Manual, FT Sensor, Net F/T OEM
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Foreword
Information contained in this document is the property of ATI Industrial Automation, Inc. and shall not be reproduced in
whole or in part without prior written approval of ATI Industrial Automation, Inc. The information herein is subject to change
without notice and should not be construed as a commitment of ATI Industrial Automation, Inc. This manual is periodically
revised to reflect and incorporate changes made to the F/T system.
ATI Industrial Automation, Inc. assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions in this document.
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In consideration that ATI Industrial Automation, Inc. (ATI) products are intended for use with robotic and/or automated
machines, ATI does not recommend the use of its products for applications wherein failure or malfunction of an ATI
component or system threatens life or makes injury probable. Anyone who uses or incorporates ATI components within any
potentially life-threatening system must obtain ATI’s prior consent based upon assurance to ATI that a malfunction of ATI’s
component does not pose direct or indirect threat of injury or death, and (even if such consent is given) shall indemnify ATI
from any claim, loss, liability, and related expenses arising from any injury or death resulting from use of ATI components.
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Please read the manual before calling customer service. Before calling, have the
following information available:
1. Serial number (e.g., FT01234)
2. Transducer model (e.g., Nano17, Gamma, Theta, etc.)
3. Calibration (e.g., US-15-50, SI-65-6, etc.)
4. Accurate and complete description of the question or problem
5. Computer and software information. Operating system, PC type, drivers,
application software, and other relevant information about your configuration.
1.1 General ........................................................................................................................................... 6
1.2 Explanation of Warnings ................................................................................................................. 6
Manual, FT Sensor, Net F/T OEM
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Terms Definitions
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is an automatic method for
DHCP
Ethernet equipment to obtain an IP address. The Net F/T system can obtain
its IP address using DHCP on networks that support this protocol.
Glossary
Ethernet Network
Switch
Ethernet network switches are electronic devices that connect multiple
Ethernet cables to an Ethernet network while directing the flow of traffic.
F/T Force/Torque.
An IP Address (Internet Protocol Address) is an electronic address assigned
IP Address
to an Ethernet device so that it may send and receive Ethernet data. IP
addresses may be either manually selected by the user or automatically
assigned by the DHCP protocol.
MAC Addresses (Media Access Control Addresses) are the unique
MAC Address
addresses given to every Ethernet device when it is manufactured, to be
used as an electronic Ethernet serial number.
UDP (User Datagram Protocol) is a low-level method of transmitting data
UDP
over Ethernet. While UDP is faster than TCP, unlike TCP lost UDP data is
not resent.
Net Box
The component that contains the power supply and network interfaces of the
Net F/T system.
PCB Printed Circuit Board
RDT Raw Data Transfer (RDT) is a fast and simple Net F/T protocol for control
and data transfer via UDP.
Sensor System The assembly consisting of all components from the transducer to the Net
DANGER: Do not attempt to disassemble the transducer. This will damage the
DANGER: Do not probe any openings in the transducer. This will damage the
DANGER: Take care to prevent excessive forces or moments from being applied
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1. Safety
1.1 General
The customer should verify that the transducer selected is rated for maximum loads and
moments expected during operation. Refer to F/T Transducer Manual (9620-05-Transducer Section—Installation and Operation Manual) found in Net F/T Installation and Operation
Manual (9610-05-1022) or contact ATI Industrial Automation for assistance. Particular
attention should be paid to dynamic loads caused by robot acceleration and deceleration.
These forces can be many times the value of static forces in high acceleration or deceleration
situations.
1.2 Explanation of Warnings
The warnings included here are specific to the product(s) covered by this manual. It is
expected that the uses heed all warnings from the robot manufacturer and/or the manufacturers
of other components used in the installation.
Danger indicates that a situation could result in potentially serious injury or damage to
equipment.
Caution indicates that a situation could result in damage to the product and/or the
other system components.
1.3 Precautions
instrumentation.
instrumentation.
to the transducer during handling or installation. The small Nano series is easily
overloaded during rough handling and may be damaged.