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Issued October 1,2017 TSUBAKI TSUBAKI TSUBAKI TSUBAKI POWER CYLINDER POWER CYLINDER POWER CYLINDER POWER CYLINDER < < < < F F F F Series Series Series Series Light angle Light angle Light angle Light angle TYPE TYPE TYPE TYPE > > > >...
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Contents: Safety Precautions • Initial Inspection • Installation • Wiring • Options • Cautions • Trouble Shouting • Construction • Safety Precautions Before operation or installation of the Power Cylinder (hereon referred to as cylinder), carefully read all the data in the instruction manual and other enclosed documents as well as all information and cautions listed on the machine itself.
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Product warranty is applicable as long as the unit is operated within the specifications and service conditions described in this manual or specifications that have been approved by Tsubaki. It is the user’s responsibility to prevent any destructive external conditions that may typically include severe shock loading, vibratory loads, mechanical or thermal overloads, or side loads.
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If you have any questions, consult the distributor you purchased the cylinder from or the Tsubaki sales office nearest you. The cylinder’s type, test number, and drawing number shown on the nameplate attached to the main body of the cylinder will be required when contacting your distributor or our sales office.
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4. If the cylinder swings while operating, install the cylinder so that both coupling pins are arranged parallel with each other at a right angle to the swinging plain. Check that the front ends of clevis and rod does not interfere with the mount of mating machine. Fig.
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Wiring 1. For connection of power supply and cylinder, should follow government law and other related rules for wiring in each country. In generally, use the wire leads, which have width of over 2mm and within 3m long. The specified performance of LP cannot be obtained due to voltage drop.
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Optional Units External Limit Switch for stroke adjustment (Option name : “L”) Type OMRON CO. D2VW-5L2A-1M or equivalent BLACK Contact Configuration BLUE Rating AC250V 4A, (cosφ=0.7) Connection 0.75 mm X 3C, Length 300mm Lead wire General Caution, when using External Limit Switch In the case of H speed, there is possibility that the striker runs over contact point ★...
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Internal Limit Switch for position detection (Option name : “K2”) LS cam Set screw Right arrow shows the rotational direction of LS cam when rod extends. Refer to the Table 1. for the detail of the rotational direction. Right figure shows the relationship between the Limit Switch for extension and LS cam when LS cam rotates CCW direction.
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Control Unit Options 1. Overload detection unit Type LPF-K12 LPF-K24 Applied Cylinder LPF010H / LPF020M / LPF040L Power voltage 10-14 VDC 20-28 VDC Rated Current 3.7 A DC 1.8 A DC Load Current 7.0 A DC 4.0 A DC Start time 0.3 sec (Fixed) Overloading time Less 0.1 sec (Fixed)
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Cautions before operating 1. Verify the wiring connection is correct, especially the relation between rod direction and Limit Switch at each end. Then, power is turn on and verify the direction by inching operation. This means to verify that the forward switch is turned on, then rod moves forward and rod stops by the forward limit switch.
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3. Holding power of the load The cylinder has self-lock function with static load, however, the vibration and impact may influence to hold the load. For such application, prepare the brake system at the equipment side. 4. Handling the cylinder Do not carry or handle the cylinder by holding the motor portion and or wire.
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Trouble shouting Accidents Cause Action 1. Miss wiring connection at the motor, limit switch, and Check the wiring connection control units. Not move, after starting 2. Motor damages (short, and so on) Replace button is turned on 3. Magnet for motor and or control unit damages Replace 4.
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Constructions for basic cylinder Parts name Qty. Parts name Qty. DC Motor Ball bearing Housing Screw collar Screw shaft Outer cylinder Acme nut End fitting Worm gear Retainer Gear Scraper Metal A Collar A Metal B Collar B Cover Collar C Set screw M4X4 Rubber A Set screw M3X5...
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■ ■ ■ ■ Warranty TSUBAKIMOTO CHAIN Co.: hereinafter referred to as “Seller” Customer: hereinafter referred to as “Buyer” Goods sold or supplied by Seller to Buyer: hereinafter referred to as “Goods” 1. Warranty period without charge 18 months effective the date of shipment or 12 months effective the first use of Goods, including installation of Goods to Buyer’s equipment or machines - whichever comes first.
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