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Introduction
1.3 Reference Documentation
RM2-755-RDR Postioner
1.2.2 Welding Ground System
The Positioner incorporates spring-loaded carbon brushes to connect
each tooling plate to the welding ground system. A group of three carbon
brushes contact the back side of each tooling plate. The negative (–)
ground cable of the welding power source is connected to a grounding
block located inside the Positioner headstock swingarm assembly.
1.2.3 Major Components
The Positioner includes the following major components –
• One tooling drive housing assembly (headstock)
• One main drive housing assembly (tailstock)
• One main (sweep) axis Sigma-5 servomotor (and associated gear
reduction unit)
• Two tooling (orbital) axes Sigma-5 servomotors (and associated gear
reduction units)
• One arc screen
• Two Positioner-to-Controller interconnect cables (power and
encoder)
• One assembly kit for the Controller (servo packs, etc.)
1.2.4 Optional Equipment
This manual documents a standard Positioner assembly. If the Positioner
assembly is modified or incorporates optional equipment, refer to the
Engineering Drawing Package and associated Bill of Materials (BOM) in
addition to this manual. The Engineering Drawing Package and BOM are
included with the Positioner shipment. Please refer to those documents,
along with this manual, when troubleshooting or establishing spare parts
for the Positioner assembly.
1.3 Reference Documentation
For additional information on individual components of the Positioner,
refer to the following documentation that is included with the system:
• YASKAWA
Positioner Manual
(P/N 183523-1CD)
• Controller Manual
• Maintenance Manual for Controller
• Operator's Manual for the application
• Controller Concurrent I/O Manual
• INFORM
User’s Manual
• Vendor manuals for system components not manufactured by
YASKAWA
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