Arm Set-up Manual
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101-9110 Rev E
To ensure that the mounting system can position the mounting interface block so the
tool naturally floats in the work envelope:
1.
Measure the vertical reach of the post and gimbal (span A, Figure 2). _________
2.
Note any additional vertical reach contributed by the tool during operation.
_____________
3.
Add 1 and 2 for the total vertical reach.
_______________
4.
Measure the distance from the mounting point to
the work area perpendicular to the plane of at-
tachment (see Figure 1). _________
5.
Measure the horizontal offset from the mounting
point provided by the mounting interface block
and any other mounting apparatus (span B, Figure
2 and Figure 4). __________ As Figure 1 shows,
this doesn’t affect the outward reach much if it is
less than 17 in., but a shorter offset can be signi-
ficant if the work envelope is fairly wide, in which
case you may need a moveable mounting system.
6.
Note the horizontal reach of the tool, gimbal, and
post
assembly (span C, Figure 3).________
7.
Verify that the proposed mounting point satisfies
these criteria:
_
The horizontal distance from the mounting
point to the extremes of the work envelope is
within the reach of the arm: 30 in.–35 in. arm
(span D) + the horizontal reach of the tool,
gimbal, and post (span C) + the horizontal off-
set of the mounting assembly (span B).
_
The vertical distance from the mounting point
to the center of the work envelope is about the
total vertical reach you noted above.
8.
Inspect the mounting system to determine how the
mounting interface block will be attached. There
are three types of mounting interface blocks. As
shown in Figure 5 on the next page, each is bored
for:
A.
Side mounting with 4 holes set in a square 1½
inches on a side, sized for 5/16 in.-18 bolts; this
is preferred.
B.
Post mounting on a 1 inch post.
C.
End mounting with holes set vertically 1½
inches apart, sized for 5/16 in.-18 bolts.
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Figure 4 Span B
Figure 3 Span C
Figure 2 Spans A, B, and D
