6.3.2. Diagnostic Instrument Manipulator Performance Capabilities

Diagnostic Instrument Manipulator Performance Capabilities

For instrument design purposes, standard DIM capabilities include:

  • Radial positioning from the wall of the target chamber to TCC to a resolution of ±20 mm.

  • Pointing accuracy of ±0.5 mm in both x and y directions (z is along the radial direction of the chamber).

  • Accommodation of loads up to 125 kg with a center of gravity no greater than 1.4 m from the cart rear wheels. Carts and diagnostic assemblies can be no larger than 28.5 cm in diameter.

  • Accommodation of diagnostic assemblies up to 285 mm in diameter and up to 3 m beyond the front of the diagnostic cart in length. Accommodates loads up to 125 kg with a center of gravity no greater than 1.4 m from the cart rear wheels.

  • Angular pointing of ±1° is available at the point of mounting at the chamber wall, and ±3° by moving the rear mount.

  • A 100 mm clear aperture along the full axis. A CAD model of each DIM is available for designers to use.

    From design through deployment, developing a DIM-based diagnostic or snout typically takes nine months to a year.