Robotiq FT-150/300 Sensor
Instruction Manual
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Figure 4.3.1 : Reference images for power supply and communications wiring of the FT Sensor on the Universal
Robots controller.
Calibration
Follow the calibration procedure shown in
Testing the Software Package
Make sure that the sensor is installed on the robot wrist, that the sensor cable is connected to the sensor and
that it is routed to the Universal Robots' control box. (Remember to practice good cable management and
allow enough flexibility in your cable lines.)
According to the wiring section of this manual, connect the the power wires of the sensor to a 24V power
source. The Universal Robots 24V and GND lines are available for this purpose. The blue led of the sensor
should be lit at this point.
According to: Wiring with USB to RS485 converter,
, connect the sensor wires to the converter
or see Figure 4.3.1 above. Plug the USB connector of the converter into the available USB port located inside
the Universal Robots' control box.
