STEP 5I - REMOTE MOUNT FORCE SENSING HUB HANDLE INSTALLATION
5I.1
Follow Steps 5B.1 through 5B.7 on pages 9
and 10 to install G360™.
5I.2
Mount Hub body to tooling rigidly to resist
forces exerted on it. Optional mounting plate
74136 is available. See
diagram 5I1
for
dimensions for mounting directly to tooling.
5I.3
Attach handlebars to Hub. Handlebar kit
(74630) is available or handlebars may be fabricated (by
others). Optional handlebar mounting plate 74138 (with clamp
collars) or 74141 (plain for modication by integrator) are
available. See
diagram 5I2
for dimensions for fabricating a
custom solution.
5I.4
Connect cable from G360™ to handle top. Clamp the cable to
tooling to prevent it from being snagged.
5I.5
Continue to Step 6 on page 17.
Note:
The system cannot support two Force Sensing Handles
running simultaneously on one G-Force®. If dual handles are
required, one Force Sensing Handle and one traditional
handle is a supported configuration.
Note:
Handlebars and attachments for Remote Force Sensing
Hub Handles must not exceed 25 lb (11.3 kg). For
optimal performance, handlebar assemblies should be
as light as possible. Handlebar weight in excess of 10
lbs (4.5 kg) will detract from net capacity of the G-Force®.
Note:
For optimal performance and to reduce the risk of
damaging the handle, handlebars on Remote Force
Sensing Hub Handles should not exceed 24” (0.6m) (12”
or 0.3m in either direction) in width or 24” (0.6m) from the
face of the handlebar mounting plate (
diagram 5I3
).
Note:
To avoid damaging the handle, do not apply more than 200 lbs (90 kg) to the grip or handlebars.
Note:
Remote handles must be mounted rigidly in order to function correctly. For Slide handles, the
mounting holes on the tooling must be aligned to avoid any binding of the handle and the bolts at
each end of the handle must be tightened enough to prevent motion but not induce bending. The
included rubber washers must be mounted between the handle and tooling to prevent binding.
Additionally, the handle must be captured via the hole in the top cap to prevent rotation (see
diagram 5H2
, page 15, for suggested bracket dimensions). For Hub handles, the back of the handle
body must be securely fastened to the tooling.
Note:
When taring the handle, care must be taken not to apply force to the grip or handlebars as
subsequently removing the force will be interpreted as intent to move.
Note:
For optimal performance, re-taring the handle periodically may be necessary. The interval will
depend on usage.
Diagram 5I2.
Mounting plate dimensions.
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Diagram 5I1.
Mounting handlebar and mounting plate.
Diagram 5I3.
Handlebar dimensions.
WARNING
This handle is only intended for remote mount
applications and must not be used for transmitting
lifting loads.
