The AFD1000 Series Compliant Force Device uses an active closed-loop
control scheme where, the it works in concert with a remote FCU1000 Active Compliance Controller. This controller executes
proprietary algorithms and continuously monitors the force applied to the work surface via a precision load cell. By immediately
correcting any detected force variation, this advanced technology allows the AFD1000 Series to apply forces accurate to
within ±0.1 lbs. (±0.4 N) over their entire operational force range.
Active compliant force control provides many useful features. The AFD1000 Series have the built-in
ability to precisely weigh the process equipment and compensate for gravity induced forces in any orientation. This means that
if you want to apply 8.2 lbs. (36.5 N) of force to a surface, then the AFD1000 will apply 8.2 lbs. (36.5 N) in any orientation;
horizontal, vertical, even upside-down, without
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any additional integration effort from you. In addition, force variations due to
acceleration effects are automatically corrected allowing you to use much higher speeds over contoured surfaces and around corners.
Integrating the 1000 Series system into your workcell could not be any easier, since the system is
completely stand-alone and is not robot dependent. The installation setup consists of mounting the FCU1000 Controller, attaching
one small flexible air supply line, mounting the AFD1000, and connecting the supplied controller cable to the AFD. The simple
Microsoft Windows™ software setup means that you can be up and running your process in a matter of minutes.
All these features combine to make the PushCorp AFD1000 Series the most advanced, dependable, and cost
effective force control system available today.
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