MRMC UR10 ROBOT Mover User manual

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UR10 ROBOT
Model Mover
COMPACT LIGHTWEIGHT HIGH SPEED MODEL MOVER
Quick Start Guide
QSG Product Code: MRMC-2101-00
Products Covered: MRMC-2082-00

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UR10 Robot Model Mover Quick Start Guide
QSG Product Code: MRMC-2101-00
Products Covered: MRMC-2082-00
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Contents
Chapter 1 Quick Start..................................................................... 1
Overview ................................................................................. 1
Safety procedures for using industrial robots.....................2
Assessing a site ..............................................................3
Installation safety..........................................................3
Software setup ...............................................................5
Operational safety.........................................................5
Connecting the cables when using as Stand-alone............8
Starting up the UR10 Robot Model Mover system..........12
Shutting down the UR10 Robot Model Mover
system ....................................................................................14
Appendix 1 Troubleshooting........................................................... 18
Clearing a Fault ....................................................................18
Appendix 2 Specifications............................................................... 21
Rig Performance...................................................................21

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Chapter 1 Quick Start
Overview
Thank you for using the UR10 Robot Model Mover from Mark Roberts
Motion Control (MRMC). UR10 Robot Model Mover is designed for
reliable day-in, day-out use in professional studio and Outside Broadcast
environments. It has a small, lightweight robotic arm which can be used
as model mover.
UR10 Robot Model Mover
can be attached to the floor or a
suitable platform.

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Safety procedures for using industrial robots
Note that the words Robot and Rig are completely interchangeable and
identical in meaning, for the purposes of this document.
Motion Control rigs are potentially dangerous. It is important that you
and everyone else on the set understand the safety notes on the following
pages in order to stay safe.
You should use this document in addition to the normal Safety Manual
instructions that are applicable to all motion control rigs, such as Milos.
This section emphasises the safety concerns that are especially important
around high-speed, high-acceleration, industrial-grade robots which can
cause severe injuries, such as UR10 Robot Model Mover.
Unlike traditional motion control equipment, UR10 Robot
Model Mover can get to maximum speed in the blink of an eye
- too fast for someone to be able to quickly move out of the
way.
It is ultimately the operator of the rig who is responsible for
the safe use of the equipment so never bypass any of the safety
points listed here.
No one other than a highly trained operator should use the
robot, no matter how simple it looks or is.
This document is for the use of robots for carrying cameras or
props, not people.

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Assessing a site
Before setting up UR10 Robot Model Mover you need to assess the site,
paying particular attention to the following points:
Does the site have access? You need to make sure you can carry
it there using a pallet truck or forklift.
Does the site have a power source with sufficient capacity for
the robot and the correct mains voltage?
– UR10 Robot Model Mover requires a 240 Volts,
single-phase power supply.
– The computer stack that controls UR10 Robot Model
Mover (that is, the desktop computer and the power
supply brick for the RT-14 interface box) are
auto-switching and can run on 120-240 Volts AC.
Does the site have unusual environmental attributes that
require specialised protection from extreme temperatures,
humidity, rain, or dust?
Installation safety
Due to the large mass of the rigs and the accelerations they
achieve it is important that they are securely mounted, with the
recommended plates and bolts to a secure and concrete floor.
Ensure the floor can support the load and the stresses (see
above).
Ensure the power supply is properly earthed (grounded) and of
the correct voltage (see above).
If the rig is mounted to something other than the floor then
the mount should be heavy and strong enough to take the
forces and not move or fall over during sudden starts and
stops. Use the recommended minimum thickness steel plates.
Check with MRMC if you are unsure of the exact requirements
for your robot.
Check that all cables are securely fixed and are not going to
catch during motion.
Ensure the camera, lens, focus motor, accessories, power
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not come off during sudden motions, to become lethal
missiles.
Ensure all safety accessories are securely attached and in
working order, including emergency stops, safety sensors, etc.
Clearly mark the area around the robot in which no persons
are allowed to enter. As a bare minimum, use brightly marked
tape on the floor, outside the reach of the robot, to indicate the
“No Go Zone”. Ideally, use physical safety barriers, and light
guards/curtains.
Keep stands, lights and accessories out of the No Go Zone, if
possible. If not possible then try to take as much care with their
positioning and the motion of the rig, as if they were a person.
Remember a light, accidentally hit at high speed by the robot,
can be just as dangerous to someone standing outside the No
Go Zone as the robot is to someone standing in the zone.
Where physical safety barriers are impractical, light guards
should be used or similar alternatives such as laser scanners, to
stop anyone entering the No Go Zone during motion.
Ideally have the robot surrounded on all four sides by a safety
barrier, but where that is not practical, ensure that the
maximum number of sides feasible are closed off, and that any
person having to stand within reach of the robot is located as
far away as possible for the shot.

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Software setup
Always ensure you have the right configuration for the robot
you are using, such as maximum axis speeds and accelerations.
Prior to running moves, enter in and keep to a minimum all
software axis and Cartesian limits. For example if the main axis
only needs to travel +/-40 degrees then reduce the limit to +/
-40 degrees even though it could do +/-180 degrees. This keeps
the likelihood of operator or software errors to a minimum.
Also check the Cartesian speed and acceleration limits are set
to reasonable values.
Operational safety
Do not use around flammable gas. All electrical equipment can
generate sparks that can ignite flammable gas.
Keep the equipment dry. The system has not been made
weatherproof. Do not use with wet hands.
Always run moves only when standing within easy reach of the
emergency stop.
Always tell the production company and the crew to keep away
from the robot and not approach it when any of its red lights
are on which indicates it is powered up. Have them sign the
appropriate safety documents and disclaimers to ensure they
understand this and are indemnifying MRMC if anything
happens.
Always loudly and clearly indicate to others when the rig is
about to move. Shout “Rig Moving!” if no other means exists.
Always ensure the rig is disabled when someone has to enter
the No Go Zone.
Always run any move or adjusted move slowly at first to check
the motion. Even if you have checked the move previously, if
you make a minor change to it then you need to recheck it.
Keep the software in “slow mode” unless the move has been
tested and is now specifically doing a high speed pass.
In the event that a person or Actor has to be within the no-go
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fully briefed on the safety requirements and that they know not
to change their position or do anything other than the
rehearsed moves without fully warning the operator. Any such
person is to have a clear escape route to allow them to move
safely away from the robot.
During use, repeatedly check the rig mounting points, cables,
camera mount, accessories etc. to ensure nothing has, or is,
working its way loose.
Never bypass any safety hardware or software.

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Notes

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Connecting the cables when using as Stand-alone
Power Supply:
ideally 240V Volt,
1-phase, 3-wire
including Ground.
UR10 Robot controller
ETHERNET
Teach pendant
Robot arm
Jumper
[14823]
E-stop button
[18519]
E-stop Extension
Cable [19844]

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Power Supply:
120-240 Volts
5V
Ethernet Hub
RT-14
Hand Held
Box
ETHERNET
INtime
dongle cable
in USB port
Jumper
[15843]
ETHERNET (Robot controller)

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Connections when using Multiple Robots
Power
Supply
UR10 Robot controller
ETHERNET
Teach pendant
Robot arm
Jumper
[14823]
E-stop button
[18519]
E-stop Extension
Cable [19844]
UR10 E-stop cable
(non-safe)[20574]
E-stop button
[19782]
Safety PLC on Main Robot

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Power Supply:
120-240 Volts
5V
Ethernet Hub
RT-14
Hand Held
Box
ETHERNET
INtime
dongle cable
in USB port
Jumper
[15843]
Robot Sync
ETHERNET
(Robot controller)

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Starting up the UR10 Robot Model Mover system
Once you have attached all the cables, you power up the rig by switching
on the components in the order described below.
1. Make sure you have secured the area around UR10
Robot Model Mover. Put up guard rails around UR10
Robot Model Mover as necessary, and tell others on
the set that you are now powering up the rig.
2. Power up UR10 Robot Model Mover by
pressing the Power button on the teach
pendant.
3. On the Flair PC, start the Flair application by
double-clicking on the Flair icon on the
Desktop.
4. Release the E-stop that is plugged into the computer
stack, by turning the button clockwise until the red
button pops up and then pressing the Enable button.
5. In Flair, click on the Engage Robot button.
Important
Do not click the Engage Robot button in Flair when the E-stop
button is pressed, otherwise a fault is generated.
Power button

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6. In Flair, move the UR10 Robot Model Mover arm to its home
position (rotated straight forward and tucked under).
7. if you want to set additional restriction to the robot axes travel with
respect to the maximum travel (default), set the soft limit in flair
accordingly.
Hint
If the UR10 Robot Model Mover arm is in a
backward or reversed starting position, the arm
might swing overhead or around the side to reach
the home position, possibly striking the walls,
ceiling, or other rigging! If the rig is in an enclosed space or
near other equipment, it is recommended that you do the
following:
•Manually move the arm close to its home position before
Homing it.
•When you home the rig, have one hand ready on the
E-stop in case you need to stop the rig quickly.

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Shutting down the UR10 Robot Model Mover
system
1. Move UR10 Robot Model Mover to its Home position.
or...
If you are going to transport UR10 Robot Model Mover to a new
location, put the UR10 Robot Model Mover arm into its transport
position. You can do this either by using Flair (although you might
have to reset the soft limits to reach the transport position) or by
moving the arm using the robot teach pendant.
2. In the Flair software, click on the Disengage Robot button.
3. Press down the E-stop button.
4. Close the Flair software.
5. Shut down Windows on the Flair PC.
6. Press the Power button on the Teach Pendant for the UR10 Robot
Model Mover as follows:
Power button

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Notes

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Notes