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REACH

 

SYSTEM

INTEGRATION MANUAL

 

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Summary of Contents for Reach Alpha

Page 1: ...REACH SYSTEM INTEGRATION MANUAL www blueprintlab com tel 61 2 9519 7651 email info blueprintlab com...

Page 2: ...1 1 1 PHYSICAL INTERFACING 3 1 1 2 REACH CONTROL 4 1 2 ACCEPTANCE TESTs 6 1 2 1 RANGE OF MOTION TEST 6 1 2 2 MASTER ARM TEST IF APPLICABLE 8 2 PRODUCT OVERVIEW 11 2 1 PRODUCT FEATURES 11 2 2 REACH PRO...

Page 3: ...sists with product acceptance The following procedure walks through the bench setup procedure You Will Need Reach Alpha Product Supplied Break Out Board Power Cable and USB MicroUSB Cable Reach Contro...

Page 4: ...STEP 5 Plug the USB end into the computer Turn on the power at the wall socket The red LED on the breakout board will illuminate This completes the mechanical setup procedure 1 1 2 REACH CONTROL Reach...

Page 5: ...Icon Device Select the existing device or click add if none exist Select the name of the port just created Select the type of manipulator eg Reach Alpha 5 4 If the Alpha is setup correctly the 3D mod...

Page 6: ...ACCEPTANCE TESTs 1 2 1 RANGE OF MOTION TEST 1 On the control panel in the bottom right of Reach Control click the velocity button Directional arrows will appear on the 3D model 2 Click Settings Cog I...

Page 7: ...oratory and not to be used in any unauthorised way The Blueprint Laboratory Pty Ltd 2021 4 All Alpha products are shipped with a virtual obstacle to prevent collision with the floor under the base of...

Page 8: ...y unauthorised way The Blueprint Laboratory Pty Ltd 2021 1 2 2 MASTER ARM TEST IF APPLICABLE 1 Set up the Master Arm with the stand provided 2 Connect Master Arm to the computer via USB 3 Once powered...

Page 9: ...5 Settings Cog Icon Control If there is no Master Arm option underneath Spacemouse click Add Assign the new Control port a name Set Port to the name of your Master Arm port Set Device to the name of...

Page 10: ...Arm Joystick Check that a The corresponding joint on the slave arm responds b The joint moves in the correct direction c The motion of slave to master is a 1 to 1 ratio d The motion is smooth and com...

Page 11: ...tibility between modules increases reliability across the entire range and allows for ease of customization Interchangeable end effectors allow for quick mission specific fit outs Full Control Underwa...

Page 12: ...n any unauthorised way The Blueprint Laboratory Pty Ltd 2021 2 2 REACH PRODUCT CODES Throughout this manual actuators will be referred to by their product codes as listed below RS1 1100 Single Functio...

Page 13: ...0 6Nm 600N Rate1 90 20 s 60 s 2 5mm s 60 s 60 s 2 5mm s Travel 360 Cont 360 Cont 22mm 330 x 360 Cont 330 x 22mm 1 The rate and torque relationship can be configured to suit a specific application Ple...

Page 14: ...d in any unauthorised way The Blueprint Laboratory Pty Ltd 2021 3 2 INTERFACING Mechanical All actuators have the same mounting flange This is to allow for easy integration of the entire range Our tai...

Page 15: ...orised way The Blueprint Laboratory Pty Ltd 2021 Electrical The standard connector interface for RS1 range is a 5 PIN HUMG SeaConn Connector The mating connector is a 5 Pin HUMG CCP It is important th...

Page 16: ...to third parties without prior consent from The Blueprint Laboratory and not to be used in any unauthorised way The Blueprint Laboratory Pty Ltd 2021 4 REACH ALPHA 5 4 1 DIMENSIONS AND COORDINATES Fig...

Page 17: ...oint D Joint E Weight Air 1250g Weight Water 880g Dimensions 570x 40mm Mounting Base to Jaw Tip Max Lift Full Reach 2Kg Torque Force 600N 0 6Nm 10Nm 10Nm 10Nm Rate 3mm s 50 s 30 s 30 s 30 s Travel 22m...

Page 18: ...anical The Reach Alpha offers a variety of mounting configurations These are easily implemented using the supplied two part mounting kit This kit is designed to absorb moderate shock to help protect t...

Page 19: ...5 interface The serial connection should be configured via the Reach Control software suite or manually using the following specification Serial Specifications Baud 115200 bits s Word Length 8 bits in...

Page 20: ...ng your vehicle integration requirements for more information 5 1 Hardware Mounting Setup Step 1 Select whether the manipulator is to be mounted upright or inverted The mounting kit can rotate through...

Page 21: ...unauthorised way The Blueprint Laboratory Pty Ltd 2021 Figure 16 Insert through O ring and Tighten Locking Nut Step 4 Connect the manipulator cable by inserting the female Impulse connector and rotati...

Page 22: ...se contact Blueprint Lab System Item Procedure Description System Item Procedure Description Subassembly Mechanical O rings Replace Gears Clean and re lubricate Keyway systems Check backlash and tune...

Page 23: ...ou contact your supplier prior to performing this procedure if it is your first time 1 Loosen the M2 5 Grubscrew securing the locking nut at the base of the module you are replacing 2 Insert the suppl...

Page 24: ...d not to be used in any unauthorised way The Blueprint Laboratory Pty Ltd 2021 10 Line up bayonet teeth with female Ensure the Red dots are offset by 45 degrees and not their direction Insert male mod...

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