Hexagon Absolute Arm RS5 User Manual

Maintenance & Troubleshoot
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H.4 STANDARD MAINTENANCE
Visual inspection
• Check that probes styli are not bent or broken
NOTICE
When changing a stylus, use Loctite, and proceed with the realignment of the probe.
• Check that each cover is in place and not broken
• Check that the cables are not damaged
NOTICE
Any damaged cover, part or cable must be replaced. Contact your local Service Centre.
Manual inspection
• Magnetic bases:
• ensure that each magnet is working properly
• ensure that the lock is not damaged.
• check that the magnetic surface is clean
• Mounting bases: check that all the screws are well tightened (Mounting ring, magnets, tripod
elements…).
• Check that all the covers are correctly fixed on the arm.
• Check that the base handle is well fixed on the arm.
• Test and check that the SmartLock work correctly on the counterbalance
• the counterbalance is free when unlocked
• the counterbalance is stopped when locked
• Test (with RDS Toolbox) and check the correct function of all the wrist buttons
• Main trigger button
• 3-States button
• Rotate all the axes of the arm and check their correct free rotation
• No difficulty to rotate
• No hard point
• Do not use any grease or lubricant on the arm or its accessories.
Advanced inspection
• With RDS Toolbox > SMART, check the global status of the arm
Parts replacement
Any broken part must be replaced.
• Probe stylus
NOTICE
When changing a stylus, proceed with the realignment of the probe.
• Magnets:
• On the Standard magnetic base, if a magnet is broken (knob, thread, …), the complete set of 3
magnets must be replaced (the 3 magnets are calibrated all together).
• Use only set of 3 magnets provided by Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence.
• Apply Loctite 243 and tighten the 3 M8x20 screws at 25Nm.

Hexagon Absolute Arm RS5 Specifications

General

Brand	Hexagon
Model	Absolute Arm RS5
Category	Robotics
Language	English