Adept s650HS Quattro - Manual (Page 182)

Chapter 10: Robot Cleaning/ Environmental Concerns- H
Temperature
The Adept Quattro robot is designed to operate from 1° to 40° C (34° to 104° F) ambient
temperature.
At near-freezing temperatures, moderate robot motions should be used until the robot
mechanical joints warm up. Adept recommends a monitor speed of 10 or less for 10 minutes.
The robot system can sustain higher average throughput at lower ambient temperatures.
Throughput will be reduced at higher ambient temperatures.
10.2 Cleaning
Caustic Compatibility
The Adept Quattro robot is designed to be compatible with moderate cleaning agents
commonly used in the cleaning of food-processing equipment, at room temperature. All robot
components are designed to handle daily exposure to cleaning agents. Exposure may result in
some discoloration of the materials, but no significant material removal. For acidic
environments, contact Adept.
NOTE: Anodized parts cannot be tank cleaned. If highly caustic cleaning agents are
to be used, refer to the Adept Quattro HS robots.
Water Shedding
Surfaces of the Adept Quattro robot have been designed to shed water. This increases the
likelihood that contaminants or cleaning agents will drain with a hose-down procedure.
NOTE: The top of the robot base and the amplifiers have flat areas where it is
possible for small amounts of water to pool.
Wipe-Down
Wipe-down cleaning with alcohol-impregnated disposable wipes is appropriate for cleaning
the Adept Quattro robot. Most surfaces and joints have been designed with smooth internal
radii for easy cleaning.
10.3 Cleanroom Classification
The Adept Quattro robot is rated for cleanroom class 1000.
Please contact your Adept representative for more information.
10.4 Design Factors
Environmental and cleaning aspects are addressed by the following features in the Adept
Quattro robot.
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