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.Operations and Programming
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Interlocking around ATC
For safe and smooth operations of ATC, it is recommended to configure the following signals.
1)
Signal of detection of decreased air pressure for ATC driving
This signal notifies a robot of reduction of ATC driving air pressure for any reason, and robot
operations will be halted when this signal is turned OFF.
2)
Tool side presence signal
This signal detects the tool side unit of ATC (material handling equipment, etc.) is on the tool
stand. This is an interlock signal to provide unchuck valve ON output, check that the ATC is
securely located on the tool stand, and proceed with next robot step while checking that the
entire tool side unit of the ATC is on the tool stand. This prevents the tool from falling in any
unexpected situation.
The tool presence signal is a very important interlock signal to tell the ATC
can be detached safely.
Failure to use the tool presence signal as an interlock signal may cause the
tool fall off during manual operations, leading to an unexpected accident.
3)
Tool No. check signal
This signal is used by the ATC to check consistency between a coupled tool and running
program No. when, for example, multiple robots are coupled with a tool from the same tool
stand.
4)
ATC operation check signal indicators
It is recommended to install indicators that constantly shows ON/OFF states of the
aforementioned three signals (chuck end, unchuck end, and coupling check end signals)
indicating the ATC operation status, and user signals used with the ATC (e.g. tool clamp end
work presence).
This allows to readily comprehend any signal-related trouble and interlock waiting status.
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