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Original operating manual Assembly and Operating Manual RM-W Rotary module...
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Imprint Copyright: This manual is protected by copyright. The author is SCHUNK GmbH & Co. KG. All rights reserved. Any reproduction, processing, distribution (making available to third parties), translation or other usage - even excerpts - of the manual is especially prohibited and requires 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 Sizes ...................... 6 1.1.4 Variants..................... 6 Warranty ...................... 6 Scope of delivery .................... 6 Accessories ...................... 7 1.4.1 Sealing kit .................... 7 1.4.2 Sensors ..................... 7 Basic safety notes ....................
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Table of contents Troubleshooting ..................... 20 Product does not move .................. 20 Product does not travel through the rotating angle .......... 20 End position signal not present ................ 20 Torque is diminishing .................. 20 Product rotates abruptly .................. 21 Product does not move smoothly to the end positions ........ 21 Maintenance ...................... 22 Shock absorber ....................
General 1 General 1.1 About this manual This manual contains important information for a safe and appropriate use of the product. This manual is an integral part of the product and must be kept accessible for the personnel at all times. Before starting work, the personnel must have read and understood this operating manual.
• Catalog data sheet of the purchased product * • "GEMOTEC TOOLBOX Rotation" program * The documents marked with an asterisk (*) can be downloaded on our homepage schunk.com 1.1.3 Sizes This operating manual applies to the following sizes: • RM-W 50 •...
IN, NI Monitoring set GMNS... • Exact type designation of the compatible sensors see catalog. • Information on handling sensors is available at schunk.com or from SCHUNK contact persons. 06.00 | RM-W | Assembly and Operating Manual | en | 389388...
• Make sure that the product is not exposed to excessive vibrations and/or strokes. • Ensure that no strong magnetic fields impair the function of the product. Contact your SCHUNK partner if the product is to be used in strong magnetic fields. 2.5 Personnel qualification Inadequate qualifications of the personnel...
Basic safety notes 2.6 Personal protective equipment Use of personal protective equipment Personal protective equipment serves to protect staff against danger which may interfere with their health or safety at work. • When working on and with the product, observe the occupational health and safety regulations and wear the required personal protective equipment.
Basic safety notes 2.9 Malfunctions Behavior in case of malfunctions • Immediately remove the product from operation and report the malfunction to the responsible departments/persons. • Order appropriately trained personnel to rectify the malfunction. • Do not recommission the product until the malfunction has been rectified.
Basic safety notes Incorrect lifting of loads Falling loads may cause serious injuries and even death. • Stand clear of suspended loads and do not step into their swiveling range. • Never move loads without supervision. • Do not leave suspended loads unattended. 2.11.2 Protection during commissioning and operation Falling or violently ejected components Falling and violently ejected components can cause serious injuries...
Basic safety notes 2.12 Notes on particular risks WARNING Risk of injury from objects falling and being ejected! Falling and ejected objects during operation can lead to serious injury or death. Take appropriate protective measures to secure the danger • zone.
Technical data 3 Technical data Module type RM50-310 W90 RM50-310 W180 Standard angle of rotation [°] * End position adjustability [°] ± 5 Ambient temperature [°C] 5 - 60 IP rating Noise emission [dB(A)] ≤ 70 Pressure medium Compressed air, compressed air quality according to ISO 8573-1:7 4 4 Min.
Assembly and settings 4 Assembly and settings NOTICE Material damage due to pressure loss! On delivery, the lock nuts for end position and absorber adjustment are only hand-tightened. This could lead to a loss in pressure and cause considerable material damage. Tighten the lock nuts for end position and shock absorber •...
Assembly and settings 4.2 Air connections NOTICE Damage to the rotary module possible! The rotary module can be damaged if it arrives too abruptly in the end position. The rotary motion must reach the end position without jerk or • bounce.
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Assembly and settings The parts listed below are included within the scope of delivery of every rotary module for angle of rotation fine adjustment and adjustment of the end position dampening to the mass moment of inertia occurring in operation. •...
Assembly and settings 4.4 End position monitoring To monitor the end positions, standardized monitoring sets for direct installation are available. The stop level that is integrated in the rotary module is directly monitored. Proximity switch - Scope of delivery of the monitoring set: monitoring set: •...
• Set the speed of the movement in such a way that the permitted swiveling time is not exceeded. Use the "Gemotec Toolbox" program for calculation (www.schunk.com). • The movement speed is ideally regulated via throttle check valves Air connections 16].
Mounting surface is not sufficiently flat. Check the evenness of the mounting surface.Mechanical connection 15] Component part defective. Send product with a SCHUNK repair order or dismantle product. Shock absorber defective. Check or, if need be, replace the shock absorber.
6.5 Product rotates abruptly Possible cause Corrective action Seals of the drive piston defective. Send product with a SCHUNK repair order or dismantle product. Replace the seals of the drive piston. Positioning of the swivel table defective. Send product with a SCHUNK repair order or dismantle product.
• When disassembling the module for repairs, all bearings have to be cleaned and re-lubricated. SCHUNK recommends the lubricants listed. During maintenance, treat all greased areas with lubricant. Thinly apply lubricant with a lint-free cloth. Greasing areas, grease...
The repair or elimination of defects by the customer on the module results in the termination of the warranty and liability for all resulting warranty and subsequent damage. It is recommended to have SCHUNK repair damaged and • defective modules.
Assembly drawing 8 Assembly drawing The following figure is an example image. It serves for illustration and assignment of the spare parts. Variations are possible depending on size and variant. Assembly of RM 06 06.00 | RM-W | Assembly and Operating Manual | en | 389388...
9 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 10 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, Annex I that are applicable and that have been fulfilled with: Product designation Swivel unit Type designation RM-W...
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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