Brooks Automation 3. Installation Information
Part Number: 603988 Rev. A Tool Mounting
Tool Mounting
The PrecisePlace 100 is typically supplied with an electric gripper. In some cases, a pneumatic
gripper or vacuum gripper may be supplied by Precise or by the end user. However, the standard
robot does not include pneumatic lines, so if pneumatic tooling is needed, the robot must be ordered
with pneumatic lines installed. There are fittings for two pneumatic lines in the end cap. If a Theta-
axis is ordered, a pneumatic or vacuum gripper can be attached to the Theta flange.
To facilitate electrical interfacing to user tooling, digital I/O signals are available in the outer link. For
robots with an electric gripper, the electric gripper controller in the outer link has two extra inputs
and two extra outputs available for users. However, it should be noted that all the wires in the 10-
conductor ribbon cable for the electric gripper are consumed by the electric gripper, so any
additional IO wiring will have to be routed outside the robot wrist. For robots without the electric
gripper, the robot can be ordered with the “GIO” option installed on the Z-axis. This option provides
12 5-24V inputs and 8 24V, 100ma outputs, and can be used for air solenoids and other functions.
For robots where support for a pneumatic gripper or pneumatic tooling has been ordered, 2 1/8 in
OD air hoses are routed from the connector plate in the base through the robot and out to the Z
extrusion. These air hoses can be connected to a solenoid(s) mounted on the Z extrusion for tooling
control.
Accessing the Robot Controller
Although most of the controller interface signals are exposed on the Facilities Panel at the base,
there are times when it may be necessary to access either the robot’s controller or its power
supplies. To access the robot controller, the cover on the rear of the X-axis must be removed by
removing the M3 flat head screws that attach the rear cover to the X-axis. See the Guidance
1000A/B Controller, Hardware Introduction and Reference Manual for detailed information on
hardware configuration and interfacing the controller using the various input and output ports such
as those for digital I/O. Also, refer to the Guidance System Setup and Operation Quick Start Guide
for information on configuring the PC and instructions on operating the robot. Both of these manuals
are available in PDF format and are also contained in the PreciseFlex Library.
Power Requirements
The robot’s power supplies have an input range of 100 to 240 VAC, +/- 10%, 50/60 Hz. The robots
are equipped with an IEC electrical socket that accepts country specific electrical cords. Power
requirements vary with the robot duty cycle, but do not exceed 200 Watts RMS.
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