Names of Parts and Their Dimensions
Table Top Mounting Specifications
Cable Mounting Direction: Standard
Standard specifications GX8-A/GX8-B/GX8-C***S
| Symbol | Description |
|---|---|
| a | Joint #3 and Joint #4 brake release switch |
| b | Arm #2 |
| c | Joint #3 (up/down movement) |
| d | Joint #4 (rotation) |
| e | Shaft |
| f | Base |
| g | Arm #1 |
| h | Joint #1 (rotation) |
| i | Indicating lamp |
| j | Joint #2 (rotation) |
| Symbol | Description |
|---|---|
| a | User connector (9-pin D-sub connector) |
| b | M/C cable housing |
| c | Fitting for ø6 mm tube (blue) |
| d | Fitting for ø4 mm tube (blue) |
| e | User connector (Ethernet connector) |
| f | Fitting for ø4 mm tube (white) |
| g | Fitting for ø6 mm tube (white) |
| h | User connector (15-pin D-sub connector) |
KEY POINTS
- The brake release switch is used with both Joint #3 and Joint #4. Press the brake release switch while in the emergency stop state to simultaneously release the brakes on Joint #3 and Joint #4.
- Before starting any maintenance work, be sure to turn off the Controller and inform others in the surrounding area that work is in progress. Performing any work procedure with the power turned on is extremely dangerous and may result in electric shock and/or malfunction of the robot system.
ESD specifications GX8-A/GX8-B/GX8-C***E
The parts shown below differ from the standard specifications. The external dimensions are identical.
| Symbol | Description |
|---|---|
| a | Plating covers (anti-static specifications) |
Cleanroom & ESD specifications GX8-A/GX8-B/GX8-C***C
The parts shown below differ from the standard specifications.
| Symbol | Description |
|---|---|
| a | Upper bellows |
| b | Lower bellows |
| c | Plating covers (anti-static specifications) |
| d | Plating covers (anti-static specifications) |
| e | Exhaust port |
Protected-models GX8-A/GX8-B/GX8-C***P
The parts shown below differ from the standard specifications.
| Symbol | Description |
|---|---|
| a | Upper bellows |
| b | Lower bellows |
| c | Plating cover (oil-resistant specifications) |
| d | Plating cover (oil-resistant specifications) |
| Symbol | Description |
|---|---|
| a | Fittings with cover (protected-model) |
| b | Joint #3 and Joint #4 brake release switch (protected-model) |
| c | User connectors with cover (protected-model) |
| Symbol | Description |
|---|---|
| a | User connectors with cover (protected-model) |
| b | Exhaust port with cover |
| c | Fittings with cover (protected-model) |
KEY POINTS
For protected-models, all screws used for the exterior are stainless steel screws. (except for screws used for stops).
The part of the M/C cable housing is not IP65 compliant when the M/C cable hood is not connected.
Cable Mounting Direction: Cable Routing from Bottom Side
Standard specifications GX8-A/GX8-B/GX8-C***SB
| Symbol | Description |
|---|---|
| a | Joint #3 and Joint #4 brake release switch |
| b | Arm #2 |
| c | Joint #3 (up/down movement) |
| d | Joint #4 (rotation) |
| e | Shaft |
| f | Base |
| g | Arm #1 |
| h | Joint #1 (rotation) |
| i | Indicating lamp |
| j | Joint #2 (rotation) |
| k | User connector (9-pin D-sub connector) |
| l | User connector (15-pin D-sub connector) |
| m | Fitting for ø4 mm tube (blue) |
| n | Fitting for ø4 mm tube (white) |
| o | Fitting for ø6 mm tube (blue) |
| p | Fitting for ø6 mm tube (white) |
| q | M/C cable housing |
| r | User connector (Ethernet connector) |
KEY POINTS
- The brake release switch is used with both Joint #3 and Joint #4. Press the brake release switch while in the emergency stop state to simultaneously release the brakes on Joint #3 and Joint #4.
- Before starting any maintenance work, be sure to turn off the Controller and inform others in the surrounding area that work is in progress. Performing any work procedure with the power turned on is extremely dangerous and may result in electric shock and/or malfunction of the robot system.
ESD specifications GX8-A/GX8-B/GX8-C***EB
The parts shown below differ from the standard specifications. The external dimensions are identical.
| Symbol | Description |
|---|---|
| a | Plating covers (anti-static specifications) |
Cleanroom & ESD specifications GX8-A/GX8-B/GX8-C***CB
The parts shown below differ from the standard specifications.
| Symbol | Description |
|---|---|
| a | Upper bellows |
| b | Lower bellows |
| c | Plating covers (anti-static specifications) |
| d | Exhaust port |
Protected-model GX8-A/GX8-B/GX8-C***PB
The parts shown below differ from the standard specifications.
| Symbol | Description |
|---|---|
| a | Fittings with cover (protected-model) |
| b | Joint #3 and Joint #4 brake release switch (protected-model) |
| c | Upper bellows |
| d | Lower bellows |
| e | Plating cover (oil-resistant specifications) |
| f | Fittings with cover (protected-model) |
| g | Exhaust port with cover (protected-model) |
| h | User connectors with cover (protected-model) |
| i | User connectors with cover (protected-model) |
KEY POINTS
- For protected-models, all screws used for the exterior are stainless steel screws. (except for screws used for stops).
- The part of the M/C cable housing is not IP65 compliant when the M/C cable hood is not connected.
Wall Mounting Specifications
Standard specifications GX8-A/GX8-B/GX8-C***SW
| Symbol | Description |
|---|---|
| a | Joint #2 (rotation) |
| b | Indicating lamp |
| c | Joint #3 (up/down movement) |
| d | Joint #4 (rotation) |
| e | Shaft |
| f | Arm #2 |
| g | Joint #1 (rotation) |
| h | Arm #1 |
| i | Base |
| Symbol | Description |
|---|---|
| a | User connector (9-pin D-sub connector) |
| b | User connector (15-pin D-sub connector) |
| c | Fitting for ø4 mm tube (blue) |
| d | Fitting for ø4 mm tube (white) |
| e | Fitting for ø6 mm tube (blue) |
| f | Fitting for ø6 mm tube (white) |
| g | User connector (Ethernet connector) |
| h | M/C cable housing |
KEY POINTS
- The brake release switch is used with both Joint #3 and Joint #4. Press the brake release switch while in the emergency stop state to simultaneously release the brakes on Joint #3 and Joint #4.
- Before starting any maintenance work, be sure to turn off the Controller and inform others in the surrounding area that work is in progress. Performing any work procedure with the power turned on is extremely dangerous and may result in electric shock and/or malfunction of the robot system.
ESD specifications GX8-A/GX8-B/GX8-C***EW
The parts shown below differ from the standard specifications. The external dimensions are identical.
| Symbol | Description |
|---|---|
| a | Plating covers (anti-static specifications) |
Cleanroom & ESD specifications GX8-A/GX8-B/GX8-C***CW
The parts shown below differ from the standard specifications.
| Symbol | Description |
|---|---|
| a | Upper bellows |
| b | Lower bellows |
| c | Plating covers (anti-static specifications) |
| d | Plating cover (anti-static specifications) |
| e | Exhaust port |
Protected-model GX8-A/GX8-B/GX8-C***PW
The parts shown below differ from the standard specifications.
| Symbol | Description |
|---|---|
| a | Upper bellows |
| b | Lower bellows |
| c | Plating cover (oil-resistant specifications) |
| d | Plating cover (oil-resistant specifications) |
| Symbol | Description |
|---|---|
| a | Fittings with cover (protected-model) |
| b | Joint #3 and Joint #4 brake release switch (protected-model) |
| c | User connectors with cover (protected-model) |
| Symbol | Description |
|---|---|
| a | User connectors with cover (protected-model) |
| b | Fittings with cover (protected-model) |
| c | Exhaust port with cover |
KEY POINTS
For protected-models, all screws used for the exterior are stainless steel screws. (except for screws used for stops).
The part of the M/C cable housing is not IP65 compliant when the M/C cable hood is not connected.
Ceiling Mounting Specifications
Standard specifications GX8-A/GX8-B/GX8-C***SR
| Symbol | Description |
|---|---|
| a | Joint #2 (rotation) |
| b | Indicating lamp |
| c | Joint #3 and Joint #4 brake release switch |
| d | Joint #3 (up/down movement) |
| e | Joint #4 (rotation) |
| f | Shaft |
| g | Arm #2 |
| h | Joint #1 (rotation) |
| i | Arm #1 |
| j | Base |
| Symbol | Description |
|---|---|
| a | Fitting for ø4 mm tube (white) |
| b | Fitting for ø6 mm tube (white) |
| c | User connector (15-pin D-sub connector) |
| d | User connector (9-pin D-sub connector) |
| e | M/C cable housing |
| f | User connector (Ethernet connector) |
| g | Fitting for ø6 mm tube (blue) |
| h | Fitting for ø4 mm tube (blue) |
KEY POINTS
- The brake release switch is used with both Joint #3 and Joint #4. Press the brake release switch while in the emergency stop state to simultaneously release the brakes on Joint #3 and Joint #4.
- Before starting any maintenance work, be sure to turn off the Controller and inform others in the surrounding area that work is in progress. Performing any work procedure with the power turned on is extremely dangerous and may result in electric shock and/or malfunction of the robot system.
ESD specifications GX8-A/GX8-B/GX8-C***ER
The parts shown below differ from the standard specifications. The external dimensions are identical.
| Symbol | Description |
|---|---|
| a | Plating covers (anti-static specifications) |
Cleanroom & ESD specifications GX8-A/GX8-B/GX8-C***CR
The parts shown below differ from the standard specifications.
| Symbol | Description |
|---|---|
| a | Upper bellows |
| b | Lower bellows |
| c | Plating covers (anti-static specifications) |
| d | Plating covers (anti-static specifications) |
| e | Exhaust port |
Protected-model GX8-A/GX8-B/GX8-C***PR
The parts shown below differ from the standard specifications.
| Symbol | Description |
|---|---|
| a | Upper bellows |
| b | Lower bellows |
| c | Plating cover (oil-resistant specifications) |
| d | Plating cover (oil-resistant specifications) |
| Symbol | Description |
|---|---|
| a | Fittings with cover (protected-model) |
| b | Joint #3 and Joint #4 brake release switch (protected-model) |
| c | User connectors with cover (protected-model) |
| Symbol | Description |
|---|---|
| a | Fittings with cover (protected-model) |
| b | User connectors with cover (protected-model) |
| c | Exhaust port with cover |
KEY POINTS
- For protected-models, all screws used for the exterior are stainless steel screws. (except for screws used for stops).
- The part of the M/C cable housing is not IP65 compliant when the M/C cable hood is not connected.
