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Installation and Operation Manual

 

Document #9620-20-b-mc-16 base tool changer-07 

 

Pinnacle Park

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 1031 Goodworth Drive 

 Apex, NC 27539 

 Tel: 919.772.0115 

 Fax: 919.772.8259 

 www.ati-ia.com 

 Email: [email protected] 

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Table of Contents 

 

B. Base Tool Changer ...................................................................................................... 2

 

MC-16—Manual Tool Changer ........................................................................................ 2

 

1.

 

Product Overview .......................................................................................................... 2

 

1.1

 

Master Plate Assembly ......................................................................................... 2

 

1.1.1

 

Optional Ratchet Knob .............................................................................. 2

 

1.2

 

Tool Plate ............................................................................................................. 3

 

1.3

 

Optional Modules .................................................................................................. 3

 

2.

 

Installation ..................................................................................................................... 3

 

2.1

 

Master Interface .................................................................................................... 4

 

2.2

 

Tool Interface ........................................................................................................ 4

 

2.3

 

Optional Module Installation ................................................................................. 5

 

2.3.1

 

Installing Optional Modules ....................................................................... 5

 

2.3.2

 

Removing Optional Modules ..................................................................... 5

 

2.4

 

Tool Stand Design ................................................................................................ 5

 

2.4.1

 

Tool Locating Features ............................................................................. 5

 

3.

 

Operation ....................................................................................................................... 7

 

3.1

 

Coupling Sequence .............................................................................................. 7

 

3.2

 

Fail-Safe Operation .............................................................................................. 9

 

3.3

 

Uncoupling ............................................................................................................ 9

 

4.

 

Maintenance ................................................................................................................ 10

 

4.1

 

Preventive Maintenance ..................................................................................... 10

 

4.2

 

Locking Mechanism, Alignment Pins Cleaning and Lubrication ......................... 11

 

4.2.1

 

Cleaning and Lubrication of the Locking Mechanism and Alignment 

Pins (Master Plate). ................................................................................ 11

 

4.2.2

 

Cleaning the Locking Mechanism and Alignment Pin Bushings 

(Tool Plate). ............................................................................................ 11

 

4.3

 

Alignment Pin Replacement ............................................................................... 11

 

4.4

 

Electrical Module Pin Block Contact Inspection and cleaning ............................ 12

 

4.5

 

Electrical Module Seal Inspection and Replacement ......................................... 12

 

5.

 

Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................... 13

 

6.

 

Recommended Spare Parts ....................................................................................... 14

 

7.

 

Specifications .............................................................................................................. 14

 

8.

 

Drawings ...................................................................................................................... 15

 

8.1

 

MC-16 Manual Tool Changer Drawing ............................................................... 15

 

8.2

 

MC-16 Manual Coupler Outer Dimensions ......................................................... 17

 

8.1

 

MC-16 with Quick Action Screw Lock – Euro – Ports Removed ........................ 18

 

8.2

 

Manual Coupler Ratchet Knob ........................................................................... 20

 

Summary of Contents for MC-16

Page 1: ...ng Features 5 3 Operation 7 3 1 Coupling Sequence 7 3 2 Fail Safe Operation 9 3 3 Uncoupling 9 4 Maintenance 10 4 1 Preventive Maintenance 10 4 2 Locking Mechanism Alignment Pins Cleaning and Lubricat...

Page 2: ...chanism The surfaces on the cam are tapered and contact balls as the rod is pushed in or tightened When the Master and Tool are brought together the user pushes the button to release the cam toward th...

Page 3: ...pneumatic connections Figure 1 2 Tool Plate 1 3 Optional Modules There is one flat available for the mounting of the optional modules for support of various utility pass through such as electrical sig...

Page 4: ...esigned with bolt holes and dowel holes as mounting features These features are used to accurately position and secure the Master to the robot An interface plate is utilized to adapt the Master Plate...

Page 5: ...ional Modules 1 Depending upon the service or repair being done customer connections up to the module may or may not need to be disconnected 2 Remove the M3 socket head cap screws and lift the module...

Page 6: ...ol float into its locked position even with small deviations in position Other Tool locating feature methods include balls and detents dowel pins in notched V grooves etc Please consult ATI for recomm...

Page 7: ...holes on the Tool The alignment pins should be relatively concentric with the alignment holes such that they do not rub against the edge Note In Figure 3 1 through Figure 3 3 the MC036 is shown for r...

Page 8: ...Figure 3 2 Push Button for Quick Locking Then apply the tightening torque to the knob to provide the final clamping force In lab testing 25 in lbs of tightening torque was determined to provide the op...

Page 9: ...k angle combined with the tightening torque from the cam shaft results in a high mechanical advantage and reliable locking force In the event that the cam shaft is accidentally loosened the cam may wa...

Page 10: ...ers and Interface Connections Inspect for proper torque and interference or wear abrasions cuts of hoses and electrical cables Tighten and correct as required O rings and Rubber Bushings Exposed o rin...

Page 11: ...ate Locking Mechanism and Alignment Pins 3 Apply a liberal coating of lubricant to the cam locking balls and the alignment pins 4 2 2 Cleaning the Locking Mechanism and Alignment Pin Bushings Tool Pla...

Page 12: ...Figure 4 4 Stuck Pin and Pin Block Damage 4 If stuck pins or severe pin block damage exists contact ATI for possible pin replacement procedures or module replacement 4 5 Electrical Module Seal Inspect...

Page 13: ...hooting Proper pneumatic and electrical connections have been made to the Manual Coupler Mounting screws are properly installed Locking Cam Screw is fully tightened to approximately 25 in lbs Symptom...

Page 14: ...ons For Other Components Section 8 Drawings Optional Ratchet Knob 9005 20 1814 Complete MC Ratchet Knob Assembly For Other Components Section 8 Drawings 7 Specifications Master and Tool Plates Suggest...

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