First Use

Get Started - Glossary1:25 min This document is the operator’s guide for the Robotic Fan Blade Reprofiling and Polishing System. Hereafter also referred to as the cell or system. The main purpose of this document is to provide guidelines for the operation of the cell....

Get Started - System Overview1:25 min Location of Main Components – Front View:   Location of Main Components – Rear View: Cell Contents:   LEGEND:     1. CAMERA * 7. STANDARD PROFILING # 2 13. PROFILOMETER 2. CHORD LENGTH SENSOR * 8. SPINDLE PROFILING # 2 *...

Get Started - Status Light1 min Sequence Status Light A status light is installed on the top of the cell to indicate the different state of the system: Light Description GREEN Machine is running. GREEN AMBER Machine is running under a low-level alarm. AMBER Machine is...

Get Started - System Safety3 min  Safety Precautions Users of the system must read the operating manual carefully and be familiar with all stations and their features. Always apply the following precautions. If the robot does not move, do not assume it will not...

Get Started - Lockout and Tag Out3 min The application of a lockout and tag out program is a method primarily used and recommended to protect workers from the risk of injury. Purpose A lockout/tag out program will help prevent: Contact with a hazard while performing...

Get Started - System Components1 minGripper Profiling Unit   Drawer   Profiling Tool Rack   Profilometre   Cord Length Sensor for Large Blades     Cord Length Sensor for Small Blades Technical Support Camera  

Get Started - System Setup5 minGripper Fingers Replacement The following procedure explains the steps for replacing the robot's gripper fingers. It requires that a product has been successfully loaded and that there is no longer an alarm. Refer to section 8.2 and 10.1...

System Power Up and Shut Down2 minSystem Power Up 1. Close the electrical panel doors. 2. Turn ON the system's main switch by turning it 90° clockwise. 3. Turn ON the robot controller if its main switch is not already on. It is not necessary to turn off the switch on...

Select a Product1:30 min1. In Run (1) page, press Select product button (2).   2. A new window opens. Double-click on product to select (3) or press Select button (4). 3. A new window (5) will be displayed to indicate which tools should be replaced. When the tool...

Open, Close and Load the Drawer 1:30 minOpen and Close the Drawer 1. Select a product (see section 8.2).2. To open the drawer, press on the Open request button (1).3. Open the drawer (or the door if it is the rejection) once the request has been accepted. 4. To close...

Starting and Stopping the Sequence1:30 minStarting the sequence 1. Load the drawer tray.2. Press the Start button (1). A new window opens.3. Choose which operation to run by checking or unchecking them in the list (2).4. Press the Start button (3). Stopping the...

Open the Cell Door 1 minThe door will be unlocked when you press the Unlock doors button, even if the system is in alarm. The robot will move by itself to the Home position before unlocking the doors if it is not in alarm and not at a known safe position. The main...

Move the Robot0:30 min1. Select a product.2. In the Maintenance page (1), select the Robot tab (2).3. In the Robot motion dock (3), select the position from the dropdown list and press the Move button (4).  

Pick and Drop a Part0:30 min1. Load parts.2. On the Maintenance page (1), select the Robot tab (2). 3. In the Part dock (3), select the place you want to pick or drop the part using the dropdown list (4), then press Pick part (5) or Drop part button (6).

Reset a Tool's Life0:30 minRun Page 1. Load parts.2. Select the tool to be reset (1) and press Reset button (2) to reset its tool life to 100%. Maintenance Page 1. Load parts.2. On the Maintenance page (1), select the Tool maintenance tab (2). 3. Select the tool to be...

Dress a Tool0:30 min1. Select a product.2. In the Maintenance page (1), go to Tool maintenance tab (2). 3. Select the tool to be dressed (3) and press Dress button (4). If the tool has been changed, press the Reset button (5) prior to the dress operation.  ...

Start Offline1 min1. Select a product.2. In the batch selection dock, select Browse (1) from the dropdown list. 3. A new window opens. Open the batch’s folder and select the batch.xml file (2), the press Open button (3). 4. Select the part (4) to process offline and...

Alarm Recovery2:30 minAlarm Acknowledgment 1. Deactivate the alarm condition by executing the appropriate action.2. Close the cell doors.3. Reset all E-Stops.4. If a door was open or if an E-Stop was triggered, press the Reset button (1) located on the system...

BrainWave System Log Files1:30 minThe system provides several logs to facilitate troubleshooting if necessary. These logs can be requested by AV&R Automation for support purposes. Follow the procedure below to generate a support file package containing all these...

Backup Procedures1:30 minRobot Backup “All of the Above” Backup This backup saves the files to a USB flash drive. It can be done either manually or automatically. To do so manually, follow these steps:1. Insert a USB flash drive in the port of the robot teach...