Instruction Manual

PlateCrane EX User Manual Hudson Robotics, Inc.
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Contents
CHAPTER 1--Introduction ............................................................................................... 1
1. Overview ........................................................................................................................... 1
2. Computer Requirements ................................................................................................. 3
CHAPTER 2--Installation ................................................................................................. 5
1. Unpack the PlateCrane EX ............................................................................................. 5
2. Parts List ........................................................................................................................... 8
3. Setting up the PlateCrane EX ......................................................................................... 9
4. Connect Power Cord & Communication Cable: ........................................................... 9
5. Connect Teach Pendant: .................................................................................................. 9
6. Switching AC Line Voltage 110VAC/220VAC ............................................................ 10
7. Installing PlateCrane Stacks: ........................................................................................ 11
8. Installing Barcode Scanner: .......................................................................................... 11
9. Unplugging Power and Communication Cables: ........................................................ 11
CHAPTER 3—PlateCrane EX Software ........................................................................ 12
1. Brief Description of Software ........................................................................................ 12
2. How to Install Software ................................................................................................. 12
3. Manage Plug-Ins ............................................................................................................. 13
4. Plug-in Setup ................................................................................................................... 16
5. Calibration Screen .......................................................................................................... 17
6. Teaching Points: ............................................................................................................. 18
CHAPTER 4--Operation ................................................................................................. 24
1. Setting up the Workcell ................................................................................................. 24
2. Opening a new Protocol ................................................................................................. 24
3. Setting up Plate Parameters .......................................................................................... 25
4. Plate Definitions .............................................................................................................. 28
CHAPTER 5--PlateCrane Components .......................................................................... 30
1. The Robotic Axes ............................................................................................................ 30
2. Stacks ............................................................................................................................... 30
3. Power Cord/Communication Cable Connection ......................................................... 31
4. Power Switch................................................................................................................... 31