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Reach Alpha 5 Five-Function Manipulator

The Reach Alpha 5 is a tough and reliable five-function electric manipulator for the Blueye X7. The lightweight, compact arm offers interchangeable jaws, high-accuracy joint positioning and adjustable grip force, with 360 mm reach and a 300 m depth rating. It is the smallest manipulator in its class for portable ROVs.

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Reach Robotics

Technical Specifications

Reach Alpha 5 Five-Function Manipulator

The Reach Alpha 5 is a tough and reliable five-function electric manipulator for the Blueye X7. The lightweight, compact arm offers interchangeable jaws, high-accuracy joint positioning and adjustable grip force, with 360 mm reach and a 300 m depth rating. It is the smallest manipulator in its class for portable ROVs.

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Technical specifications:
Electrical
Voltage	18 V - 30 V
Power	35 W nominal
Communication	RS232 / 485
Connector	Teledyne 6-pin IE55 Impulse cable
Control modes	Position, velocity, Cartesian velocity (X, Y, Z)
Environmental
Depth	300 m
Operating temperature	5 °C to 35 °C
Storage temperature	-10 °C to 80 °C
Mechanical
Functions	5
Reach	360 mm
Lift capacity	2 kg
Grab force	10 kg
Grab speed	5 s
Wrist rotation	0.6 Nm at 60° / second
Joint rotation range	90° / 350° / 200° / 350° / 200°
Outer diameter	40 mm
Weight in air	1.36 kg
Weight in water	0.9 kg