910-28015B

Web Site: www.parallax.com Office: (916) 624-8333 Forums: forums.parallax.com Fax: (916) 624-8003 Sales: sales parallax.com Sales: (888) 512-1024 Technical: support parallax.com Tech Support: (888) 997-8267 PING))) Protector Stand ( 725-28015) The PING))) Protector Stand is a precision machined mounting bracket cut from inch thick high-grade aluminum. With easy installation this stand can gracefully attach your PING))) Ultrasonic Distance Sensor to your robot and protect the sensor from most collisions. Note: PING))) Ultrasonic Distance Sensor ( 28015) not included. Features Designed to protect your PING))) Ultrasonic Distance Sensor from damage Custom CNC-machined from 6061 high-grade aluminum at Parallax headquarters in Rocklin, CA. Aperture and plastic light pipe included to allow for visual check of sensor function while mounted to stand. Two 6-32 (0.144 inch Dia.) un-threaded mounting holes Dimensions: 1.95 in x 2.20 in x 0.25 in (11.43 mm x 55.88 mm x 6.35 mm) Bill of Materials Tools Required (2) Philips pan-head screws, 4-40, 1/2 1 Philips-head screwdriver ( 710-00006) (2) 6-32 screws for mounting to your (2) Nylon washers, size 4 ( 700-00015) platform (2) Nylon spacers, round, 4, 1/4 glue (such as Elmers) ( 713-00005) Masking or electrical tape (optional) Plastic light pipe ( 720-28001) Aluminum Protector Stand ( 720-28002) Dimensional Drawings Assembly Instructions Copyright Parallax Inc. PING))) Protector Stand ( 725-28015) v1.3 4/1/2009 Page 1 of 2 Step 1: Place stand on a flat surface with tapped holes facing up. Place a tiny dab of Dab tiny glue on the side (not the flat end) of the light amount of pipe, about a quarter of the way up from the glue here end. Insert light pipe into the hole so that its end is flush with the stand front. The light pipe will project a little less than 1/4 from the back of the stand. Note: at this point, you may wish to cover the sides of the exposed portion of the light pipe with tape to further direct the LEDs light. Step 2: Make a note of the PING))) sensor pin connections labeled on the front of the PCB. They will not be visible once the sensor is installed into the stand. Step 3: Install the PING))) sensor as shown using (2) nylon spacers, (2) 1/2 screws, and (2) nylon washers (included). Step 4: Mount the PING))) Protector Stand and Sensor to your robot. Two holes in the base of the stand are drilled to accomodate size 6-32 screws (not included). Copyright Parallax Inc. PING))) Protector Stand ( 725-28015) v1.3 4/1/2009 Page 2 of 2