THE ARM-Standard Specifications*
Working Depth:THE ARM is completely pressure compensated. For depths greater than 1800 metres (6000 feet), special procedures to de-gas and pre-charge the compensation system should be followed.
Lifting Capacity:
29.5 Kg (65 lbs.) at rated speed
45.4 Kg (100 lbs.) Maximum
Gripping Force:
149.7 Kg (330 lbs.) Maximum - maximum force is limited in three operator switch selectable
ranges which are electronically adjustable. Once the fingers make contact with an object, the
squeeze force is proportional with the trigger squeeze up to the preset limit for each range.
Master Control Force Feedback:
2.3 Kg (5 lbs.) at rated load - Ratio is set at 13:1, Enhanced Force Feedback with ratios
approaching 1:1 as an option.
Manipulator Reach:
1.7 metres (5.5 feet) from azimuth axis to end of fingers.
| Azimuth: | 180 degrees | 75 degrees/sec |
|---|---|---|
| Shoulder: | 120 degrees | 60 degrees/sec |
| Elbow: | 180 degrees | 40 degrees/sec |
| 120 degrees relative to shoulder | ||
| Forearm: | 200 degrees | 120 degrees/sec |
| Wrist Yaw: | 115 degrees | 120 degrees/sec |
| Wrist Pitch: | 100 degrees | 120 degrees/sec |
| Grip: | 12.7 cm (5 inches) | 24.5 cm (10 in)/sec (no load) |
Manipulator Weight:
Air: 145 Kg (320 lbs)
Water: 97 Kg (215 lbs)
Master Control Weight:
Air: 16 Kg (35 lbs)
Hydraulic Power Requirements:
204 bar (3000 psi), 7.6 L/min (2 GPM)
Filtration - 5 µm (absolute)
Electrical Requirements:
24 VDC, 25 A