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Re: questions regarding <R73> [pneumatics rules]

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Originally Posted by smcmahon View Post
[A.] We have a pressure gauge on our system, that will show what the current PSI is onboard. It's mounted inline after where the air initially comes in, and before everything else. Sound OK? With the regulator more than likely being OFF-board, then we'd need only one gauge on the robot I imagine.
Presumably. However, why do you only want 60 PSI on the robot? Presumably, you'd want 120 PSI, which means two gauges. Also, you'll need a gauge on the compressor, most likely.
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[B.] We need to install this directly on the (OFF-board) compressor.
Correct. <R76>
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[C.] We do not have this. It seems, to me, that there is no use for it since we have no ON-board compressor. But the rule states we need it, as a minimum. So? What would it get hooked up to? We're confused.
Put it on the compressor side. Because you're running only 60PSI on the robot, your high-pressure side is the compressor and anything with it. Then make darn sure your regulator goes with the compressor. <R77> (Though, if you put more high-pressure stuff on the robot, put it there instead.)
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[D.] We have this on the robot, right where the main air comes in. If I understand correctly, we need another one on the other end, coming out of the compressor? <R78>
Correct.

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