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Gripper adapter kit
Installation Guide
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Normal use definition
This section describes the normal use of the robot.
The definition of a normal use of the robot with gripper and gripper adapter includes lifting,
pushing, pulling or manipulating graspable objects with mass up to a maximum load:
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Continuous manipulation
0.7 kg from minimum to middle reach
The robot is designed to be able to hold objects, but in some positions and loads near the
maximum reach and maximum loads, the manipulator can overheat. Before overheating
becomes dangerous for either the user or the arm, the robot status LED on the communication
adapter will be solid yellow. This is a warning. If this warning indication appears, put down any
object in the gripper as soon as possible, bring back the robot to the HOME or RETRACTED
positions and wait until the warning goes away before continuing to use the arm.
Note:
During normal operation, the joints undergo heating. They are normally covered with
plastic rings which protect the user from any injury that may occur from touching hot metal
parts directly.
For a setup with the robot mounted on a mobile platform, do not move the platform while
the robot is in a full reach position. Vibration of the platform, particularly in rough terrain, could
cause damage to the robot if the robot is in full reach. Always place the robot in a retracted
position before moving the platform.
