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A.1 Introduction
The fifth axis, also known as Joint 5, is a servo pitch option for Adept
robots. The fifth axis allows the robot to position end-of-arm tooling
between +90° and -90° from vertical. The fifth axis is fully integrated
into the robot system. The servo mechanism is contained within the
robot quill, and the control hardware is located in the robot controller.
Movement of the fifth axis is controlled by the standard Adept system
software, either V or V
A.2 Specifications
Maximum Travel
Maximum Speed
Maximum Payload
Resolution
Repeatability
Static Torque
Mounting Flange
Axis center-to-flange offset
A.3 Installation
The fifth axis can be installed either at the factory or by an Adept
Customer Service Engineer at the user's site. Call Customer Service for
information on installing the fifth axis.
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Table A-1. Fifth Axis Specifications
±91° (0° reference - vertically downward)
180° in 0.3 seconds
7 lb (3.18 kg)
± 0.0057° (0.0002" [ ± 0.005 mm] at the fifth-axis
flange)
± 0.086° ( ± 0.003" [ ± 0.076 mm] at the fifth-axis
flange)
45 lb-in. (0.52 kg-m)
Standard Adept tool flange without center
hole
2" (50 mm)
APPENDIX A
FIFTH AXIS OPTION
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