Machine name: SMARTSHIFT Clutch
Revision: 06
Revisions date: 2019.10.15
Made in Norway Original instructions –User manual
3.4 Tool Gripper (TG) specification
Recommended handling weight: Up to 10 kg
Total weight: 710 g
Materials: Aluminium 6082-T6 Anodized (Bottom plate, top plate), POM-C (Gripper holder
arms), Bright steel EN10278 (Spacers) PVC (Sticker)
3.5 Robot Master Electrical (RME) connector specification
Same specification as Robot Master (RM) with following add on.
Eight pins electrical pass-through rated for 500 m.AMP
Materials: Brass, Soldering tin, copper cable, ABS plastic
IMPORTANT: Power connection must be OFF during clutching in and out. A charged pin will
create a spark that will destroy the connector pins by welding/burns.
3.6 Tool Holder Electrical (THE) connector specification
Same specification as Robot Master (RM) with following add on.
Eight pins electrical pass-through rated for 500 m.AMP
Materials: Brass, Soldering tin, copper cable, ABS plastic
IMPORTANT: Power connection must be OFF during clutching in and out. A charged pin will
create a spark that will destroy the connector pins by welding/burns.
4 Safety instructions
4.1 General safety
Keep hands and tools away from all SMARTSHIFT components when the program is running.
Follow this manual carefully also regarding maintenance and recommended weight. Always have
security data sheet for recommended lubrication available.
If the SMARTSHIFT clutch is damaged, then stop using immediately and contact Buind for
replacement parts. Notice that the Tool Gripper and Tool Holder is spring loaded and the electrical
units carries current. Buind is not responsible for damage to people and property caused by using
damaged components.
5 Mounting / use
Mount Robot Master (RM) directly onto the Universal Robot arm or on similar equipment.
Mount the Tool Gripper (TG) horizontally and place it so that the robot easily can pick and place
Tool Holders (TH) from Tool Gripper (TG). Mount the tool for your application on the Tool
Holder (TH), recommended handling weight is max. 10 kg. The owner is fully responsible for
mounting the SMARTSHIFT clutch securely.
