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Components
Each component of Link6 can be considered as modular parts of the robot; each one has its
specific role to play in the overall functionality.
There are several main components that make the robotic arm.
• Base
• Actuators
• Wrist
• Controller
• Teach pendant
• Industrial I/O panel
• Wrist I/O
Related topics
Link6 overview on page 5
Base
The base is mainly a mounting interface for the arm. It also is an electrical and mechanical
interface for the first actuator.
The base has a cable that comes out of it that is used to connect it to the controller.
Attention: Never disconnect the cable between the controller and the arm when the
controller is switched on.
Figure 5: The base component
Specifications and dimensions of the base of the arm
The base of the arm is designed to take into account the most common base sizes in industries,
which facilitates swapping robotic arms.
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