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Translation of the original manual Assembly and Operating Manual 3-Finger Centric Gripper...
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Imprint Copyright: This manual is protected by copyright. The author is SCHUNK GmbH & Co. KG. All rights re- served. Any reproduction, processing, distribution (making available to third parties), translation or other usage - even excerpts - of the manual is especially prohibited and re- quires our written approval.
Table of contents Table of contents General........................ 5 About this manual .................... 5 1.1.1 Presentation of Warning Labels ............... 5 1.1.2 Applicable documents ................ 6 1.1.3 Variants..................... 6 Warranty ...................... 6 Scope of delivery .................... 6 Accessories ...................... 6 1.4.1 Sensors ..................... 7 Basic safety notes .................... 8 Intended use......................
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Table of contents Troubleshooting ..................... 26 Product is not moving.................. 26 The module does not travel through the entire stroke? ........ 26 Module opens or closes abruptly? .............. 26 Gripping force is dropping .................. 27 Magnetic switch does not work ................. 27 Product does not achieve the opening and closing times ........
General 1 General 1.1 About this manual This manual contains important information for a safe and appro- priate use of the product. This manual is an integral part of the product and must be kept ac- cessible for the personnel at all times. Before starting work, the personnel must have read and under- stood this operating manual.
• Catalog data sheet of the purchased product * • Assembly and operating manuals of the accessories * The documents marked with an asterisk (*) can be downloaded on our homepage schunk.com 1.1.3 Variants This operating manual applies to the following variations: •...
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• Exact type designation of the compatible sensors see ☞ catalog. • If you require information on sensor operation, contact your SCHUNK contact person or download information from our homepage. www.schunk.com • For mounting the sensors, mounting kits are partly necessary.
Using unauthorized spare parts can endanger personnel and dam- age the product or cause it to malfunction. • Use only original spare parts or spares authorized by SCHUNK. 04.00 | LGZ | Assembly and Operating Manual | en | 389192...
Basic safety notes 2.5 Gripper fingers Requirements for the gripper fingers Stored energy within the product creates the risk of serious injur- ies and significant property damage. • Arrange the gripper fingers in a way that the product reaches either the position "open" or "closed" in a de-energized state. •...
Basic safety notes The following personal qualifications are necessary for the various activities related to the product: Trained electrician Due to their technical training, knowledge and experience, trained electricians are able to work on electrical systems, recognize and avoid possible dangers and know the relevant standards and regu- lations.
Basic safety notes 2.9 Notes on safe operation Incorrect handling of the personnel Incorrect handling and assembly may impair the product's safety and cause serious injuries and considerable material damage. • Avoid any manner of working that may interfere with the func- tion and operational safety of the product.
Basic safety notes 2.12 Disposal Handling of disposal The incorrect handling of disposal may impair the product's safety and cause serious injuries as well as considerable material and en- vironmental harm. • Follow local regulations on dispatching product components for recycling or proper disposal.
Basic safety notes 2.13.2 Protection during commissioning and operation Falling or violently ejected components Falling and violently ejected components can cause serious injuries and even death. • Take appropriate protective measures to secure the danger zone. • Never step into the danger zone during operation. 2.13.3 Protection against dangerous movements Unexpected movements Residual energy in the system may cause serious injuries while...
Basic safety notes 2.14 Notes on particular risks DANGER Risk of fatal injury from suspended loads! Falling loads can cause serious injuries and even death. Stand clear of suspended loads and do not step within their • swiveling range. Never move loads without supervision. •...
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Products with a mechanical gripping force maintenance can, dur- ing energy supply failure, still move independently in the direc- tion specified by the mechanical gripping force maintenance. Secure the end positions of the product with SCHUNK SDV-P • pressure maintenance valves.
Technical data 3 Technical data Size Mechanical operating data Stroke per jaw [mm] Weight [kg] without gripping force maintenance 0,32 0,95 with gripping force maintenance 0,35 0,99 Recommended workpiece weight [kg] 2,25 Max. permissible finger length [mm] Max. permitted weight per finger [kg] 0,03 0,08 0,25...
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Technical data Size Operating data for compressed air connection Pressure medium Compressed air, compressed air quality accord- ing to ISO 8573-1:7 4 4 Noise emission [dB(A)] ≤ 72 Min. pressure [bar] without gripping force maintenance with gripping force maintenance Max. pressure [bar] without gripping force maintenance with gripping force maintenance Nominal working pressure [bar]...
Assembly 4 Assembly 4.1 Mechanical connection WARNING Warning: Risk of injury when the machine/system moves unex- pectedly! Remove the energy supplies before starting with assembly and adjustments. Make sure that no residual energy remains in the system. The values relate to the entire bolting surface. Check the evenness of the bolting surface Requirements for levelness of the bolting surface (Dimensions in mm)
Assembly Mounting material (provided by customer) Item Mounting Rear module M3 x M4 x M8 x max. 7,4 max. 10 max. 16 Module on the side M3 x M4 x M8 x max. 7,4 max. 10 max. 16 Top jaws M3 x M4 x M8 x...
• If you require further information on sensor operation, contact your SCHUNK contact person or download information from our homepage. • Technical data for the sensors can be found in the data sheets (included in the scope of delivery).
Assembly 4.3.1 Programmable magnetic switch (MMS-P) NOTE The MMS-P can be used for sizes LGZ 16 to LGZ 50. Magnetic switch MMS-P 22 Mounting screw Teach-button Center sensor elements LED display LED display Ribs for cable tires brown white black...
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Assembly Mounting of the sensor NOTICE Sensor can be damaged during assembly. Do not exceed the maximum tightening torque of 10 Ncm for • the set screws! NOTE Ferromagnetic material changes the switching positions of the sensor (e.g. Adapter plate made of ordinary steel). For ferromagnetic adapter plates: •...
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Dimension l Dimension l LGZ 16 ° 14.3 mm 23.2 mm LGZ 50 ° 33.1 mm 42.0 mm LGZ 16-AS ° 12.8 mm 21.7 mm LGZ 50-AS ° 26.1 mm 35.0 mm LGZ 16-IS° 14.3 mm 23.2 mm LGZ 50-IS °...
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(i.e. by shielding). Frequent types of disturbances are change in temperature and electro-magnetic influences. Within the closest fine-teach mode, SCHUNK cannot guarantee EMC-compatibility any more. The hysteresis adjustment is used for the manual adjustment of the switching points (if necessary).
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Assembly Sensors MMS 22, MMS-P 22, MMS 22-PI1 and MMS 22-PI2 The smallest detectable difference in stroke is defined in the fol- lowing table: The smallest detectable difference in stroke based on the nominal stroke For grippers with X mm Min.
Unused air connections open. Close unused air connections. Flow control valve closed. Open the flow control valve. Component part defective. Replace component or send it to SCHUNK for repair. 5.2 The module does not travel through the entire stroke? Pneumatic connection 19] Mechanical connection 18]...
28] Pressure drops below minimum. Check air supply. Link Pneumatischer Anschluss Component part defective. Replace component or send it to SCHUNK for repair. 5.5 Magnetic switch does not work Possible cause Corrective action Use steel screws to mount the gripper Use stainless steel screws.
Maintenance 6 Maintenance 6.1 Maintenance and care The 3-finger Centric gripper LGZ is not intended for maintenance. Disassembly for maintenance or repair purposes is not possible. A damaged gripper has to be replaced completely. 04.00 | LGZ | Assembly and Operating Manual | en | 389192...
7 Translation of original declaration of incorporation in terms of the Directive 2006/42/EG, Annex II, Part 1.B of the European Parliament and of the Council on machinery. Manufacturer/ SCHUNK GmbH & Co. KG Spann- und Greiftechnik Distributor Bahnhofstr. 106 – 134 D-74348 Lauffen/Neckar...
Annex to Declaration of Incorporation 8 Annex to Declaration of Incorporation according 2006/42/EG, Annex II, No. 1 B 1.Description of the essential health and safety requirements pursuant to 2006/42/EC, An- nex I that are applicable and that have been fulfilled with: Product designation 3-finger centric gripper Type designation ID number...
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Annex to Declaration of Incorporation Protection against mechanical hazards 1.3.1 Risk of loss of stability 1.3.2 Risk of break-up during operation 1.3.3 Risks due to falling or ejected objects 1.3.4 Risks due to surfaces, edges or angles 1.3.5 Risks related to combined machinery 1.3.6 Risks related to variations in operating conditions 1.3.7...
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Annex to Declaration of Incorporation Maintenance 1.6.1 Machinery maintenance 1.6.2 Access to operating positions and servicing points 1.6.3 Isolation of energy sources 1.6.4 Operator intervention 1.6.5 Cleaning of internal parts Information 1.7.1 Information and warnings on the machinery 1.7.1.1 Information and information devices 1.7.1.2 Warning devices 1.7.2...
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