6. Maintenance
The Robotiq Force Torque Sensor requires only external maintenance with limited downtime.
Maintenance of the Sensor is required after specified usage, measured in time (normal 40h week). Respecting the maintenance
interval will ensure:
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Correct functioning of your Sensor.
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Validity of your warranty.
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Proper lifetime for your Sensor.
Please visit
for details on the maintenance operation.
Warning
Unless otherwise specified, any repairs done on the FT 300-SForce Torque Sensor will be done by Robotiq.
6.1. Maintenance Intervals
Operation
Daily
Weekly
Semiannually
Zero calibration
X
1
Sensor cleaning
Dirty
conditions
Normal
conditions
Periodic inspection
X
2
1
Zero calibration should be integrated into the program routine. This will compensate for the tool weight (for its current
orientation), the effect of the attachment mechanisms on the Sensor and any other factors which could affect the readings. It is
recommended to add this instruction when the robot is not applying force on its environment and when the tool is in the same
orientation as when the readings will be used (for example at the beginning of the program or just before picking up an object or
applying force).
2
If there is any visible damage to the Sensor, contact
.
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