MagnaTran 7.1 User’s Manual
Maintenance and Repair
MN-003-1600-00
End Effector Replacement
Brooks Automation
Revision 2.2
9-29
End Effector Replacement
This procedure indicates the proper method for installing and adjusting the end effec-
tor on the robot arms.
Required Tools
Performing the end effector replacement procedure requires the following tools:
•
A set of Allen wrenches in metric sizes
Replacement Procedure
WARNING
When equipment is energized, live circuits covered, and work per-
formed remotely, the robot is at a Type 2 hazard category. See
WARNING
Failure to ensure that the robot is not under remote control could
result in automatic operation of the robot resulting in personal injury.
Removal
1.
Loosen, but do not remove, the 4 in-line flathead screws used to secure the end
effector in the robot wrist. Do not loosen the end effector adjustment hardware
unless necessary.
2.
Slide the end effector out of the mounting plate.
Replacement
1.
Carefully slide the end effector between the mounting plate and clamping
plate. Refer to
shows both types of End Effector Installation avail-
able with the MagnaTran 7.
NOTE:
Do not disturb the flatness of the end effector during installation. Ensure that the
end effector is centered and fully seated against the wrist mounting plate.
