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Assembly and operating instructions Compact Slide CS 6 Translation of the Original Assembly Instructions EN CS 6/20-ED Order no.: 50386049 CS 6/40-ED Order no.: 50386050 Assembly instructions EN CS 6/20 - CS 6/40 Date 01.06.2021 Version 2.0 1–48...
Table of contents Table of contents General ........................5 Contents and purpose of these assembly instructions ......... 5 Explanation of symbols................. 5 Additional symbols ..................6 Applicable documents .................. 7 Warranty ....................... 7 Liability ......................7 Safety instructions ....................8 General ......................
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Table of contents Accessories CS 6 ..................23 Installation, assembly & setting ................. 24 Safety Instructions for installation and assembly ........24 Installation and assembly ................24 6.2.1 Assembly and attachment ..............24 6.2.2 Tightening torques for screws .............. 26 6.2.3 Connection to the pneumatic system ...........
General General 1.1 Contents and purpose of these assembly instructions These assembly instructions contain important information on assembly, commissioning, functioning and maintenance of the compact slides CS 6 to ensure safe and efficient handling and operation. Consistent compliance with these assembly instructions will ensure: ...
General Further warning signs: Where applicable, the following standardised symbols are used in this manual to point out the various potential health risks. Warning - Dangerous electrical voltage. Warning - Risk of injury from contact with hot surfaces. Warning - Risk of hand and finger injury due to uncontrolled movements of components.
Wear parts (e.g. shock absorbers) are excluded from the warranty.* The warranty covers the replacement or repair of defective Afag parts. Further claims are excluded. * However, a customer has a right to a defect-free product. This does also apply to defective accessories and wear parts.
Safety instructions Safety instructions 2.1 General This chapter provides an overview of all-important safety aspects to ensure safe and proper use of the compact slide and optimal protection of personnel. Failure to follow the directions and safety instructions given in this instructions manual may result in serious hazards.
the operating company shall be solely responsible for such damage, and AFAG does not accept any liability for damage caused by improper use. 2.4 Obligations of the operator and the personnel 2.4.1 Observe the assembly instructions...
Safety instructions 2.4.3 Obligations of the personnel All personnel working with the CS modules are required to: read and observe these assembly instructions, especially the chapter on safety, observe the occupational safety and accident prevention regulations, observe all safety and warning signs on the compact slide, ...
2.7 Changes and modifications No changes may be made to the compact slide which have not been described in these assembly instructions or approved in writing by Afag Automation AG. Afag Automation AG accepts no liability for unauthorised changes or improper assembly, installation, commissioning, maintenance or repair work.
Safety instructions 2.8 General hazards / residual risks Despite the safe design of the machine and the technical protective measures taken, there still remain residual risks that cannot be avoided and which present a non-obvious residual risk when operating the compact slides. Observe the safety instructions in this chapter and in the other sections of this manual to avoid damage to property and dangerous situations for the personnel.
Safety instructions CAUTION Risk of noise-induced hearing loss! When the compact slides are installed in a machine or plant, the permissible noise level may be exceeded depending on the various components, the environment and the resonance. The operating company is responsible for ensuring that the permissible noise levels are observed.
Safety instructions 2.8.4 Danger due to pneumatics WARNING Risks by the pneumatic system! The pneumatic system can pose various hazards that can cause serious or fatal injuries if the work is carried out improperly. Only qualified personnel may work with or on the pneumatic system! ...
* The maximum load capacities are listed in the table in the section Slide loads ( slide loads 3.4). The technical data refer to a nominal pressure of 6 bar and the Afag standard test conditions. 16 – 48 Assembly instructions EN CS 6/20 - CS 6/40 Date 01.06.2021...
The elastomer shock absorber may be operated with a max. load of 0.1 kg on the CS 6. Exceeding the specified load capacities will destroy the compact slide module. Observe load capacities. For critical applications, please contact AFAG! 18 – 48 Assembly instructions EN CS 6/20 - CS 6/40 Date 01.06.2021...
Transport, packaging and storage Transport, packaging and storage This chapter provides information regarding proper transport, packaging and storage of the compact slides. 4.1 Safety instructions for transport CAUTION Danger of injury when unpacking the CS modules! The compact slides are packed in the original packaging (cardboard box). If handled incorrectly, the module may fall out of the box when unpacked and cause limb injuries.
Transport, packaging and storage 4.2 Scope of supply The compact slides are supplied with an operating and assembly manual and a safety data sheet (see scope of supply below). Units Description Module CS 6 Centering sleeves Ø 5 x 2.5 mm Special screw M3 x 14.8/4 mm Special screw M3 x 16/6 mm Set screw M3 x 3 mm...
Transport, packaging and storage 4.4 Packaging The compact slides are packed in the most appropriate manner. Standardized symbols for packages Symbol Note Explanation The package shall be transported, handled and stored with the arrows always pointing upwards (top side of the package). Fragile Products marked with this symbol shall be handled with care and may never be turned...
Design and description Design and description This chapter provides an overview of the compact slide structure and functioning. 5.1 Design Compact Slide Fig. 5 Structure of the compact slide CS 6/20 1. Base body 2. Slide 3. Air connections 4. Stop screw / shock absorber 5.
Set screw M3x3 mm (2 pces) 50340298 Fig. 6 Initiator – INI c10x19.5-Em-PNP-NO-M8x1 You will find more information on the accessories for the compact slides on our website www.afag.com. Assembly instructions EN CS 6/20 - CS 6/40 Date 01.06.2021 Version 2.0 23–48...
Installation, assembly & setting Installation, assembly & setting This chapter contains specific safety instructions and information regarding proper installation, assembly and setting of the compact slides including their connection to the control unit and the pneumatic system. 6.1 Safety Instructions for installation and assembly CAUTION Danger of injury when connecting the compact slide to the control unit and the compressed-air system!
Installation, assembly & setting Attachment options Fig. 7 Mounting base body from below Mounting base body screwed through Centering bushing and hole grid CS 6 Hole grid 20 x 20 mm / 16 x 16 mm Thread/Bore M3 / M2.5 Centering bushing (H7) 5 x 2.5 mm / 4 x 2 mm To position the compact slides, use the centering sleeves supplied with them...
Installation, assembly & setting Pneumatic connections The compressed air connections on the CS 6/20 and CS 6/40 are located at the rear of the base body. Two pneumatic connections (M3) each are located on the side of the stop system. Fig.
Installation, assembly & setting 6.2.4 Installation and adjustment of the proximity switch Fixable proximity switches are used for end position sensing of the CS modules. These proximity switches are mounted in the C-slot on the top of the module housing. C-slot for proximity switch Fig.
Installation, assembly & setting Installation of the proximity switch 6/20 Teach-key 6/40 Fig. 11 Installation of the proximity switch Proceed as follows to install the sensors: 1. Insert sensor element into C-slot (cable outlet to the rear) and fasten. Recommendation dimension S: 20 mm CS 6/20 and 40 mm CS 6/40. 2.
Installation, assembly & setting 6.3 Adjustment of the elastomer shock absorber This chapter contains information on adjusting the shock absorbers ( Chapter 5.3 „Accessories"). NOTICE No liability can be assumed for damages caused by improper work carried out on the compact slides on the part of the operator. 6.3.1 Safety notes for settings WARNING Danger of injury due to uncontrolled movement of the equipment!
Installation, assembly & setting 6.3.2 Adjustment of the elastomer shock absorber The elastomer shock absorber is a spring element. This means that the holding force of the slide in the end position depends on the hydraulic damper and the damper stroke setting. Shock absorber Fig.
Commissioning Commissioning This chapter contains information on how to commission the compact slides. After connection to the pneumatic system and mounting of the sensors, the compact slides are commissioned for the first time via the system control. 7.1 Safety instructions for commissioning CAUTION Danger of injury by moving components! Limbs can be crushed by moving components!
Commissioning 7.2 Commissioning of the modules Before commissioning, first adjust the stop screws so that the traversing path is delimited. Then adjust the sensors. Air connections M3 Air connections M3 Stop screws Fig. 13 Commissioning the compact slides Proceed carefully and follow the instructions step by step when commissioning the modules for the first time: 1.
8.3 Table fault causes and remedy The following table contains an overview of possible fault causes and how to proceed to eliminate them. Defective components must be replaced exclusively by Afag original spare parts. Fault Possible cause Remedy: The compact slide strikes ...
Maintenance and repair Maintenance and repair 9.1 General notes The compact slides are almost maintenance-free. Nevertheless, some maintenance work must be carried out to ensure an optimum operating condition of the compact slide. This chapter describes the required maintenance activities. Each compact slide is accompanied by a safety information sheet.
Maintenance and repair 9.3 Maintenance activities and maintenance intervals 9.3.1 Overview of the maintenance points Fig. 14 Maintenance points Compact Slide System Interval Maintenance point Maintenance work Remarks [On/Off] Compact Slide Cleaning As required [Off] Clean the compact slide with a dry, lint-free cloth. - do not spray with water - Do not use aggressive cleaning agents.
Maintenance and repair 9.3.2 Compressed air specifications The compact slides are lifetime lubricated and can be operated with lubricated or non-lubricated compressed air. Before operating the compact slide with oil-free compressed air, make sure that the module has never been operated with oil-lubricated compressed air! Compressed air specification Dry (condensation-free) Filtered (40 μm filter for lubricated air)
Afag for warranty repair within the warranty period. After the warranty period has expired, the customer can replace or repair defective modules or wear parts himself or send them to the Afag repair service. Please note that Afag does not assume any warranty for modules that have not been replaced or repaired by Afag! 9.4.2 Safety instructions...
Maintenance and repair 9.4.3 Wear parts for elastomer shock absorbers The damping elements of the elastomer shock absorbers are wear parts that the customer can easily replace himself. To do this, the worn damping element is pulled out of the sleeve from the front and the new damping element is also inserted into the sleeve from the front.
Decommissioning, disassembly, disposal 10 Decommissioning, disassembly, disposal The compact slide must be properly dismantled after use and disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner. 10.1 Safety instructions for decommissioning, disassembling and disposal WARNING Risk of injury due to improper decommissioning, disassembly and disposal! Improperly carried out activities can result in considerable material damage and serious injury.
Decommissioning, disassembly, disposal 10.4 Disposal The compact slide must be disposed of properly at the end of their service life and the raw materials used must be recycled. Observe the legal regulations and company requirements. The compact slide must not be disposed of as a complete unit. Dismantle the compact slide and separate the various components according to type of material and dispose of them properly: ...
The relevant technical documentation was created according to Annex VII, Part B of the above-mentioned Directive. Authorised representative for compiling the technical documentation: Niklaus Röthlisberger, Product-Manager, Afag Automation AG, CH-6144 Zell Place/Date: Zell, 15.06.2021 Siegfried Egli Niklaus Röthlisberger...
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Index Index Obligations of the operating company ....9 Obligations of the personnel ......10 Assembly ............24 Operator ............10 Changes & Modifications ........11 Packaging ............21 Commissioning of the rotary modules ....32 Personal protective equipment (PPE)....11 Compressed air specification ......
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List of figures List of figures Fig. 1 Dimensional drawing Compact Slide CS 6 ..................15 Fig. 2 Table technical data CS 6 ....................... 16 Fig. 3 Table of slide loads CS 6 ........................ 18 Fig. 4 CS Compact Slide in original packaging ..................19 Fig.
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