Table of Contents
Advertisement
Chapter 9: Environmental Concerns
NOTE: The optional SmartController EX must be installed inside a NEMA-1-rated
enclosure.
The rest of this chapter applies to the Hornet 565, not to the SmartController.
The Hornet 565 is designed to be compatible with standard cleaning and operational needs for
the handling of food products, as well as less stringent requirements. These design criteria
impact how the environment can affect the robot operations, as well as how the robot can
affect the cleanliness of its operating environment.
9.1 Ambient Environment
The Hornet 565 is designed for the following operating conditions:
1° to 40° C (34° to 104° F) ambient temperature.
l
At near-freezing temperatures, moderate robot motions should be used until the robot
mechanical joints warm up. We recommend a monitor speed of 10 or less for 10
minutes.
The robot system can sustain higher average throughput at lower ambient temperatures,
and will exhibit reduced average throughput at higher ambient temperatures.
Humidity of 5% to 90%, non-condensing.
l
9.2 Cleanroom Classification
The Hornet 565 is rated for cleanroom class 1000.
Please contact Field Support for more information.
9.3 Design Factors
Environmental and cleaning aspects are addressed by the following features in the Hornet 565.
IP67 rating for the robot platform and outer arms.
l
IP65 rating for the underside of the robot.
l
Removal and submersion of the platform and outer arms (designed for COP tank).
l
Cleaning agents commonly used in food-processing operations. See Chemical Com-
l
patibility on page 104.
The Hornet 565 protects the operating environment in the following ways:
High level of surface coating adhesion prevents erosion during cleaning.
l
Lubricants are contained within multiple seals.
l
Hornet 565 Robot User's Guide, 14608-000 Rev F
Page 155 of 160
Advertisement
Table of Contents
