2-Function Manipulator
Document: UMDK007857.docm
Revision: A08
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Date: 26 Sep 2019
IPN: 3044246-A08
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User Ma
nual
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Mechanical Pinching Hazard.
All the interchangeable jaw sets have enough force to seriously
injure one’s fingers, and the cutter attachment could easily sever a human digit. Always power down
the manipulator while someone is working on or near the jaws.
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NEVER
operate the manipulator without a jaw set attached. Operating without a jaw set may result in
jamming of the centre actuator.
Caution:
Disconnect the power source before servicing the product; otherwise, damage may result.
System Setup
Working Environment
The Manipulator is designed for use on land or down deep in fresh/salt water (5000m max). Before using
the manipulator, make sure all parts are moving freely and there are no obstructions to the jaw set
attached. All metallic parts were designed to withstand a harsh salt water environment, but it is
recommended that the unit be thoroughly washed down with fresh water after every use. Use only
standard line pressures;
pressure washing may damage o-ring seals.
Connector Handling
With regard to system reliability, connectors are very important to maintaining a fully functioning system.
A damaged connector can represent significant costs in downtime and retermination which could easily
have been prevented. To this end, Eddyfi recommends the following steps to help prevent damage to
connectors.
When plugging in a connector:
1. Inspect for dirt in both sides of the connectors. Do not plug in a dirty or damaged connector.
a. Inspect for bent or burnt pins.
b. Visually align the locating flat first before plugging in.
Do not blindly jam and twist.
c. Fully tighten or engage a connector. Never use a connector partly plugged or screwed
in. Contacts left partly open may be subject to leaking, arcing or burnout.
2. Regularly apply 3M silicone spray, or equivalent, to the connectors to keep them from seizing.
The Manipulator has only one connector on the back end of the drive unit. 24VDC max and
communications are supplied through this connector with the pin configuration shown below
– note that
the view is looking at the face of the connector on the drive unit,
not the connecting whip
.