Manual, Robotic Electric Tool Changer, QC‑18
Document #9620‑20‑B‑18 Electric Tool Changer‑06
Pinnacle Park • 1031 Goodworth Drive • Apex, NC 27539 • Tel: 919.772.0115 • Fax: 919.772.8259 •
B-23
US Patent No.: 8,132,816 B2
5.2 Manual Actuaion
Tools required: 3 mm hex key
In certain cases it may be necessary to manually unlock or lock the Tool Changer. This can be done by using
a 3 mm hex key and accessing the unit’s drive shaft from the side of the Master plate assembly as shown in
. It takes approximately (8) turns to fully unlock the unit.
WARNING:
Do not manually unlock the Tool Changer without supporting the tool. An
unsupported tool could cause damage to equipment or injury to personnel. Support the
tool before attempting to manually unlock the Tool Changer.
CAUTION:
Never couple or uncouple the unit without first disconnecting and
discharging the power that passes through the contacts. This is especially true if
high voltage circuits are involved. Arcing and contact damage will occur if this is not
observed. Always disconnect and discharge electrical power from both upstream and
downstream modules.
NOTICE:
Depending on the module installed on Flat C, it may be necessary to remove
the module to access to the manual unlock mechanism. To remove the module refer to
Section 2.7.4—J16 Series Module Removal
Figure 5.1—Manual Unlock
