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iX3 565 Robot with EtherCAT User’s Manual
22792-000 Rev. A
1.2 Robot Overview
Item
Description
Used for
user I/O signals for peripheral devices.
Refer to Basic System Cable Layout on page 61 for more information.
IP65 Versions
This robot is available with an IP65 rating to provide additional protection from dust and
fluid ingress. The base of the robot and inner arms are IP65 rated while the platform and outer
arms are IP67 rated for this option.
Robot Base
The robot base is an aluminum casting that houses the drive motors and supports the iCS-
ECAT. It provides three mounting pads for attaching the base to a rigid support frame. The
Status Display panel is mounted on the side of the robot base.
Outer Arms and Ball Joints
The inner arm motion is transmitted to the platform through the outer arms, which are con-
nected between the inner arms and platform with precision ball joints. The outer arms are car-
bon fiber epoxied assemblies with identical ball joint sockets at each end. A bearing insert in
each socket accepts the ball joint studs on the inner arms and platform and allows for approx-
imately ± 60° of relative motion. No ball joint lubrication is required.
Each pair of outer arms is held together with spring assemblies that pre-tension the ball joints
which allows the outer arms to be installed and removed without tools.
The ball joint assembly is shown below.
Ball Joint
Socket
Outer Arms
Outer Arm
Springs
Spring
Retainer
Pressed
Pin
Ball Joint
Socket Insert
Ball Joint
Stud
Inner Arm
Figure 1-4. Ball Joint Assembly
