Open AccessARIES NDA Robot operators` manual
Author(s) -
N.L. Scheer,
D. C. Nelson
Publication year - 1998
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Reports
DOI - 10.2172/290887
Subject(s) - suite , robot , automation , host (biology) , computer science , simulation , engineering , artificial intelligence , mechanical engineering , geography , ecology , archaeology , biology
The ARIES NDA Robot is an automation device for servicing the material movements for a suite of Non-destructive assay (NDA) instruments. This suite of instruments includes a calorimeter, a gamma isotopic system, a segmented gamma scanner (SGS), and a neutron coincidence counter (NCC). Objects moved by the robot include sample cans, standard cans, and instrument plugs. The robot computer has an RS-232 connection with the NDA Host computer, which coordinates robot movements and instrument measurements. The instruments are expected to perform measurements under the direction of the Host without operator intervention. This user`s manual describes system startup, using the main menu, manual operation, and error recovery