SCHUNK IFT Operating Instructions Manual

SCHUNK IFT Operating Instructions Manual

Clamping force measuring device
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Original Betriebsanleitung
SCHUNK IFT Clamping force measuring device
Montage- und Betriebsanleitung
Superior Clamping and Gripping

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  • Page 1 Original Betriebsanleitung SCHUNK IFT Clamping force measuring device Montage- und Betriebsanleitung Superior Clamping and Gripping...
  • Page 2 Imprint Imprint Copyright: This manual is protected by copyright. The author is SCHUNK GmbH & Co. KG. All rights reserved. Technical changes: We reserve the right to make technical improvements. Document number: 1425312 Version: 03.00 |1/19/2021|en Dear Customer Dear Customer, Thank you for putting your trust in our products and our family-owned company, the leading technology supplier of robots and production machines.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    4.3 Tablet and APP ....................... 18 4.3.1 Functional description of the tablet ............18 4.3.2 Operating the APP ..................19 4.3.3 Main screen ....................20 4.3.4 Measuring procedure .................. 25 5 Calibration and recalibration ................... 28 03.00|SCHUNK IFT Spannkraftmessgerät |en-US...
  • Page 4 7 Accessories ......................31 7.1 Measuring on compensating 4-jaw clamping devices ........... 31 7.1.1 Scope of delivery ..................31 7.1.2 Assembly ..................... 32 7.1.3 Clamping force measurement ..............32 8 EU Declaration of Conformity .................. 33 03.00|SCHUNK IFT Spannkraftmessgerät |en-US...
  • Page 5: General Instructions

    WARNING Danger to individuals! Ignoring a safety note such as this can lead to irreversible injury and even death. CAUTION Danger to individuals! Non-observance can cause minor injuries. NOTICE Material damage! Information about avoiding material damage. 03.00|SCHUNK IFT Spannkraftmessgerät |en-US...
  • Page 6: Applicable Documents

    6 Spacers for Ø72 6 Spacers for Ø96 6 Spacers for Ø136 1 Insertion aid 1 Stand for speed measurement 1 Charging adapter for tablet and measuring head 1 USB charging cable 1 Torx wrench 8 Screws for spacer 03.00|SCHUNK IFT Spannkraftmessgerät |en-US...
  • Page 7: Basic Safety Notes

    Report any damage and defects immediately and repair without delay to keep the extent of the damage to a minimum and avoid compromising the safety of the product. Only original SCHUNK spare parts may be used. Appropriate use The product is used for measuring clamping force on clamping devices in a machine tool.
  • Page 8: Structural Changes

    Use of unauthorized spare parts Using unauthorized spare parts can endanger personnel and damage the product or cause it to malfunction. • Use only original spare parts and spares authorized by SCHUNK. Ambient conditions and operating conditions Requirements for ambient and operating conditions...
  • Page 9: Personnel Qualification

    Manufacturer service personnel: The manufacturer's service personnel have the specialized training, knowledge, and experience to perform the work entrusted to them and to recognize and avoid potential dangers. 03.00|SCHUNK IFT Spannkraftmessgerät |en-US...
  • Page 10: Personal Protective Equipment

    • Rectify malfunctions as soon as they occur. • Observe the calibration intervals. • Observe the current safety, accident prevention, and environmental protection regulations for the application field of the product. 03.00|SCHUNK IFT Spannkraftmessgerät |en-US...
  • Page 11: Structural Changes, Attachments, Or Modifications

    Basic safety notes 2.8.1 Structural changes, attachments, or modifications Additional bore holes, threads or attachments / modifications that are not offered by SCHUNK as accessories may impair the product's safety. These may only be fitted with the approval of SCHUNK. Transport The transport is performed exclusively in the original, specially adapted transport case.
  • Page 12: Fundamental Dangers

    When measuring during speed of rotation, the insertion aid must be removed before switching on the machine! WARNING Rotating parts! When measuring during speed of rotation, the measuring head must be clamped firmly and plane-parallel to the axis of rotation. 03.00|SCHUNK IFT Spannkraftmessgerät |en-US...
  • Page 13: Technical Data

    Measured value 500 ms transmission rate Dimensions [mm] Ø68 / 58 x 63 Weight 700 (without extensions) Operating temperature [°C] 0...40 Protection class IP67 Transmission frequency [GHz] Handset/measuring head < 10 m (depending on ambient distance conditions) 03.00|SCHUNK IFT Spannkraftmessgerät |en-US...
  • Page 14: Functional Description And Operation

    1 measuring jaw with indicator arrows NOTICE Measuring jaw always in force flow! Otherwise the measured values are not meaningful. 03.00|SCHUNK IFT Spannkraftmessgerät |en-US...
  • Page 15: Charging Process/State Of Charge

    The charging socket must be dry and free of dirt during the charging process. The charging status is indicated by the LED integrated in the lid and within the APP. If the charge level is less than 15%, the LED on the measuring head flashes. 03.00|SCHUNK IFT Spannkraftmessgerät |en-US...
  • Page 16: Changing The Clamping Inserts

    WARNING Imbalance! Only clamping inserts of the same length may be installed on the clamping force meter. The clamping inserts must be arranged symmetrically. (2 pieces at 180°; 3 pieces at 120°; 6 pieces at 60°) 03.00|SCHUNK IFT Spannkraftmessgerät |en-US...
  • Page 17 Functional description and operation Extension for Ø72 Extension for Ø96 Extension for Ø136 03.00|SCHUNK IFT Spannkraftmessgerät |en-US...
  • Page 18: Tablet And App

    NOTICE Danger of confusion! Charging the tablet: USB micro. Charging the measuring head: USB mini. WARNING Damage by liquid! The charging socket must be dry and free of dirt during the charging process. 03.00|SCHUNK IFT Spannkraftmessgerät |en-US...
  • Page 19: Operating The App

    Operating the APP The pre-installed APP is used to visualize the values of the measuring head. 4.3.2.1 Starting the APP The APP for the clamping force meter is started via the APP ICON on the start page. 03.00|SCHUNK IFT Spannkraftmessgerät |en-US...
  • Page 20: Main Screen

    Temperature at measuring head Characteristics of measuring head (designation/charge status/connection status) Updating the display Start/stop measurement Save data (in history) Export data Change display Diagram (clamping force data points/clamping force speed of rotation) Advanced menu (Settings/History/Parameters/Tare/Connect other sensor) 03.00|SCHUNK IFT Spannkraftmessgerät |en-US...
  • Page 21 Selection of the clamping method (2/3/4/6-jaws) Selection of the unit system (metric (kN/°C)/American (Ibs/°F)) Language NOTICE Ensure correct clamping method! Correct entry of the clamping method must be checked. Incorrect input leads to incorrect display values of the force value. 03.00|SCHUNK IFT Spannkraftmessgerät |en-US...
  • Page 22 In addition, a note can be saved with them. The entry is saved in the history with "SAVE" (POS. 7). Select or add a new machine Select or add new clamping device Editor Actuating force/actuating moment Note Clamping force value Save entry 03.00|SCHUNK IFT Spannkraftmessgerät |en-US...
  • Page 23 Parameters for already created machines and clamping devices can be displayed and changed afterwards. For this purpose, the corresponding machine or clamping device must be selected in the history, the parameters can be displayed, changed, and saved via the advanced menu. 03.00|SCHUNK IFT Spannkraftmessgerät |en-US...
  • Page 24 The following should be noted before doing so: • Measuring head must be adjusted to room temperature • Measuring head must not be loaded The tare function can be called up under Advanced Menu → Tare. 03.00|SCHUNK IFT Spannkraftmessgerät |en-US...
  • Page 25: Measuring Procedure

    When the clamping device is clamped, the insertion aid can be removed. Measuring head Insertion aid Clamping devices 03.00|SCHUNK IFT Spannkraftmessgerät |en-US...
  • Page 26 The distances between stand and measuring head are shown in the illustration. Measuring head Stand Magnetic base WARNING Rotating parts! When measuring during speed of rotation, the insertion aid must be removed before switching on the machine! 03.00|SCHUNK IFT Spannkraftmessgerät |en-US...
  • Page 27 When measuring during speed of rotation, the measuring head must be clamped firmly and plane-parallel to the axis of rotation. WARNING Rotating parts! The charging cable must be removed from the measuring head during the measurement! 03.00|SCHUNK IFT Spannkraftmessgerät |en-US...
  • Page 28: Calibration And Recalibration

    SCHUNK with the tablet and case. In case of strong zero drift due to material fatigue or overload, recalibration is necessary. NOTICE The SCHUNK IFT gripping force tester may not be serviced by the customer! 03.00|SCHUNK IFT Spannkraftmessgerät |en-US...
  • Page 29: Charging Adapter

    • After use, press the release button and move the slide fully to its initial position. Unlock button Slide for country-specific connectors –USA, Japan Slide for country-specific connectors – Australia, China Slide for country-specific connectors – UK Slide for country-specific connectors – Euro Dual USB output 03.00|SCHUNK IFT Spannkraftmessgerät |en-US...
  • Page 30 5V / 2400 mA, 2x USB, shared WARNING Charger for temporary use! Disconnect from the power supply after use. WARNING Do not expose the charger to liquids or humidity! WARNING Do not use with damaged housing! 03.00|SCHUNK IFT Spannkraftmessgerät |en-US...
  • Page 31: Accessories

    ROTA-M flex 2+2). Measuring on clamping devices with 4 jaws without integrated compensation leads to inconsistent results. 7.1.1 Scope of delivery Position Description Number of units Bridge element Adapter Ø20, long Adapter Ø20, short Screws for bridge element Screws for adapter 03.00|SCHUNK IFT Spannkraftmessgerät |en-US...
  • Page 32: Assembly

    2, 3, and 6-jaw chucks ( 4.3.4, Page 25). Select the "4-jaw" clamping method in the settings ( 4.3.3.2, Page 21) to correctly calculate the overall clamping force. The diameter for clamping force measurement is Ø96 mm. 03.00|SCHUNK IFT Spannkraftmessgerät |en-US...
  • Page 33: Eu Declaration Of Conformity

    Directive 2014/30/EU (electromagnetic compatibility), Annex IV of the European Parliament and Council of 26 February 2014. The manufacturer bears sole responsibility for issuing this EU declaration of conformity. Manufacturer/ H.-D. SCHUNK GmbH & Co. Spanntechnik KG distributor Lothringer Str. 23 D-88512 Mengen...

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