VEP 15.6 Multi Touch, VEP 21.6 Multi Bosch Rexroth AG Touch Table of Contents Table of Contents Page About this documentation..............Overview on target groups and product phases........1 Purpose....................1 Scope..................... 2 Related documents................2 Customer feedback................2 Product identification and scope of delivery......... 2 Product identification................
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Bosch Rexroth AG VEP 15.6 Multi Touch, VEP 21.6 Multi Touch Table of Contents Page 8.2.1 Declaration of conformity..............UL/CSA certified.................. 15 Interfaces..................... 16 Overview....................16 24 V DC voltage supply................ Battery connection................USB interfaces..................9.4.1 Operating USB ports at operator display..........
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VEP 15.6 Multi Touch, VEP 21.6 Multi Bosch Rexroth AG Touch Table of Contents Page Error causes and troubleshooting............42 Maintenance..................14.1 Display....................14.2 Cleaning notes..................14.3 Scheduled maintenance tasks............. 14.4 CMOS battery..................14.4.1 Battery exchange in the built-in device..........44 14.4.2 Battery exchange in the housing device..........
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VEP 15.6 Multi Touch, VEP 21.6 Multi Bosch Rexroth AG Touch About this documentation 1 About this documentation Editions of this documentation Edition Release Notes Date Edition 01 2015-06 First edition Edition 02 2018-05 VEP 07.6 variant removed, VEP 21.6 variant supplemented.
Please email your feedback on the documentations to Feed- back.Documentation@boschrexroth.de. Directly insert comments in the elec- tronic PDF document and send the PDF file to Bosch Rexroth. 2 Product identification and scope of delivery 2.1 Product identification The type plate is located on the rear side or at the side of the device.
Bosch Rexroth AG VEP 15.6 Multi Touch, VEP 21.6 Multi Touch Using safety instructions Safety alert symbol Consequences and Signal word source of danger CAUTION Burns and chemical burns due to wrong battery treatment! Do not open the batteries and do not heat them over 80 °C.
4 Intended use The Bosch Rexroth IndraControl VEP 15.6 and VEP 21.6 operator displays are passive operator and visualization terminals. They form a PC-based operator ter- minal when used with a Bosch Rexroth control cabinet PC.
Bosch Rexroth AG VEP 15.6 Multi Touch, VEP 21.6 Multi Touch Spare parts, accessories and wear parts Handling and assembly systems ● Packaging and food processing machines ● Printing and paper converting machines ● Machine tools ● Wood processing machines ●...
VEP 15.6 Multi Touch, VEP 21.6 Multi Bosch Rexroth AG Touch Ambient conditions Ordering code Part number Description DICHTEINSATZ KABEL PCT 1070925708 Rubber grommet for cable bushing Tab. 5-4: Rubber grommet 5.5 Wear parts Wear parts are not subject to any warranty.
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Bosch Rexroth AG VEP 15.6 Multi Touch, VEP 21.6 Multi Touch Ambient conditions In operation Transport Storage Mechanical strength Max. vibration: Max. shock: Max. shock: Frequency range: 15 g 11 ms 15 g 11 ms 10 … 150 Hz Acc. to EN 60068-2-27, Acc.
The maximum permissible number and type of pixel errors of TFT displays de- pends on the manufacturer and is defined by the respective "incoming inspec- tion" of the vendor. This "incoming inspection" is provided by the Bosch Rexroth service if required.
Bosch Rexroth AG VEP 15.6 Multi Touch, VEP 21.6 Multi Touch Technical data 7.1.2 Input system (multi-touch front) The maximum permissible number and type of defects on the front or the glass, such as trapped dust, scratches, etc. is defined in the FT .
VEP 15.6 Multi Touch, VEP 21.6 Multi Bosch Rexroth AG Touch Standards 8 Standards Norm Bedeutung Ausgabe Standard Meaning Edition Norme Signification Édition DIN EN 61000-6-2 Elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit (EMV) Fachgrundnormen – Störfestigkeit für Industriebereiche – Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Generic standards – Immunity standard for industrial environ- ments –...
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Bosch Rexroth AG VEP 15.6 Multi Touch, VEP 21.6 Multi Touch Standards Norm Bedeutung Ausgabe Standard Meaning Edition Norme Signification Édition DIN EN 60529 Schutzarten durch Gehäuse (IP-Code) – Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code) – Degrés de protection procurés par les enveloppes (Code IP) DIN EN 60068-2-6 Umgebungseinflüsse...
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VEP 15.6 Multi Touch, VEP 21.6 Multi Bosch Rexroth AG Touch Standards Norm Bedeutung Ausgabe Standard Meaning Edition Norme Signification Édition EN 60721-3-1 Klassifizierung von Umweltbedingungen Klassen von Umwelteinflußgrößen und deren Grenzwerte EN 60721-3-3 – Classification of environmental conditions Classification of groups of environmental parameters and their severities –...
Bosch Rexroth AG VEP 15.6 Multi Touch, VEP 21.6 Multi Touch Standards Norm Bedeutung Ausgabe Standard Meaning Edition Norme Signification Édition DIN EN 61131-2 Speicherprogrammierbare Steuerungen Teil 2: Betriebsmittelanforderungen und Prüfungen – Programmable controllers Part 2: Equipment requirements and tests –...
VEP 15.6 Multi Touch, VEP 21.6 Multi Bosch Rexroth AG Touch Standards Technical data and B10d value of the E-STOP button are specified in chapter 7.2 "E-STOP button" on page 8.2 CE marking 8.2.1 Declaration of conformity The electronic products described in the present operating instructions comply...
Bosch Rexroth AG VEP 15.6 Multi Touch, VEP 21.6 Multi Touch Interfaces Loss of UL/CSA conformity due to modifications at the device. UL and CSA marking applies only to the device upon delivery. After modifying the device, verify the UL and the CSA conformity.
VEP 15.6 Multi Touch, VEP 21.6 Multi Bosch Rexroth AG Touch Interfaces Name at the Connection type Connector type, inte- Mating connector or ca- housing grated ble (from outside) ⑥ XF30 USB 2.0 interface USB socket, USB plug, 4-pin, type A 4-pin, type A ⑦...
Bosch Rexroth AG VEP 15.6 Multi Touch, VEP 21.6 Multi Touch Interfaces 9.3 Battery connection At a housing device, the battery (button cell with cable) is connected to the XBAT connection. At a built-in device, this connection is not assigned, as the bat- tery is connected in the PC box.
VEP 15.6 Multi Touch, VEP 21.6 Multi Bosch Rexroth AG Touch Interfaces Function USB power supply (max. 500 mA) Data - Data + USB ground Shield (via metallic housing of the plug connection) Tab. 9-2: Pin assignment of the USB 2.0 interface 9.4.3 USB3.0 interface XF31...
VEP 15.6 Multi Touch, VEP 21.6 Multi Bosch Rexroth AG Touch Interfaces 9.6 Keypad ① Position of the keys Fig. 9-7: Keypad of the VEP 15.6 housing devices (in this example the device in Bosch de- sign) 21/53 DOK-SUPPL*-VEPXX.6MTHU-IT02-EN-P...
Bosch Rexroth AG VEP 15.6 Multi Touch, VEP 21.6 Multi Touch Interfaces ⑧ ⑩ Functional earth (FE) Male connector strip X3 ⑨ Male connector strip X2 Fig. 9-8: Male connector strips X2 and X3 of the keypad and functional earth connection...
Bosch Rexroth AG VEP 15.6 Multi Touch, VEP 21.6 Multi Touch Mounting, demounting and electric installation Function S3 (black key) N/O contact S3 (black key) N/C contact Tab. 9-8: Pin assignment X3 NOTICE Destruction of screw terminals, insufficient con- tact and loss of UL/CSA certificiation if no cop- per wire is used and/or wrong tightening tor- que.
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VEP 15.6 Multi Touch, VEP 21.6 Multi Bosch Rexroth AG Touch Mounting, demounting and electric installation 346 mm 420 mm ① Visual range of the display Fig. 10-2: Housing dimensions of the built-in device VEP 15.6 in Bosch design 25/53 DOK-SUPPL*-VEPXX.6MTHU-IT02-EN-P...
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Bosch Rexroth AG VEP 15.6 Multi Touch, VEP 21.6 Multi Touch Mounting, demounting and electric installation 37 mm 346 mm 37 mm 420 mm ① Visual range of the display Fig. 10-3: Housing dimensions of the VEP 15.6 housing devices (in this example the device in...
VEP 15.6 Multi Touch, VEP 21.6 Multi Bosch Rexroth AG Touch Mounting, demounting and electric installation 44 mm 270 mm 36 mm 350 mm ① Visual range of the display Fig. 10-4: Housing dimensions of the built-in device VEP 21.6 10.2 Installation notes for built-in devices...
Bosch Rexroth AG VEP 15.6 Multi Touch, VEP 21.6 Multi Touch Mounting, demounting and electric installation Wire all cables in loops. Use strain reliefs for all cables. ● Install the operator display only vertically, with a max. deviation of ±45°, ●...
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VEP 15.6 Multi Touch, VEP 21.6 Multi Bosch Rexroth AG Touch Mounting, demounting and electric installation ① Clamp fastenings ② Latching lug Fig. 10-5: Position of clamp fastenings at the VEP 15.6 built-in devices ① Clamp fastenings ② Latching lug Fig.
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Bosch Rexroth AG VEP 15.6 Multi Touch, VEP 21.6 Multi Touch Mounting, demounting and electric installation Fig. 10-7: Clamp fastening 4. Tighten the clamping screws. NOTICE Damage to the mechanics caused by wrong tightening torque Tighten the screws and nuts with the corresponding tightening torque according to the following table.
VEP 15.6 Multi Touch, VEP 21.6 Multi Bosch Rexroth AG Touch Mounting, demounting and electric installation 10.4 Mounting dimensions of the built-in devices ① Mounting cut-out Fig. 10-8: Mounting dimensions Operator display Dimension A Dimension B VEP 15.6 VEP 21.6 Tab.
Bosch Rexroth AG VEP 15.6 Multi Touch, VEP 21.6 Multi Touch Mounting, demounting and electric installation 10.6 Mounting the VEP 15.6 housing devices 10.6.1 Installation notes When mounting the embedded terminal, ensure an ergonomic operation. Ad- ● ditionally, ensure that all moving machine components can be seen by the op-...
VEP 15.6 Multi Touch, VEP 21.6 Multi Bosch Rexroth AG Touch Mounting, demounting and electric installation ① Cover ② Screws of the cover Fig. 10-11: Position of the cover The connecting cables are inserted into the device through rubber grommets at the housing base.
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Bosch Rexroth AG VEP 15.6 Multi Touch, VEP 21.6 Multi Touch Mounting, demounting and electric installation Fig. 10-12: VESA support arm Observe the minimum bending radius of the cables used. Use only appropriate cable material (sufficient bending and torsional strength).
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VEP 15.6 Multi Touch, VEP 21.6 Multi Bosch Rexroth AG Touch Mounting, demounting and electric installation ① VESA fastening with four M5 threaded bolts (distance 100 mm × 100 mm) Fig. 10-13: Position of the VESA fastening 35/53 DOK-SUPPL*-VEPXX.6MTHU-IT02-EN-P...
Bosch Rexroth AG VEP 15.6 Multi Touch, VEP 21.6 Multi Touch Mounting, demounting and electric installation 10.6.3 Dimensions of the VEP 15.6 housing devices 200 mm 100 mm Fig. 10-14: Dimensions of the VEP 15.6 housing devices (rear side) 10.7 Electric connection...
VEP 15.6 Multi Touch, VEP 21.6 Multi Bosch Rexroth AG Touch Mounting, demounting and electric installation Interfering AC voltage components - such as the ones resulting from an uncon- trolled three-phase bridge circuit without smoothing and with a ripple factor of 5 % (see DIN 40110/10.75, section 1.2) - are allowed.
Bosch Rexroth AG VEP 15.6 Multi Touch, VEP 21.6 Multi Touch Mounting, demounting and electric installation DANGER Danger of lethal injury due to hazardous electric voltage. Connect power supply units generating protective extra-low voltage (24 V) on- ● ly to supply voltages designed for these power supply units. Comply with the overvoltage categories (see fig.
Depending on the operation (glove or finger), the multi-touch configuration is different. Different parameter sets (standard, glove and extreme EMC-loaded op- eration) of the multi-touch controller can be loaded using the IPC maintenance tool. For special use cases, contact the Bosch Rexroth service. 39/53 DOK-SUPPL*-VEPXX.6MTHU-IT02-EN-P...
Bosch Rexroth AG VEP 15.6 Multi Touch, VEP 21.6 Multi Touch Device description 12.1 Housing devices ① ③ Power LED Pushbutton ② ④ USB 2.0 interface E-STOP button Fig. 12-1: Front view of the housing devices VEP 15.6 (in this example the device in Rexroth...
VEP 15.6 Multi Touch, VEP 21.6 Multi Bosch Rexroth AG Touch Device description 12.2 Built-in devices ① Power LED Fig. 12-2: Front view of the built-in devices VEP 15.6 (in this example the device in Rexroth design) ① Power LED Fig.
14.1 Display The backlight is subject to wear, see chapter 5.5 "Wear parts" on page A fading backlight causes a progressive deterioration display readability. Thus, a replacement is necessary. For further information, please contact the Bosch Rexroth Service. 42/53 DOK-SUPPL*-VEPXX.6MTHU-IT02-EN-P...
VEP 15.6 Multi Touch, VEP 21.6 Multi Bosch Rexroth AG Touch Maintenance 14.2 Cleaning notes NOTICE Dissolving front glass sealing with solvent and high-pressure cleaning devices! Do not use solvents. ● Do not use high pressure cleaning devices. ● 14.3 Scheduled maintenance tasks Check all plug and terminal connections of the components for proper tight- ●...
Bosch Rexroth AG VEP 15.6 Multi Touch, VEP 21.6 Multi Touch Ordering information 14.4.1 Battery exchange in the built-in device At the built-in device, the battery is installed in the PC box on the rear side of the device. 1. Remove all Ethernet and USB cables from the PC box.
VEP 15.6 Multi Touch, VEP 21.6 Multi Bosch Rexroth AG Touch Service and support 16.1 Return For disposal, our products can be returned free of charge. However, the prod- ucts must be free from remains such as oil, grease or other impurities.
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Bosch Rexroth AG VEP 15.6 Multi Touch, VEP 21.6 Multi Touch Service and support Phone: +49 9352 40 5060 Fax: +49 9352 18 4941 E-mail: service.svc@boschrexroth.de Internet: http://www.boschrexroth.com Additional information on service, repair (e.g. delivery addresses) and training can be found on our internet sites.
VEP 15.6 Multi Touch, VEP 21.6 Multi Bosch Rexroth AG Touch Index Index 0 … 9 24 V DC voltage supply....17 E-STOP button 24 V voltage supply....... 17 B10 value......... 10 230 V power routing..... 37 Standards........ 14 400 V power routing..... 38 Editions...........
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Bosch Rexroth AG VEP 15.6 Multi Touch, VEP 21.6 Multi Touch Index Use, intended........5 24 V power supply unit....6 VESA support arm......33 Voltage supply (24 V DC)....17 Operating display......42 Optical characteristic values... 9 Warnings......... 3 Wear parts........
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