Chapter 3: Robot Installation 3.6 Mounting the Robot Base Robot Orientation We recommend mounting the Hornet 565 so that the Status Display Panel faces away from the conveyor belt. Although the work envelope of the robot is symmetrical, this orientation gives better access to the status display. It also orients the arm loading for aggressive moves across the belt. This orientation places the robot World Y-axis along the conveyor belt, and the X-axis across the belt. See Mounting Dimensions on page 131. Mounting Surfaces Mounting surfaces for the robot mounting tabs must be within 0.75 mm of a flat plane. CAUTION:
Failure to mount the Hornet 565 within 0.75 mm of a flat plane will result in inconsistent robot loc- ations. NOTE: The base casting of the robot is aluminum and can be dented if bumped against a harder surface. CAUTION: Do not attempt to lift the robot from any points other than with slings as described here. Mounting Procedure The Hornet 565 has three mounting pads. Each pad has one hole with an M12 x 1.75 spring- lock Heli-Coil ® . 1. Position the robot directly under the mounting frame. NOTE : The pallet will not fit inside most frames, so the robot will need to be manually moved to the inside of the frame. 2. Put nylon straps through the six slots near the three mounting pads.
The following figure shows two of these slots. Hornet 565 Robot User's Guide, 14608-000 Rev C Page 25 of 156