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General safety instructions module. Ensure that the components are properly Pneumatic supply and secured; regularly check that connection connections are in good The supply pressure should not working order, as high cycles or exceed the recommended one vibrations may cause them to of 7 bar.
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Assembly Prior to any maintenance work, or on one side and well Compressed air may be check the conditions to prevent protected. dangerous if used by unskilled the sudden release of pieces, personnel. Assembling, using then suspend Waste disposal pneumatic/electrical supply, and In case of disposal of the system and maintaining systems should solely be carried out by...
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® Kenos KCS Manual Overview Part list with flow reduction version Description Pneumatic supply G1/8” connection for vacuum (1a) Pneumatic supply G 1/8” connection for blow-off (1b) Pump unit Foam gripper unit Page 6 of 34...
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® Kenos KCS Manual Part list with bag cup version Description Pneumatic supply G1/8” connection for vacuum (1a) Pneumatic supply G 1/8” connection for blow-off (1b) Pump unit Bag cup unit Page 7 of 34...
® Kenos KCS Manual Work cycle details Work cycle details for Flow reduction and Bag cup version: The working cycle for a KCS gripping module follows the steps showed in the bellow: Positioning the module at the object to handle with the grip pad parallel to the grip surface. 2.
Kenos ® KCS Manual Installation Mounting on the adapter system The pump unit is mounted on the special adapter system Pos. Description Special adapter system Pump unit Adapter fixing screws Page 9 of 34...
Kenos ® KCS Manual Quick change system The pump unit and the gripper modules are connected by a quick change system. Attention: the point 1 need to be aligned with the indication B. Pos. Description Quick change system Metal threaded insert for quick change system locking Pump unit Bag cup unit Foam gripper unit...
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Kenos ® KCS Manual Connecting integrated solenoid valve (V1 / V3) Pos. Description Connection G 1/8” compressed air for pneumatic supply Connection G 1/8” compressed air for blow off Solenoid valve, vacuum, N.C. / N.O. Vacuum sensor Connector M8 3 pin male Specifications for solenoid valves Fluid Operating pressure range (MPa/psi)
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Kenos ® KCS Manual Round head combination screw Push-turn slotted locking type (Type D) M3x31, Matt nickel plated While pressing, turn in the direction of the arrow. If it is not turned, it can be opened in the same way as the non-locking type.
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® Kenos KCS Manual ► M8 connector has an indication of IP65 (enclosure) that give protection to dust and water. Take note, however, that the product is not designed to be used in contact with water. ► Do not use a tool to mount the connector, as this may cause damage. Only tighten by hand. (0.4 to 0.6 Nm, (.30 to .44 lbf)) ►...
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Kenos ® KCS Manual Connecting integrated solenoid valve (V2) Pos. Description Connection G 1/8” compressed air for pneumatic supply Connection G 1/8” compressed air for blow off Solenoid valve, vacuum and blow off, N.C. N.C. Vacuum sensor Connector M8 3 pin male Specifications for solenoid valves Fluid Operating pressure range (MPa/psi)
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Kenos ® KCS Manual Push-turn locking slotted type After pushing down, turn in the direction of the arrow. If it is not turned, it can be operated in the same way as Solenoid A the non-locking type. Caution Manual override for solenoid B (Green) When locking the manual override with Manual override...
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® Kenos KCS Manual A = Ø 4 mm B = 18 mm Specifications for vacuum sensor pipping Port size Ø 4 reducer Case Pressure sensing section Silicon, O-ring: NBR Max. curvature ray for flexing use 10 x external diameter Case PUR (UL/CSA) Brown DC (+)
® Kenos KCS Manual Parts diagram Parts diagram for pump unit Pos. Description Plastic basic body Ejector piCHIP SX42 or SX12 Solenoid valve Silencer Vacuum sensor M8 3 pin male connector Metal threaded insert for quick change system lock Page 18 of 34...
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® Kenos KCS Manual Parts diagram for pump unit and bag cup unit Pos. Description Pump unit X-Ring Bag cup plastic body Screw for connection to pump unit Page 19 of 34...
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® Kenos KCS Manual Parts diagram for for pump unit + foam gripper unit Pos. Description Pump unit X-Ring Foam gripper plastic body Screw for connection to pump unit Fixing Screws for technical foam with mounting plate Mounting plate Technical foam Page 20 of 34...
Kenos ® KCS Manual Maintenance Foam maintenance The foam that builds the gripping surface can be damaged during normal use. The medium lifetime depends on many factors: nature of the handled objects, quality of the gripping surface, work conditions, cycle times, etc. Remove the old foam.
® Kenos KCS Manual Maintenance plan Daily Weekly Monthly Every 6 months Every 12 months Check Max • vacuum level of the ejector • Check the micro holes • Check the silencer • Check tightening’s • Check the foam • Check supply air pressure •...
Kenos ® KCS Manual Problems/solutions Problem Possible cause Solution Operating pressure too low Increase the pressure Internal diameter of pressure hose Use hoses with larger internal diameter too small Insufficient vacuum level or vacuum achieved too slowly Check and replace if necessary Damaged sealing Leak in pressure hose Check hoses...
® Kenos KCS Manual Temperature specifications Descriprtion Unit Operating temperature environment 0-50° (32-122F) Operating temperature workpiece 0-50° (32-122F) Pneumatic Diagram KCS.Q110.NXXX.FR SERIES PNEUMATIC DIAGRAM KCS.Q110.NXXX.FR.EJECTOR.BASE KCS.Q110.NXXX.FR.EJECTOR.V1 optional optional Only for Only for foam with foam with filter version filter version KCS.Q110.NXXX.FR.EJECTOR.V2 KCS.Q110.NXXX.FR.EJECTOR.V3 optional...
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® Kenos KCS Manual KCS.Q110.BC.EJECTOR.BASE KCS.Q110.BC.EJECTOR.V1 optional optional KCS.Q110.BC.EJECTOR.V2 KCS.Q110.BC.EJECTOR.V3 optional optional 1a = PRESSURE AIR SUPPLY FOR VACUUM 1b = PRESSURE AIR SUPPLY FOR BLOW OFF 2 = VACUUM 3 = EXHAUST Page 26 of 34...
Kenos ® KCS Manual Accessories Standard cable Art. No Description 0108141 Cable M8 3-pin female L=2m 0121817 Cable M12 4-pin female L=5m Special cable Rethink Y cable RTH-KCS M12 8p V1/V3-MA 250mm Analog vacuum switch PSE541-R04 3 Poles Black analog input female connector Blue GND Black analog output...
® Kenos KCS Manual Y cable RTH-KCS M12 8p V1/V3-MD 250mm Digital vacuum switch PNP NO LM8 3 Poles Black digital input female connector Blue GND1 Brown +24V Rethink M12 8 poles male connector Blue GND2 Brown digital output Solenoid valve SYJ 3 Poles female connector Cable specification Art.
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® Kenos KCS Manual Art. No Description 0212281 Y cable UR-KCS M8 8p V1/V3-MA 250mm Page 30 of 34...
® Kenos KCS Manual Warranties The Seller gives its Customers a five-year warranty from the receipt of the Products for vacuum pump Products (excluding electro mechanical vacuum pumps, accessories, controls and Kenos products). The Seller gives its Customers a one-year warranty from the receipt of the Products for all other Products (i.e.
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