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2.Installation

2.1 Delivery List

The 6 Axis Force Torque Sensor Kit generally includes these items:
(Please refer to the packing list for the actual items shipped)

  • 6 Axis Force Torque Sensor *1
  • Mounting Flange *1
  • 1300 Mounting Flange *1
  • Ft sensor communication cable *1
  • Signal Hub *1
  • Power cable for the Robotic Arm *1
  • Communication cable for the Robotic Arm *1
  • M6*16 Head hexagon socket screws(2pcs) & M6 spring washer(2pcs)
  • M6*20 Head hexagon socket screws(2pcs) & M6 spring washer(2pcs)
  • M4*8 Head hexagon socket screws(4pcs) & M4 spring washer(4pcs)
  • Velcro(3 meters)
  • 2.5MM(1pcs) & 5MM(1pcs) L type wrench

2.2 Mechanical Installation

2.2.1 For pin contact(pogo pins) connection(UF850,XX1305)

  1. Press down the E stop button on the control box.
  2. Install the Mounting Flange on the end flange using 4 M6*20 screws(spring washer must be used together).
  3. Install the 6 Axis Force Torque Sensor on the Mounting Flange using 4 M4*8 screws(spring washer must be used together).
  4. Press up E stop button on the control box.

2.2.2 For Plug-in connection(XX1304 or below)

  1. Press down the E stop button on the control box.
  2. Remove the 2 screws on the force sensor flange, take off the black cover, and replace it with the one that have a signal cable.
    Take off the positioning dowel and positioning piece.
  3. Install the Mounting Flange on the end flange using 4 M6*16 screws(spring washer must be used together).
  4. Install the 6 Axis Force Torque Sensor on the Mounting Flange using 4 M4*8 screws(spring washer must be used together).
  5. Connect the 6 Axis Force Torque Sensor communication cable to the signal hub.

2.3 Electrical settings

2.3.1 Pin Contact End Flange

The 6 Axis force torque sensor operates at 24V, GND, R_A, R_B, with a power consumption of less than 2.5W.

2.3.2 Signal hub

For the robotic arm 1304 or below version, need to use the signal hub to build the communication.