The Uni-Coupler™ Collision Sensor is RAD’s patented, spring-loaded, mechanical collision sensor that:
Stops the robot* in the event of a crash to minimize costly damage to the robot and/or tooling. RAD’s collision sensor provides protection even if the robot itself is not moving.
Absorbs the crash energy by allowing up to 15º of deflection following a collision.
Automatically resets to within ± 0.002″ (0.051mm) to maximize uptime and eliminate the need for human intervention.
Allows up to 0.040″ (1.02mm) “give” in the coupling before the load sensing mechanism is activated (in compliant models) to avoid nuisance tripping.
Operating Principle RAD’s Uni-Coupler™ Collision Sensor is a spring-loaded mechanical device that signals your robot’s E-stop or controller when the tooling encounters an obstruction. The lateral or vertical force applied during a collision opens a normally closed switch that sends the “stop” signal.
Note: The Uni-Coupler™ Collision Sensor can be used as a compliance device by installing the unit without connecting the sensor switch.
* can also be used on linear actuators, pick & place machines, and other automated equipment.
The Uni-Coupler™ Collision Sensor is RAD’s patented, spring-loaded, mechanical collision sensor that:
- Stops the robot* in the event of a crash to minimize costly damage to the robot and/or tooling. RAD’s collision sensor provides protection even if the robot itself is not moving.
- Absorbs the crash energy by allowing up to 15º of deflection following a collision.
- Automatically resets to within ± 0.002″ (0.051mm) to maximize uptime and eliminate the need for human intervention.
- Allows up to 0.040″ (1.02mm) “give” in the coupling before the load sensing mechanism is activated (in compliant models) to avoid nuisance tripping.
Operating Principle
RAD’s Uni-Coupler™ Collision Sensor is a spring-loaded mechanical device that signals your robot’s E-stop or controller when the tooling encounters an obstruction. The lateral or vertical force applied during a collision opens a normally closed switch that sends the “stop” signal.
Note: The Uni-Coupler™ Collision Sensor can be used as a compliance device by installing the unit without connecting the sensor switch.
* can also be used on linear actuators, pick & place machines, and other automated equipment.
