3-Finger Adaptive Robot Gripper Instruction Manual
7.3 Periodic Inspection
Maintenance interval
Tools you need
Parts you need
Monthly
l
2.0 mm flat head precision screwdriver
l
Dry tissue or towel
None (unless damage is detected)
Note
Always turn off robot and Gripper power supply before doing maintenance operations on the Gripper.
Procedure
1.
Remove the Gripper from the robot following schematics in section 3.3 Mechanical connections.
2.
Clean the Gripper following instructions in 7.1 Gripper cleaning.
3.
Inspect the Gripper :
a.
Finger movement must be symmetric and fluid:
i.
Test the return movement by pushing open the fingers, the fingers must come back to their initial position on their own.
ii.
Test the general movement of the fingers by actuation via the screwdriver insertion hole in the chassis.
b.
Finger pad wear must not affect gripping, if wear is visible and affects movement, change finger pad(s). See section 7.4 Finger Pad
Replacement.
c.
Check for any collision damage, if damage is visible, contact Robotiq Support.
d.
Check for any sign of wear on the Gripper chassis, if wear is present and may affect Gripper performance, contact Robotiq Support.
4.
Put the Gripper back in place, make sure to maintain the initial orientation of your Gripper.
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