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AFD1000
Manual
2.0 General Overview
The
PushCorp, Inc. 1000 Series
Adjustable Force Devices (US Patent No.
5,448,146) provide a superior force application system. The AFD can be placed in
any position to enable a variety of manufacturing operations requiring a consistent
applied force with .8 in. (20 mm) of compliant stroke. The AFD is designed to
withstand continuous use in harsh industrial grinding, polishing, and drilling
operations.
The
1000 Series
force tools utilize a pneumatic actuator to provide the force and a
load cell force sensor to provide closed-loop feedback to an
FCU1000
Active
Compliance Controller. The
1000 Series
can apply up to a maximum 50 lbs. (222
N) of force. The AFD contains an accelerometer that monitors orientation and
allows the unit to automatically compensate for gravitational and inertial effects. A
linear potentiometer is also present within the AFD to sense the position of the
Carriage.
Only two external connections are required to operate the
1000 Series
. First, dry,
non-lubricated, filtered 80 - 90 psi (5.5 – 6.2 bar) supply air must be provided
through flexible tubing. Second, the AFD must be connected to the FCU1000
Controller with a
PushCorp
high flex multi-conductor cable. An optional Purge Port
is provided for applications where excessive fine dust particles are created. This
Purge Port connection provides additional airflow and internal positive pressure to
minimize contamination entering the AFD. The Carriage has threaded mounting
holes to provide easy process equipment attachment.
All these features combine to make the
PushCorp
1000 Series
Adjustable Force
Device a rugged, state-of-the-art technology capable of providing reliable, precise,
and consistent results in a variety of industrial applications.
3.0 Quick Start
This section contains step-by-step instructions on how to quickly get the
1000
Series
Adjustable Force Device up and running for a quick test of its capabilities.
Complete details on all the features are described in the sections that follow. It is
recommended that the user read the entire manual before beginning any operations
to fully understand all the aspects and features of the
1000 Series
.
Step 1: Carefully unpack the
1000 Series
Force Device and FCU1000
Controller. Verify that all parts indicated on the packing list are
present and in good condition. If there is a problem, please notify the
factory immediately so that corrective action may be promptly initiated.
Step 2: Securely attach the
1000 Series
Mounting Bracket to the manipulator
mounting flange or support table per Section 4.2.
Step 3: Connect a dry, non-lubricated, 5
m filtered 80 to 90 psi (5.5 to 6.9
bar) air supply to the
1000 Series
per Section 4.3.
Step 4: Consult the FCU1000 Manual for electrical connections and software
setup information.
