Equator 300 gauging system
• When placed in its original packaging, the Equator 300 machine can be moved by forklift or sack truck.
Over shorter distances, it can be moved manually by two people using the hand holds on the side of the
larger box.
• The system should be transported in the original Equator packaging to ensure that no parts get lost or
damaged.
• Lifting or moving the Equator 300 should only be attempted by two people, using the-hand hold locations
provided in the base casting.
• Do not move or lift the machine by the top casting, the support arms of the constraint mechanism, the
support legs, or the three drive struts (e.g. by holding the orange protectors or any part of the drive strut
mechanism).
Equator 500 gauging system
• The weight of the Equator 500 unpacked is 75 kg and therefore it is advised that the machine is only lifted
using mechanical means. A high lift pallet truck can be used under the machine base, or a lifting arm can
be used with the supplied eye bolts from the top casting. Once in position, the eye bolts can be removed
and the supplied blanking caps inserted.
• If inserting pallet truck forks under the base, be careful of drain pipe and cable clip locations, and ensure
that the forks are properly supporting the base, i.e. inserted fully past the casting.
• The Equator 500 should only be mechanically lifted using, for example, a gantry crane, forklift, etc. There
are eye bolts on the top casting of the Equator 500 to allow for the use of lifting straps or a harness. Each
eye bolt supplied with the Equator 500 has been rated to a safe working load of 240 kg, and manufactured
to DIN 850. Renishaw only guarantees the integrity of the eye bolts supplied for the initial installation of
the unit. Should you wish to use this equipment for subsequent lifts, it is your responsibility to ensure it is
inspected in accordance with local legislative requirements before use.
Gross Weight
60 kg
Net Weight
25 kg
Storage temperature
-25 °C to +70 °C
Gross Weight
155 kg
Net Weight
75 kg
Storage temperature
-25 °C to +70 °C
Equator Controller
Gross Weight
14 kg
Net Weight
8 kg
Storage temperature
-25 °C to +70 °C
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