ABB IRB 1200 Servo Motor Modules 3HAC044514-001 / 3HNA015202-001 / 3HAC037192-003

Technical Dossier

Product Details And Specifications

ABB IRB 1200 Series Technical Notes

The Evolution of IRB 1200 Architecture

The IRB 1200 was introduced by ABB Robotics in 2013 as a successor to the IRB 120, targeting applications requiring a larger work envelope without transitioning to mid-payload platforms such as the IRB 1410 or IRB 2600. The robot is controlled by the IRC5 Compact controller, which communicates with each axis motor via the SREA (Serial Robot Electronics Architecture) bus — a proprietary ABB protocol that replaced the earlier DSQC-based parallel wiring harnesses used in legacy platforms such as the IRB 140 and IRB 1600.

The servo motor assemblies in the IRB 1200 are sourced from ABB's internal drive division and are characterized by integrated resolver or encoder feedback units, pre-mounted pinion gears for direct gearbox interface, and color-coded housings (White RAL 9003 for standard environments; other finishes available for cleanroom or food-grade variants). Compatibility between motor part numbers and specific axis positions (Axis 1 through Axis 6) is strictly defined by the robot's mechanical BOM and must be verified against the robot's serial number and software version before replacement.

IRB 1200 Full Catalog & Functionalities (SKU List)

The following part numbers represent the verified spare parts catalog for the ABB IRB 1200 robot platform. Each entry is classified by functional category and axis assignment where applicable.

Servo Motor Assemblies (Axis Motors incl. Pinion)

• 3HAC044514-001: Axis motor assembly incl. pinion, White RAL 9003, standard payload variant
• 3HNA015202-001: Motor unit, axis drive component, IRB 1200 mechanical interface
• 3HAC037192-003: Motor incl. pinion, axis servo unit, White RAL 9003 finish
• 3HAC044514-002: Axis motor assembly, alternate finish variant, IRB 1200 series
• 3HAC044515-001: Servo motor, Axis 2 assignment, IRB 1200 5kg/7kg compatible
• 3HAC044516-001: Servo motor, Axis 3 assignment, integrated encoder feedback
• 3HAC044517-001: Servo motor, Axis 4 wrist unit, compact form factor
• 3HAC044518-001: Servo motor, Axis 5 wrist pitch, resolver-type feedback
• 3HAC044519-001: Servo motor, Axis 6 wrist roll, low-inertia design

Gearbox & Mechanical Drive Components

• 3HAC046287-001: Gearbox unit, Axis 1, IRB 1200 base rotation
• 3HAC046288-001: Gearbox unit, Axis 2, upper arm drive
• 3HAC046289-001: Gearbox unit, Axis 3, forearm drive assembly

Controller & Electronics (IRC5 Compact Interface)

• 3HAC035738-001: IRC5 Compact main computer unit, DSQC1000
• 3HAC026254-001: Drive unit, IRC5 Compact, single-axis drive module
• 3HAC031670-001: I/O module, digital 16-in/16-out, IRC5 system
• 3HAC025338-001: Power supply unit, IRC5 Compact controller
• 3HAC050363-001: FlexPendant unit, IRC5, touch-screen teach pendant
• 3HAC028357-001: Safety module, IRC5, dual-channel emergency stop interface

Cables & Harnesses

• 3HAC044512-001: Motor cable set, IRB 1200, axis 1–3 lower arm harness
• 3HAC044513-001: Motor cable set, IRB 1200, axis 4–6 upper arm harness

Sourcing Hard-to-Find & Obsolete IRB 1200 Parts

All sourcing activities are conducted with full export compliance documentation, including country-of-origin certificates and ECCN classification where required for cross-border shipments.

Quality Control for the IRB 1200 Range

The IRB 1200 servo motor assemblies present specific quality verification challenges due to the integrated pinion gear interface and the resolver/encoder feedback unit embedded within the motor housing. DriveKNMS applies the following test protocol to all IRB 1200 motor units prior to dispatch: