Gantry

Gantry Connections and Controls:

• The Air Valve Assembly is mounted at the top of the Gantry under the Gantry cover.

• The Drive Shaft runs Vertically through the left side of the Gantry.

• The Toothed Pulley is located at the top of the Drive Shaft of the Gantry.

• The Vertical Belt travels inside the enclosure on the right side of the Gantry and drives the Head’s Vertical movement.

• The Head Grabber Arm is located on the right side of the Gantry and serves as the mounting point for the Head and is controlled by the Vertical Belt.

• The Gantry runs Horizontally along the Board via the Drive Belt, controlling the Head’s Horizontal movement.

• Ensure that the Red Lines on the Drive Belts align with the Red Lines on the Toothed Pulley to keep the Gantry completely straight and properly aligned: Drive Belt Position Alignment.

The ECU/Driver Pack Control:

The Air Regulator Controls:

The Gantry controls:

• Gantry X Axis movement (Horizontal movement of Gantry and Head)

• Gantry Y-Axis movement (Vertical Movement of Head on Gantry)

• Head Z-Axis (Footblock Rotation)

  • The Air Valve Assembly in the Gantry controls the mechanical functions of the:

    • Clamps Activation

    • Head Lift

    • Blade Cartridge Plunge

  • Test buttons on the Actuator Valve of the Air Valve Assembly in the Gantry verify the mechanical functions of the:

    • Clamps Activation

    • Head Lift

    • Blade Cartridge Plunge