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Unread 07-02-2007, 15:57
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Re: anybody have a schematic for air tanks? (was: i have a question)

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Originally Posted by dtengineering View Post
Use the schematic on page 11 of http://www2.usfirst.org/2007comp/oth...s%20Manual.pdf

Remove the compressor package, and just plug the end of the Clippard Air Receiver Cylinder to which it is attached. You may also remove the Nason Pressure Switch.

Now you have a FIRST-Legal pneumatic circuit. To charge the system, connect your compressor's output to the Parker System Pressure Vent Valve (with a piece of tubing and a quick connect... remember to attach the pressure relief valve to the compressor before you do anything with it!). Open the Pressure Vent Valve. Run the compressor until the system is charged (120 psi). If you don't reach 120 psi you may need to adjust the pressure relief valve on the compressor... if you exceed 120 psi, you will DEFINITELY need to adjust you pressure relief valve.

Turn off the compressor, close the vent valve. Detach the compressor.

You have a charged pneumatic system.

Good luck, and have fun,

Jason
Jason,

Some comments on your advise...

As per rule <R101> you may not remove the Nason Pressure Switch from the robot. It must be connected to the RC and must shut off the compressor (at about 115 PSI) before the pressure relief valve actuates (about 125 PSI).

As per rule <R102> you are not allowed to adjust the pressure relief valve.

Regards,

Mike
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