MagnaTran 7.1 User’s Manual
Maintenance and Repair
MN-003-1600-00
Arm Removal/Replacement
Brooks Automation
Revision 2.2
9-27
Arm Removal/Replacement
The MagnaTran 7 arms may be removed for servicing or replacement with a different
style arm and re-taught all stations. If the arms are being replaced with the same
type of arm set that was removed, no re-homing or re-teaching is required.
Required Tools and Materials
Performing the Arm Removal/Replacement procedure requires the following tools:
•
A set of Allen wrenches in metric sizes
•
Red Arm Mounting Bracket
Removal/Replacement Procedure
WARNING
When equipment is energized, live circuits covered, and work per-
formed remotely, the robot is at a Type 2 hazard category. See
WARNING
Failure to ensure that the robot is not under remote control could
result in automatic operation of the robot resulting in personal injury.
1.
Ensure the arm state of the robot is on.
Serial: Issue the following command: SET ARMS ON
CDM: Use the following path: SETUP/CONFIG ROBOT/ARM STATE/ARE
THE ARMS CURRENTLY ON?/YES
2.
Move the robot to the mount position.
Serial: Issue the following command: MOUNT
CDM: Use the following path: SETUP/CONFIG ROBOT/ARM MOUNT/
ARE THE ARMS CURRENTLY ON?/YES
3.
Disengage the robot servos.