The TC17 tool Changer has been exclusively designed for the ST Robotics R17 robot and requires compressed air to operate. It is supplied with all valves, circuits and software. The TC17 comprises of two parts, the robot side adapter and the tool side adapter.
Robot Side Connector
The robot side connector features a pneumatically powered system to expand the range of tasks an R17 robot can do at any given time. It features six M5 threaded ports for air supply and an expansion section to allow for 18 total electrical connections.
Features and Benefits
• Electrical contacts: 18 (Rated 5A each) • Pneumatic ports: 6 (M5 threaded) • X, Y, Z position repeatability: +/- 0.025 mm • Moment resistance: 29 nm • Torque resistance: 34 nm
Product Application Information
Can be used with the R17HPL version of the R17 robot arm when objects with a heavier payload require moving.
Tool Side Adapter
The tool side adapter features a top plate that has been designed to mount all the R17 ST Robotic attachments. There are six air ports and 18 electrical contact points and an internal socket to match the expanding barbs of the robot side adapter.
Features and Benefits
• Internal socket (tapered to allow mismatch of position) • Can be customised • Six air ports and 18 electrical contact points
Product Application Information
The tool side adapter can be customised to adapt to R17 ST Robotics attachments and other third-party grippers.
Note
TC17-2 has 1 robot side and 2 tool side (RS 1242713) TC17-3 has 1 robot side and 3 tool side (RS 1242714)
