
Robotiq 3-Finger Adaptive Robot Gripper
Instruction Manual
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Serial communication protocol
RS485 serial communication is standard on all 3-Finger Adaptive Robot Grippers, this communication is available
through the power connector. Figure 3.5.2.6 shows the pin-out of the communication connectors when used in serial
mode for the receptacle (male) present on the 3-Finger Adaptive Robot Gripper and the cable (female) provided with
your Gripper.
Note
When using serial communication, power wiring must still respect the schematics described in
the section on
.
Figure 3.5.2.6 : Serial communication pin-out for RS485.
The RS485 communication can be converted to RS232 with an optional converter, see Figure 3.5.2.7 for schematics
of the wiring. The converter is available in the
Spare Parts, Kits and Accessories
converter ends with a female DB-9 plug for PC.