axis arm. O-ring (S90 : KN4-M2143-00) CAUTION An O-ring is fitted to the upper surface of the X-axis, so be careful not to let it drop into the peripheral unit.
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Apply harmonic grease to the new Applying the harmonic grease Step 3-6 wave generator and flexspline. Fit O-ring (supplied) into this groove. For the grease application area, refer to the Harmonic drive will be damaged if figure at right. O-ring is caught out of groove. O-ring : KN5-M257L-00 Apply grease to entire Oldham coupling.
Read "6. Detaching or attaching the covers" in Chapter 3 before performing the replacement. The following shows the parts and tools necessary for the R-axis harmonic drive replacement work. Replacement parts Part Name YAMAHA Part No. Part No. / Specs Q'ty Remarks...
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Remove the bearing and the Step 6 Removing the bearing bearing mounting plate. U-nut Insert a steel rod or similar tool through the 8 mm diameter hole in the lower part of the spline, use a hook wrench to remove the U-nut from the top of the spline, and remove the bearing and the bearing mounting plate.
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Remove the bolts (M4×15, 4 pieces) securing the R-axis motor plate at the top of the Y-axis arm. Remove the pulley. Loosen the pulley set screw (M4, 2 pieces) and remove the pulley from the wave generator. Pull the harmonic drive out of the Y-axis arm. Remove the harmonic drive installation bolts (M3×30, 13 pieces) and pull the harmonic drive out from the bottom of the Y-axis arm.
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Replacement and reassembly ■ Follow the Steps below to replace the harmonic drive with a new one and reassemble it. Apply harmonic grease to the new wave generator. For the grease application area, refer to the figure below. Fit the O-ring into the new harmonic drive. Insert the new wave generator into the Y-axis arm from the bottom, and secure it with the retaining ring.
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Attach the harmonic drive to the Y-axis arm. Apply small amounts of "Screw Lock" to the bolts (M3×30, 13 pieces) and tighten them to secure the harmonic drive to the Y-axis arm from the top of the Y-axis arm. CAUTION Do not allow the O-ring to get caught out of the groove during reassembly.
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Installing the fastening plate Install the spline and harmonic Step 8 drive fastening plate. Fit a new O-ring into the O-ring groove on End face seal the fastening plate and also replace the end face seal with new one. Then secure O-ring the fastening plate to the harmonic drive (KN3-M2159-00)
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Insert the spline and bearing into Step 10 Inserting the spline and bearing the holder. Insert the spline and bearing into the holder, and use the bolts (M5 x 16, 4 pieces) to Holder secure it. 63461-FR-00 Bearing Reattach the Y-axis arm upper cover. M5×16 Spline Aging...
Read "6. Detaching or attaching the covers" in Chapter 3 before performing the replacement. The following shows the parts and tools necessary for the R-axis harmonic drive replacement work. Replacement parts Part Name YAMAHA Part No. Part No. / Specs Q'ty Remarks...
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Separate the spline support shafts (2 pieces) from the shaft fastening plate. Remove the bolts (M5 x 20, 4 pieces), and separate the spline support shafts (2 pieces) from the shaft fastening plate. Step 5 Separating the spline support shafts from the shaft fastening plate M4×30 Shaft fastening plate M5×20...
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Remove the R-axis dog ring from Removing the fastening plate Step 9 the fastening plate. O-ring : Remove the bolts (M4×14, 2 pieces) on the KN4-M2143-00 underside of the Y-axis arm and remove the R-axis dog ring from the fastening plate. Remove the plate fastening the spline and the harmonic drive.
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Replacement and reassembly ■ Follow the Steps below to replace the harmonic drive with a new one and reassemble it. Apply harmonic grease to the new wave generator. For the grease application area, refer to the figure below. Fit the new wave generator into the Y-axis arm. Fit the O-ring coated with harmonic grease into the O-ring groove on the new wave generator (wave generator support bearing section), and then insert the wave generator into position from the bottom of the Y-axis arm.
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Attach the harmonic drive to the Y-axis arm. From the top of the Y-axis arm, using bolts (M4 x 45, 12 pieces) with a small amount of "Screw Lock" applied, attach the harmonic drive to the Y-axis arm. (See the figure below.) CAUTION Do not allow the O-ring to get caught out of the groove during reassembly.
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Secure the dog ring to the fastening Step 10 Securing the spline shaft and bearing plate with the bolts (M4×14, 2 pieces). U-Nut Secure the bearing to the spline shaft. Pass the spline shaft through the holder and then through the bearing, and use the U-nut to secure the bearing.
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Aging ■ Go outside the safety enclosure. Turn on the controller. Check that no one is inside the safety enclosure, and then turn on the controller. CAUTION After replacing the harmonic drive, it is necessary to perform return-to-origin and reset the point data. Perform the adjustment as described in Chapter 3, "Robot settings".
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The YK-XC series uses bellows to prevent dust from being emitted from the spline axis. If the bellows requires replacement due to damage, replace it as described below. The following table shows the tightening torque for this procedure. WARNING • After reading "Qualification of operators/workers" of "Safety Instructions", the work in this chapter must be carried out only by the qualified personnel or with the qualified personnel attended.
YK500XC, YK600XC Prepare the following items needed for the replacement procedure. • Hex wrench set • Phillips-head screwdriver Removal ■ Turn off the controller. Place a sign indicating the robot is being adjusted. Place a sign indicating the robot is being adjusted, to keep others from operating the controller or operation panel.
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Replacement and reassembly ■ Replace O-rings (6), fitted to the spline shaft with new ones. 63475-FR-00 Replace the O-rings at the bottom edge of the bellows. Fit new O-rings (5) to one of the bellows bottom clamp plates, insert the bellows end between the two clamp plates, and tighten bolts (2) to fasten them.
YK700XC, YK800XC, YK1000XC Prepare the following items needed for the replacement procedure. • Hex wrench set • Phillips-head screwdriver Removal ■ Turn off the controller. Place a sign indicating the robot is being adjusted. Place a sign indicating the robot is being adjusted, to keep others from operating the controller or operation panel.
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Replacement and reassembly ■ Replace O-rings (6), fitted to the spline shaft with new ones. 63480-FR-00 Replace the O-rings at the bottom edge of the bellows. Fit new O-rings (5) to one of the bellows bottom clamp plates, insert the bellows end between the two clamp plates, and tighten bolts (2) to fasten them.
Chapter 7 Replacing the grease for RV speed reduction gears (YK1200X) Contents Replacement period Recommended grease Replacement procedure Replacing the X-axis grease (products manufactured from October 2009 onward) 7-2 Replacing the Y-axis grease (products manufactured from October 2009 onward) 7-4...
Y-axis speed reduction gear 192cc CAUTION The RV speed reduction gear service life may shorten if the grease recommended by YAMAHA is not used. Replacement procedure WARNING • The motor and speed reduction gear casing are extremely hot after automatic operation, so burns may occur if these are touched.
Replacing the X-axis grease (products manufactured from October 2009 onward) The following items are required when replacing the X-axis grease. Tools ■ Name Part No. Manufacturer Remarks Daphne Eponex grease EP-0 Idemitsu Kosan Air tube joint (PT1/8) Hex wrench set Air tube Grease nipple A-MT6×1...
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Replacement and reassembly ■ Use the following procedure to replace the grease and reassemble the unit. Replace the grease. Using the grease gun, supply the specified grease into the grease nipple until the old grease is squeezed out from the upper tube. Install the plug.
Replacing the Y-axis grease (products manufactured from October 2009 onward) The following items are required when replacing the Y-axis grease. Tools ■ Name Part No. Manufacturer Remarks Daphne Grease MP-0 Idemitsu Kosan Air tube joint (PT1/8) Hex wrench set Air tube Grease nipple A-MT6×1 Supplied with the robot...
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Replacement and reassembly ■ Use the following procedure to replace the grease and reassemble the unit. Replace the grease. Using the grease gun, supply the specified grease into the grease nipple until the old grease is squeezed out from the upper tube. Install the plug.
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Chapter 8 Increasing the robot operating speed Contents Increasing the robot operating speed Increasing speed by arch motion Increasing the speed with the WEIGHT statement Increasing the speed by the tolerance parameter Increasing the speed by the OUT valid position parameter...
Increasing the robot operating speed The robot operating speed can be increased by the following methods. Use these methods as needed when programming. Increasing speed by arch motion [Also refer to:] Robot controller user’s manual (Controller system settings) (Axis parameters Arch pulse) Programming manual (Robot Language Lists) (ARCHP1/ARCHP2) Gate motion...
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Arch motion: Making the arch position value smaller In "2. Arch motion", as the arch pulse value is made further smaller, the tracking arc becomes large to further shorten the cycle time. Since the tracking draws an arc, use caution to avoid obstacles if they are located on the arm movement path. Arch motion: changing the arch positions in the program [Example 1] Arch position can be set for each axis.
Increasing the speed with the WEIGHT statement [Also refer to:] Robot controller user’s manual (Controller system settings) (Robot parameters Tip weight) Programming manual (Robot Language Lists) (WEIGHT) [Example] From P1 when chuck is open: WEIGHT 5 ....Changes the tip weight parameter to 5kg (no workpiece). MOVE P, P2, Z=0 DO3 (0) = 1 ....Chuck closes.
Increasing the speed by the tolerance parameter [Also refer to:] Robot controller user’s manual (Controller system settings) (Axis parameters Tolerance) Programming manual (Robot Language Lists) (TOLE) Increasing the speed by the tolerance parameter 23605-F0 [Example] From P1 to P3 via P2 TOLE (1) = 2048 ...
Increasing the speed by the OUT valid position parameter [Also refer to:] Robot controller user’s manual (Controller system settings) (Axis parameters Out valid position) Programming manual (Robot Language Lists) (OUTPOS) [Example] From P1 when chuck is open: OUTPOS (1) = 10000... X-axis OUT valid position (pulses) : Increases the OUT valid position. OUTPOS (2) = 10000...
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Torque limit designated Z-axis pushing action You can use the PUSH statement in a program to apply a Z-axis pushing action (in the direction of gravity). The torque limit value (%) and speed limit value (%) relative to the motor rated torque corresponding to the tip load weight are shown below.
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Robot model YK1200X Arm length 600mm X-axis Rotation angle ±125° Arm length 600mm Axis Y-axis specifications Rotation angle ±150° Z-axis Stroke 400mm R-axis Rotation angle ±180° X-axis 900W Y-axis 800W Motor Z-axis 600W R-axis 400W XY resultant 7.4m/s Maximum speed Z-axis 0.75m/s R-axis...
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Regarding the noise level Equivalent sound level of robot, LAeq (A) Robot model (when there is 10dB or more difference Position where the noise level is measured from background sound pressure level) YK500XC, YK600XC 69.7dB 1.0m away from the rear of robot, 1.6m height YK700XC, YK800XC, YK1000XC 69.4dB 1.0m away from the rear of robot, 1.6m height...
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External view and dimensions 1.3.1 YK500XC 54.5 122.5 User tubes 2 (φ6 Red) R-axis rotating radius User tubes 3 (φ6 Blue) User tubes 1 D-sub connector for user wiring (φ6 Black) 4-φ11 (Adapted to No.1 to 20) Use M10 bolt for installation 166 (base dimensions) Z300mm stroke...
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Working envelope X,Y axis mechanical stopper position M4 grounding terminal D-sub connector for user wiring (Adapted to No.1 to 20) User tubes 1 (φ6 Black) User tubes 1 (φ6 Red) Joint (φ12x3 pcs.)* User tubes 1 (φ6 Blue) * For details on tubing methods, refer to "5. User wiring and user tubing" in Chapter 2. 63602-FR-00 10-6...
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1.3.2 YK600XC 54.5 122.5 User tubes 2 (φ6 Red) R-axis rotating radius User tubes 3 (φ6 Blue) D-sub connector for user wiring User tubes 1 (φ6 Black) 4- 11 (Adapted to No.1 to 20) Use M10 bolt 166 (base dimensions) for installation Z300mm stroke...
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Working envelope X,Y axis mechanical stopper position D-sub connector for user wiring (Adapted to No.1 to 20) M4 grounding terminal User tubes 1 (φ6 Black) Joint (φ12x3 pcs.)* User tubes 1 (φ6 Red) User tubes 1 (φ6 Blue) * For details on tubing methods, refer to "5. User wiring and user tubing" in Chapter 2. 63604-FR-00 10-8...
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1.3.3 YK700XC User tubes 1 (φ6 Black) D-sub connector for user wiring (Adapted to No.1 to 20) User tubes 2 (φ6 Red) User tubes 3 (φ6 Blue) R-axis rotating radius 4-φ14 Use M12 bolt for installation 1020 Z400mm stroke Z200mm stroke 226±2 R27 (Min.
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Working envelope X,Y axis mechanical stopper position User tubes 1 (φ6 Black) User tubes 1 (φ6 Red) User tubes 1 (φ6 Blue) Joint (φ12x3 pcs.)* M4 grounding terminal D-sub connector for user wiring (Adapted to No.1 to 20) * For details on tubing methods, refer to "5. User wiring and user tubing" in Chapter 2. 63606-FR-00 10-10...
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1.3.4 YK800XC User tubes 1 (φ6 Black) D-sub connector for user wiring User tubes 2 (φ6 Red) (Adapted to No.1 to 20) User tubes 3 (φ6 Blue) R-axis rotating radius 4-φ14 Use M12 bolt for installation 1020 Z400mm stroke Z200mm stroke 226±2 φ22...
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Working envelope X,Y axis mechanical stopper position User tubes 1 (φ6 Black) User tubes 1 (φ6 Red) User tubes 1 (φ6 Blue) M4 grounding terminal D-sub connector for user wiring Joint (φ12x3 pcs.)* (Adapted to No.1 to 20) * For details on tubing methods, refer to "5. User wiring and user tubing" in Chapter 2. 63608-FR-00 10-12...
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1.3.5 YK1000XC User tubes 1 (φ6 Black) D-sub connector for user wiring User tubes 2 (φ6 Red) (Adapted to No.1 to 20) User tubes 3 (φ6 Blue) R-axis rotating radius 4-φ14 Use M12 bolt for installation 1020 Z400mm stroke Z200mm stroke 226±2 φ22...
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Working envelope X,Y axis mechanical stopper position User tubes 1 (φ6 Black) User tubes 1 (φ6 Red) User tubes 1 (φ6 Blue) M4 grounding terminal D-sub connector for user wiring Joint (φ12x3 pcs.)* (Adapted to No.1 to 20) * For details on tubing methods, refer to "5. User wiring and user tubing" in Chapter 2. 63610-FR-00 10-14...
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1.3.6 YK1200X Products shipped before April 2021 ■ D-sub connector for user wiring (No. 1 to 20 usable, socket contact) User tubes 1 (φ6 Black) 4-φ14 User tubes 2 (φ6 Red) Use M10 bolt for User tubes 3 (φ6 Blue) installation 252 (base dimensions) 1168...
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Interference position (a) Base flange (b) Base rear side (c) Base Working envelope X and Y-axis mechanical stopper positions (maximum working envelope) M4 grounding terminal D-sub connector for user wiring User tubes 1 (φ6 Black) (No. 1 to 20 usable, pin contact) User tubes 1 (φ6 Red) User tubes 1 (φ6 Blue) 63612-FR-00...
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Products shipped after May 2021 ■ D-sub connector for user wiring (No. 1 to 20 usable, socket contact) User tubes 1 (φ6 Black) 4-φ14 User tubes 2 (φ6 Red) Use M10 bolt for User tubes 3 (φ6 Blue) installation 252 (base dimensions) 1168 2×2-M4×0.7 Depth 10...
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Interference position (a) Base flange (b) Base rear side (c) Base Working envelope X and Y-axis mechanical stopper positions (maximum working envelope) M4 grounding terminal D-sub connector for user wiring User tubes 1 (φ6 Black) (No. 1 to 20 usable, pin contact) User tubes 1 (φ6 Red) User tubes 1 (φ6 Blue) 63612-FR-01...
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Robot inner wiring diagram Machine harness User IO connector User tubing RORG RORG YORG YORG R-axis resolver Round terminal R-axis motor Z-axis resolver Z-axis motor Y-axis resolver Z-axis brake Y-axis motor X-axis origin sensor R-axis origin sensor Y-axis arm X-axis arm Y-axis origin sensor X-axis motor X-axis resolver...
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Wiring table Robot cable wiring table ■ Color Signal Connector Connection Connector Wire Resolver Blue 0.15sq Twisted pair Orange Green 0.15sq Twisted pair Brown Gray 0.15sq Twisted pair Gray 0.3sq Resolver Black 0.15sq Twisted pair Yellow Pink 0.15sq Twisted pair Purple White 0.15sq...
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Connector Signal Connection Connector Color Wire Resolver 0.15sq Blue Twisted pair Orange 0.15sq Green Twisted pair Brown 0.15sq Gray Twisted pair 0.3sq Gray 0.15sq Brake Black Twisted pair Yellow 0.15sq Pink Twisted pair Purple Resolver White 0.15sq Twisted pair Blue/Red Orange/White 0.15sq Twisted pair...
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Machine harness wiring table ■ Y-axis arm side Base side Signal Connector Connection No Connector Color Connection Brown Y-axis Resolver 0.2mm Twisted pair White 0.2mm Twisted pair White Orange 0.2mm Twisted pair White Green Shield Brown Z-axis Resolver 0.2mm Twisted pair Black 0.2mm Twisted pair...
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Motor wiring table ■ Signal Color Connection Connector Yellow Blue Resolver XP,YP,ZP,RP Black White Green SHIELD Black XM, YM, ZM, RM White Motor Black Round terminal Yellow Green Yellow ZBK (Z-axis motor only) Brake Yellow 63617-FR-00 Origin sensor wiring table ■...
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Manufacturer Y AMARA MOTOR CO., LTD. Robotics Operations 127 Toyooka, Kita-ku, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka 433-8103, Japan Representative Yamaha Motor Europe N.V., Niederlassung Deutschland, German Branch, IM Business Hansemannstrase 12, 41468 Neuss, Germany This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer.
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YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD. The contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice. Information furnished by YAMAHA in this manual is believed to be reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed for possible inaccuracies or omissions.
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127 Toyooka, Kitaku, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, 433-8103, Japan Tel. 81-53-525 - 8250 Fax. 81 - 53 - 525 - 8378 Robot manuals can be downloaded from our company website. Please use the following for more detailed information. https://global.yamaha-motor.com/business/robot/ YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.