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Artisan Technology Group is your source for quality new and certified-used/pre-owned equipment SERVICE CENTER REPAIRS WE BUY USED EQUIPMENT • FAST SHIPPING AND DELIVERY Experienced engineers and technicians on staff Sell your excess, underutilized, and idle used equipment at our full-service, in-house repair center We also offer credit for buy-backs and trade-ins •...
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Adept 550 Table-Top Robot User’s Guide Including Class 10 Clean Room Version and Adept PA-4 Power Chassis ® Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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Adept 550 Table-Top Robot User’s Guide Including Class 10 Clean Room Version and Adept PA-4 Power Chassis ® Part Number 00554-00030, Rev A April 1995 ® 150 Rose Orchard Way • San Jose, CA 95134 • USA • Phone (408) 432-0888 • Fax (408) 432-8707 Otto-Hahn-Strasse 23 •...
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The information contained herein is the property of Adept Technology, Inc., and shall not be reproduced in whole or in part without prior written approval of Adept Technology, Inc. The information herein is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by Adept Technology, Inc.
Follow These Steps to Install and Configure the Adept 550 Robot 1. Read Chapter 1 to learn about Safety and Customer Service issues. 2. Read Chapter 2 to get an overview of the Adept 550 Robot and Chapter 3 for an overview of the Adept PA-4 power chassis.
V language system. AdeptVision Reference Guide Descriptions of the additional V keywords available with the AdeptVision VME option. Adept 550 Table-Top Robot User’s Guide, Rev A Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
• Instructed persons are adequately advised or supervised by skilled persons to enable them to avoid the dangers which electricity may create (operating and maintenance staff). Adept 550 Table-Top Robot User’s Guide, Rev A Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
Make sure that safeguards are in place to prevent personnel from entering the workcell when a program is running. Adept Technology highly recommends the use of additional safety features such as light curtains, safety gates, or safety floor mats to prevent entry to the workcell while HIGH is enabled.
• Modifying any robot electrical component or PC board other than those explicitly stated in the robot user’s guide. • Routing additional hoses, air lines, or wires through the robot. Adept 550 Table-Top Robot User’s Guide, Rev A Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
How Can I Get Help? How Can I Get Help? Within the Continental United States Adept Technology maintains a Customer Service Center at its headquarters in San Jose, CA. The phone numbers are: Service Calls (800) 232-3378 (24 hours per day, 7 days a week)
264-5590. The first time you call you will be able to set up an account right from the BBS. If you have any questions, call (800) 232-3378 and ask about the BBS. Adept 550 Table-Top Robot User’s Guide, Rev A Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
• the Adept 550 Table-Top Robot • the Adept PA-4 Power Chassis • the Adept MV-8 or MV-19 Controller This chapter gives an overview of the Adept 550 robot. See Chapter 3 for an overview of the Adept PA-4 power chassis. Adept 550 Robot...
“precision point” or the LEFTY or RIGHTY program instruction is used. For further information concerning right- and left-hand configuration, refer to the Language User’s Guide. Adept 550 Table-Top Robot User’s Guide, Rev A Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
Joint 3 provides vertical translation of the quill. Joint 3 drives the quill to up and down with a maximum stroke of 200 mm (7.9”). See Figure 2-4. The Adept 550 Cleanroom robot has a maximum Joint 3 stroke of 180 mm; see Appendix B.
Robot Adept 550 Robot Working Envelope Figure 2-5. NOTE: See Appendix A for robot and power chassis dimension information. Adept 550 Table-Top Robot User’s Guide, Rev A Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
• Extended robot-to-controller cables (10 m [32.8 ft]) • AdeptForce VME • Adept 550 Class 10 CleanRoom Model available (See Appendix B) • Dual Adept 550 robot systems available (See Appendix C) Adept 550 Table-Top Robot User’s Guide, Rev A...
The Adept PA-4 power chassis provides amplified power signals to drive the robot motors in an Adept 550 robot system. The amplifier modules in the Adept PA-4 power chassis receive control signals from the Adept MV controller. The amplifier modules then drive the various robot joint motors at the level commanded by the controller.
The Dual B5 Amplifier module is a plug-in module that contains the circuitry and ampli- fying components to drive two of the motors in an Adept 550 robot. Each Dual B5 ampli- fier can drive one major axis (J1 or J2) and one minor axis (J3 or J4).
PROTECTION AGAINST RISK OF FIRE, REPLACE ONLY WITH SAME TYPE AND RATING OF FUSE. Adept MV-8 Controller Figure 3-2. Adept 550 Table-Top Robot User’s Guide, Rev A Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
Temperature: 5° to 40° C (41° to 104° F) Relative humidity: 5 to 90% non-condensing Robot Workcell Free Space The workcell design should allow the Adept 550 freedom of movement within the area specified in Figure 2-5. Additional allowances maybe required to accommodate any installed end-of-arm tooling.
Robot Mounting Mounting Surface The Adept 550 is designed to be mounted on a smooth, flat, level tabletop. The mounting structure must be rigid enough to prevent vibration and flexing during robot operation. Excessive vibration or mounting flexure will degrade robot performance. Figure 4-1 shows the mounting hole pattern for the Adept 550.
4X M6 Helicoil Insert Thru ∅.04 ON ∅50.000 BC ∅.10 17.68 All dimensions in mm 4 x 90° User Flange Dimensions Figure 4-2. Adept 550 Table-Top Robot User’s Guide, Rev A Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
These connectors can be used to run user electrical signals from the back panel, through the robot, and up to the outer link. Adept 550 Table-Top Robot User’s Guide, Rev A Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
See also Chapter 3 for an overview of the power chassis and amplifiers. Power Chassis Models There are two models of the Adept PA-4 power chassis used with the Adept 550 robot — Model 3303 and Model 3306. The model number is the 4-digit prefix of the chassis serial number.
Apply the warning label to the shield. 5. Install the power entry safety shield over the terminals using the two screws and washers. Adept 550 Table-Top Robot User’s Guide, Rev A Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
The voltage settings for the Adept MV controller must be changed separately; see the Adept MV Controller User's Guide. Adept 550 Table-Top Robot User’s Guide, Rev A Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
The Adept PA-4 power chassis and the Adept MV controller must be connected to the same earth ground. Adept 550 Table-Top Robot User’s Guide, Rev A Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
They must be joined at the top and bottom, as described in the following sections. Adept 550 Table-Top Robot User’s Guide, Rev A Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
Install four M4 x 8 flat-head Phillips screws to secure bracket. Joining the Power Chassis and Controller at the Top Figure 5-2. Adept 550 Table-Top Robot User’s Guide, Rev A Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
Adept PA-4 Adept MV-8 Power Chassis Controller Joining the Power Chassis and Controller at the Bottom Figure 5-3. Adept 550 Table-Top Robot User’s Guide, Rev A Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
There are dangerous voltages present inside the power chassis, do not attempt to operate without blank panel cover(s) installed in any unused slots. Adept 550 Table-Top Robot User’s Guide, Rev A Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
Failure to secure the ground wire lug will cause damage to the robot. (procedure continued on page 43) Adept 550 Table-Top Robot User’s Guide, Rev A Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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Ground power cables wire External-tooth lock washer Adept 550 Robot Back Plate and Ground Connections Figure 5-6. Adept 550 Table-Top Robot User’s Guide, Rev A Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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SHORT FAULT SHORT FAULT adept technology, inc. Amplifier Modules 1 and 2 in Power Chassis, Model 3303 Figure 5-7. Adept 550 Table-Top Robot User’s Guide, Rev A Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
Adept MV Controller User's Guide for information. BELT ENCODER Install arm signal cable here SIGNAL Robot to VJI Cable Installation Figure 5-8. Adept 550 Table-Top Robot User’s Guide, Rev A Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
HIGH VOLTS lights on the amp should be yellow. If any system faults occur, they will be displayed on the monitor. Adept 550 Table-Top Robot User’s Guide, Rev A Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
Learning to Operate and Program the Adept 550 Robot 3. Type calibrate at the dot prompt in the V monitor. WARNING: The robot will move when you type calibrate. During calibration the robot moves to the softstop limits in all joints. Observe all safety precautions.
0 to 200 mm –12 to 212 mm Joint 4 ±360° max (set to None ±180° at the factory) Adept 550 Table-Top Robot User’s Guide, Rev A Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
Joint 3 is supported while releasing the brake and verify that the end effector or other installed tooling is clear of all obstructions. Adept 550 Table-Top Robot User’s Guide, Rev A Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
6. Apply a thin film of grease to any surface of the ball screw that you did not reach in the previous step. 7. Move Joint 3 up and down several times to spread the grease evenly. Adept 550 Table-Top Robot User’s Guide, Rev A Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
Figure 7-3. The belts should feel tight to the touch. If there is any noticeable loose- ness, call Adept Customer Service. Adept 550 Table-Top Robot User’s Guide, Rev A Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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Any larger particles that may indicate worn or broken teeth on the drive belts could be a problem. Call Adept Customer Service if you discover anything that looks unusual. View of Underside of Adept 550 Outer LInk Access Cover Joint 3 Brake Assembly Location of Access Cover on Underside of Outer Link Figure 7-2.
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7. Install the access cover using the 4 screws you removed earlier. Make sure the cable running along the inside of the opening is not pinched when you install the access cover. Adept 550 Table-Top Robot User’s Guide, Rev A Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
See the Adept MV Controller User's Guide for information on checking the air filter in the Adept MV controller. Adept 550 Table-Top Robot User’s Guide, Rev A Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
4 x 14 dia. thru 160 125 All dimensions in mm. 51.5 411.5 Adept 550 Robot Top and Side Dimensions Figure A-1. Adept 550 Table-Top Robot User’s Guide, Rev A Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
216 mm 479 mm adept technology, inc. 136 mm Side View Front View Adept PA-4 Power Chassis Dimensions Figure A-2. Adept 550 Table-Top Robot User’s Guide, Rev A Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
290 mm 479 mm adept technology, inc. 136 mm Side View Front View Power Chassis and Controller Dimensions Figure A-3. Adept 550 Table-Top Robot User’s Guide, Rev A Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
Controller and Power Chassis with mounting (4x) brackets installed Power Chassis and Controller with Mounting Brackets Installed Figure A-4. Adept 550 Table-Top Robot User’s Guide, Rev A Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
The Adept 550 CleanRoom robot product specifications are the same as the standard Adept 550 robot (listed in Table 2-1), except the Vertical Stroke (Joint 3 - Z direction) is 180 mm (7.1"). The working envelope dimensions for the Adept 550 CleanRoom robot are the same as those shown in Figure 2-5.
160 125 70 74.5 All dimensions in mm. 411.5 Adept 550 CleanRoom Robot Top and Side Dimensions Figure B-1. Adept 550 Table-Top Robot User’s Guide, Rev A Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
VMEbus Address for VJI Module If you purchased both Adept 550 robots at the same time as part of a Dual Adept 550 robot system, then the two VJI modules will be configured at the factory for the correct VMEbus address.
C.3 Operation with the Manual Control Pendant (MCP) The optional MCP can be used to control either robot in a Dual Adept 550 robot system. By default, the MCP controls robot 1. To switch to robot 2, press the DEV/F3 button on the MCP.
Front Panel (VFP) and the optional Manual Control Pen- dant (MCP) shut off high power to both robots when the switch is pressed. Adept 550 Table-Top Robot User’s Guide, Rev A Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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Customer service assistance Hardstops phone numbers description Cycle time, specification specifications Humidity required range, power chassis Adept 550 Table-Top Robot User’s Guide, Rev A Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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Robotic safety Operation, turning on controller Options, compatible with robot Safety Safety shield Panel mounting AC power, Model 3303 Adept 550 Table-Top Robot User’s Guide, Rev A Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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Vertical stroke, specification VJI to amp cable installation VMEbus address for dual 550 robot system Weight power chassis robot Adept 550 Table-Top Robot User’s Guide, Rev A Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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Artisan Technology Group is your source for quality new and certified-used/pre-owned equipment SERVICE CENTER REPAIRS WE BUY USED EQUIPMENT • FAST SHIPPING AND DELIVERY Experienced engineers and technicians on staff Sell your excess, underutilized, and idle used equipment at our full-service, in-house repair center We also offer credit for buy-backs and trade-ins •...