Lab-Volt 5150 Series Manual

Automation and Robotics
The Lab-Volt Robot System, Model 5150, provides
complete and affordable training in the programming and
operation of industrial robots. Through the curriculum and
hands-on experience with the Robot System, students
learn to create automated work cells.
The precision-built, articulated arm of the Robot
represents an important step in automation and handling.
A stepper motor, located in the base of the unit, provides
horizontal rotation while five additional stepper motors,
located in the shoulder, provide precision movements of
the articulations and end effector. The Robot has five
axes of rotation plus a gripper and is able to use all joints
simultaneously to perform a programmed move se-
quence. Each articulation can be controlled and moved
independently. Movements of the joints are accomplished
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ROBOT SYSTEM
SERIES 5150
System shown with optional equipment
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
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by belts through a series of gears, while the gripper
mechanism is activated by cables and belt-driven pulleys.
The base of the unit includes one connector for an
external stepper motor which can be used for further
experimentation, such as operating the Rotary Carousel.
The Robot is equipped with four TTL (Transistor-
Transistor Logic) inputs for the monitoring of input devices
such as microswitches and four TTL outputs to
communicate with other robot units or control external
accessories such as a belt conveyor. Additionally, there
are four 12 V dc device outputs, one is located in the
shoulder and the others in the base unit. The
shoulder-mounted output can be used to control end
tooling such as the Magnetic Gripper. The I/O capabilities
of the Robot allow interaction with external hardware via