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Setup & Operation 6. Options
6. Options
C8 series Manipulator has the following options.
6.1 Brake Release Unit
With the electromagnetic brake is ON (such as in Emergency Stop status), all arms don't
move.
You can move the Arms by hand using the brake release unit while the Controller power is
OFF or right after unpacking.
■ When connecting / replacing the brake release unit or the external short
connector, turn OFF the power to the Controller and the brake release unit.
Inserting and removing the connector while the power is ON may result in
WARNING
electrical shock.
■ Normally, release the brake of joints one by one. Take extra care if you need to
release the brakes of two or more joints simultaneously. Releasing the brakes of
two or more joints simultaneously may cause hands and fingers to be caught
and/or equipment damage to or malfunction of the Manipulator as the arms of the
Manipulator may move in unexpected directions.
CAUTION
■ Be careful of the arm falling when releasing the brake.
While the brake is being released, the Manipulator's arm falls by its own weight.
The arm falling may cause hands and fingers to be caught and/or may cause
equipment damage to or malfunction of the Manipulator.
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6.1 Brake Release Unit
6.2 Camera Plate Unit
6.3 Tool Adapter (ISO flange)
6.4 Adjustable Mechanical Stops
6.5 User Wires and Pneumatic Tubes
C8 Rev.13
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