Manual, Collision Sensor Switch Replacement, SR‑82 Document #9610‑60‑1017‑03 1. Safety The safety section describes general safety guidelines to be followed with this product, explanation of the notifications found in this manual, and safety precautions that apply to the product. More specific notifications are imbedded within the sections of the manual (where they apply).
Manual, Collision Sensor Switch Replacement, SR‑82 Document #9610‑60‑1017‑03 1.3 Safety Precautions WARNING: Do not perform maintenance or repair on the Collision Sensor with air pressure applied, current supplied to the sensor, or the robot not in a safe condition. Injury or equipment damage can occur if this is not observed. Always ensure that air pressure has been vented from the unit, that electrical current is not supplied to the Collision Sensor’s signal circuit, and that the robot is in a safe, locked‑out condition consistent with local and national safety standards before performing maintenance or...
Manual, Collision Sensor Switch Replacement, SR‑82 Document #9610‑60‑1017‑03 1.4 Electrical Connection The Collision Sensor is connected to the user’s control wiring as a normally‑open PNP or NPN proximity switch. The following sketch details the connections between the internal switch and the pins in the connector block assembly.
Manual, Collision Sensor Switch Replacement, SR‑82 Document #9610‑60‑1017‑03 1.4.1 Test Switch Functionality Once the Collision Sensor has been installed and connected as described in the preceding paragraphs, proper electrical operation of the unit may be confirmed. Supply the Collision Sensor with approximately 15 psi (1 bar) and ensure that the unit is electrically connected to the user’s control circuit or to a test box per Figure 1.1.
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Manual, Collision Sensor Switch Replacement, SR‑82 Document #9610‑60‑1017‑03 6. Reposition the Connector Block Assembly for final attachment. 7. Slide the plastic flat washer onto the mounting screw and apply a drop of Loctite 222MS to the end of the threads. 8.
Manual, Collision Sensor Switch Replacement, SR‑82 Document #9610‑60‑1017‑03 1.5 Switch Adjustment There are (2) styles of switch/connector block assemblies for the SR‑82 Collision Sensor. The original style has a larger connector body than the current style. The current style has an adjustment set screw in the side Figure 1.6.
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Manual, Collision Sensor Switch Replacement, SR‑82 Document #9610‑60‑1017‑03 3. Remove the user‑installed mounting hardware from the Collision Sensor and remove the unit. Take the unit to a test bench equipped with a clean working surface and compressed air. 4. Ensure that the Collision Sensor returns to its reset or working position with the stem fully extended and the alignment mark on the stem in line with the alignment mark on the cover plate (Temporarily supply approximately 15 psi (1 bars) to the unit.
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Manual, Collision Sensor Switch Replacement, SR‑82 Document #9610‑60‑1017‑03 Figure 1.6—Checking Switch Height Adjustment 13. Re‑install the Collision Sensor using the user‑installed mounting hardware. CAUTION: Before putting the Collision Sensor back into operation, confirm that the switch is functioning properly. See Section 1.4.1—Test Switch Functionality.
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