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About this Document
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1.1 Objective and Target Audience of this User Manual.................................................. 1
1.2 Symbols and Typographic Conventions...................................................................... 1
1.3 Figures ........................................................................................................................ 2
1.4 Other Applicable Documents ..................................................................................... 2
1.5 Downloading Manuals ................................................................................................ 3
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Safety
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2.1 Intended Use .............................................................................................................. 5
2.2 General Safety Instructions ........................................................................................ 5
2.3 Organizational Measures ............................................................................................ 5
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Product Description
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3.1 Features and Applications .......................................................................................... 7
3.2 Model Overview ......................................................................................................... 7
3.3 Suitable Controllers .................................................................................................... 8
3.4 Product View .............................................................................................................. 9
3.5 Scope of Delivery ........................................................................................................ 9
3.6 Technical Features .................................................................................................... 11
3.6.1 Struts............................................................................................................ 11
3.6.2 Reference Switch and Limit Switches .......................................................... 11
3.6.3 Control ......................................................................................................... 11
3.6.4 Motion ......................................................................................................... 12
3.6.5 ID Chip.......................................................................................................... 17
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Unpacking
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4.1 Unpacking the Hexapod ........................................................................................... 19
4.2 Removing the Transport Safeguard .......................................................................... 20
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Installation
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5.1 General Notes on Installing ...................................................................................... 23
5.2 Determining the Permissible Load and Workspace ................................................. 24
5.3 Grounding the Hexapod ........................................................................................... 24
5.4 Mounting the Hexapod on a Surface ....................................................................... 25
5.5 Fixing the Load to the Hexapod ................................................................................ 26
5.6 Optional: Removing the Coordinate Cube ............................................................... 27
5.7 Connecting the Hexapod to the Controller .............................................................. 28
Contents
