Tightening the gripper pad screws

 

 

About the gripper pad screws

The gripper pad screws might becomes loose with use. Agilent Technologies recommends that you check the gripper pad screws monthly and tighten them as necessary.

 

WARNING  Only administrators and trained personnel should perform the procedures in this topic.

 

Materials and tools

Make sure you use the following materials and tools supplied with the robot:

•	Star-head wrench

•	Thread-locking solution

 

Before you start

Make sure you:

1	Use DDR Diagnostics to move the robot to a position where you can easily access the robot grippers.

2	Turn off the robot and the automation system. See Turning on and turning off the robot and the automation system user documentation.

3	Disconnect the power cord from the robot power supply.

Procedure

 

WARNING  Always turn off the robot and shut down the system before performing any maintenance procedure.

 

WARNING  Always disconnect the power cord from the robot power supply before performing any maintenance procedure.

To tighten the gripper pad screws:

1	Using the star-head wrench, remove the screws.

2	Add a small drop of thread-locking solution across the thread of each screw. The solution functions like glue to prevent the screws from becoming loose.

3	Using the star-head wrench, turn the screws to tighten them (1).

 

4	Allow the thread-locking solution to dry before operating the robot.

 

 

Related information

 

For information about...	See...
Robot shutdown procedure	Turning on and turning off the robot
System shutdown procedure	System user documentation
Safety	Direct Drive Robot Site Preparation and Safety Guide
DDR Diagnostics	Using DDR Diagnostics