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Upon receipt of the product and prior to initial operation, read these instructions thoroughly, and retain for future reference. MOTOMAN INSTRUCTIONS MOTOMAN- INSTRUCTIONS DX200 INSTRUCTIONS DX200 OPERATOR’S MANUAL DX200 MAINTENANCE MANUAL The DX200 operator’s manual above corresponds to specific usage. Be sure to use the appropriate manual. Part Number: 165634-1CD Revision: MANUAL NO. HW1481939...
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If such modification is made, the manual number will also be revised. • If your copy of the manual is damaged or lost, contact a YASKAWA representative to order a new copy. The representatives are listed on the back cover. Be sure to tell the representative the manual number listed on the front cover.
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Twin Gun Function Notes for Safe Operation Read this manual carefully before installation, operation, maintenance, or inspection of the DX200. In this manual, the Notes for Safe Operation are classified as “WARNING,” “CAUTION,” “MANDATORY,” or ”PROHIBITED.” Indicates a potentially hazardous...
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Injury may result if anyone enters the P-point maximum envelope of the manipulator during operation. Always press an emergency stop button immediately if there is a problem. The emergency stop buttons are located on the right of the front door of the DX200 and the programming pendant. HW1481939...
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– Check for problems in manipulator movement. – Check for damage to insulation and sheathing of external wires. • Always return the programming pendant to the hook on the DX200 cabinet after use. The programming pendant can be damaged if it is left in the manipulator’s work area, on the floor, or near fixtures.
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165634-1CD Twin Gun Function Descriptions of the programming pendant, buttons, and displays are shown as follows: Equipment Manual Designation Programming Character Keys The keys which have characters or its Pendant /Symbol Keys symbol printed on them are denoted with [ ]. ex.
165634-1CD Twin Gun Function Table of Contents 1 Twin Gun Function.......................... 1-1 1.1 Twin Gun Function......................1-1 1.2 Outline of Twin Gun Function .................... 1-2 2 Twin Gun Setup ..........................2-1 2.1 Home Position Calibration for Twin Gun................2-1 2.2 Settings of Gun Condition File ................... 2-2 2.3 Settings of Tool File of when a Twin Gun is Mounted on the Manipulator......
165634-1CD Twin Gun Function Twin Gun Function 1.1 Twin Gun Function Twin Gun Function Twin Gun Function As illustrated in the figure below, a twin gun has one operating axis and two pairs of electrodes which apply pressure. Twin gun function is the function that maximizes and controls twin gun performance.
1.2 Outline of Twin Gun Function Outline of Twin Gun Function In the DX200, a twin gun is treated as a station with one axis, and the station is configured with two guns. Use an S-axis key to perform JOG operation, etc. since the twin gun is a station with one axis.
If there are means such as an alignment mark, etc. to SUPPLE- specify the position of a gun, use the mean and set home MENT position at this position. For home position settings, refer to Section 8.1 “Home Position Calibration" of the "DX200 INSTRUCTIONS” SUPPLE- MENT (Part No.165557-1CD). HW1481939 10/16...
When setting the gun condition files of both guns, perform the settings with attention to the pressure direction. For details on settings of gun condition files, see Section 9.4.1 “Gun Condition Files" of "DX200 OPERATOR’S SUPPLE- MANUAL FOR SPOT WELDING USING MOTOR GUN"...
Setting" in the "DX200 INSTRUCTIONS" SUPPLE- MENT (Part No. 165557-1CD). For details on settings of the gun condition file, see Section 9.4.3 “Gun Condition File" in the “DX200 OPERATOR’S SUPPLE- MANUAL FOR SPOT WELDING USING MOTOR GUN” MENT (Part No. 165297-1CD).
NOTE For details, see Section 9.12.5 “Electrode Wear Compensation for Fixed Gun" in the DX200 OPERATOR’S MANUAL FOR SPOT WELDING USING MOTOR GUN (Part No. 165297-1CD). For details on the user coordinates, see Section 8.8 “User Coordinates Setting"...
165634-1CD Preparing of Twin Gun Job Twin Gun Function 3.1 Registration of MOVE Instructions Preparing of Twin Gun Job Registration of MOVE Instructions Perform teaching of MOVE instructions: MOVJ, MOVL, MOVC, etc. for a twin gun in the same manner as the usual station with one axis. Operation Flow Chart of Hit Points Teaching When applying pressure with a twin gun, specify a gun number to be the subject to PRESSURE instructions: SVSPOTMOV, SVGUNCL, etc., then...
165634-1CD Preparing of Twin Gun Job Twin Gun Function 3.3 Job Example for a Twin Gun Mounted on the Manipulator Job Example for a Twin Gun Mounted on the Manipulator The following show a job example which is created with the gun mounted on the manipulator.
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DX200 OPTIONS INSTRUCTIONS FOR TWIN GUN FUNCTION Specifications are subject to change without notice for ongoing product modifications and improvements. MANUAL NO. HW1481939 16/16...
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