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asmsresearch

29-01-2012 14:54

Control board on hinged door.

We have electronics on a folding panel. When it is up, the control board is such that the electronics is not accessible. When folded down everything is accessible. Does this obey FRC rules?

akoscielski3

29-01-2012 16:00

Re: Control board on hinged door.

Quote:

Originally Posted by asmsresearch (Post 1115894)

We have electronics on a folding panel. When it is up, the control board is such that the electronics is not accessible. When folded down everything is accessible. Does this obey FRC rules?

We had this in 2009 and 2010. There was no rule back then, haven't seen a rule about it this year.

asmsresearch

29-01-2012 16:26

Re: Control board on hinged door.

Thanks.

Jon Stratis

29-01-2012 17:33

Re: Control board on hinged door.

Remember R40 and R41. The 120A breaker has to be easily accessible, so it sounds like it can't be mounted on the same board as everything else. Also, your power distribution board has to be easily visible for inspection - in other words, you'll want to be pro-active at competition and make it quick and easy to fold it down for the inspector. Other than that, good luck with the design!

asmsresearch

29-01-2012 17:42

Re: Control board on hinged door.

My guys are planning to have the 120A circuit breaker available from the outside. It will be available on the back of the board through a portal in outer shell. The board easily folds down for inspection.

Al Skierkiewicz

29-01-2012 17:53

Re: Control board on hinged door.

asm,
You inspector will need to see all your breakers and all wiring during inspection. If anything goes wrong on your robot while on the field, personnel need to see all LEDs on everything to help diagnose a problem. If they can't see, they can't help you and you may find yourself sitting disabled for a match.

[R41]
The PD Board and all circuit breakers must be easily visible for Inspecttion.

[R55]
By making the diagnostic lights visible, Arena personnel are in a
better position to assist teams.

nitneylion452

29-01-2012 18:54

Re: Control board on hinged door.

Are you referring to your operator console or your electronics on the PD board? This will make a big difference in which of these answers is correct.

DonRotolo

29-01-2012 20:47

Re: Control board on hinged door.

Few operator consoles would have a 120A breaker.

nitneylion452

29-01-2012 20:58

Re: Control board on hinged door.

Quote:

Originally Posted by asmsresearch (Post 1115894)

We have electronics on a folding panel. When it is up, the control board is such that the electronics is not accessible. When folded down everything is accessible. Does this obey FRC rules?

Quote:

Originally Posted by DonRotolo

Few operator consoles would have a 120A breaker.

OP doesn't mention a 120A breaker.

DonRotolo

29-01-2012 22:37

Re: Control board on hinged door.

Quote:

Originally Posted by nitneylion452 (Post 1116155)

OP doesn't mention a 120A breaker.

Quote:

Originally Posted by asmsresearch (Post 1116030)

My guys are planning to have the 120A circuit breaker available from the outside. It will be available on the back of the board through a portal in outer shell. The board easily folds down for inspection.

Sure he does. Emphasis mine

372 lives on

29-01-2012 22:38

Re: Control board on hinged door.

Quote:

Originally Posted by nitneylion452 (Post 1116155)

OP doesn't mention a 120A breaker.

you do not argue with The Don :ahh:

nitneylion452

30-01-2012 13:17

Re: Control board on hinged door.

*cue godfather music*

No. NO! I'm sorry! Please! It won't happen again!

Seriously though, I must've missed that post. :p

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