ESAB RDM-2000 Robotic Deflection Mount Installation guide

Brand: ESAB

Model: RDM-2000 Robotic Deflection Mount

Type: Installation guide

ESAB RDM-2000 Robotic Deflection Mount is an industrial-grade robotic welding solution designed to provide precise control and positioning of the welding gun in automated applications. Its advanced features include air-assist functionality for improved weld quality, compatibility with various welding processes like SMAW and GTAW, and easy integration with robotic welding systems. This mount offers a high degree of accuracy, repeatability, and flexibility for complex welding tasks, making it a valuable asset for industries like automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing.

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Version No: AA.01 Issue Date: July 1, 2006 Manual No: SM-RDM-2000

ROBOTIC

DEFLECTION MOUNT

Installation and Operation

Guide

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Congratulations on your new Tweco

Robotics product. We are proud

to have you as our customer and will strive to provide you with the

best service and reliability in the industry. This product is backed by

our extensive warranty and world-wide service network. To locate your

nearest distributor or service agency, please contact a representative at

the address and phone number in your area listed on the inside back

cover of this manual, or visit us on the web at www.tweco.com.

This Operating Manual has been designed to instruct you on the correct

use and operation of your Tweco

Robotics product. Your satisfaction

with this product and its safe operation is our ultimate concern.

Therefore, please take the time to read the entire manual, especially the

Safety Precautions. They will help you to avoid potential hazards that

may exist when working with this product.

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Robotics is a Global Brand of Arc Welding Products for

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products to achieve a safer working environment within the welding

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WARNING

READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS ENTIRE MANUAL AND YOUR EMPLOYER’S SAFETY PRACTICES BEFORE INSTALLING,

OPERATING, OR SERVICING THE EQUIPMENT.

WHILE THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL REPRESENTS THE MANUFACTURER’S BEST JUDGMENT, THE

MANUFACTURER ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR ITS USE.

Robotic Deﬂection Mount

Installation and Operation Guide

Instruction Manual Number SM-RDM-2000

Published by:

Tweco

Products Inc.

2800 Airport Road

Denton, TX 76208

(940) 566-2000

www.tweco.com

Thermadyne Industries Inc.

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Publication Date: July 1, 2006

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Table of Contents

SECTION 1: SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS .......................................... 1-1

1.01 Welding Hazards .......................................................................................1-1

1.02 Principal Safety Standards ........................................................................1-3

1.03 Safety and Health ......................................................................................1-3

SECTION 2: INTRODUCTION AND DESCRIPTION ................................................. 2-4

2.01 How to Use this Manual ............................................................................2-4

2.02 Receipt of Equipment ................................................................................2-4

2.03 Introduction ..............................................................................................2-4

SECTION 3: INSTALLATION AND OPERATION ..................................................... 3-6

3.01 Installation ................................................................................................3-6

3.02 Air Assist Feature ......................................................................................3-8

3.03 Wiring Diagram .........................................................................................3-9

3.04 Maintenance ..............................................................................................3-9

SECTION 4: REPLACEMENT PARTS ................................................................

4-10

STATEMENT OF WARRANTY ........................................................................

5-15

WARRANTY SCHEDULE .............................................................................

5-16

GLOBAL CUSTOMER SERVICE CONTACT INFORMATION .......................................

5-17

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SECTION 1:

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS

WARNING

SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH MAY RESULT IF WELDING AND CUTTING EQUIPMENT IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED,

USED AND MAINTAINED. MISUSE OF THIS EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNSAFE PRACTICES CAN BE HAZARDOUS. THE

OPERATOR, SUPERVISOR AND HELPER MUST READ AND UNDERSTAND THE FOLLOWING SAFETY WARNINGS AND

INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING ANY WELDING OR CUTTING EQUIPMENT.

THE WELDING AND CUTTING PROCESS IS USED IN MANY POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS SUCH

AS ELEVATED HEIGHTS, AREAS OF LIMITED VENTILATION, CLOSE QUARTERS, AROUND WATER, IN HOSTILE

ENVIRONMENTS, ETC., AND IT IS IMPORTANT THAT THE OPERATOR(S) ARE AWARE OF THE DANGERS ASSOCIATED

WITH WORKING IN THESE TYPES OF CONDITIONS. BE CERTAIN THAT THE OPERATOR(S) ARE TRAINED IN

SAFE PRACTICES FOR ENVIRONMENTS IN WHICH THEY ARE EXPECTED TO WORK AND UNDER COMPETENT

SUPERVISION.

IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT THE OPERATOR, SUPERVISOR AND ALL OTHER PERSONNEL IN THE WORK AREA ARE AWARE

OF THE DANGERS OF THE WELDING OR CUTTING PROCESS. TRAINING AND PROPER SUPERVISION ARE IMPORTANT

FOR A SAFE WORK PLACE. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE. ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDED SAFETY

AND OPERATING INFORMATION IS REFERENCED IN EACH SECTION.

5. All ground connections must be checked periodically

to determine that they are mechanically strong and

electrically adequate for the required current.

6. When engaged in alternating current, welding, or

cutting under wet conditions or warm surroundings

where perspiration is a factor, the use of reliable

automatic controls for reducing the no-load voltage

is recommended to reduce shock hazard.

7. When the welding or cutting process requires values of

open circuit voltages in alternating current machines

higher than 80 volts, and direct current machines

higher than 100 volts, means must be provided to

prevent the operator from making accidental contact

with the high voltage by adequate insulation or other

means.

8. When welding is to be suspended for any substantial

length of time, such as during lunch or overnight,

all electrodes should be removed from the electrode

holder and the electrode holder carefully located so

that accidental contact cannot occur.

9. The holder must be disconnected from the power

source when not in use.

10.

Never immerse Mig-Guns, electrode holders, tig

torches, plasma torches, or electrodes in water.

WARNING

SMOKE, FUMES, AND GASES CAN BE DANGEROUS

TO YOUR HEALTH.

1.01 Welding Hazards

WARNING

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH.

INSTALL AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT IN ACCORDANCE

WITH THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE (NFPA 70)

AND LOCAL CODES. DO NOT SERVICE OR REPAIR

EQUIPMENT WITH POWER ON. DO NOT OPERATE

EQUIPMENT WITH PROTECTIVE INSULATORS

OR COVERS REMOVED. SERVICE OR REPAIR TO

EQUIPMENT MUST BE DONE BY A QUALIFIED REPAIR

TECHNICIAN, OR TRAINED PERSONNEL ONLY.

1. Do not touch live electrical parts.

2. Do not touch an electrode with bare skin and electrical

ground at the same time.

3. Always keep welding gloves dry and in good

condition.

NOTE

Aluminized protective clothing can become

part of the electrical path.

4. Keep oxygen cylinders, chains, wire ropes, cranes,

hoists, and elevators away from any part of the

electrical path.

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22. Where the work area permits, the operator should be

enclosed in an individual booth painted with a ﬁnish of

low reﬂectivity such as zinc oxide. This is an important

factor for absorbing ultraviolet radiations, and lamp black.

The operator should be enclosed with non-combustible

screens similarly painted.

WARNING

WELDING SPARKS CAN CAUSE FIRES AND

EXPLOSIONS.

23. Causes of ﬁre and explosion are: combustibles reached by

the arc, ﬂame, ﬂying sparks, hot slag, or heated material.

Remove combustibles from the work area and/or provide

a ﬁre watch.

. Avoid oily or greasy clothing as sparks may ignite them. Have

a ﬁre extinguisher nearby, and know how to use it.

25.

Be alert to the danger of conduction or radiation. For

example, if welding or cutting is to be done on a metal

wall, partition, ceiling, or roof, precautions must be taken

to prevent ignition of combustibles on the other side.

26. Do not w

eld or cut containers that have held combustibles.

All hollow spaces, cavities and containers should be vented

prior to welding or cutting to permit the escape of air or

gases. Purging with inert gas is recommended.

27. Never use oxygen in a welding torch. Use only inert

gases or inert gas mixes as required by the process. Use

of combustible compressed gases can cause explosions

resulting in personal injury or death. Arcing against any

compressed gas cylinder can cause cylinder damage or

explosion.

WARNING

NOISE CAN DAMAGE HEARING.

28. Noise from the air carbon-arc process can damage

your hearing. Wear protective hearing devices to ensure

protection when noise levels exceed OSHA standards.

Adequate hearing protection devices must be worn by

operators and surrounding personnel to ensure personal

protection against noise.

11. Keep smoke, fumes, and gases from the breathing area.

12. Fumes from the welding or cutting process are of various

types and strengths, depending on the kind of base metal

being worked on. To ensure your safety, do not breathe

these fumes.

13. Ventilation must be adequate to remove smoke, fumes,

and gases during the operation to protect operators and

other personnel in the area.

14. Vapors of chlorinated solvents can form the toxic gas

“Phosgene” when exposed to ultraviolet radiation from an

electric arc. All solvents, degreasers, and potential sources

of these vapors must be removed from the work area.

15. Fumes produced by welding or cutting, particularly in

conﬁned places, can cause discomfort and physical harm

if inhaled over an extended period of time.

16. Provide adequate ventilation in the welding or cutting area.

Use air-supplied respirators if ventilation is not adequate to

remove all fumes and gases. Never ventilate with oxygen.

Oxygen supports and vigorously accelerates ﬁre.

WARNING

ARC RAYS, HOT SLAG AND SPARKS CAN INJURE

EYES AND BURN SKIN .

17. The welding and cutting processes produces extreme

localized heat and strong ultraviolet rays.

18. Never attempt to weld or cut without a welding helmet

with the proper lens. Ensure that the lens complies with

federal guidelines. A number 12 to 14 shade ﬁlter lens

provides the best protection against arc radiation. When

in a conﬁned area, prevent the reﬂected arc rays from

entering around the helmet.

19. Ensure all personnel in the work area are protected from

arc rays and sparks. Approved shielding curtains and

appropriate goggles should be used to provide protection

to staff in the surrounding area and operators of nearby

equipment.

20. Unprotected skin should also be covered from arc rays,

heat and molten metal. Always wear protective gloves and

clothing that does not allow skin to become exposed. All

pockets should be closed and cuffs sewn shut. Leather

aprons, sleeves, leggings, etc., should be worn for out-of-

position welding and cutting or for heavy operations using

large electrodes. High top work shoes provide adequate

protection from foot burns. For added protection use

leather spats.

21. Flammable hair preparations should not be used when

welding or cutting. Wear ear plugs to protect ears from

sparks.

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1.02 Principal Safety Standards

1.03 Safety and Health

NOTE

Be sure to read and fully comprehend the safety

instuctions and warnings contained within

section 1 of this manual before performing

any welding or cutting operations.

WARNING

SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH MAY RESULT IF

WELDING AND CUTTING EQUIPMENT IS NOT

PROPERLY INSTALLED, USED AND MAINTAINED.

MISUSE OF THIS EQUIPMENT, OR OTHER UNSAFE

PRACTICES, CAN BE HAZARDOUS.

Electric shock can cause injury or death.

Smoke, fumes, and gases can be dangerous to your

health.

Arc rays, hot slag, and sparks can injure or burn

unprotected eyes and skin.

Welding sparks can cause ﬁres and explosions.

Excessive noise can damage your hearing.

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SAFETY AND OPERATING REFERENCES

1. Code of Federal Regulations. (OSHA)

Section 29 Part 1910.95, 132, 133, 134, 139, 251, 252, 253, 254 and 1000.

U.S. Government Printing Ofﬁce, Washington, DC. 20402.

2. ANSl Z49.1 “Safety In Welding and Cutting”.

3. ANSI Z87.1 “Practice for Occupational and Educational Eye and Face Protection”.

4. ANSl Z88.2 “Standard Practice for Respiratory Protection”.

American National Standards Institute, 1430 Broadway, New York, NY. 10018.

5. AWS F4.1 “Recommended Safe Practices for Welding and Cutting Containers”.

6. AWS C5.3 “Recommended Practices for Air Carbon-Arc Gouging and Cutting”.

The American Welding Society, 550 NW Lejeune RD., P.O.Box 351040, Miami FL. 33135.

7. NFPA 51B “Fire Prevention in Cutting and Welding Processes”.

8. NFPA-7 “National Electrical Code”.

National Fire Protection Association, Battery Park, Quincy, MA. 02269.

9. CSA W117.2, “Safety in Welding, Cutting and Allied Processes”.

Canadian Standards Association, 178 Rexdale Blvd., Rexdale, Ontario, Canada M9W 1R3.

WARNING

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPEN THE ROBOT MOUNT.

THE POWERFUL COMPRESSED SPRING CONTAINED

WITHIN CAN CAUSE INJURY IF DISASSEMBLED

IMPROPERLY. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE

RDM MOUNTS BE RETURNED TO THE FACTORY FOR

REPAIRS.

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2.01 How to Use this Manual

To ensure safe operation, read the entire manual, including

the chapters on safety instructions and warnings.

Throughout this manual, the words WARNING, CAUTION,

and NOTE may appear. Pay particular attention to the

information provided under these headings. These special

annotations are easily recognized as follows:

WARNING

A WARNING GIVES INFORMATION REGARDING

POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.

CAUTION

A CAUTION refers to possible equipment

damage.

NOTE

A NOTE offers helpful information concerning

certain operating procedures.

2.02 Receipt of Equipment

When you receive the equipment, check it against the

invoice to make sure it is complete and inspect the

equipment for possible damage due to shipping. If there is

any damage, notify the carrier immediately to ﬁle a claim.

Furnish complete information concerning damage claims

or shipping errors to the location in your area listed in the

inside back cover of this manual. Include a full description

of the parts in error.

If you want additional or replacement copies of this CD,

please contact Tweco

Robotics at the address and phone

number in your area listed on the inside back cover of this

manual. Include the Manual number (from page i) and

CD part number: 64-2601.

SECTION 2:

INTRODUCTION AND DESCRIPTION

2.03 Introduction

The Tweco

Robotics Robotic Deﬂection Mount – “RDM-

2000” series — is a safety device designed to act as a

switch between the conductor tube and the robot arm. The

internal switch mechanism is activated when a collision

is detected in any direction.

How the Deﬂection Mount Works

When there is a collision between the conductor tube and

ﬁxture/part, the conductor tube will move in the direction

with the deﬂection mount shaft. When this happens, one

or more of the three switches located inside of the mount

assembly will be activated. This activates the E-Stop

circuit, which is normally in the closed position, thus

stopping the travel of the robot arm.

The deﬂection mount detects motion in any direction,

whether it is in the Z-axis (head on), a side load, or a

torsional load.

The RDM-2000 series deﬂection mounts are offered in

three models, allowing you to choose the best spring rate

depending upon the speciﬁc application requirements.

In addition to the three spring rates, the mounts come

standard with an air assist feature. This allows the robot

technician to increase the break - away pressure for any

of the forces. Refer to Tables 1 through 3 for more detail,

located on in Section 3, page 3-8.

Part No. Stock No. Description

RDM-2000-S 3500-1155 Light Duty

RDM-2000-M 3500-1156 Medium Duty

RDM-2000-H 3500-1157 Heavy Duty

Part No. Fz Mx/My Mz

RDM-2000-S 267 N

(60#)

18 Nm (160

In-lbs)

Ca. 15Nm

(130 In-lbs)

RDM-2000-M 444 N

(100#)

27 Nm (245

In-lbs)

Ca. 25 Nm

(220 In-lbs)

RDM-2000-H 662 N

(140#)

28 Nm (250

In-lbs)

Ca. 26 Nm

(230 In-lbs)

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The RDM-2000 series deﬂection mounts come standard

with the items shown in Figure 1. Before starting the

installation, please read and understand the installation

procedure outlined in this manual.

Figure 1: Packaged RDM-2000 Mount

Item No. Description Qty.

1 RDM-2000 Deﬂection Mount Assembly 1

2 E-Stop Cable Assembly 1

3 Rear Adapter Plate (Aluminum) 1

4 M6 x 1 x 16mm Flat Head Socket Cap Screw 5

5 4mm Hex Wrench 1

6 3 mm Hex Wrench 1

7 3/16” x 3/16” x ½” Long Keystock 1

8 Air Fitting (Accepts 5/32” tubing) 1

9 M4 x 60mm Socket Head Cap Screws 6

NOTE

RDM adapter plate used to adapt the RDM

mount to the robot arm are sold separately.

Refer to Section 4, pages 10-14, to ensure the

RDM adapter plate is correct for your speciﬁc

robot.

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SECTION 3:

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION

3.01 Installation

1. Remove the RDM mount and the other accessories

from the carton. Check to ensure all the items shown

in Figure 1 are located and identiﬁed. If any of the

component parts are missing, please notify the

Welding Distributor or Tweco Products customer

service department (1-800-426-1888).

2. Identify and set the “HOME

” position on the robot.

3. Located on the outer diameter of the RDM adapter

plate is a machined line indicating “HOME” position.

Position this line to the “HOME” position on the robot

arm. Using a 5mm allen wrench, insert and tighten

the socket head cap screws furnished with the RDM

adapter plate. Refer to Figure 2.

Figure 2: RDM Adapter To Robot Arm

RDM ADAPTER

PLATE

SOCKET HEAD CAP SCREWS

ALIGN WITH “HOME“

POSITION ON ROBOT

ARM

4. Position and secure the aluminum rear adapter plate

to the RDM adapter plate using the M6 x 1 x 16mm

ﬂat head cap screws. This plate also has a machined

line indicating “HOME” position. Align this to the RDM

adapter plate machined line. Refer to Figure 3.

RDM ADAPTER PLATE

REAR MOUNTING PLATE

FLAT HEAD CAP SCREWS

SEE DETAIL B

LOCATING

ALIGN

DETAIL B

5. Remove the 7/16”-20 socket head cap screw and ﬂat

washer from the mount shaft on the RDM mount and

set aside.

6. Slide the black protective cover away from the RDM

mount. Insert the M4 x 60mm socket head cap screws

into the holes on the front cover plate.

Figure 3: Rear Mounting Plate

7. Locate the engraved arrows on the side of the mount.

Align the arrows with the “HOME” line on the rear adapter

plate and place the mount against the plate. The brass

locating pin protruding out from the rear mounting plate

should help locate and position the RDM mount into the

correct position. Refer to Figure 4.

Figure 4: Arrows On RDM Mount

HOME

POSITION

8. Using the 3mm Allen wrench, supplied from the

factory, tighten the M4 x 60mm socket head cap screw

to the rear adapter plate. Refer to Figure 5.

M4 X 60MM SOCKET HEAD CAP SCREWS

RDM-2000 DEFLECTION MOUNT

REAR ADAPTER PLATE

RDM ADAPTER PLATE

Figure 5: Mounting of RDM Mount

9. Slide the black protective cover back over the mount

shaft and place the 3/16” key stock into the machined

slot on the mount shaft. Refer to Figure 6.

10. If the air assist feature will be used, remove the 1/8” NPT

plug from the side of the mount. Refer to Figure 7.

Figure 6: Key Stock Location

key

rdm deflection mount

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Figure 7: Air Assist Port

AIR ASSIST PORT

(1/8 NPT)

11. Thread the air ﬁtting supplied from the factory, into

the RDM mount and tighten. The ﬁtting will accept

5/32” tubing, (not supplied), from a compressed air

regulator. Refer to Figure 8.

Figure 8: Installation of Air Fitting

AIR FITTING

12. To provide the air assist, a 5/32” (3,97mm) tubing

coming out of the air ﬁtting should be extended back

to the feeder or robot base where it is attached to an

adjustable air line regulator. Refer to Section 3.02 page

10 for more detail on the air assist option.

NOTE

It’s recommended that the air assist feature

be installed in a manner that a continuous

air pressure is supplied to the mount during

operation.

13. The RDM mount is now ready for the RDM mounting

arm to be secured into position.

14. Loosen the 5/16”-18 socket head cap screw that is

threaded into the wedge pin of the mounting hardware

of the RDM arm. Refer to Figure 10.

AIR FITTING

5/32” TUBING

Figure 9: Air Tubing To Air Line Regulator

Figure 10: Exploded View of RDM Mounting Arm &

Mounting Screws

7/16-20 SOCKET HEAD CAP SCREW

7/16 FLAT WASHER

WEDGE PIN

RDM MOUNTING

ARM

5/16-18 SOCKET

HEAD CAP

SCREW

& WASHER

15. Align the machined key slot on the mounting arm with

the 3/16” key stock on the RDM mount shaft. Slide the

mounting arm over the mount shaft.

16. Tighten the 5/16”-18 socket head cap screw until the

wedge pin is drawn into contact against the shaft on the

RDM mount. This connection must be wrench tight.

17. Install the 7/16-20 socket head cap screw and 7/16” ﬂat

washer removed in Step 5 onto the RDM mount and

secure. Refer to Figure 10.

NOTE

The centerline of the RDM mount arm should

be inline with the engraved arrows on the RDM

mount when in the “HOME” position.

Figure 11: Mounting Arm Screws Used to Secure Arm

to Mount

5/16-18 SOCKET HEAD

CAP SCREW & WASHER

7/16”-20

SOCKET

HEAD CAP

SCREW

18. Attach the E-Stop cable assembly, supplied from the

factory, to the RDM mount. Refer to Figure 11.

E-STOP CABLE

MOUNT ARM

RDM DEFLECTION MOUNT

Figure 12: E-stop Cable Connection

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3.02 Air Assist Feature

The addition of air pressure to the RDM mount during operation will increase the force that would be required to

activate the switches within the mount causing the robot arm to stop.Refer to Figure 12 and Tables 1 through 3 for

further detail on air pressure versus force (Mx, My, and Mz lb-in) and (Fz – lb).

Figure 12: RDM Mount Motion with Air Assist

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 10

Air Pressure (PSI)

Mx,My & Mz (in-lbs)

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

Fz (lbs)

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 10

Air Pressure (PSI)

Mx,My & Mz (in-lbs)

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

Fz (lbs)

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 10

Mx,My & Mz (in-lbs)

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

Fz (lbs)

Table 1: Light Deﬂection Mount Table 2: Medium Deﬂection Mount

Table 1: Heavy Deﬂection Mount

19. The installation of the RDM mount arm is now complete and is ready to accept the torch and cable assembly. Follow the

outlined procedure found in the Installation Guide provided with the Torch and Cable Assembly.

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3.03 Wiring Diagram

The RDM-2000 Series deﬂection mount uses a single

normally closed, switch to determine the deflection

breakaway. Since the circuit is normally closed, the

emergency stop relay will be on during operation. If the

power is lost, a wire breaks, or if there is a collision, the

circuit will break telling the robot to stop. (If a normally

open circuit is desired, use the white wire instead of the

brown.) Refer to the diagram below.

RDM 2000 SERIES

DEFLECTION MOUNT

NORMAL OPERATION

NORMALLY CLOSED

COMMON

NORMALLY OPEN

BROWN

GREEN

WHITE

ROBOT CONTROL

SHOCK SENSOR

CIRCUIT

COMMON

OPTIONAL

NORMALLY

OPEN CIRCUIT

3.04 Maintenance

The RDM-2000 Series deﬂection mount is designed to

operate in the most rugged industrial environments with

a minimum of maintenance. We recommend that the user

does not attempt to disassemble the mount other than

those steps required to attach the unit to the robot arm.

WARNING

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPEN THE RDM DEFLECTION

MOUNT. THE POWERFUL COMPRESSED SPRING

CONTAINED WITHIN CAN CAUSE INJURY IF

DISASSEMBLED IMPROPERLY. IT IS RECOMMENDED

THAT THE RDM DEFLECTION MOUNTS BE RETURNED

TO THE FACTORY FOR REPAIRS.

Figure 13: Exploded View of Internal Components

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REPLACEMENT PARTS

SECTION 4:

REPLACEMENT PARTS

Replacement Parts for RDM-2000

Item No. Part No. Stock No. Description

1 RDM-2000-B 3500-1197 RDM-2000 Deﬂection Mount Assembly

2 RDM-2000-JC 3044-1842 E-Stop Cable Assembly - 18”

(457.2mm)***

RDM-2000-EC

3500-1172 E-Stop Cable Assembly – 20’ (6,10m)

3 RDM-2000-AP 3500-1174 Rear Adapter Plate (Aluminum)

4 AF532-18NPT-S 3500-1385 Air Fitting (Accepts 5/32” tubing)

*** Standard on all RDM Deﬂection Mounts

B°

Ø A

RDM-AP-X

B°

Ø D

RDM-AP-X

YPE A

Adapter Plates for RDM-2000

Tweco Robotics offers many different adapter plates to use

with the RDM-2000 Series deﬂection mount. The adapter

plate acts as an additional insulator to protect the robot

arm as well as a mechanical breakaway in the event the

switching does not stop the robot or peripheral motion.

The following table will aid in determining the proper

adapter plate required too install the deﬂection mount to

your robot arm.

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Robot Type Robot

Model No.

AdapterPart

No.

AdapterStock

No. Type Ø A B° C Ø D

ABB IRB-6 RDM-AP-8 3500-1147 A 1.575”

40,01mm

45° .650”

16,51mm

1.937”

49,20mm

RDM-AP-2 3500-1141 A 1.575”

40,01mm

22.5° .525”

13,34mm

1.937”

49,20mm

IRB 1500 RDM-AP-8 3500-1147 A 1.575”

40,01mm

45 .650”

16,51mm

1.937”

49,20mm

RDM-AP-2 3500-1141 A 1.575”

40,01mm

22.5° .525”

13,34mm

1.937”

49,20mm

IRB 2000 RDM-AP-8 3500-1147 A 1.575”

40,01mm

45° .650”

16,51mm

1.937”

49,20mm

RDM-AP-2 3500-1141 A 1.575”

40,01mm

22.5° .525”

13,34mm

1.937”

49,20mm

IRB 1400 RDM-AP-8 3500-1147 A 1.575”

40,01mm

45° .650”

16,51mm

1.937”

49,20mm

RDM-AP-2 3500-1141 A 1.575”

40,01mm

22.5° .525”

13,34mm

1.937”

49,20mm

IRB 2400 RDM-AP-8 3500-1147 A 1.575”

40,01mm

45° .650”

16,51mm

1.937”

49,20mm

RDM-AP-2 3500-1141 A 1.575”

40,01mm

22.5° .525”

13,34mm

1.937”

49,20mm

IRB 240L RDM-AP-8 3500-1147 A 1.575”

40,01mm

45° .650”

16,51mm

1.937”

49,20mm

RDM-AP-2 3500-1141 A 1.575”

40,01mm

22.5° .525”

13,34mm

1.937”

49,20mm

ASEA ALL

MODELS

RDM-AP-8 3500-1147 A 1.575”

40,01mm

45° .650”

16,51mm

1.937”

49,20mm

RDM-AP-2 3500-1141 A 1.575”

40,01mm

22.5° .525”

13,34mm

1.937”

49,20mm

ESAB 1500 RDM-AP-8 3500-1147 A 1.575”

40,01mm

45° .650”

16,51mm

1.937”

49,20mm

RDM-AP-2 3500-1141 A 1.575”

40,01mm

22.5° .525”

13,34mm

1.937”

49,20mm

2000 RDM-AP-8 3500-1147 A 1.575”

40,01mm

45° .650”

16,51mm

1.937”

49,20mm

RDM-AP-2 3500-1141 A 1.575”

40,01mm

22.5° .525”

13,34mm

1.937”

49,20mm

FANUC ARC MATE

100/S6

RDM-AP-8 3500-1147 A 1.575”

40,01mm

45° .650”

16,51mm

1.937”

49,20mm

RDM-AP-2 3500-1141 A 1.575”

40,01mm

22.5° .525”

13,34mm

1.937”

49,20mm

ARC MATE

120

RDM-AP-8 3500-1147 A 1.575”

40,01mm

45° .650”

16,51mm

1.937”

49,20mm

RDM-AP-2 3500-1141 A 1.575”

40,01mm

22.5° .525”

13,34mm

1.937”

49,20mm

Robotic Deflection Mount

4-12

SM-RDM-2000

REPLACEMENT PARTS

Robot

Type

Robot Model

No.

AdapterPart

No.

AdapterStock

No. Type Ø A B° C Ø D

FANUC ARC MATE

120/S/12

RDM-AP-8 3500-1147 A 1.575”

40,01mm

45° .650”

16,51mm

1.937”

49,20mm

RDM-AP-2 3500-1141 A 1.575”

40,01mm

22.5° .525”

13,34mm

1.937”

49,20mm

ARC MATE

100/I

RDM-AP-8 3500-1147 A 1.575”

40,01mm

45° .650”

16,51mm

1.937”

49,20mm

RDM-AP-2 3500-1141 A 1.575”

40,01mm

22.5° .525”

13,34mm

1.937”

49,20mm

ARC MATE JR

SR.S-10

RDM-AP-4 3500-1143 A 1.968”

49,99mm

45° .525”

13,34mm

1.263”

32,08mm

ARC MATE JR

S/5

RDM-AP-4 3500-1143 A 1.968”

49,99mm

45° .525”

13,34mm

1.263”

32,08mm

LR MATE

100 1

RDM-AP-16 3500-1120 A 1.240”

31,50MM

45° .650”

16,51mm

1.973”

49,20mm

50 iL RDM-AP-24 3500-1181 B 1.240”

31,50mm

45° .550”

13,97mm

.787”

19,99mm

Arc Mate

100iB, M-6iB,

100ib/6S

RDM-AP-8 3500-1147 A 1.575”

40,01

45° .650”

16,51mm

1.937”

49,20mm

HITACHI 5430 RDM-AP-4 3500-1143 A 1.968”

49,99mm

45° .525”

13,34mm

1.263”

32,08mm

MR 6060 RDM-AP-6 3500-1145 B 1.575”

40,01mm

45° .525”

13,34mm

.981”

24,92mm

MR 6100 RDM-AP-6 3500-1145 B 1.575”

40,01mm

45° .525”

13,34mm

.981”

24,92mm

KAWASAKI FS010 RDM-AP-25 3500-1118 B 2.480”

62,99mm

45° .525”

13,34mm

1.571”

39,90mm

FS010L RDM-AP-25 3500-1118 B 2.480”

62,99mm

45° .525”

13,34mm

1.571”

39,90mm

JS6 RDM-AP-6 3500-1145 B 1.575”

40,01mm

45° .525”

13,34mm

.981”

24,92mm

SJ10 RDM-AP-6 3500-1145 B 1.575”

40,01mm

45° .525”

13,34mm

.981”

24,92mm

KUKA KR6 RDM-AP-17 3500-1123 B 1.968”

49,99mm

45° .650”

16,51mm

1.236”

31,39mm

KR150 RDM-AP-17 3500-1123 B 1.968”

49,99mm

45° .650”

16,51mm

1.236”

31,39mm

KR3015 RDM-AP-17 3500-1123 B 1.968”

49,99mm

45° .650”

16,51mm

1.236”

31,39mm

MILLER MRV-6 RDM-AP-8 3500-1147 A 1.575”

40,01mm

45° .650”

16,51mm

1.937”

49,20mm

RDM-AP-2 3500-1141 A 1.575”

40,01mm

22.5° .525”

13,34mm

1.937”

49,20mm

MRV-2000 RDM-AP-8 3500-1147 A 1.575”

40,01mm

45° .650”

16,51mm

1.937”

49,20mm

RDM-AP-2 3500-1141 A 1.575”

40,01mm

22.5° .525”

13,34mm

1.937”

49,20mm

MRV-2300 RDM-AP-8 3500-1147 A 1.575”

40,01mm

45° .650”

16,51mm

1.937”

49,20mm

RDM-AP-2 3500-1141 A 1.575”

40,01mm

22.5° .525”

13,34mm

1.937”

49,20mm

Robotic Deflection Mount

4-13

SM-RDM-20000

REPLACEMENT PARTS

Robot Type Robot

Model No.

AdapterPart

No.

AdapterStock

No. Type Ø A B° C Ø D

MILLER MR-5 RDM-AP-7 3500-1146 A 1.265”

32,13mm

45° .650”

16,51mm

1.579”

40,11mm

MR-1000 RDM-AP-7 3500-1146 A 1.265”

32,13mm

45° .650”

16,51mm

1.579”

40,11mm

MRH RDM-AP-7 3500-1146 A 1.265”

32,13mm

45° .650”

16,51mm

1.579”

40,11mm

MRK5 RDM-AP-7 3500-1146 A 1.265”

32,13mm

45° .650”

16,51mm

1.579”

40,11mm

MOTOMAN SV-3 RDM-AP-24 3500-1181 B 1.240”

31,50mm

45° .550”

13,97mm

.787”

19,99mm

K5 RDM-AP-8 3500-1147 A 1.575”

40,01mm

45° .650”

16,51mm

1.937”

49,20mm

RDM-AP-2 3500-1141 A 1.575”

40,01mm

22.5° .525”

13,34mm

1.937”

49,20mm

K6 RDM-AP-8 3500-1147 A 1.575”

40,01mm

45° .650”

16,51mm

1.937”

49,20mm

RDM-AP-2 3500-1141 A 1.575”

40,01mm

22.5° .525”

13,34mm

1.937”

49,20mm

K10 RDM-AP-8 3500-1147 A 1.575”

40,01mm

45° .650”

16,51mm

1.937”

49,20mm

RDM-AP-2 3500-1141 A 1.575”

40,01mm

22.5° .525”

13,34mm

1.937”

49,20mm

SK SERIES RDM-AP-8 3500-1147 A 1.575”

40,01mm

45° .650”

16,51mm

1.937”

49,20mm

RDM-AP-2 3500-1141 A 1.575”

40,01mm

22.5° .525”

13,34mm

1.937”

49,20mm

SUPER K RDM-AP-8 3500-1147 A 1.575”

40,01mm

45° .650”

16,51mm

1.937”

49,20mm

RDM-AP-2 3500-1141 A 1.575”

40,01mm

22.5° .525”

13,34mm

1.937”

49,20mm

UP6,

UP20,

UP20-6 &

UP20M

RDM-AP-27 3500-1191 A 1.575”

40,01mm

45° .650”

16,51mm

1.937”

49,20mm

L SERIES RDM-AP-9 3500-1148 B 2.047”

51,99mm

22.5° .525”

13,34mm

1.569”

39,85mm

NACHI SC15 RDM-AP-11 3500-1115 A 1.890”

48,01mm

25° .525”

13,34mm

.949”

24,10mm

7603 RDM-AP-10 3500-1149 A 2.047”

51,99mm

22.5° .525”

13,34mm

1.697”

43,10mm

SC06 RDM-AP-26 3500-1114 B 1.890”

48,01mm

30° .525”

13,34mm

.561”

14,25mm

OTC

DIAHEN

DR 4000 RDM-AP-8 3500-1147 A 1.575”

40,01mm

45° .650”

16,51mm

1.937”

49,20mm

RDM-AP-2 3500-1141 A 1.575”

40,01mm

22.5° .525”

13,34mm

1.937”

49,20mm

Robotic Deflection Mount

4-14

SM-RDM-2000

REPLACEMENT PARTS

Robot Type Robot

Model No.

AdapterPart

No.

AdapterStock

No. Type Ø A B° C Ø D

OTC

DIAHEN

DR 500 RDM-AP-8 3500-1147 A 1.575”

40,01mm

45° .650”

16,51mm

1.937”

49,20mm

RDM-AP-2 3500-1141 A 1.575”

40,01mm

22.5° .525”

13,34mm

1.937”

49,20mm

DR 4200 RDM-AP-8 3500-1147 A 1.575”

40,01mm

45° .650”

16,51mm

1.937”

49,20mm

RDM-AP-2 3500-1141 A 1.575”

40,01mm

22.5° .525”

13,34mm

1.937”

49,20mm

DR 3000 RDM-AP-7 3500-1146 A 1.265”

32,13mm

45° .650”

16,51mm

1.579”

40,11mm

PANASONIC AW5A RDM-AP-12 3500-1116 B 1.968”

49,99mm

45° .525”

13,34mm

1.571”

39,90mm

AW6A RDM-AP-12 3500-1116 B 1.968”

49,99mm

45° .525”

13,34mm

1.571”

39,90mm

AW10A RDM-AP-12 3500-1116 B 1.968”

49,99mm

45° .525”

13,34mm

1.571”

39,90mm

AW5C RDM-AP-12 3500-1116 B 1.968”

49,99mm

45° .525”

13,34mm

1.571”

39,90mm

AW6AL RDM-AP-12 3500-1116 B 1.968”

49,99mm

45° .525”

13,34mm

1.571”

39,90mm

VR 005 RDM-AP-12 3500-1116 B 1.968”

49,99mm

45° .525”

13,34mm

1.571”

39,90mm

VR 006 RDM-AP-12 3500-1116 B 1.968”

49,99mm

45° .525”

13,34mm

1.571”

39,90mm

VR 006L RDM-AP-12 3500-1116 B 1.968”

49,99mm

45° .525”

13,34mm

1.571”

39,90mm

VR 008 RDM-AP-12 3500-1116 B 1.968”

49,99mm

45° .525”

13,34mm

1.571”

39,90mm

VR 16 RDM-AP-12 3500-1116 B 1.968”

49,99mm

45° .525”

13,34mm

1.571”

39,90mm

REIS RV6 RDM-AP-17 3500-1123 B 1.968”

49,99mm

45° .650”

16,51mm

1.236”

31,39mm

RV6L RDM-AP-17 3500-1123 B 1.968”

49,99mm

45° .650”

16,51mm

1.236”

31,39mm

RV-16 RDM-AP-20 3500-1177 B 2.480”

62,99mm

45° .650”

16,51mm

1.888”

47,96mm

RH30-16 RDM-AP-20 3500-1177 B 2.480”

62,99mm

45° .650”

16,51mm

1.888”

47,96mm

STAUBLI RX90 RDM-AP-8 3500-1147 A 1.575”

40,01mm

45° .650”

16,51mm

1.937”

49,20mm

RDM-AP-2 3500-1141 A 1.575”

40,01mm

22.5° .525”

13,34mm

1.937”

49,20mm

Robotic Deflection Mount

5-15

SM-RDM-20000

STATEMENT OF WARRANTY

LIMITED WARRANTY: THERMADYNE

warrants that its products will be free of defects in workmanship or material.

Should any failure to conform to this warranty appear within the time period applicable to the THERMADYNE products

as stated below, THERMADYNE shall, upon notiﬁcation thereof and substantiation that the product has been stored,

installed, operated, and maintained in accordance with THERMADYNE’s speciﬁcations, instructions, recommendations

and recognized standard industry practice, and not subject to misuse, repair, neglect, alteration, or accident, correct

such defects by suitable repair or replacement, at THERMADYNE’s sole option, of any components or parts of the

product determined by THERMADYNE to be defective.

THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING

ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY:

THERMADYNE shall not under any circumstances be liable for special or consequential

damages, such as, but not limited to, damage or loss of purchased or replacement goods, or claims of customers of

distributor (hereinafter the “Purchaser”) for service interruption. The remedies of the Purchaser set forth herein are

exclusive and the liability of THERMADYNE with respect to any contract, or anything done in connection therewith such

as the performance or breach thereof, or from the manufacture, sale, delivery, resale, or use of any goods covered by or

furnished by THERMADYNE whether arising out of contract, negligence, strict tort, or under any warranty, or otherwise,

shall not, except as expressly provided herein, exceed the price of the goods upon which such liability is based.

THIS WARRANTY BECOMES INVALID IF REPLACEMENT PARTS OR ACCESSORIES ARE USED WHICH MAY IMPAIR

THE SAFETY OR PERFORMANCE OF ANY THERMADYNE PRODUCT.

THIS WARRANTY IS INVALID IF THE PRODUCT IS SOLD BY NON-AUTHORIZED PERSONS.

This warranty is effective for the time stated in the Warranty Schedule beginning on the date that the authorized

distributor delivers the products to the Purchaser.

Warranty repairs or replacement claims under this limited warranty must be submitted by an authorized THERMADYNE

repair facility within thirty (30) days of the repair. No transportation costs of any kind will be paid under this warranty.

Transportation charges to send products to an authorized warranty repair facility shall be the responsibility of the

Purchaser. All returned goods shall be at the Purchaser’s risk and expense. This warranty supersedes all previous

THERMADYNE warranties.

WARRANTY SCHEDULE

The warranty is effective below for the time stated in the Warranty Schedule beginning on the date that the authorized

distributor delivers the products to the purchaser. THERMADYNE

reserves the right to request documented evidence

of date of purchase.

Engine Driven Welders Parts / Labor

Scout

, Raider

, Explorer™

Original Main Power Stators and Inductors 3 years / 3 years

Original Main Power Rectiﬁers, Control P.C. Boards 3 years / 3 years

All Other Original Circuits and Components Including, but not Limited to, Relays, Switches, Contactors, Solenoids, Fans, Power Switch Semi-Conductors 1 year / 1 year

Engines and Associated Components are NOT Warranted by Thermal Arc

, Although Most are Warranted by the Engine Manufacturer. SEE THE ENGINE

MANUFACTURERS’ WARRANTY FOR DETAILS.

See the Engine Manufacturers’ Warranty

for Details

GMAW/FCAW (MIG) Welding Equipment Parts / Labor

Fabricator

131, 181, 190, 210, 251, 281; Fabstar

4030; PowerMaster

350, 350P, 500, 500P; Excel-Arc

6045; Wire Feeders: Ultrafeed

, Porta-feed

Original Main Power Transformer and Inductor 5 years / 3 years

Original Main Power Rectiﬁers, Control P.C. Boards, Power Switch Semi-Conductors 3 years / 3 years

All Other Original Circuits and Components Including, but not Limited to, Relays, Switches, Contactors, Solenoids, Fans, Electric Motors 1 year / 1 year

GTAW (TIG) & Multi-process Inverter Welding Equipment Parts / Labor

160TS, 300TS, 400TS, 185AC/DC, 200AC/DC, 300AC/DC, 400GTSW, 400MST, 300MST, 400MSTP

Original Main Power Magnetics 5 years / 3 years

Original Main Power Rectiﬁers, Control P.C. Boards, Power Switch Semi-Conductors 3 years / 3 years

All Other Original Circuits and Components Including, but not Limited to, Relays, Switches, Contactors, Solenoids, Fans, Electric Motors 1 year / 1 year

Plasma Welding Equipment Parts / Labor

Ultima

150

Original Main Power Magnetics 5 years / 3 years

Original Main Power Rectiﬁers, Control P.C. Boards, Power Switch Semi-Conductors 3 years / 3 years

Welding Console, Weld Controller, Weld Timer 3 years / 3 years

All Other Original Circuits and Components Including, but not Limited to, Relays, Switches, Contactors, Solenoids, Fans, Electric Motors, Coolant Recirculators 1 year / 1 year

SMAW (Stick) Welding Equipment Parts / Labor

Dragster™ 85

Original Main Power Magnetics 1 year / 1 year

Original Main Power Rectiﬁers, Control P.C. Boards 1 year / 1 year

All Other Original Circuits and Components Including, but not Limited to, Relays, Switches, Contactors, Solenoids, Fans, Power Switch Semi-Conductors 1 year / 1 year

160S, 300S, 400S

Original Main Power Magnetics 5 years / 3 years

Original Main Power Rectiﬁers, Control P.C. Boards 3 years / 3 years

All Other Original Circuits and Components Including, but not Limited to, Relays, Switches, Contactors, Solenoids, Fans, Power Switch Semi-Conductors 1 year / 1 year

General Arc Equipment Parts / Labor

Water Recirculators 1 year / 1 year

Plasma Welding Torches 180 days / 180 days

Gas Regulators (Supplied with Power Sources) 180 days / NA

MIG and TIG Torches (Supplied with Power Sources) 90 days / NA

Replacement Repair Parts 90 days / NA

MIG, TIG and Plasma Welding Torch Consumable Items NA / NA

Gas Welding and Cutting Equipment Parts / Labor

Victor

Professional 5 years / NA

Oxygen Conservers 2 years / NA

Aluminum Cylinders Lifetime / NA