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Remote Handling | Telemanipulator Specification Guidelines

Telemanipulators are used when the need to remotely perform tasks in a high radiation or hazardous environ-
ment arises. Typical tasks range from operation laboratory instruments to the maintenance of large process
equipment, all operations requiring dexterous manipulations. These tasks are unstructured and require real-time
dexterous human intervention.
CRL specializes in customizing our current telemanipulator products and developing new products to meet your
specific needs. The specification process includes the following steps with a typical installation view shown on the
following page:
1) Select Manipulator Type:
What kind of atmosphere in cell? For inert atmosphere and/or positive pressure applications a three-
piece manipulator design is typically required. For air and/or negative pressure applications a one-piece
manipulator design is used.
2) Handling Capacity:
For laboratory-type applications, a light duty, highly responsive Telemanipulator is required. For process
applications or maintenance of process equipment a standard or heavy duty-type Telemanipulator should
be used. The handling capacities are listed in the tables on pages 7 and 9.
3) Manipulator Size:
The cell dimensions will determine the typical mounting height and extended arm length required to reach
objects in the desired working area. This determines the basic size, but arm lengths can be customized to
meet specific reach requirements.
4) Radiation Shielding:
Shielding can be provided on all manipulators to minimize radiation exposure on the operator side of the
cell. Through tube shielding designs are described on page 10.
5) Tong/Jaws:
There are multiple options available for handling a variety of different types of loads. For heavy duty
applications the SRL tong is available. For light duty applications the RCD tong is preferred. To move
the heaviest loads a Load Hook can be utilized.
6) Handle Options:
Three typical handle types are described on page 12. Handles are chosen based on a combination of
operator preference and typical load capacity.
7) Indexing:
Indexing is used to shift the tong/jaw position without moving the handle. Mechanical and electrical
indexing methods are available and are described by model on pages 7 and 9.
8) Locks:
Motion and tamper locks are available to lock the manipulator rigidly into any position. This facilitates
installation/removal and allows the manipulator to hold an object in space without requiring an operator.
Locks are described on page 13.
9) Booting:
Booting is used to restrict air flow into a hot cell and also to protect the slave arm from contamination.
Typical booting options are described on page 14.
10) Installation/Removal Carts:
CRL builds carts to facilitate the installation and removal of telemanipulators. The system facilitates
vertical and horizontal movement for proper alignment. Typical carts are shown on page 15.

RH-TEL-6 Dimensions and technical information are subject to change without notice