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1 Remote Handling About DESTACO Netherlands UK Auburn Hills, MI USA Red Wing, MN USA France Mt. Juliet, TN USA Wheeling, IL USA Germany China Spain India Thailand Brazil THE BEST PRODUCTS. UNMATCHED SERVICE. WORLDWIDE. With a support network spanning the globe, DESTACO offers consistent, comprehensive service to any location in the world. Whether your operations are localized or span multiple continents, you will always have access to the highest levels of customer service and technical support. Since its founding in 1915, DESTACO has focused on outstanding customer service. The company grew steadily over the next four decades and in 1958 started to expand internationally. In 1983, DESTACO opened its irst overseas manufacturing facility in Thailand. With the acquisition of Robohand in 1996, DESTACO started to get involved in automation and since then has expanded by acquiring and integrating other well-known brands like Camco and Ferguson. In 2008, we strengthened our presence in life sciences when Central Research Laboratories (CRL) joined team DESTACO. Today DESTACO is a world leader in the innovation, design, manufacture and support of clamping, gripping, transferring, indexing and robotic tooling solutions for workplace and automation needs. Our growth is a direct result of our commitment to serve customers of all sizes on a local, one-to-one basis. DESTACO provides productivity solutions to a diverse range of market segments Life sciences Bio containment Consumer products Food and packaging Automotive/transportation Aerospace Alternative energy Nuclear Defense RH-TEL-2

2 Remote Handling Product Overview DESTACO provides automation and containment solutions to the radio-pharma and nuclear medicine industries. DESTACO Stainless Steel Manual Clamps CRL Tele-Manipulators CAMCO Direct Drive Index Table CRL Rapid Transfer Port DESTACO Vacuum Products DX Drive Actuators and Robohand Slides ROBOHAND Pick and Place CAMCO Med-Redi Index Conveyor CRL Gloveports Systems and Rapid Transfer Ports ROBOHAND Electric Grippers CRL Sterile Liquid Transfer Port CRL Gloveport Systems and Rapid Transfer Ports Courtesy of DEMCO Automation Telemanipulators are typically used for remotely performing tasks in a high-radiation or isolated environment by extending the dexterous manipulative capabilities of a human operator. RH-TEL-3

3 Remote Handling Dimensions and Technical Speciications Introduction... 5 One-Piece Telemanipulator... 8 Three-Piece Telemanipulator... 9 Telemanipulator Radiation Shielding Telemanipulator Accessories RH-TEL-4

4 Remote Handling Introduction Industry Pioneer Central Research Laboratories (CRL) researches, designs and manufactures machines and systems which allow human operators to safely perform dexterous maneuvers in hazardous or sterile environments through remote operation. In 1945, at the dawn of the Atomic Age, three scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology founded CRL and pioneered early development of safer methods for handling hazardous and toxic products produced by this industry. Early mechanisms for handling materials in containment were awkward (usually overhead-mounted devices). Argonne National Laboratory commissioned CRL to develop a telemanipulator that could be mounted through the vertical face of the containment wall. Subsequent side wall development and customer requirements have led to 20 different models of telemanipulator with a wide range of capacities and conigurations. As a result of years of experience, CRL has also developed a full line of related manipulator tools and accessories described in this catalog. Basis of Operation CRL Telemanipulators extend the dexterous manipulative capabilities of a human operator into a hazardous environment. As in all, natural motions of the hands at the master end are reproduced identically at the slave end in a 1 to 1 ratio. These operations are accomplished with a minimum of effort and a maximum of precision due to careful counter-balancing and reduction of mass, friction and lost motion. Additionally, very little force is required to initiate and maintain uniform motion in any horizontal or vertical direction. The above factors, combined with the bilateral drive and relecting characteristics of the design provide a remarkable sense of feel and practically no training period is required to become a competent operator. RH-TEL-5

5 Remote Handling Telemanipulator Speciication Guidelines Telemanipulators are used when the need to remotely perform tasks in a high radiation or hazardous environment arises. Typical tasks range from operation laboratory instruments to the maintenance of large process equipment, all operations requiring dexterous manipulations. These tasks are unstructured and require real-time dexterous human intervention. CRL specializes in customizing our current telemanipulator products and developing new products to meet your speciic needs. The speciication process includes the following steps with a typical installation view shown on the following page: 1) Select Manipulator Type: What kind of atmosphere in cell? For inert atmosphere and/or positive pressure applications a threepiece manipulator design is typically required. For air and/or negative pressure applications a one-piece manipulator design is used. 2) Handling Capacity: For laboratory-type applications, a light duty, highly responsive Telemanipulator is required. For process applications or maintenance of process equipment a standard or heavy duty-type Telemanipulator should be used. The handling capacities are listed in the tables on pages 7 and 9. 3) Manipulator Size: The cell dimensions will determine the typical mounting height and extended arm length required to reach objects in the desired working area. This determines the basic size, but arm lengths can be customized to meet speciic reach requirements. 4) Radiation Shielding: Shielding can be provided on all manipulators to minimize radiation exposure on the operator side of the cell. Through tube shielding designs are described on page 10. 5) Tong/Jaws: There are multiple options available for handling a variety of different types of loads. For heavy duty applications the SRL tong is available. For light duty applications the RCD tong is preferred. To move the heaviest loads a Load Hook can be utilized. 6) Handle Options: Three typical handle types are described on page 12. Handles are chosen based on a combination of operator preference and typical load capacity. 7) Indexing: Indexing is used to shift the tong/jaw position without moving the handle. Mechanical and electrical indexing methods are available and are described by model on pages 7 and 9. 8) Locks: Motion and tamper locks are available to lock the manipulator rigidly into any position. This facilitates installation/removal and allows the manipulator to hold an object in space without requiring an operator. Locks are described on page 13. 9) Booting: Booting is used to restrict air low into a hot cell and also to protect the slave arm from contamination. Typical booting options are described on page ) Installation/Removal Carts: CRL builds carts to facilitate the installation and removal of. The system facilitates vertical and horizontal movement for proper alignment. Typical carts are shown on page 15. RH-TEL-6

6 Remote Handling Telemanipulator Speciication Guide The image below shows the typical dimensions of the hot and cold side of the cell required to specify the physical size requirements for a Telemanipulator. There is a Telemanipulator application speciication form available to ill out during the speciication process. This form is available to download at the Telemanipulator section of our webpage. Removal Clearance Wall Thickness Cold Side Wall Tube Master Overhang Hot Side Slave Overhang Minimum Collapsed Collapsed Extended Mounting Window Z Motion Working Ceiling Operator Side Cell Floor Cell Depth Operator's Floor Top View of Slave Arm Coverage at Working Slave Overhang Separation Cell Width RH-TEL-7

7 Remote Handling Dimensions and Technical Speciications One-Piece Telemanipulator The one-piece telemanipulator is the most widely used and consists of a master arm, driven arm, and through-thewall tube assembled as one unit. Stainless steel tapes and cables are used to transmit motions from the master to the driven arm in continuous closed loops. The single unit telemanipulator is installed and removed in the hot cell from the operator s side. Thru Tube The installation is accomplished by indexing the driven arm to a position in line with the wall tube, inserting the telemanipulator into the wall sleeve, then indexing the slave arm down to an operating position inside the hot cell. The single unit telemanipulator is typically used when the in-cell atmosphere is air instead of an inert gas. Typically the atmosphere in-cell is at a negative pressure for one-piece. An optional booting assembly can be added to restrict air low into the hot cell and to protect the slave arm from contamination. Master Arm The one-piece designs are deined by two product series: Model G for small sizes and Models E/F for large sizes. The basic capabilities are shown in the two tables on page 7. Driven Arm G Series: One-Piece Design, Un-sealed, Small Sizes Model Capacity Extended G-LDR G-LD Mounting 121 mm [4.76 in] 1.93 m [76 in] 4.5 Kg [10 lb] Base Coniguration Electrical X,Y Indexing 191 mm [7.50] G-LDC 2.13 m [84 in] 8.2 Kg [18 lb] All Cable, G-LD Electrical X,Y Indexing, All Cable 2.04 m [6 ft] G-HDE Features Manual Y Indexing 1.52 m [5 ft] G G-HD Standard Mount Opening Diameter Electrical X, Y, Z Indexing, All Cable, Extended E/F Series: One-Piece Design, Un-sealed, Large Sizes Model Capacity E 9 Kg [20 lb] E-HD 22.6 Kg [50 lb] F 45.3 Kg [100 lb] Extended Standard Mount Opening Diameter Mounting 3.35 m [11 ft] 254 mm [10 in] 3.05 m [120 in] RH-TEL-8 Features Electrical X,Y,Z Indexing

8 Remote Handling Dimensions and Technical Speciications Three-Piece Telemanipulator The three-piece telemanipulator is typically used in an inert atmosphere cell, which requires careful environmental control. Typically the in-cell atmosphere is at a positive pressure for three-piece telemanipulator applications. The three-piece telemanipulator consists of three independent assemblies, the master arm, the slave arm and the through-the-wall tube (seal tube). The master arm is removable and interchangeable with any seal tube. The slave arm is remotely removable with an in-cell crane and is also interchangeable with any seal tube. The seal tube is maintenance free and usually remains in the wall. When using a three-piece telemanipulator, provisions should be made to remove the slave arm from the hot cell through an air lock or transfer port for maintenance. The three-piece telemanipulator may also be installed and removed from the operator side similar to the single unit telemanipulator. Seal Tube (Mount in Cell Wall) Removable Master Arm The seal tube provides leak tightness of the in-cell atmosphere during normal operation and when the master and slave arms are removed for maintenance Removable Slave Arm L Series: Three-Piece Design, Sealed, Small Sizes Model Capacity L 4.5 Kg [10 lb] L-HD L-HDE 8.2 Kg [18 lb] Extended 1.52 m [5 ft] 2.04 m [6 ft] Mount Opening Diameter Mounting 191 mm [7.5 in] 254 mm [10 in] Features Light Duty, Electrical X,Y Indexing 2.44 m [96 in] Standard Duty, Electrical X,Y Indexing Standard Duty, Electrical X,Y,Z indexing R Series: Three-Piece Design, Sealed, Large Sizes Model Capacity RE-L 9 Kg [20 lb] R RE 22.6 Kg [50 lb] Extended Mount Opening Diameter Mounting Features Standard Duty, Electrical X,Y,Z Indexing 3.35 m [11 ft] 254 mm [10 in] 3.05 m [120 in] Heavy Duty, Electrical X,Y Indexing Heavy Duty, Electrical X,Y,Z Indexing RH-TEL-9

9 Remote Handling Telemanipulator Radiation Shielding Shielding can be provided for all CRL manipulators to prevent large amounts of radiation from penetrating to the operator side of the cell. The shielding is mounted in and/or around the telemanipulator thru tube and is normally located so it is centered in the cell wall. A variety of shielding materials are available with lead, poly and steel typically used. The internal thru-tube shielding and external thru-tube to wall tube shielding conigurations can be provided as shown below: Thru-Tube Shielding Standard Design: Straight tie rods pass thru aligned slots in internal shielding pieces. Roller Trucks Thru Tube Wall Tube External Shielding Laminated Thru Tube Shielding Thru-Tube Shielding Labyrinth Design: Staggered tie rods pass thru staggered slots in internal shielding, minimizing potential shine path. Roller Trucks Thru Tube Wall Tube Thru-Tube to Wall Shield (Tight on thru-tube) Labyrinth Laminated Thru-Tube Shield Thru-Tube to Wall Shield (Expands out to wall tube) RH-TEL-10

10 Remote Handling Accessories Tong Jaw Options A variety of tong-jaw options are available to handle the type of load that is required to be manipulated. The SRL type is suited for heavy duty applications, while the RCD type is better for light duty applications. Various jaws are available for both types to handle various shapes and types of loads. A load hook is available to move the heaviest of loads without damaging the wrist joint and tapes/cables. SRL Type (Heavy Duty - Interchangeable Jaws) RCD Type (Light Duty - Interchangeable Tong) Load Hooks The Load Hook accessory is a remotely removable device that hangs from the end of the telemanipulator slave arm. Its hook is used to pick up objects that are normally too heavy or awkward to handle in the tongs. Change Fixture Load Hook RH-TEL-11

11 Remote Handling Accessories Handle Options CRL can provide a variety of handles chosen for operation comfort and eficiency. All handles shown can be operated with either hand and are not interchangeable on the telemanipulator without major disassembly. Ambidextrous Opposed-Grip Handle Pistol Grip Handle Motion Grip Handle (Typically Used for Heavy Handling) (Typically Used for Heavy Handling) (Typically Used for Light Handling) Motion Locks Motion locks for CRL are used to lock the telemanipulator rigidly in any position within the dimensional limits of the telemanipulator. This allows the telemanipulator to hold an object in space without requiring an operator, and facilitates the installation and removal of the telemanipulator. In general, motion locks come in three distinct units: X Motion Y Motion Z Motion, Azimuth and Elevation/Twist Rotations The three units can be operated independently, or together (manually or pneumatically actuated.) The tong/grip lock is a part of all standard telemanipulator handle assemblies. Tamper Lock Tamper locks can be used to lock the telemanipulator handle to the cell wall and prevent damage to the telemanipulator or in-cell equipment by unauthorized operators. RH-TEL-12

12 Remote Handling Accessories Telemanipulator Booting A booting assembly is typically used to restrict air low into the hot cell and to protect the slave arm from contamination. Booting can be provided as polyurethane, CSM coated polyurethane or PVC sleeve material. For one-piece models, the tong assembly or jaws can be disconnected and entire telemanipulator removed with booting still in place and no loss of containment. For three-piece models, the entire slave arm can be disconnected from seal tube with booting still in place. Telemanipulator Carts The CRL Installation/Removal Cart is a multipurpose system which can be used for the installation and removal of. The system consists of a transportation cart and a lift table, which allows the units to be moved horizontally and vertically for proper alignment during installation and removal process. Large Size Cart Typically used for heavy-duty units with high mounting heights. Small Size Cart Typically used for light duty units with low mounting heights. RH-TEL-13