Facility Air Supply; End Effectors; Installation; Clamp-Mounted End Effector - adept technology AdeptThree User Manual

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Facility Air Supply

It is the responsibility of the User to supply tubing and fittings which

may be required to plumb the facility air supply to the robot. The robot

is supplied with an air filter with a standard 1/4-inch Industrial

Interchange nipple.

Two "spare" air lines, 1/8 inch and 1/4 inch, are incorporated into the

robot to allow for User options. These lines run from the base of the robot

up to the area near the solenoid valve in the outer link. The lines are not

supplied with connection fittings at either end. At the base, the ends of

the air lines can be routed through either one of the access holes capped

with removeable plastic plugs (Figure 3-7). To gain access to the spare air

lines at the base, remove eight cap-head screws that secure the base top

cover, then lift and turn the cover out of the way. Be careful not to

disturb exposed parts and wiring when top cover is off. At the outer link

location, the air lines can be accessed by removing the outer-link cover.

Provision of an end effector or other end-of-arm tooling is the respon-

sibility of the User. The AdeptThree design allows simple integration

with end effectors. There is easy access to the User air lines, spare air

lines, and electrical connectors on the Tower printed circuit assembly

(PCA).

Physical attachment of an end effector to the flange may be accomplished

either by utilizing a ring clamp (supplied) or four 8-32 screws. For details

of the flange mounting surface refer to Figure 3-8.

The following procedure describes the installation of a typical end

effector using the ring clamp. (Refer to Figure 3-9.)

Disconnect the air supply to the robot.

Remove the plugs from the "OPEN" and "CLOSE" air lines where

they protrude from the quill flange.

Place the ring clamp over the quill flange.

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