Relocating The Manipulator - Epson ES Series Manipulator Manual

3. Installation

3.5 Relocating the manipulator

NOTE
(1) Turn OFF the power and unplug the cables.
NOTE
(2) Gently push Arm #1 in the plus direction (counterclockwise direction) until the threaded
(3) Fasten the arm retaining bracket with an M8×10 (ES) / M12×20 (EL) bolt as shown
(4) Gently push Arm #1 in the minus direction (clockwise direction) until it touches the
(5) Gently push Arm #2 in the plus direction (counterclockwise direction) until it touches the
(6) To prevent the manipulator from falling, hold the arm #1 with the hand and remove the
CAUTION
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Please follow the procedures below when moving the manipulator to a new location.
The arms of the manipulator must be secured to prevent them from moving when transporting
the manipulator.
Remove the mechanical stops if using them to limit the motion range of Joint #1 and #2.
(Refer to 8.3 Changing the motion range.)
hole for the retaining bracket appears.
below.
Figure 8. Arm retaining bracket fastening position
previous bolt.
mechanical stop. Tie the bottom of the shaft to the arm retaining bracket with a wire tie.
(See Figure 5.) Be careful not to tie too tight. It may bend the shaft.
manipulator from the base table.
Transport the manipulator in the delivered condition. After unpacking, to prevent
the manipulator from falling, secure the manipulator to a transporter such as a cart
or lift. Stabilize the manipulator with your hands when you hoist it so that it does
not tip over. To transport, hold Arm #1 by hand and support both the main cable
elbow fitting and the underside of the base using two or more people. The
manipulator weighs approximately 20kg (ES) or 31kg (EL).
Be careful not to get hands or fingers caught when holding the manipulator by
hand.
Part 1: Setup & Operation
Arm retaining bracket