Hudson Robotics LabLinx - Manual (Page 8)

StackLink User Manual Hudson Robotics, Inc.
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Chapter 2-Installation
Unpacking the StackLink
WARNING- -
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Power switch must be turned OFF during entire installation procedure
DO NOT loosen or tighten any screws or touch parts not specified in the
instructions
Never force any component to fit
The StackLink weighs
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30 lbs. and should be handled with care to avoid mishaps
Overview:
1. Remove StackLink from carton (Once you have a firm grasp on the unit gently lift the
unit straight up out of the carton. Make sure that the StackLink is separated from the
shipping foam)
2. Unpack any other accessories (TrackLinks, StopLinks, Alignment Bases) shipped
with the unit.
3. Position the StackLink on the Bench, with the flat side of StackLink facing towards
the end user. Unless limited by installation or layout.
4. Install Stack(s) into stack positions 1 and 2 on the unit. Make sure the stacks are
securely positioned on the unit. The open top section of the stacks should face out
and away from each other. This allows for the end user to remove or add plates easily.
5. Install any TrackLinks included in the system. First, remove the two clamp bars from
the StackLink. Slowly slide the TrackLink into the StackLink, make sure that the
gear on the StackLink and TrackLink align correctly. Then secure the TrackLink by
screwing down the clamp bars back into the StackLink.
6. Position any StopLinks where required by fastening them to the side of the track with
the provided Phillips head screws. Plug the modular plug into the desired port on the
side of the StackLink.
7. Position the plate stops across from the StopLinks and secure them with the provided
Phillip head screws. These plate stops prevent the plate from being pushed off of the
track when the StopLinks close.
8. Connect 1/4 “air line tubing supplying a minimum 60psi of compressed air to the
regulator located on the rear of the instrument.
9. Connect power cord and communication cable to the rear of the StackLink
10. Install Softlinx Software (see Chapter 3)
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NOTE:
Please refer to the parts list to verify that all parts are included in the StackLink
carton. If any parts are missing, please contact Hudson Robotics.