Compliance
RAD’s Ultimatic™ Collision Sensor provides angular (X), rotational (Y) and compressive (Z) compliance to minimize potential damage to the robot or tooling should a collision occur. See product specification sheets for more detail.

Dynamically Variable
The force, moment, and torque resistance of the Ultimatic™ Collision Sensor is pneumatically controlled using a regulator and your robot’s logic and valve system. By using a programmable air regulator, the collision sensor can be easily adjusted to respond to as many interim load levels as you choose to install.

Adjustable Pre-Trip Compliance (Switch Sensitivity)
RAD’s Ultimatic™ Collision Sensor has a compliance adjustment feature that allows the user to determine the amount of deflection allowed before a signal is sent to stop the robot. The switch sensitivity is factory set at 0.025″ (0.64mm) axial compliance and can be adjusted up to 0.100″ (2.5mm)*. Please note that the angular compliance at the end of the tool will be significantly greater.
* Model 4618 has a maximum pre-trip compliance of 0.08″ (2.03 mm)

Quick Response Time
The Ultimatic™ will detect a collision within 2 – 10ms and send a signal to the robot’s E-stop or controller. The speed of impact, air pressure, and compliance adjustment will affect the response time.

Crash Energy Absorption
RAD’s Ultimatic™ Collision Sensor uses a mechanical piston that absorbs the crash energy without releasing air pressure from the unit. The use of a mechanical piston prevents tooling sag caused by loss of air pressure and also prevents compressed air from being released into the environment.

UL Approved
RAD’s Ultimatic™ Collision Sensor is an Underwriters Laboratory certified component under “robotic and robotic equipment” standard UL 1740.

Durable
The Ultimatic™ Collision Sensor was designed with durability in mind. The body is constructed of anodized aluminum and internal contact surfaces are made of hardened tool steel.

Easy to Connect
Most Ultimatic™ Collision Sensors are built with quick connectors to allow the user to easily remove or change the unit without having to rewire to the controller. RAD’s smallest model, the U-4618, is only available in hard wire due to its size.

Versatile
The Ultimatic™ Collision Sensor can be mounted in any orientation. RAD recommends the small diameter be mounted to the robot to minimize wear on the cables.

Quick Connected
The Pneumatic Ultimatic™ is wired with a quick connect connector allowing the collision sensor to be removed or changed without having to rewire it to the controller.
(EXCEPTION: The U-4618 is only available with a hard wired cable.)

Maintenance Free
The Ultimatic™ Collision Sensor is pre-adjusted at the factory and normally requires no maintenance.

Repairable
Should a repair be necessary, most components of the Ultimatic™ Collision Sensor can be replaced or repaired in the field to minimize downtime.