2. Introduction to the Hardware PreciseFlex 100 Robot
System Components Part Number: 603988 Rev. A
System Components
Optional Gripper
The robot may be ordered with a servo Gripper. It may also be ordered without a gripper.
Guidance 1400A Controller
The Guidance 1400A Controller is a 4-axis general purpose motion controller that contains four
motor drives and four encoder inputs. It must be attached to a heat sink. The heat sink is provided
by sheet metal in the X extrusion. The controller includes local digital IO. It also supports RS232 and
RS 485 serial communication and an optional PreciseFlex Remote IO module. It contains two
Ethernet ports. The controller and power supplies are shown in Figure 2-2.
Figure 2-2: System Diagram
For detailed information on the controller including interfacing information, see the Guidance
1000A/B Controllers Manual (P/N: G1X0-DI-A0010).
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