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INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Handling Technology GEP/GED5000 series Electric gripper THE KNOW-HOW FACTORY...
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ZIMMER GmbH shall accept no liability for any damage caused by improper use. The gripper is designed exclusively for electric operation using a supply voltage of 24 V DC.
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The gripper is suitable for inward gripping. (NC = normally closed) This means the gripper moves at high speed back into the starting position *) See "Glossary" section for definitions Zimmer GmbH Im Salmenkopf 5 77866 Rheinau, Germany Phone: +49 7844 9138-0 Fax: +49 7844 9138-80 www.zimmer-group.de...
Non-compliance may result in damage to the system For details on the tightening torque, screw diameter and maximum weight and length of the gripper fingers, refer to the "Technical data" tables on the website www.zimmer-group-de. Static charge The seals move with the gripper jaws. This creates low voltages as a result of static charging. These charges cannot be dissipated if the gripper is installed on an insulated surface, nor can they be discharged through the workpiece.
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Schematic view of controlling the GEP/GED 5000 Gripper Internal sensors, gripper position sensing External control and programming unit *) See "Glossary" section for definitions Zimmer GmbH Im Salmenkopf 5 77866 Rheinau, Germany Phone: +49 7844 9138-0 Fax: +49 7844 9138-80 www.zimmer-group.de...
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"The gripper has learned where the workpiece is." After the teach-in, the error message (arrow A) disappears during the next gripping movement. *) See "Glossary" section for definitions Zimmer GmbH Im Salmenkopf 5 77866 Rheinau, Germany Phone: +49 7844 9138-0 Fax: +49 7844 9138-80 www.zimmer-group.de...
If the gripper has been taught-in at an end posi- tion, two LEDs are switched on simultaneously. (Ex.: End position, work position and teach position *) See "Glossary" section for definitions Zimmer GmbH Im Salmenkopf 5 77866 Rheinau, Germany Phone: +49 7844 9138-0 Fax: +49 7844 9138-80 www.zimmer-group.de...
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INFORMATION: Important for handling the product. If no input occurs after 3 minutes, the menu is left without saving the values. *) See "Glossary" section for definitions Zimmer GmbH Im Salmenkopf 5 77866 Rheinau, Germany Phone: +49 7844 9138-0 Fax: +49 7844 9138-80 www.zimmer-group.de...
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Remaining operational life 5 = long remaining operational life 1 = short remaining operational life (less than 2 million cycles) *) See "Glossary" section for definitions Zimmer GmbH Im Salmenkopf 5 77866 Rheinau, Germany Phone: +49 7844 9138-0 Fax: +49 7844 9138-80 www.zimmer-group.de...
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For the technical data and gripping force charts, please visit our website: www.zimmer-group.de Should you have further questions about products or technical data, please contact ZIMMER GmbH Customer Service. For this purpose, please call our technology hotline at +49 7844 9138-0.
• Use of sealing air Disassembling the gripper We recommend using the Zimmer Group Repair Service for repairs. Unauthorized dismantling and reassembly of the gripper can result in complications as in some cases, special mounting equipment is required. In addition, the warranty is void if the gripper is opened.
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INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS: ELECTRIC GRIPPER GEP/GED5000 SERIES Gripper is in reference run • Internal error • Zimmer Group Service mode Gripper has no reference on • Gripper has lost its reference • Zimmer Group Service the jaw position...
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• Travel path of the gripper is impeded the gripper Gripper does not reach • Difficulty moving the guide • Zimmer Group Service the target speed when approaching Gripper is in NC or NO mode • Gripper is difficult to move •...
EU Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC (Annex II 1 B) Name and address of the manufacturer: ZIMMER GmbH, Im Salmenkopf 5, D-77866 Rheinau, Germany, Phone: +49 7844 91380, www.zimmer-group.de We hereby declare that the incomplete machines described below...
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ELECTRIC GRIPPER GEP/GED5000 SERIES 13. Accessories/scope of delivery If any accessories not sold or authorized by Zimmer Group are used, the function of the gripper cannot be guaranteed. Zimmer Group's range of accessories is specially tailored to the individual grippers.
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