Articulated Arms

Extend Your Reach

Flexible and Modular

Atlas Copco Articulated Arms were developed to meet customer demands with the highest standard of quality. This system is a flexible, modular and ergonomic solution that protects the operator from torque reaction and assists with tool handling.

An Articulated Arm absorbs the torque reaction generated by the tool - eliminating the impact on the operator. It also allows for smooth, comfortable movement by the operator with a close to zero-gravity handling force. A single- or multi-spindle hand tool or fixtured nutrunner can be mounted to the arm using various tool holder options. Different tool holders can be selected to provide an optimized solution for each unique application. A range of modular, easily-adaptable accessories are also available to complement the offering. The primary components that comprise the Articulated Arm are the Pillar and the Arm assembly (consisting of shoulder, boom, elbow, parallel arm and hand flange clamp). The pillar can be securely mounted to the floor or to an overhead structure. The arm can also be mounted to an overhead rail system via a trolley carriage for more flexible application requirements.

FEATURES:  Low operating forces Left and Right Arm configurations

Adjustable arm height at pillar (Arm 250/500/1000/2000 only) Adjustable tool height at hand flange clamp Pinch-point protection A  rm assembly consisting of shoulder, boom, elbow, parallel arm and hand flange clamp P  illar with adjustable leveling screws  Lift cylinder(s)  Parking hook A  djustable rotational stops at shoulder and elbow joints P  rotection guards for cylinder air fitting(s) and parallel arm  Cable management

OPTIoNS:  Parking Brakes  Controller Mounting System  Auxiliary Mounting System  Stacklight Mounting System  Position Recognition System

REQUIrED EQUIPMENT:  Pneumatic Control System  Tool Holders  Nutrunner(s) and Tool Cable(s)  Controller(s) and RBU(s)

Key Features
This unique parallel arm design eliminates pinch-points by using a tube-within-a-tube concept along with protective guarding at each end. Pre-drilled mounting holes located on the pillar sides (with most models), allow for the adjustment of the arm height and position. Tool height can be quickly adjusted at the hand flange clamp. A parking hook is included to hold the arm when not in use, away from the working area or for purposes of maintenance. Cable management is incorporated into the design to protect cables and reduce wear.

Cable Management

Parallel Arm

Arm Height Adjustment

Tool Height Adjustment

Parking Hook

Rotating Stops

Articulated Arm Range

Arm 250

Arm 500

Arm 1000

Arm 2000

Arm 4000

Arm 6000

Description Torque Range

ARM 250 0 - 250 Nm 1.25 m (4.1 ft) 2 m (6.6 ft) 2.45 m (8.1 ft) 428 mm (17 in) 685 mm (27 in) 34 kg (75 lb) @ 4 bar (60 PSI) Floor / Suspended

ARM 500 100 - 500 Nm 2 m (6.6 ft) 2.5 m (8.2 ft) 2.75 m (9 ft) 1148 mm (46 in) 1434 mm (57 in) 60 kg (130 lb) @ 6 bar (85 PSI) Floor / Suspended

ARM 1000 400 - 1000 Nm

ARM 2000 800 - 2000 Nm 3 m (9.8 ft) 4 m (13.1 ft) 2.75 m (9 ft) 1929 mm (76 in) 2572 mm (102 in) 90 kg (195 lb) @ 6 bar (85 PSI) Floor / Suspended

ARM 4000 2000 - 4000 Nm 3 m (9.8 ft) 4 m (13.1 ft) 3.2 m (10.5 ft)* 1221 mm (49 in) 1627 mm (65 in) 205 kg (450 lb) 6 bar (85 PSI) Floor

ARM 6000 2000 - 6000 Nm 4 m (13.1 ft) 5 m (16.4 ft) 3.2 m (10.5 ft)* 1627 mm (65 in) 2034 mm (81 in) 250 kg (550 lb) @ 6 bar (85 PSI) Floor

Arm Length

3 m (9.8 ft)

Pillar Height

2.75 m (9 ft)

Vertical Travel

1929 mm (76 in) 80 kg (175 lb) @ 6 bar (85 PSI) Floor / Suspended

Balancing Capacity

Mounting Type

PRS Capability

NoTE: All dimensions are approximate. * Also available, upon request, with the following pillar heights: 3.65 m (12 ft) or 4.250 m (14 ft).

Flexible Working Area

The arms have a wide working area allowing for maximum freedom of movement and flexibility. Depending on the position of the operator and part within the working area, as well as other factors (available floor space, parking position, etc.), the option of a Left or Right Arm configuration can be selected. To minimize strain on the operator and to increase productivity, each arm features rotational stops that can be easily adjusted to limit the rotational movement of the parallel and boom arms, allowing the working area to be optimized.

Left and Right Arm Configuration 4

Left Arm Configuration

Technical Data
Arm Configuration Description Arm 500 L 2000 = Left Arm Arm 500 R 2000 = Right Arm
P mm (in) 2450 (97) 2750 (109) 2750 (109) 2750 (109) 3200 (126) 3200 (126) H mm (in) 155 (7) 190 (8) 190 (8) 190 (8) 350 (14) 380 (15)

Description Arm 250 Arm 500 Arm 1000 Arm 2000 Arm 4000 Arm 6000

Description

Torque Range Nm 0 - 250 0 - 250 0 - 250 0 - 250 100 - 500 100 - 500 100 - 500 100 - 500 400 - 1000 400 - 1000 800 - 2000 800 - 2000 800 - 2000 800 - 2000 2000 - 4000 2000 - 4000 2000 - 4000 2000 - 4000 2000 - 6000 2000 - 6000 2000 - 6000 2000 - 6000

Approx. Weight kg (lb) 180 (397) 180 (397) 198 (437) 198 (437) 305 (673) 305 (673) 330 (728) 330 (728) 385 (849) 385 (849) 450 (993) 450 (993) 490 (1081) 490 (1081) 1173 (2586) 1173 (2586) 1230 (2712) 1230 (2712) 1343 (2961) 1343 (2961) 1404 (3096) 1404 (3096)

Balancing Capacity @ 4 bar / 60 PSI kg (lb) 34 (75) 34 (75) 34 (75) 34 (75) -

Balancing Capacity @ 6 bar / 85 PSI kg (lb) 60 (130) 60 (130) 60 (130) 60 (130) 80 (175) 80 (175) 90 (195) 90 (195) 90 (195) 90 (195) 205 (450) 205 (450) 205 (450) 205 (450) 250 (550) 250 (550) 250 (550) 250 (550)

R1 mm (in) 1431 (57) 1431 (57) 2158 (85) 2158 (85) 2067 (82) 2067 (82) 2521 (100) 2521 (100) 2902 (115) 2902 (115) 2917 (115) 2917 (115) 3800 (150) 3800 (150) 3251 (128) 3251 (128) 4198 (166) 4198 (166) 4198 (166) 4198 (166) 5154 (203) 5154 (203)

R2 mm (in) 1468 (58) 1468 (58) 2218 (88) 2218 (88) 2247 (89) 2247 (89) 2747 (109) 2747 (109) 3252 (129) 3252 (129) 3267 (129) 3267 (129) 4267 (168) 4267 (168) 3370 (133) 3370 (133) 4370 (173) 4370 (173) 4370 (173) 4370 (173) 5370 (212) 5370 (212)

C mm (in) 38 (2) 38 (2) 61 (3) 61 (3) 181 (8) 181 (8) 227 (9) 227 (9) 351 (14) 351 (14) 351 (14) 351 (14) 468 (19) 468 (19) 130 (6) 130 (6) 173 (7) 173 (7) 173 (7) 173 (7) 217 (9) 217 (9)

S mm (in) 428 (17) 428 (17) 685 (27) 685 (27) 1148 (46) 1148 (46) 1434 (57) 1434 (57) 1929 (76) 1929 (76) 1929 (76) 1929 (76) 2572 (102) 2572 (102) 1221 (49) 1221 (49) 1627 (65) 1627 (65) 1627 (65) 1627 (65) 2034 (81) 2034 (81)

Arm 250 L 1250 Arm 250 R 1250 Arm 250 L 2000 Arm 250 R 2000 Arm 500 L 2000 Arm 500 R 2000 Arm 500 L 2500 Arm 500 R 2500 Arm 1000 L 3000 Arm 1000 R 3000 Arm 2000 L 3000 Arm 2000 R 3000 Arm 2000 L 4000 Arm 2000 R 4000 Arm 4000 L 3000 Arm 4000 R 3000 Arm 4000 L 4000 Arm 4000 R 4000 Arm 6000 L 4000 Arm 6000 R 4000 Arm 6000 L 5000 Arm 6000 R 5000

Tool Holders
FIXED CoNNEcTIoN Fixed connections for vertical fastening orientation only. The tool is always held fixed in relationship to the articulated arm by the vertical rod.
Vertical Rod

Fixed Clamp Tool Holder i-Face Square

Fixed Plate Vertical Tool Holder i-Face Square

RoTaTE CoNNEcTIoN Rotate connections for horizontal fastening orientation only. The tool can be rotated by a rotating adapter on the end on the vertical rod or end rotate.
Vertical Rod End Rotate Parking Brake

Rotating Adapter Vertical Fixed Plate Horizontal Tool Holder i-Face Flange

Vertical Rod Fixed Adapter Fixed Clamp Tool Holder i-Face Flange

BraKE CoNNEcTIoN Brake connections for multiple fastening orientation only. The tool is always locked prior to fastening, ensuring the safety of their operator.
Brake

Vertical Rod

Fixed Clamp Tool Holder i-Face Square

Rotating Body Tool Holder i-Face Square

Rotating Tool Holder i-Face Square

Double Rotating Tool Holder i-Face Square

RoTaTING TooL HoLDErS A rotating tool holder allows the tool to be rotated and locked into a predefined position. Maximum rotation is limited to 330 degrees. The predefined positions to be specified on order.
Rotating Body Tool Holder (i-Face Square) Rotating Tool Holder (i-Face Square) Double Rotating Tool Holder (i-Face Square)

BraKE The Brake enables the vertical rod to be rotated freely (up to 330 degrees) and locked during fastening. It is pneumatically powered with normally closed function. A sensor ensures the safety of the brake function during fastening. (When used in combination with pneumatic or DL/DS tools, consult with the Application Center to verify functionality.) Note: A Power Focus 4000 System requires a separate start trigger handle for torques greater than 270 Nm. The control of the brake consumes 1 digital input and 3 digital outputs from the controller.

Installation and Set-up

The Articulated Arm is equipped with leveling fasteners (hex bolt/nut or set screw/nut) located at each corner region of the pillar base for balancing arm drift (or leveling) over the working area. A minimum line pressure of 6.2 bar (90 PSI) is required (for most models) to achieve the optimal performance. A minimum line pressure of 4 bar (60 PSI) is required for Arm 250 models. A service line shut-off valve, 40m filter (minimum), and pressure regulator is required for each system. These components are included in some pneumatic control systems or can be provided separately.

ARM 250

ARM 500/1000

ARM 2000

ARM 4000/6000

Pneumatic Control Systems

PNEUmATIc CONTROL SYSTEmS - CE
The Pneumatic Control System is a universal control system for articulated arms. The pneumatic controls are housed within an enclosure. This kit is used for CE compliance. All connectors are quickly made via an interface surface on the base of the enclosure.
INCLUDES: Lock-out valve, filter, regulator, electronic pressure switch, pilot-operated check valve, balance regulator, indicators and locked box.

PNEUmATIc CONTROL SYSTEmS The Pneumatic Control System is a universal control system for articulated arms.
INCLUDES: Lock-out valve, filter, regulator, pilot-operated check valve, balance regulator and mounting brackets.

Accessories for Articulated Arms

CONTROLLER MOUNTING SYSTEmS
The Controller Mounting System mounts directly to the arm pillar using the predrilled holes. The system accommodates Power Focus 4000 or Power MACS 4000 Controllers. The kit includes mounting components allowing variable adjustment dependent on the operator position. Cables are contained and protected within the enclosure.

AUXILIARY ARm MOUNTING SYSTEmS

The Auxiliary Arm Mounting System is used to mount auxiliary control system options to the arm pillar. Possible mounting options: socket tray, printers, or other miscellaneous devices.

PARKING BRAKES
Parking Brakes are comprised of a disc caliper assembly located at the shoulder and elbow joints of the arm. These brakes are not designed for torque reaction resulting from the tool.

STAcKLIGHT ARm MOUNTING SYSTEmS

The Stacklight Arm Mounting System can be fitted to the vertical rod via a flexible clamping system.

Position Recognition System (PRS)

The PRS is an integrated standalone error proofing that is highly flexible. Combined with the Atlas Copco Articulated Arm, the system tracks the exact position of the tool, ensuring the correct fasteners are tightened to the correct torque, in the correct sequence.

The PRS offers high-level process security for applications that range from simple to complex across many different industries. The system incorporates the functionality of a Power Focus 4000 or Power MACS 4000 tightening system with position control. STaNDarD aPPLIcaTIoNS INcLUDE: Low-volume, high-value component assembly Repair stations Flexible assembly cells BENEfITS: Maintains a high-quality standard regardless of the operator Reduces the need for additional quality checks later Ensures all process documentation is available per application and fastener

FEATURES: Tightening sequences with forced or free order operation C  onfigurable graphical user interface for operator guidance with assembly image, live tracking (crosshairs) of the tools position, visualization of the bolt status, and work instructions.  Configurable graphical elements T  each-in Mode allowing the bolt positions to be set up with a start and finish position (from > to). The tool is held in position and coordinates are stored with a touch of a button. P  rogrammable tolerance zones (spheres, cylinders or cones) depending on the application T  ool enable dependent on its position relative to bolt Configurable reject management L  ist Mode for displaying tightening data O  n-Screen input for part ID and job selection J  ob control based on ToolsNet results for repair station by part ID  Password protection configurations M  ulti-language support for English, German, Italian, French Spanish and Swedish  3-Part Positioning Modes: - - - Static Positioning for fully fixtured part 1-Point Dynamic Positioning - allows for linear translation of part across any axes: x, y and z 3-Point Dynamic Positioning - allows for linear or rotational translation of part across any axes: x, y and z

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OPEraTIoN: An Articulated Arm is equipped with high precision absolute angle encoders on each pivot joint which are processed via the Atlas Copco ComNode 2 / PRS Application. Using vector algebra, the tool position is calculated. FUNCTIONS: The operator is guided through the correct work sequence while the PRS calculates the position of the tool using vector Algebra. The tightening parameters are automatically selected based on the tool position. All of the associated tightening data is saved for full traceability.

PrS INcLUDES:
Biss Encoder 5

4 Encoder Cable

Tightening Controller - Power Focus / Power MACS with Biss USB Hub 3 mounted in Back Panel
2 HMI ComNode 2 Touch

PRS Software Absolute rotary encoders and mounting hardware Encoder hub(s) and cables Encoder shaft, mounting hardware and guard Integration and standard programming

REQUIrED EQUIPMENT:
Ethernet Cable1

Power Focus 3100 or 4000 Tightening Controller with Silver or Gold RBU Power MACS 4000 Tightening Controller Primary ComNode 2 - Touch Nutrunner(s) and Tool/ Extension Cable(s) Atlas Copco Articulated Arm Fixture/Tool Holders/ Accessories

Operation Mode
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