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Activities that may be carried out in any order 1. Activities that should be carried out in the order stated – General lists è Result of an action/References to more detailed information Festo – EXCM-40-EN – 2017-11a – English...
– With unauthorised modifications or alterations to the product – In an invalid mounting position – With load limits exceeded – Without a risk assessment of the complete system – Without a safety concept for the complete system Festo – EXCM-40-EN – 2017-11a – English...
Take the following into consideration for the destination: – Regulations and standards – Regulations of the testing organisations and insurers – National specifications Service Please consult your regional Festo contact if you have any technical problems. Festo – EXCM-40-EN – 2017-11a – English...
Restraints in the packaging Transport restraints prevent uncontrolled movement of the product in the packaging during transport and installation. The product is provided with the following designated transport restraints: Transport screws Cable ties Fig. 2.1 Festo – EXCM-40-EN – 2017-11a – English...
Motor 1 Multi-pin plug distributor Energy chain of the X-axis 1) Depending on the order 2) Cover only for variant EXCM-…-B-… (attachment position of motors underneath) 3) Optional Fig. 3.1 Example illustration of EXCM-40-…-B Festo – EXCM-40-EN – 2017-11a – English...
The depicted directions of movement of the Y-axis slide (Fig. 3.2) refer to the directions of rotation of the motor of the functional principle shown (Fig. 3.3). Permitted mounting position Note The product must be mounted horizontally. Overhead mounting or other mounting positions are not permissible. Festo – EXCM-40-EN – 2017-11a – English...
Observe the safety data sheet of the adhesive from the original manufacturer. Preparation Note For mounting, Festo recommends using adjusting kits. After alignment, the limit values of the axis alignment must be complied with (è Tab. A.2, page 45). Festo – EXCM-40-EN – 2017-11a – English...
Installation space The installation space required for the product depends on the following factors: – Stroke of the X- and Y-axes (è www.festo.com/catalogue) – Attachment position and type of motor – Sufficient clearance for movement of the axes and the attachment component (Z-axis) –...
Number of mounting components Total per X-axis (number n) 900 mm 900 … 1799 mm 1800 mm Tab. 4.2 4.2.6 Transport restraints 1. Remove the transport screws and retain for future use. Festo – EXCM-40-EN – 2017-11a – English...
Transport lug with support plate (2x) Drive cover (motor side) Lifting gear with mounting points Transport lug (on transport restraint) (2x) 1) not included in scope of delivery Fig. 4.4 Depicted: EXCM-40-…-B (motor attachment position underneath). Festo – EXCM-40-EN – 2017-11a – English...
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Reposition the mounting components if necessary (è 4.5.1 Positioning mounting components). 7. Secure the X-axes with screws and washers. The X-axes must be able to be moved. Festo – EXCM-40-EN – 2017-11a – English...
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12.Tighten the screws of all mounting kits with a reduced tightening torque (10 … 20 Nm). 13.Check the position of the cable outlets on the motors and adapt if necessary (è 4.5.5Adapting cable outlets). Festo – EXCM-40-EN – 2017-11a – English...
è If required, move the already loosened energy chain. 2. Remove profile covers. Screw of the profile cover Profile cover of the X-axis (tightening torque 1 Nm) Energy chain of the X-axis Fig. 4.6 Festo – EXCM-40-EN – 2017-11a – English...
7. Screw the corresponding adjusting bolt 5 in or out (h = 6 … 11 mm). Use a spanner with a width of . 5 mm. Observe sufficient screw-in depth of the screw (for steel › 8 mm). Fig. 4.9 Festo – EXCM-40-EN – 2017-11a – English...
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4. Use a precision spirit level 4 to check the guide rail of X-axis 2 6 in the area of the adjusting kit for an offset in height in relation to the already aligned guide rail of X-axis 1 1. è Setpoint value: 0.1 mm/m (è A.2 Evenness) Fig. 4.11 Festo – EXCM-40-EN – 2017-11a – English...
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8. Check the guide rail 8 in the area of the ad justing kit 2 for sideways tilting by using a precision spirit level 4. è Setpoint value: 0.1 mm/m (è A.2 Evenness) Fig. 4.13 Festo – EXCM-40-EN – 2017-11a – English...
5. Repeat the process for all of the other adjusting kits on X-axis 2. 6. Inspect both guide rails again for compliance with the limit values for evenness, sideways tilting and height offset (è A.2 Evenness). Festo – EXCM-40-EN – 2017-11a – English...
– After removal/installation or replacement of the toothed belt The toothed belt pretensioning can be inspected with mounted or dismounted profile cover of the X-axis. Use an acoustic frequency meter to check the toothed belt pretensioning. Festo – EXCM-40-EN – 2017-11a – English...
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è If the measured value is within this tolerance range, the toothed belt has the correct pretension. è If the measured value is outside this tolerance range, the toothed belt pretensioning must be adjusted. Festo – EXCM-40-EN – 2017-11a – English...
2 adjusting screws 2. 3. Move or travel the Y-axis (traverse) once over the entire stroke of the X-axis. This causes the toothed belt to fully settle and equalises dif ferences in tension. Fig. 4.20 Festo – EXCM-40-EN – 2017-11a – English...
1. Remove screw 5 and nut 4. 2. If necessary, remove screws 1 and nuts 2 on the energy chain retainer as well. 3. Remove the metal sheet 6. Fig. 4.24 Festo – EXCM-40-EN – 2017-11a – English...
Third-party motors with a driving torque that is too high can damage the product. When using third-party motors observe the following: – Maximum permissible driving torque (è www.festo.com/catalogue) – Mounting dimensions of motor interface (è www.festo.com/catalogue) – Suitable combination of coupling, coupling housing and motor flange EXCM-…-B - motor underneath EXCM-…-T - motor on top...
3. Turn motor into the desired position. è For motors with holding brake, the traverse and slide of the Y-axis move 4. Tighten the mounting screws (tightening torque 3 Nm). 5. Connect the cables to the motor. Fig. 4.26 Festo – EXCM-40-EN – 2017-11a – English...
Multi-pin plug distributor (è 5.2.1) Bulkhead fitting (black tubing) Connect the silver tubing for controlling the pneumatic attachment component to the com pressed air supply at the start of the energy chain. Festo – EXCM-40-EN – 2017-11a – English...
The 2 switch lugs 1 for actuation of the proximity sensor are mounted under the cover of the Y-axis (traverse) 2. The positions of the proximity sensor and the switch lugs cannot be changed. Fig. 4.31 Festo – EXCM-40-EN – 2017-11a – English...
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20.Secure the earthing cable to the earthing component 6 with screw 5 (tightening torque 1.2 Nm). 21.Secure the cables between the energy chains with cable ties 4 for strain relief. 22.Position the cover 3 and retaining plate 8. 23.Tighten the screws 2 (tightening torque 1 Nm). Festo – EXCM-40-EN – 2017-11a – English...
Proximity sensor for slide of Y-axis (optional) free for additional sensors free for additional sensors 1) For variant with pneumatic attachment component (EXCM-…-P…) 2) in accordance with IEC 757, at the loose end of the cable Tab. 5.1 Festo – EXCM-40-EN – 2017-11a – English...
Seal any unused sensor connections with cover caps. 5.2.2 Drive motors of the X-axis/Y-axis Note Before installing the motor and encoder cables - especially with regard to non-Festo products: Refer to the corresponding documentation for installation information. Motor connection Sub-D (9-pin) (è...
Slide of the Y-axis Earthing component Fig. 5.2 The earthing point 2 on the slide of the Y-axis 4 is used, for example, to earth an addi tional gripper on the attachment component. Festo – EXCM-40-EN – 2017-11a – English...
4. Connect the open end of the earthing cable to the central earthing point (e.g. in the control cabinet). Fig. 5.3 Pneumatic installation Description of the pneumatic interfaces: è 4.6.1 Power supply line Festo – EXCM-40-EN – 2017-11a – English...
Commissioning Commissioning The commissioning process is described in separate documents (è www.festo.com/sp). If you require additional support during the commissioning phase: Please contact your regional Festo contact person. Additional information can be found online (è www.festo.com/sp). Festo – EXCM-40-EN – 2017-11a – English...
Use appropriate accessories from Festo (è www.festo.com/spareparts). Requirements Lubricant ISOFLEX TOPAS NB52 Lubrication interval per axis [km] 2500 Amount of lubricant per lubrication nipple Tab. 7.1 Note Lubrication of the attachment components in accordance with the corresponding docu mentation. Festo – EXCM-40-EN – 2017-11a – English...
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Slide of the Y-axis Carriage of the X-axis Lubrication nipples on guide carriage of the Maintenance opening Y-axis slide (2x) Y-axis (traverse) Lubrication nipples on guide carriages of the X-axis (at the carriages) (4x) Fig. 7.1 Festo – EXCM-40-EN – 2017-11a – English...
6. Perform steps 1. to 5. again. Repair If you require support for repairs: (è www.festo.com/sp). Please contact your regional Festo contact person. Additional information can be found online (è www.festo.com/sp). Festo – EXCM-40-EN – 2017-11a – English...
Observe local regulations regarding disposal and the environment. Observe local regulations for disposal of modules. Use lubricants (greases, oils) in accordance with the applicable regulations for health and safety and hazardous substances. Festo – EXCM-40-EN – 2017-11a – English...
Degree of protection (in accordance IP40 with EN 60529) Noise level [dB(A)] Duty cycle 1) Energy-equivalent A-weighted noise level at 1 m distance determined locally over the measurement surface 2) In the original packaging Tab. A.5 Festo – EXCM-40-EN – 2017-11a – English...
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