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Chapter 2 - Installation
CAUTION: You must take precautions to prevent amplifier modules from
being exposed to electro-static discharge (ESD) while you are handling or
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storing them. Adept recommends using an anti-static ground strap on
your wrist when handling modules.
Installing Amplifier Modules
1. Turn off the power chassis and the Adept MV controller.
2. If the slot has a blank panel installed, loosen the captive screws at the top and
bottom of the panel and remove it.
3. Verify that the intended slot for the module is ready to accept the module.
4. Align the module with the card guide slots at the top and bottom of the card cage.
Slide the module in slowly. Apply straight-forward pressure to the top and
bottom handles until it is firmly seated in the rear power connector, and the face
of the module is flush with the other modules.
It should not be necessary to use excess pressure or force to engage the connector.
If the board does not properly connect with the rear power connector, remove the
module and inspect the connector and guide slots for possible damage or
obstructions.
5. Tighten the captive screws at the top and bottom of the module.
WARNING: There is an interlock circuit that prevents enabling power if
the amp module screws are not tightened securely. This also applies to
any blank panel cover(s). There are dangerous voltages present inside the
power chassis, do not attempt to operate without blank panel cover(s)
installed in any unused slots.
2.18 Installing End-Effectors on an Adept 550 Robot
The user is responsible for providing and installing any end-effector or other end-of-arm
tooling. End-effectors can be attached to the user flange using either four M6 screws or a
ring clamp; hardware for both are supplied in the accessories kit.
An M6 x 12 mm dowel pin is also supplied in the accessories kit. This dowel pin fits in the
through hole in the user flange and can be used as a keying or anti-rotation device in a
user-designed end-effector.
If hazardous voltages are present at the end-effector, you should install a ground
connection from the base of the robot to the end-effector. See section 2.15 on page 36. Also
see Chapter 6 for dimensions of the user flange.
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Adept 550 Robot Instruction Handbook, Rev A
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