Hudson Robotics PlateCrane EX - Manual (Page 9)

PlateCrane EX User Manual Hudson Robotics, Inc.
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CHAPTER 2--Installation
1. Unpack the PlateCrane EX
WARNING- -
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Power switch must be turned OFF during entire installation procedure
DO NOT replace power cable with improperly rated cable
DO NOT loosen or tighten any screws or touch parts not specified in the
instructions
Never force any component to fit
The PlateCrane weighs
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45 lbs. and should be lifted with two hands by the base;
taking care to keep the PlateCrane upright. The arm should be turned to one side as
not to swing while being moved.
Do not position equipment so that it is difficult to operate the disconnecting device
PlateCrane MUST be connected to a grounded outlet
Overview:
1. Remove PlateCrane EX from carton (place right arm underneath PlateCrane tower
and the left arm underneath the PlateCrane base. Once you have a good hold on the
unit gently lift the unit straight up. Make sure that the PlateCrane is separated from
the shipping foam. If you have a problem removing the PlateCrane use two people to
lift the PlateCrane out of the Box. One Person should lift the tower while the other
person lifts the base.)
2. Position the PlateCrane EX on the table
3. Attach Magazine Base(s) to Crane Base (see Figure 6) use the supplied Allen wrench
(3/16”) (screws will be attached to the Magazine base).
4. Attach any optional Alignment bases that were purchased with the system, use the
supplied Allen wrench (3/16”)(bases are shipped in separate boxes)
5. Install Stack(s) onto Magazine Base (see Figure 6)
6. Connect power cord and communication cable to PlateCrane (see Figure 7)
7. Optional- Attach Teach Pendant cable to the PlateCrane. To attach align the red
indicator dot on the connector on the Teach Pendant cable with the red indicator dot
on the base Teach Pendant connector. Once they are aligned slide the connector into
the base connector until the connectors click together. (see Figure 7)
8. Install SoftLinx Software (see Chapter 3)
NOTE: