SUMMARY • PRELIMINARY INFORMATION • SAFETY SYMBOLS AND SIGNALS USED IN THE MANUAL • DOCUMENT IDENTIFICATION • MANUAL PROPERTY • VALIDITY • DOCUMENTS ENCLOSED TO THE PRESENT MANUAL • IMPORTANCE OF THIS MANUAL • MANUAL DESTINEE • MANUAL KEEPING • SERVICE SUPPORT •...
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• WARNINGS • GENERAL WARNINGS • INSTALLATION • INSTALLATION OPTIONS • SCREEN INCLINATION • CONNECTION SCHEME - EXAMPLE • OPERATIVE INSTRUCTION • INTRODUCTION • SELECTION OF LANGUAGE • ACCESS MODE • PROGRAMMING • MAIN SCREEN DESCRIPTION • ACCESS TO ADMINISTRATOR MODE •...
Builder. VALIDITY This manual is referred to the device “POSITX-3D” and is reflecting the state of the technique at the moment of its introduction on the market. The builder reserves the rights of making changes to the present manual without notice in advance.
IMPORTANCE OF THIS MANUAL Among the information included into this manual, those related to safety device s and safe operation modes to avoid damages to things or injuries to humans have to be considered as very important. In advance of any operation, is mandatory to read this manual with maximum care. The regular functioning and the duration over time of the machiery depend on the observance and fullfillment of procedures described into the manual.
When possible, pictograms should be placed in areas not exposed to damaging, wear, chemicals, dust or any other agent which ay reduce the visibility and readability. Temperature use range should be between -40°C and +80°C. Surfaces must be appropriately clean, smooth and free from oils, grease or chemicals prior to pictograms application.
Protective goggles must be worn 1.11 DEVICE IDENTIFICATION NAMING The device object of this manual is named “POSITX-3D” and is intended only for industrial use. 1.12 DEVICE INCOMING RECEPTION Check that goods are corresponding to the shipping document contents. Should some components be missing, inform the builder immediately.
1.14 WARRANTY The device is warranty covered from manucturing defects. Warranty details are mentioned into device sales contract. 1.15 See EC Conformity Declaration in Appendix 1. REFERENCE TECHNICAL RULES See EC Conformity Declaration in Appendix 1.
WARNINGS RISK PREVENTION Personnel operating the device has to be professionally trained and able to read and understand the instructions of this manual. Before and after the device set up, the user is recommended to use personal protection equipment (PPE) according to current regulations, such as: Protective gloves for manipulation of parts with irregular surface or sharp edges;...
Learn how to use all commands and function. Comply to all warning and hazard indication applied to the device . Always use Personal Protection Equipments. Personnel on training must be always supervised by expert personnel. Promptly inform the builder in case of defects, misfunctioning of safety device s and for presumed potential danger situations;...
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL INFORMATON’ The “POSITX-3D” is designed in order to help the operator during the tightening operations which are normally performed during industrial assembly processes. It allows control of the tool position in order to perform tightenings according to a pre-defined work sequence The device is feeded with electrical power only.
(min. 20 cm) and, should crossing necessary, they must cross only with 90°angle; • if possible, the power area (drivers, and so on) and the control area (POSITX-3D), must be physically separate with an interruption of metal base; •...
Connector layout (backside) CONNECTOR FUNCTION CONNECTOR FUNCTION USB key CAN OPEN 1 (NOT USED) ETHERNET network (NOT CAN OPEN 2 (NOT USED) USED) ETHERCAT network (NOT INTERRUPT INPUT USED) ANALOG OUTPUT (NOT Encoder 1 USED) Encoder 2 ANALOG INPUT (NOT USED) COM1-COM2 : RS232 DIGITAL INPUT COM3: RS232/RS242/RS485...
CYCLE DESCRIPTION Input/ Output Charts INPUT 24 Vdc Name Description Mandatory OK Tool 1 Tightening signal OK from tool controller NOK Tool 1 Tightening signal NOK from tool controller Clamp closed Block signal activated (sensor) External Start Start sequence from external input External Reset Reset sequence from external input Repeat tightening signal from esxternal input (even if...
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OUTPUT 24 Vdc Name Description Mandatory Output ready Positioning system ready to start Output in job Active when job is being done Activate component blocking electrovalve 2 possible modes: -Out clamp 1 activated: to command mono-stable valve Out clamp 1 (continuous power feed of locking reel) - Out clamp 1 and Out clamp 2 activated: to command dual-stable valve (gives pulse to power locking reel)
INSTALLATION WARNINGS GENERAL WARNINGS • All operations must be carried out either by builder personnel or by builder’s authorized personnel, but professionally trained and teached, under supervision of a responsible person. • Operators must wear personal protection equipment according to the kind of operation and must have appropriate tooling.
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CONNECTION SCHEME - EXAMPLE ERGO15A-1-1B-2X Arm...
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To access the overall POSITX-3D functionalities, users will go through the touch-screen HMI. Here is the appearance of the main screen...
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Tap “Back” and return to main screen. Now language is set to English. ACCESS MODE POSITX-3D software allows two levels of access, with different functionalities: • Administrator mode: hereinafter called Admin • User mode: hereinafter called User Admin mode functionalities: •...
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PROGRAMMING MAIN SCREEN DESCRIPTION ACCESS TO ADMINISTRATOR MODE To access the Admin mode, from main screen tap “Set”. Enter into “Settings” screen...
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DESCRIPTION OF SETTINGS SCREEN Tap “User”...
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To enter into Admin mode, type the administrator password supplied by builder through the popup keyboard, then tap “ENTER” The screen is now into Admin mode and all functions are accessible.
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SETTING OF REFERENCE START POSITION The reference start position is the point to which the operator will leave the arm at the end of work day and where he will pick it up the next day, but after starting the POSITX-3D device on. •...
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• Turn the POSITX-3D device on • Start working In case the arm is not in the pre-defined reference startup position when the POSITX-3D is turned on: • Move the arm to the reference startup position • From main screen, tap “Set Reference”.
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PART PICTURES/ IMAGES UPLOAD INTO DEVICE To program the POSITX-3D, admin should upload either pictures or CAD graphics of the part/ parts to be assembled into device. The pictures will help the user to see the position of each tightening point and make a more efficient assembly sequence.
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• Insert the USB drive into the USB port on the device backside • Tap “open file“ icon on main screen and go to Work Management screen DESCRIPTION OF WORK MANAGEMENT SCREEN • Tap “Import from flash drive”...
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• From pop-up window select the file name corresponding to the cartel (e.g.: “ Flangia”), then tap “copy” Wait until file is copied into POSITX-3D hard drive. • Tap Select Work • Select the desired work from the pop-up window, then tap “open...
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The pictures are now uploaded. Here is an example of what will appear on screen POSITIONING TAG DESIGN Positioning tags are interactive icons which identify the tightening points of the process. Each tag will be numbered automatically during the design phase. Numbering of tag correspond to the assembly sequence, so is also be linked to tightening program selected through the power tool control unit (controller).
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TAG DESIGN SEQUENCE • Tap Tag Designer into Work Management Screen • Enter into Operations and Layout screen, with the pre-loaded first tag ready to be moved to the first point of the sequence, like into example here below. DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS AND LAYOUT SCREEN •...
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• Tag position can be fine tuned or rotated. To fine tune the tag position, tap on the “ ” icon and then multiple tap on the arrows which appears on a NEW window. In this way it is possible to precisely adjust the tag position.
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Repeat the sequence until the all tags have been added Each tag is linked to a tightening program. Definition and programming of tightening program must be done separately by the end user with the power tool controller. POSITX-3D cannot either manage or modify the tightening programs.
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MANAGEMENT OF MULTIPLE PICTURES In case the part image need to be split in multiple images, POSITX-3D manages the change of screen in accordance with the tightening sequence. To apply tags to multiple pictures, follow instructions in point 6.6, but when the first page is fully tagged tap Add once more in order to create a new tag, then tap the right arrow on “...
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NOTE: the first tightening point tag goes to status change. After graphical tagging POSITX-3D requires to learn tightening positions. User in charge of programming will need to handle power tool installed on torque arm over the desired tightening points. Screw will have to be leaned on the tightening point.
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• Tap over group of values named “Operation Start Pos” • Tighten the screw down to the end and tap over “Operation End Pos” field • Fine tuning of position tolerance (optional) To modify the position tolerance range with respect to Default Position Tolerance mentioned in Paragraph 6.5, tap on the “Current Pos”...
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Once completed the configuration of first point, the program goes automatically to next point. TAGS MODIFICATION After the positioning design is also possible to move to previous or next tags for making modifications. • On Position Teach screen tap “Prev” or “Next” icons to move among tags •...
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• At the end of tag design, tap “Save” • Tap “Back” to go to “Work Management” screen • Tap “Back” to go to “Settings” screen...
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SETUP OF ADDICTIONAL FUNCTIONS CLAMPER This function allows activation of electro-valve for part locking at the beginning of tightening process. There are different options: • Present/absent: defines whether electro-valve is present or not • Monostable/bistable: defines the type of electro-valve •...
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ON FAILED OPERATION Define what the device should do when reached the maximum number of operation retry Options: - Skip: goes to the next tightening point without scrapping the part - Reset: user will have to manually reset the cycle, either scrapping the part or restart from beginning. To select the desired option , tap on the pink field close to “On Failed Operation”.
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ACTIVATION BACK KEY Activate/ deactivate the Back key, which allows to go back to previous tightening point. This could be done even in case the previous tightening was OK. To select the desired option, tap on the icon close to “Activation Back Key”. The options will appear alternatively TOOL ENABLED WHEN OUTPUT IS This mode is related to the type of power tool in use, based upon its function logic.
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barcode. It allows identification of the part and related tightening sequence. Tap “Setup Barcode”. A popup window appears and will wait for input “First Valid Digit”: defines which is the first digit from which the software has to read the barcode. Previous digits in the barcode will be disregarded.
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The barcode reader has to be connected to the RS422/485 port (CN7) on the device backside The POSITX-3D is set for a specific barcode reader, which features are shown into Appendix 1. builder guarantee the function only with this type of reader. Other reader models need to be tested.
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the programmed sequence. • Tap Teach Tray on Setting screen • From Teach Tray Positions screen select the Tray Number by tapping on the arrows on the side Maximum number of trays is 5. • Move the power tool on the position corresponding to selected tray and tap “Teach Position” •...
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• Repeat the procedure for all other trays. TRAY NUMBER ASSIGNMENT TO WORK CYCLE A tray number can be also assigned to each work cycle during the tag design phase (see 6.7) During Tag design phase into Operation and Layout screen, tap on “Drawer” icon and then digit the tray number corresponding to the tigtening position.
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reference Zero Points and then he can start the tightening. When OOP function is activated, reference Zero Point detection must be repeatedper each tightening sequence • In Setting screen, tap on right side of OOP (XY) icon, until “Active” appears in pink field. •...
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• Enter into Teach Ref A & B screen The first picture saved into the part folder (i.e. picture 001) is uploaded automatically Tags for identification of Zero Points A and B can be positioned according to user needs by using the same procedure as per Tag design.
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• Repeat above procedure to acquire the Zero Point B position. • After the acquisition of Zero Point B, the software goes back to “Position Control” screen From now on, the “Teach Ref A & B” screen will appear at the start of each working cycle whit activation of OOP function.The above work process is explained in the paragraph 8.1.1...
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WORK MODE WORK CYCLE When POSITX-3D is in work mode, can be controlled through Position Control screen by the user. DESCRIPTION OF “POSITION CONTROL” SCREEN How to start a new cycle: • Check that arm has been positioned into Start Reference Position. If not, place the arm in that position.
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• Check that arm has been positioned into Start Reference Position. If not, place the arm in that position. • Turn POSITX-3D on and wait until Position Control screen appears. • Tap “Set Reference” • Tap “Start”. In this case, the program goes to “Teach A&B” screen •...
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The device is now ready for the next tightening point. To complete the sequence, repeat steps from JOB SELECTION FROM EXTERNAL SOURCE The POSITX-3D device allows program selection from external source. In this mode, the programs can be selected through digital input in binary mode.
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MAINTENANCE The POSITX-3D device is maintenance free.
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10 DISPOSAL Dispose components and parts in compliance with the country laws and safety procedures.
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11 LIMITED WARRANTY 1. This product is guaranteed against defective workmanship or materials, for a maximum period of 12 (twelve) months following the date of purchase from builder or its agents, provided that its usage is conform to prescriptions described in this manual. 2.
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13 BARCODE READER Brand: DATALOGIC Model: Touch TD1100 90 LITE RS232 Technical features: DECODING CAPABILITY 1D / LINEAR CODES Autodiscriminates all standard 1D codes including GS1 DataBar™ linear codes. STACKED CODES GS1 DataBar Expanded Stacked; GS1 DataBar Stacked; GS1 DataBar Stacked Omnidirectional ELECTRICAL CURRENT Operating (Typical): <...
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READING INDICATORS Beeper (Adjustable Tone); Good Read LED RESOLUTION (MAXIMUM) 0.102 mm / 4 mil READING RANGES TYPICAL DEPTH OF FIELD Minimum distance determined by symbol length and scan angle. Printing resolution, contrast, and ambient light dependent. Code 39: 7.5 mils: 0 to 8.1 cm / 0 to 3.2 in Code 39: 10 mils: 0 to 12.0 cm / 0 to 4.7 in EAN13: 13 mils: 0 to 15.0 cm / 0 to 6.0 in REGULATORY...
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