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ATI’s Wireless F/T is capable of simultaneous data streaming from six 6-axis transducers

Photo by ATI Industrial Automation

Photo by ATI Industrial Automation

The NEW  Wireless F/T, a small wireless transmitter that streams data from up to six 6-axis transducers simultaneously, was recently introduced by ATI Industrial Automation, Apex, NC. The Wireless F/T can stream up to 1200 six-axis measurements per second to the user’s host device for data collection, real-time motion control, or user-defined signal processing. The transmitter can be powered by its internal battery or an external power source, and it uses 802.11 a/b/g/n wireless standard at 2.4 GHz or 5.0 GHz. WNet-6 Wireless F/T supports up to six transducers and WNet-3 Wireless F/T supports up to three transducers.

The transmitter includes a demo program along with a Java source code and the equipment should be installed and operated at least 20 cm away from any person’s body. Wireless F/T is currently FCC Mobile Device (US) certified and is pending its FCC (US), IC (Canada) and CE Mark (Europe) certifications.

Wireless F/T Details

The Wireless F/T’s range in an office environment is 30 m (98 ft) and may reach up to 100 m (328 ft) in an unobstructed environment. Battery life is approximately one hour at maximum capacity  (full measurement rate with six transducers enabled), and is extended at lower data rates and/or by disabling one or more of the transducers. Power options include a removable, rechargeable 3.7V lithium-polymer battery that can be charged internally or externally, or USB connector using an external, high-current, 5VDC power supply. WNet-3 and WNet-6 Wireless F/T each feature small enclosures with robust mounting features excluding mating connectors measuring 150 mm × 82 mm  × 19mm (5.9 in × 3.2 in ×  0.75 in) and 150 mm × 82 mm × 33 mm  (5.9 in × 3.2 in × 1.3 in) respectively. A removable antenna allows the units to operate in small spaces.

ATI’s Force/Torque Sensor System measures six components of force and torque (Fx, Fy, Fz, Tx, Ty, Tz), and features a compact design, hardened stainless steel construction, high-speed output, overload protection, span temperature compensation options, and high signal-to-noise ratio. ATI offers a wide range of custom and standard sensor models from 17 mm to 330 mm and include environmental protection (IP) on most models.

ATI Industrial Automation is a world-leading, engineering-based developer of robotic peripheral equipment, including Automatic Tool Changers, Multi-Axis Force/Torque Sensing Systems, Robotic Deburring Tools, Robotic Collision Sensors, and Compliance Devices. ATI’s engineering department, the largest of its kind for a robotic tooling company, is focused on developing cost-effective, state-of-the-art products and solutions that improve robotic productivity.

For more information, please visit http://www.ati-ia.com.