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Control gripping force retention - CLAMP
The innovative gripping force retention developed by Weiss Robotics keeps up the gripping force on
the workpiece even if the power supply to the gripping module is unexpectedly interrupted. Thanks to
the integrated absolute sensor technology, production can be continued immediately when the power
supply is restored, even without referencing. Furthermore, CLAMP enables permanent gripping
without the gripping module overheating.
This command activates or deactivates the gripping force retention for the selected gripping module.
CLAMP is not available with all gripping modules.
Syntax
GRIPLINK_CLAMP(< PORT >,< ENABLE >)
Parameter
< PORT >
Index of the device port (0 to 3)
< ENABLE >
Force retention: 1 = on, 0 = off
Example
Activates the gripping force safety device on the gripping module at port 2
GRIPLINK_CLAMP(2,1)