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NTELLIGENT ACTUATOR Safety Precautions (Please read before using the product.) Before installing, operating, maintaining or inspecting this product, please peruse this operating manual as well as the operating manuals and other related documentations for all equipment and peripheral devices connected to this product in order to ensure the correct use of this product and connected equipment/devices.
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NTELLIGENT ACTUATOR ● Avoid using the product in a place where the main unit or controller may come in contact with water or oil droplets. ● Never cut and/or reconnect the cables supplied with the product for the purpose of extending or shortening the cable length.
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● When installing the product, do not hold the moving parts or cables of the product. Doing so may result in injury. ● Use IAI’s genuine cables to connect the actuator and controller. Also use IAI’s genuine components for the actuator, controller, teaching pendant, etc.
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● When the product becomes no longer usable or necessary, dispose of it properly as an industrial waste. Others ■ IAI shall not be liable whatsoever for any loss or damage arising from a failure to observe the items specified in “Safety Precautions.”...
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NTELLIGENT ACTUATOR Prohibited Handling of Cables When designing an application system using IAI’s actuators and controllers, incorrect wiring or connection of each cable may cause unexpected problems such as a disconnected cable or poor contact, or even a runaway system. This section explains prohibited handling of cables. Read the information carefully to connect the cables properly.
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NTELLIGENT ACTUATOR Notes on using cable bearers ● The supplied cables are not robot cables. Accordingly, never store the cables in a cable bearer. ● Always use a robot cable for each relay cable. Bending radius (r) ● Use a cable bearer with a bending radius (r) of 50 mm or greater.
NTELLIGENT ACTUATOR Table of Contents 1. Foreword ........................1 2. Safety Precautions ....................1 ..................1 2.1 Basic Operating Instructions ..................1 2.2 Maintenance and Inspection 3. Names of the Parts ....................2 4. Transporting • Handling ....................3 ..................3 4.1 Handling of the Single Unit ................
Thank you for purchasing the FS Actuator. This manual explains the structure, correct operation, assemble and maintenance of the FS Actuator. Please read this manual carefully before using the actuator. For more complete information on operating the actuator, please refer to the controller operating manual.
NTELLIGENT ACTUATOR 3. Names of the Parts The name of the actuator parts are indicated below. The left and right sides are indicated by looking at the actuator from the motor end with the actuator set down horizontally. Pulley cover Right side Slider Motor cover...
NTELLIGENT ACTUATOR 4. Transporting • Handling 4.1 Handling of the Single Unit 4.1.1 Handling of the Packed Unit Unless there are special instructions, the actuator is shipped with each axis packed separately. Please take care that the shipping carton is not dropped or subjected to strong impact during transport. •...
NTELLIGENT ACTUATOR 4.2 Handling of the Assembled Unit When the actuator is carried with all the axes installed, follow the instructions below. 4.2.1 Shipping of the Assembled Unit from Our Company For the specified machine, after it is assembled in our company, the delivery inspection is performed and the machine is packed with the outer frame nailed onto the skid.
NTELLIGENT ACTUATOR 5. Installation and Storage Environments 5.1 Installation environment The actuator should be set up in an environment which meets the following criteria: • Avoid direct sunlight. • Avoid radiant heat from strong heat sources such as a furnace. •...
NTELLIGENT ACTUATOR 6. Installation We'll describe the installation process using a single axis unit. 6.1 Mounting the actuator • There is a T-slot at the bottom of the base. Mount the actuator using this T-slot and the T nuts that come with the actuator. (Please see drawing below).
7N•m (0.7 kgf•m) 26N•m (2.6 kgf•m) • Use the T-nuts provided by IAI. (Please see drawing below). • If you require more than the number included, additional nuts are available for purchase. • When mounting the actuator, select a bolt length so that the tip of the bolt does not touch the bottom of the T-slot.
• Do not cut the cable to lengthen, shorten, or reconnect it. If you wish to alter the cable, please consult with IAI before doing so. 8. Actuator Load •...
NTELLIGENT ACTUATOR 9. Homing 9.1 Principle of Homing Operation The IA performs homing in the following manner. (1) The moving direction for the homing command is set by the parameter. (2) The software senses the mechanical end during homing. (3) The axis reverses direction when it reaches the mechanical end and the place where the Z phase signal is detected becomes the reference point.
NTELLIGENT ACTUATOR 10. Inspection 10.1 Inspection check points and timing Please perform inspection checks according to the following timetable. Running time is assumed to be 8 hours per day. If you run the system continuously day and night,then shorten the maintenance interval accordingly.
NTELLIGENT ACTUATOR 10.3 Cleaning • Clean the exterior surfaces from time to time. • Wipe off dirt with a soft cloth. • Do not spray compressed air on the actuator which might force dust into the crevices. • Do not use petroleum-based solvents as they damage plastic parts and painted surfaces. •...
NTELLIGENT ACTUATOR 10.6 Grease Replenishment for the Guide 10.6.1 What grease to use Use lithium grease No. 2. When we ship the unit, we use Idemitsu Kosan Daphne Eponex Grease No.2. Other companies also sell a grease similar to this. If ordering from another maker, give the name of this product and request something comparable.
• Unit seems to be noisy or similar impressions that do not affect machinery performance. • Damage resulting from improper handling by the user or lack of proper maintenance. • Any alterations made by other than IAI or its representatives. • Breakdowns caused by using controllers made by other manufacturers.
NTELLIGENT ACTUATOR 12. Appendix How to Use the Origin Marks Use this mark by means of affixing to the product as the guide for the origin direction of the actuator, as occasion demands. Sticker Details Origin Mark Sticker x 1 sheet Mark Sticker with Divisions x 4 March Sticker x 4 (Divisions with interval of...
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TEL 06196-88950 FAX 06196-889524 The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice for the purpose of product improvement. Copyright 2008. May IAI Corporation. All rights reserved. Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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