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Translation of the original manual Assembly and Operating Manual GSP-P 2-Finger-parallel gripper...
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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 Variants..................... 6 Warranty ...................... 6 Scope of delivery .................... 6 Accessories ...................... 6 Basic safety notes .................... 7 Intended use......................
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Table of contents Troubleshooting ..................... 26 Product does not move .................. 26 Product does not travel through the entire stroke .......... 26 Product opens or closes abruptly ............... 26 Magnetic switch does not work ................. 26 Gripping force drops................... 27 Product does not achieve the opening and closing times ........ 27 Maintenance and Care.................... 28 Translation of original declaration of incorporation .......... 29 Annex to Declaration of Incorporation...............
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 * • 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: •...
Use of unauthorized spare parts Using unauthorized spare parts can endanger personnel and damage the product or cause it to malfunction. • Use only original spare parts or spares authorized by SCHUNK. 02.00 | GSP-P | Assembly and Operating Manual | en | 389033...
Basic safety notes 2.5 Gripper fingers Requirements for the gripper fingers Stored energy within the product creates the risk of serious injuries 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 2.8 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 2.11 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 2.13.1 Protection during handling and assembly Incorrect handling and assembly Incorrect handling and assembly may impair the product's safety and cause serious injuries and considerable material damage. • Have all work carried out by appropriately qualified personnel. •...
Basic safety notes 2.13.3 Protection against dangerous movements Unexpected movements Residual energy in the system may cause serious injuries while working with the product. • Switch off the energy supply, ensure that no residual energy remains and secure against inadvertent reactivation. •...
Products with a mechanical gripping force maintenance can, during energy supply failure, still move independently in the direction specified by the mechanical gripping force maintenance. Secure the end positions of the product with SCHUNK SDV-P • pressure maintenance valves. WARNING...
Assembly 4 Assembly 4.1 Mechanical connection WARNING Risk of injury due to unexpected movements! If the power supply is switched on or residual energy remains in the system, components can move unexpectedly and cause serious injuries. Before starting any work on the product: Switch off the power •...
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Assembly The module can be mounted from the rear or on the side. Mounting Assembly options Maximal screw-in depth of the fastening screws provided by the customer. Mounting material Item Mounting Module rear M3 / M4 / M5 / M8 / mounting 6.5 deep 8.5 deep...
Assembly 4.2 Air connection NOTICE Damage to the gripper is possible! If the maximum permissible finger weight or the permissible mass moment of inertia of the fingers is exceeded, the gripper can be damaged. A jaw movement always has to be without jerks and bounce. •...
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Assembly Air connections Thread diameter of the air connections Item Connection Thread diameter of the air 2 x M3 2 x M5 connections G1/8" (A = open, B = close) • Open only the air connections that are needed. • Close unused main air connections using the screw plugs from the enclosed pack.
– Technical data of the sensors are contained in the data sheets. 4.3.1 Programmable magnetic switch (MMS-P) NOTE The MMS-P can be used only for sizes GSP-P 08 – GSP-P 40. Magnetic switch MMS-P 22 Mounting screw Teach-button Center sensor elements...
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Assembly Types available for order (see catalog): • MMS-P 22-S-M8-PNP • MMSK-P 22-S-PNP • V2-M8-4-2XM8-3 The MMSK-P 22-S-PNP features a cable with open strands so that it can be connected via terminal contacts. The V2-M8-4-2XM8-3 distributor is used to convert the 4-pin connector plug of the MMS-P 22-S-M8-PNP sensor to two standard M8 plugs with 3 pins each.
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Assembly Turn in the sensor (1 - 4). Ø Push the sensor axially into the slot until it contacts the stop (5). Fix the sensor with an Allen wrench (6). Ø If there is no terminal stop, then slide the magnetic switch according to dimension l2 (bottom edge of gripper up to front side of sensor) or according to dimension l1 (bottom edge of gripper up to double arrow on sensor) and then clamp it with an Allen...
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Assembly Type Dimension l Dimension l Type Dimension l Dimension l [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] GSP-P 08 19.2 28.1 GSP-P 20-AS 22.1 GSP-P 08-AS 14.1 23.0 GSP-P 20-IS 27.1 GSP-P 08-IS 22.4 31.3 GSP-P 25 33.6 42.5 GSP-P 10 20.4 29.3...
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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 following table: The smallest detectable difference in stroke based on the nominal stroke For grippers with X mm Min. query range per jaw/ nominal stroke per jaw min.
Assembly 4.3.2 Proximity switch ST4 and ST4-2P The proximity switch ST4 or ST4-2 P by Aventics can be mounted on the gripper. The proximity switches have to be ordered directly from Aventics. NOTE For mounting using through bolts, V2A stainless steel bolts must be used instead of ferromagnetic bolts.
Troubleshooting 5 Troubleshooting 5.1 Product does not move Possible cause Corrective action Base jaws jam in housing, e.g. mounting Check the evenness of the mounting surface. surface is not sufficiently even. Mechanical connection 15] Loosen the mounting screws of the product and actuate the product again.
Troubleshooting 5.5 Gripping force drops Possible cause Corrective action Compressed air can escape. Check seals, if necessary replace product. Pressure drops below minimum. Check air supply. Air connection 17] 5.6 Product does not achieve the opening and closing times Possible cause Corrective action Compressed air lines are not installed If present: Open the flow control couplings...
Maintenance and Care 6 Maintenance and Care The product is not intended for maintenance. Disassembly for maintenance or repair purposes is not possible. A damaged product has to be replaced completely. 02.00 | GSP-P | Assembly and Operating Manual | en | 389033...
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...
Translation of original declaration of incorporation 7.1 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 2-Finger-parallel gripper Type designation GSP-P...
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Translation of original declaration of incorporation Protection against mechanical hazards 1.3.5 Risks related to combined machinery 1.3.6 Risks related to variations in operating conditions 1.3.7 Risks related to moving parts 1.3.8 Choice of protection against risks arising from moving parts 1.3.8.1 Moving transmission parts 1.3.8.2...
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Translation of original declaration of incorporation 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 Warning of residual risks 1.7.3 Marking of machinery 1.7.4 Instructions 1.7.4.1 General principles for the drafting of instructions 1.7.4.2 Contents of the instructions 1.7.4.3...
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