ROBOTIQ AirPick Vacuum Gripper Quick Start Manual

THANK YOU FOR
CHOOSING ROBOTIQ
This step-by-step guide will allow you to install and
use your AirPick Vacuum Gripper
on

1.WHAT IS SUPPLIED?

Standard upon delivery of VAC-TM-AIRPICK-KITX
(VAC-GRP-AIRPICK)
• Vacuum Generator
• Gripper Coupling (GRP-TM-CPL-022)
• High-Flex Device Cable (CBL-COM-2065-10-HF)
• RS232 to RS485 Adapter (ACC-ADT-RS232-RS485)
• USB to RS485 Adapter (ACC-ADT-USB-RS485)
• Suction Cup Option:
KIT 1
KIT 2
KIT 4
• Required Hardware

2.TOOLS YOU NEED

2mm
slotted screwdriver
hex key
(not included)
3.GET THE LATEST
support.robotiq.com
1. Visit:
2. Select Techman Robot, Air-Pick Vacuum Gripper,
Software, Gripper Software.
3. Download the latest TM Plug & Play Software
Package.
4. Decompress the package at the root of a USB storage
"TMROBOT".
device and rename the USB device
B ,
EFORE OPERATING THE GRIPPER PLEASE READ THE
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

4.MOUNTING

1. Mount the coupling on your robot arm. Align with the
provided dowel pin.
2. Secure by inserting the M6 screws and tooth lock
washers.
TM robots.
3. Mount the Vacuum Gripper on the coupling. Align with
the dowel pin.
4. Secure by inserting the M5 screws and tooth lock
washers.
5. Plug the device cable into the coupling pigtail and
attach the cable along the robot arm using a cable routing
system.
6. To install the 2 or 4 suction cups kits for gripper, please
refer to the Connector Assembly Guide. You can find in
this guide details on assembling the Suction Cup System.
(1 suction cup)
(2 suction cups)
(4 suction cups)
4mm
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EAVE ENOUGH EXCESS CABLE TO ALLOW FULL ROBOT MOVEMENT
C
ONNECTING THE
1. Insert the 8 mm flexible tube in the air supply port.
2. Once the tube inserted, make sure the safety clip is
present to secure the tube.
3. Route the air tube along the robot arm using a cable
routing system.
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A S
IR UPPLY
• Recommended air pressure = 7 bar [101.5 psi]
Maximum = 7 bar [101.5 psi]
• Dry and filtered air only;
Follow ISO 8573-1, class 3.4.3 Standard.
• Use of a local pressure regulator with a filter
and air dryer is recommended.

5.WIRING

The red (24V) and black (0V) wires of the device cable
(CBL-COM-2065-10-HF) provide power to the Gripper.
24V
1. Connect the red wire to a pin.
0V
2. Connect the black wire to a pin.
3. Connect the communication wires in the RS232 signal
converter (ACC-ADT-RS232-RS485) as shown below.