MagnaTran 7.1 User’s Manual
Installation
MN-003-1600-00
Site Requirements
Brooks Automation
Revision 2.2
3-5
Environmental Requirements
The site for the MagnaTran 7 Robot must meet the environmental requirements spec-
ified below to ensure proper operation of the robot.
Maximum Exposure to drive: 80°C
Maximum Exposure to Arm and end effectors: 120°C
Humidity: 50% to 80% (relative, non-condensing)
Altitude: The robot will operate in altitudes up to 1000 meters above sea level.
Lighting: No special lighting is required to operate the MagnaTran 7 which normally
is partially enclosed in a vacuum environment chamber. Standard lighting
provided in the cleanroom environment where the robot is installed is suf-
ficient for proper operation and maintenance.
Electrical
The MagnaTran 7 robot requires a single electrical power connection as specified
below. The source should be line-isolated. Refer to
on
Two Axis Robot:
+24 VDC at 20 Amps
Three Axis Robot:
+24 VDC at 20 Amps
NOTE:
The current usage is dependent on the robot’s application.
Refer to
for complete specifications of the power con-
nections.
Service to the robot should have the appropriate fuse or circuit breaker rating. These
current requirements are maximum values: 20 amps. The actual current drawn will
depend upon the use of the robot. An external Emergency Off circuit should be
installed with EMO switch close to the robot and easily accessible.
Communications
The robot requires a single RS-232 or RS-422 communication connection if operating
in serial mode or connection to MISC I/O if operating the robot in discrete I/O mode
(DIO). Refer to
Chapter 5: Operational Interfaces
for complete specifications of the com-
munications requirements.
