Fanuc Arc Mate 100id Manual ~repack~ -
Regular maintenance is essential to ensure optimal performance and extend the lifespan of the FANUC Arc Mate 100iD:
]: Extinguishes the arc, controls burnback time, and manages crater-fill parameters.
Focuses on installation, physical connections, and robot-specific maintenance.
Check the mechanical unit for visual signs of grease leakage. Every 1 Year (or 3,840 Hours) Check and adjust the backlash on the primary axes. fanuc arc mate 100id manual
Attach a manual grease gun to the inlet. , as excessive pressure will blow out the rubber oil seals inside the axis motors.
To communicate with fixtures, turn-tables, and the welding power supply, you must map the Input/Output (I/O) ports correctly. The manual breaks I/O down into:
The robot uses batteries in its base to store encoder positions when powered off. Replace these only while the main control power is turned ON to avoid losing your axis alignment (mastering). Every 1 Year (or 3,840 Hours) Check and
The robot itself was a beauty: a Fanuc Arc Mate 100iD. It was one of the newer models—a sleek, stark white machine designed specifically for arc welding. Unlike its bulky material-handling cousins, the 100iD was slender and hollow-wristed, designed to maneuver welding torches into tight spaces with the grace of a surgeon.
Note: FANUC has largely moved to (DVD or download), so paper may be special-order.
Seamless integration with FANUC ArcTool software. To communicate with fixtures, turn-tables, and the welding
Follow the pendant prompts to approach a fixed reference pointer from six vastly different angles.
12 kg (allowing for heavy torch packages and sensors) Axes: 6-axis articulated kinematics Repeatability: ± 0.02 mm
The problem wasn't the hardware; the arm was physically fine. The problem was the "soft float." The Arc Mate 100iD had a feature that allowed it to be compliant—to give way slightly if it hit resistance, preventing damage to the welding gun. But the sensor was triggering too early, causing the robot to "panic" and freeze.
Caution: Always open the grease discharge valves before pumping new grease into the joints. Failure to do so will rupture the internal oil seals, allowing grease to flood the servo motors. Battery Replacement (Annual)
