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CAT E G O R Y M A X 2 L I N E S I N S TA L L AT I O N , O P E R AT I O N A N D M A I N T E N A N C E M A N UA L Electric cylinders SRSA, SVSA and SLSA...
1.3 General safety instructions DANGER In operation, Ewellix cylinders could make parts move and could have hot surfaces or parts fed by electrical current, depending on the situation. Serious or fatal injuries or property damage will occur if the information or precautionary measures given in this manual aren’t followed.
It is the responsibility of the customer to have the current release of the manual so that the user will benefit from the latest information and advice. For more details, please contact your Ewellix sales representative. In any event, Ewellix won’t be liable for any adverse conse- quences to the Ewellix product user or any property be- cause of user manual modification.
E l e c tr i c c y l i n d e r s S R S A , S V S A a n d S L S A 2.0 General notes 2.1 General description of system components Generally, the scope of supply of Ewellix cylinders includes: • Cylinder • Motor power cable • Motor sensor cable • ...
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2 .0 G e n e r a l n o te s Customer electrical cabinet Customer main controller /PLC – « π ̋ ← 3 x 400 V AC 1 x 24 V DC Sensors (limit switches, home switch) 1.
E l e c tr i c c y l i n d e r s S R S A , S V S A a n d S L S A 2.2 Operating principle The operating principle of Ewellix electromechanical cylin- ders is described by the cinematic drawing below (estab- lished in accordance with NF EN ISO 3952-1 standard).
(called “documents for approval”): • Technical description • Cylinder drawing IMPORTANT: Before starting cylinder commissioning, these two docu- ments must be read. If there is a problem, please make con- tact with your local Ewellix representative.
E l e c tr i c c y l i n d e r s S R S A , S V S A a n d S L S A 2.4 Designation Two designations: • Designation for linear unit (=actuator without motor). Example: SRSA-U-4810-0200-TRAF-N • ...
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1 limit switch and 1 home switch 1 limit switch only 1 home switch only No switch Interface and gear ratio If required, see Ewellix catalogue IL-06011 for more details Motor If required, see Ewellix catalogue IL-06011 for more details Feedback Resolver...
E l e c tr i c c y l i n d e r s S R S A , S V S A a n d S L S A 2.5 Nameplate After three years of storage, we recommend that the cylinder is returned to Ewellix and a level one maintenance service be performed (⮑ 5.1 Ewellix Maintenance service, page 27).
3.1 Important notes 3.2 Mechanical installation DANGER Some components integrated into the Ewellix scope of supply are “products bought on catalogue”. This means that the design 3.2.1 Cylinder dimensions – Cylinder and manufacturing of these components haven’t been done by drawing Ewellix.
E l e c tr i c c y l i n d e r s S R S A , S V S A a n d S L S A 3.2.2 Visual cylinder position – L and L definition During mechanical installation or cylinder operation, it is sometimes required to know the cylinder position in relation...
In case of a problem and if motor has been sold by Ewellix, used for connecting limit switches. please contact your local Ewellix representative. Otherwise,...
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E l e c tr i c c y l i n d e r s S R S A , S V S A a n d S L S A 3.3.3.2 Mounting instructions of limit switch for “retracted position” If the limit switch for “retracted position”...
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3 .0 I n s t a l l a ti o n – g e n e r a l r e c o m m e n d a ti o n s 3.3.3.3 Mounting instructions of limit switch for “extended position”...
They are given for information only. If home switch manufacturer changes this data, Ewellix is not responsible for any problem arising from such changes. Please check with home switch manufacturer just before installing home switch.
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3 .0 I n s t a l l a ti o n – g e n e r a l r e c o m m e n d a ti o n s 3.3.4.2 Mounting instructions of home switch If the home switch has been removed, please follow these instructions to mount it again correctly: Home switch...
They are given for information only. Manufacturer: IFM Electronic (or equivalent) If the brake manufacturer changes this data, Ewellix is not References: See table below (or equivalent) responsible for any problem arising from such changes. Please check with the brake manufacturer just before installing the brake.
For easier searching, references in required documentations are: 951-170-203 Assembly instructions KFG, KFGS, KFGC 1-3030 Sales brochure KFG, KFGS, KFGC In case of a problem, please contact your local Ewellix representative. 3.3.9 Servoamplifier If the servoamplifier is supplied by Ewellix, please read the manufacturer’s technical documentation for the servoampli- fier in order to know how to properly install it.
E l e c tr i c c y l i n d e r s S R S A , S V S A a n d S L S A 4.0 Commissioning DANGER 4.2. Fill in the following data: During and after operation, some parts of the cylinder carry 4.2.1.
27. Otherwise it may occur unexpected actuator position with risk of heavy property damage. 4.3 How to define zero reference To define zero reference by using the home switch, there are two ways to do it: • The home switch is integrated in the Ewellix cylinder. • The home switch is fixed to the machine driven by the Ewellix cylinder.
Case “home switch is fixed on the machine and the evolution of motor current in the function of time. driven by the Ewellix cylinder” To make an estimation of position control behaviour, it’s re- quired to see the speed set point, actual speed, tracking er- In this case, depending on the servoamplifier definition (read ...
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4 .0 C o m m i s s i o n i n g Example: Low risk of generating over speed or tracking error faults Actual speed is the same as speed setpoint (1) Speed [mm/s] Motor current/10 and Tracking error [mm] 1.
E l e c tr i c c y l i n d e r s S R S A , S V S A a n d S L S A 4.5 Position control parameters – to be known NOTE A position control that is too dynamic/stiff could generate ...
• Level 1 maintenance for cylinder motor should not exceed 80 °C (whatever surface is measured). If it’s (only if originally sold by Ewellix) not the case, please contact your local Ewellix representative in This service includes complete disassembly, cleaning and order to get technical support.
5 Make ten double strokes slowly over option that can be ordered when cylinder is ordered or added the whole stroke to spread the grease afterwards if the cylinder is returned to Ewellix. along the rail. For more information on this option, please contact your local Fig.
5 .0 M a i n te n a n c e, u p ke e p a n d r o u ti n e c h e c k s Fig. 4 5.2.4 Spherical plain bearing If this option has been taken, re-lubrication data is as follows: Type: ...
Check mobility of system moved by cylinder Measure RMS torque value on one complete cycle (including Cylinder is too hot Overloading pause time before starting a new cycle). Send this information to Ewellix for analysis. Ambient temperature too high Comply with permitted temperature range...
Ewellix representative for information on contacting techni- cal support. Before requiring Ewellix assistance, please have the follow- ing information: • Serial number of the cylinder (e.g. ARxxxxx-yyyy. Ex: AR33543-0223 corresponds to cylinder no 223 with 33543 design file number).
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