Atmospheric Single-Arm Robot Manual
4000-0016 Rev A
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Mechanical Setup
The robotic system is not intended for stand-alone use. The host tool
provides power and instructions to the robot system. Equipe recommends
that you locate the operating controls outside the restricted envelope and
protect it against inadvertent operation.
Place the controller so connections between controller and robot are not
stressed. For electro-magnetic interference (EMI) protection, Equipe
recommends that you place the controller as close to the robot as possible.
To minimize EMI, route cables along the metal chassis. Excess robot
cables should be stored as described in “Robot Cables” on page 17.
Note that the controller can be placed vertically or horizontally. Be sure
that the fan vents on the robot and on the controller have at least 2 in (50.8
cm) of clearance from any obstruction or surface.
To properly install the robot, the host system must provide a proper
mounting interface. Refer to your specific dimensional drawing to
determine your mounting hole pattern and type. The two main mounting
configurations are top mount (ATM series) and bottom mount (ABM
series) robots.
• Top mount robots typically mount through a hole in a base plate in the
host equipment. This hole should be .5 in (12.5 mm) larger than the
robot body diameter. Four user-supplied #1/4-20UNC or M6 cap
screws secure the robot to the base plate. The plate should be at least
.5 in (12.5 mm) thick if made from aluminum and .38 in (9.6 mm)
thick if made from steel.
•
Bottom mount robots mount on a base plate in the host equipment.
Four user-supplied #1/4-20UNC or M6 cap screws secure the robot to
the base plate. The plate should be at least .5 in (12.5 mm) thick if
made from aluminum and .38 in (9.6 mm) thick if made from steel.
Moving the Robot or Robotic System
The smallest robot weighs about 35 pounds (15.88 kg) and the largest
robot weighs about 85 pounds (38.56 kg). To lift a robot or a robot
mounted on a track or frame, Equipe recommends using the following
lifting rings or a comparable load-rated substitute:
•
Black Oxide coated Heat Treated Alloy steel ¼ -20 Hoist Ring made
by American Drill Bushing Co. (P/N 23050). Four rings are required
to lift a robot. Each ring is load rated for 550 pounds.
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