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Control Box for Arm Driver
with Position Check Function
<HC100>
OPERATION MANUAL Ver. 1.21
b
(For System Ver. 4.00a)

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  • Page 1 Think solution. Control Box for Arm Driver with Position Check Function <HC100> OPERATION MANUAL Ver. 1.21 (For System Ver. 4.00a)
  • Page 2 Safety precautions Before using this machine, fully read the safety precautions shown below for correct use. This machine is designed and manufactured for the purpose of use for general industrial machinery. Installation of the equipment and setup of the system must be carried out by technicians only. When moving or selling this machine, have the owner fully read this manual for correct use.
  • Page 3 WARNING [Installation] Be sure to ground grounding cables. Otherwise, you may suffer electric shocks. DO NOT use this machine near combustibles, inflammables, and explosive substances, or in the corrosive or flammable atmosphere. Otherwise, combustion, inflammation, or explosion may occur. Do not use this product in a place where water or oil drops on the main unit of the equipment and the control box.
  • Page 4 WARNING [Installation] Correctly carry out wiring, referring to “Operation Manual”. Be sure to connect cables and connectors securely to prevent any looseness or disconnection. Otherwise, malfunctions or fires may occur. DO NOT damage cables. NEVER damage, forcibly bend or pull, wind, pinch them, nor put heavy objects on them. Otherwise, fires, electric shocks, or malfunctions due to leakage or disconnection may be caused.
  • Page 5 WARNING [Operation] When you find any heating, fume, or odor, immediately turn off the power switch, and disconnect the power plug. Otherwise, the machine may be damaged, or fires may occur. Before operating the equipment, make sure that there is no person around the equipment.
  • Page 6 CAUTION [Installation] Completely provide electric shielding measures before using this machine in the locations shown below. Otherwise, malfunctions may occur. 1. Where there are high tension current or great magnetic field. 2. Where welding is being performed and arc discharge may occur. 3.
  • Page 7 CAUTION [Operation] Be sure to use this machine in locations where ambient temperature is within the range between 0°C and 40°C and humidity is within the range between 30% and 80%, free from dew condensation. Otherwise, malfunctions, fires, or electric shocks may occur. Be sure to use this machine with the specified power supply and voltage only.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ............................8 Outline of this product ........................8 Configuration of this product ....................... 8 Outline of HC100 main unit ......................9 Specifications of HC100 ......................10 Description on operation ........................11 Starting equipment ........................12 2.1.1 Equipment origin calibration ....................13 Description on functions ........................

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Outline of this product The HC100 control box uses a PLC as a main control unit. For the operation unit, a touch panel is used. The control box incorporates the software dedicated to control of screens of the arm driver with the position check function, intended for simplified control of this arm driver.

  • Page 10: Outline Of Hc100 Main Unit

    1. Introduction Outline of HC100 main unit OK lamp Fuse NG lamp POS lamp Touch panel Power Buzzer switch...

  • Page 11: Specifications Of Hc100

    1. Introduction Specifications of HC100 Power supply voltage Single-phase AC 100 to 115 [V]/50 to 60 [Hz] Single-phase AC 200 to 230 [V]/50 to 60 [Hz] Position detection Incremental rotary encoder method External storage device Using a PC Teaching method Direct teaching, MDI Fixed area（Home position）...

  • Page 12: Description On Operation

    The following description applies to a case where the touch panel is securely connected to a PLC, and the system normally operates with the power supplies for HC100 and the driver controller turned ON (a condition where teaching and various parameter settings are completed).

  • Page 13: Starting Equipment

    Turn ON the driver controller and turn ON the power switches of HC100. In this step, you should turn ON the driver controller’s power switch first, and then turn ON the HC100 power switch, in order to prevent you from forgetting to turn ON the driver controller’s power switch.

  • Page 14: Equipment Origin Calibration

    2. Description on operation 2.1.1 Equipment origin calibration Execute origin calibration. Note: If you use the POSITION CHECK INVALIDITY MODE only, origin calibration is not required. <Origin calibration procedure> After the equipment startup is completed, a message that prompts you to execute origin calibration is blinking on the initial screen.
  • Page 15 2. Description on operation You hear a “pip” buzzer sound, and the message prompting you to execute origin calibration disappears. This completes the origin calibration procedure. <<REFERENCE>> Shapes of the origin calibration rod, tool and start switch vary depending on the specifications.

  • Page 16: Description On Functions

    3. Description on functions 3. Description on functions This chapter describes functions of the touch panel. Operation This section describes the procedure for operating the arm driver with position check function. <NOTE> The operating procedure varies depending on whether the position check function is enabled or disabled.
  • Page 17 3. Description on functions <Switches> • [MODEL] This switch is used to show the [MODEL SELECT] screen. To change a production model, select this switch. During operation (during cycle) or external model type setting specification(optional), the operation of this switch is disabled, and the switch will be gray. For details, refer to Section 3.1.1 “Model selecting function”...

  • Page 18: Operating Procedure (Position Check: Enable)

    3. Description on functions Operating procedure (Position check: ENABLE) Enabling position check Keep the [MENU] switch on the [MAIN] screen pressed for one second, to show the [MENU] screen. ⇒ Select “3. SETUP MENU (MANAGER)” on the [MENU] screen, and enter “100” for a password in the password window displayed on the screen.
  • Page 19 3. Description on functions iii) After HC100 becomes the cycle execution status (as shown in Step ii)), you can start operation. (Tightening) Move the arm driver to a tightening point that has been taught, and turn ON the start switch (grip) to start rotation.
  • Page 20 3. Description on functions [Description on display items] [CAL]: Displayed when origin calibration is completed. [POS]: Displayed when position check is judged OK. In this status, the “POS” lamp is lit. [Point]: Displayed when the machine is “In CYCLE”. [01]: Indicates a point number currently under verification. The point number blinks in the “In CYCLE”...

  • Page 21: When Workpiece Detection Is Enabled ("Home Position" Is Disabled)

    3. Description on functions (2-2) When workpiece detection is enabled (“HOME POSITION” is disabled) Connect the workpiece detection sensor to the X20 terminal of the PLC in HC100, and connect the common terminal to the terminal block. “3. SETUP MENU (MANAGER)” on the [MENU] screen ⇒...
  • Page 22 3. Description on functions iv) After HC100 becomes the cycle execution status (as shown in Step iii)), you can start operation. (Tightening) Move the arm driver to a tightening point that has been taught, and turn ON the start switch (grip) to start rotation.
  • Page 23 3. Description on functions [Description on display items] [CAL]: Displayed when origin calibration is completed. [POS]: Displayed when position check is judged OK. In this status, the “POS” lamp is lit. [Point]: Displayed when the machine is “In CYCLE”. [01]: Indicates a point number currently under verification. The point number blinks in the “In CYCLE”...

  • Page 24: Using The Reverse Rotation Switch

    3. Description on functions Using the reverse rotation switch When position check is enabled, you can execute loosening work at a desired position by using the reverse rotation switch on the screen. Touching this switch changes the rotating direction between “NORMAL”...

  • Page 25: Operating Procedure (Position Check: Disable)

    3. Description on functions Operating procedure (Position check: DISABLE) Disabling position check Keep the [MENU] switch on the [MAIN] screen pressed for one second, to show the [MENU] screen. ⇒ Select “3. SETUP MENU (MANAGER)” on the [MENU] screen, and enter “100” for a password in the password window displayed on the screen.

  • Page 26: Model Selecting Function

    3. Description on functions 3.1.1 Model selecting function This function enables you to specify the number of models that can be registered. <Selectable models> • You can select models in a range of a number of models specified in “SETUP NUMBER OF MODELS”. (For details of the “SETUP NUMBER OF MODELS”...
  • Page 27 3. Description on functions This section describes operations and functions of the switches on the [MODEL SELECT] screen. Touch this filed to show the number entry popup window. [MODEL SELECT] screen To make a change valid, be sure to press the [ENT] switch.

  • Page 28: Counter (Production Count Setting Function)

    3. Description on functions 3.1.2 Counter (Production count setting function) This function is used to specify a target production count under operation. When the specified production count is reached, the “COMPLETE!” message appears, and you cannot enter the operation cycle. (Cycle stop processing) You can restart operation by setting the production count again.
  • Page 29 3. Description on functions This section describes operations and functions of the switches on the [SET PRODUCT NUMBER] screen. [SET PRODUCT NUMBER] screen Touch this field to show the number entry popup window. <Production count setting procedure> Select the [INFO] switch on the [MAIN] screen to show the [INFO. MENU] screen. ⇒...

  • Page 30: Counter (Reject/Good/Total/Shot Counter Clear Function)

    3. Description on functions 3.1.3 Counter (REJECT/GOOD/TOTAL/SHOT counter clear function) This function is used to count the following items, and to clear each counter. <Description on counters> • REJECT counter: Counts the number of tightening faults. • GOOD counter: Counts the number of cycles completed without the fault. •...
  • Page 31 3. Description on functions This section describes operations and functions of the switches on the [REJECT/GOOD/TOTAL/SHOT COUNTER CLEAR] screen. [REJECT COUNTER CLEAR] screen Select the [OK] switch. <REJECT/GOOD/TOTAL/SHOT counter clearing procedure> Select the [INFO] switch on the [MAIN] screen to show the [INFO. MENU] screen. ⇒...

  • Page 32: Cycle Information

    3. Description on functions 3.1.4 1 cycle information This function allows you to check the time spent in the current operation cycle, and to check the number of points yet to be tightened. <Description on 1-cycle information> • 1-CYCLE TIME [s]: Displays a time currently spent after start of the current operation cycle.

  • Page 33: I/O Monitor

    3. Description on functions 3.1.5 I/O monitor This function allows you to monitor the system I/O status and peripheral equipment control I/O status. <Description on I/O monitor> [∗ ON status: White character on black background, OFF status: Black character on white background] Displays the ON/OFF status of system I/Os and peripheral equipment control input.

  • Page 34: Fault Detail / Fault Display Function

    3. Description on functions 3.1.6 Fault detail / Fault display function This function notifies you of a fault. <Conditions and causes of faults> • TIGHTENING TORQUE FAULT: Tightening workpiece is not completed with proper tightening torque. • TORQUE WAVEFORM FAULT: Waveform judgment OK signal is not output from the driver controller.
  • Page 35 3. Description on functions • TIGHTENING HEIGHT FAULT: * 3-Axes type only When the tightening completion height is verified with the teaching height, the displacement exceeds a specified check width. (This function is active when “2. HEIGHT CHECK is set to “ENBL”...

  • Page 36: Tightening Result Display Function

    3. Description on functions 3.1.7 Tightening result display function This function is used to display a result at each tightening point, which is a special feature of the arm driver with position check function. <Description on tightening result display> • Ο: Tightening completion •...
  • Page 37 3. Description on functions This section describes operations and functions of the switches on the [RESULT] screen. Displaying a result for 1st point [RESULT] screen (1/2) Displaying a result for 3rd point [RESULT] screen (2/2) <Switches> • [BZ OFF] This switch is used to turn off only buzzer sound when a fault occurs, without resetting the fault. •...

  • Page 38: Origin Calibration Function

    3. Description on functions 3.1.8 Origin calibration function This function is used to execute origin calibration, which is a special feature of the arm driver with position check function. This function is intended to re-execute origin calibration after origin calibration is executed once at first power-ON.

  • Page 39: Teaching

    3. Description on functions Teaching This section describes teaching. <<NOTE>> The teaching function cannot be used unless origin calibration is completed. To execute teaching, be sure to execute origin calibration in advance. <Operation flow to [TEACHING MENU] screen> Keep the [MENU] switch on the [MAIN] screen pressed for one second, to show the [MENU] screen. ⇒...
  • Page 40 3. Description on functions [TEACHING MENU] screen For details, see p. 40 and subsequent pages. For details, see p. 43 and subsequent pages. <Switch> • [RET] Pressing this switch allows you to return to the screen immediately before the current screen. (REFERENCE) •...

  • Page 41: Home Position Teaching Function

    ∗If you do not save data in this step, changed teaching data may be lost while the power supply for HC100 is kept OFF for several days. If you select [YES] on this screen to save teaching data into the file register, changed data can be protected.
  • Page 42 3. Description on functions <Teaching method> The following two types of teaching methods are available: “Direct teaching” and “Numerical input teaching”. I. Direct teaching • Entering [PRSNT VAL] (present value) in [STRD VAL] (registration value) You can directly register the present tool tip position data as the standard value by turning ON the start switch (grip) for 1 second when the [HOME POS.] screen is displayed.
  • Page 43 3. Description on functions II. Numerical input teaching (i) Pressing the [SET] switch on the [HOME POS.] screen displays the [HOME POS. SET] screen as shown below. If you touch a number on this screen, a numerical input popup window appears. You can change the standard value directly by entering a desired value.

  • Page 44: Tightening Point Teaching Function

    ∗If you do not save data in this step, changed teaching data may be lost while the power supply for HC100 is kept OFF for several days. If you select [YES] on this screen to save teaching data into the file register, changed data can be protected.
  • Page 45 3. Description on functions <Teaching method> The following two types of teaching methods are available: “Direct teaching” and “Numerical input teaching”. When tightening point teaching is executed in either of the following conditions, the relevant point is not regarded as a tightening point, and the points before the relevant point are regarded as tightening points. 1) When both “axis 1”...
  • Page 46 3. Description on functions <Switches> • [SET] This switch is used to go to the [HOME POS.] screen. • [MODEL] This switch is used to select a model subject to teaching. For details, refer to Section 3.1.1 “Model selecting function” (p. 25). •...
  • Page 47 3. Description on functions (ii) Tightening point information Selecting the [INFO] switch on the [TTNG. POS.] screen displays the [TTNG.INFO.] screen. 1. DRIVER CH: You can set a driver channel number for each point. 2. FREE SETUP INFO: Not used as standard. 3.
  • Page 48 3. Description on functions (iii) Edit menu Selecting the [EDIT] switch on the [TTNG.INFO.] screen displays the [EDIT MENU] screen. You can perform teaching operations more efficiently by using the following functions. 1. POINT INSERTION: You can add (insert) a new teaching point. 2.
  • Page 49 3. Description on functions <Point inserting procedure> Select the [EDIT] switch on the [TTNG.INFO.] screen to show the [EDIT MENU] screen. ⇒ Select “1. POINT INSERTION”. ⇒ The [INSERT] screen appears. ⇒ If you select the [OK] switch on the [INSERT] screen, a new point is inserted, and the point inserting procedure is completed.
  • Page 50 3. Description on functions < MODEL COPY procedure> Select the [EDIT] switch on the [TTNG.INFO.] screen to show the [EDIT MENU] screen. ⇒ Select “4. MODEL COPY”. ⇒ The [MODEL COPY] screen appears. Touch the numbers for “SOURCE MODEL ” and “TARGET MODEL ” on the [MODEL COPY] screen to show the numerical input popup window.
  • Page 51 3. Description on functions II. Numerical input teaching Pressing the [SET] switch on the [TTNG. POS.] screen displays the [TTNG.POS.SET] screen as shown below. If you touch a number on this screen, a numerical input popup window appears. You can change the standard value directly by entering a desired value.

  • Page 52: Setup Menu

    3. Description on functions Setup menu This chapter describes the setup menu (for manager). <Operation flow to [SETUP MENU] screen> Keep the [MENU] switch on the [MAIN] screen pressed for one second, to show the [MENU] screen. ⇒ Select “3. SETUP MENU (MANAGER)” on the [MENU] screen, and enter “100” for a password in the password window displayed on the screen.
  • Page 53 3. Description on functions [SETUP MENU] screen (1/2) For details, see p. 53 and subsequent pages. For details, see p. 57 and subsequent pages. For details, see p. 59 and subsequent pages. [SETUP MENU] screen (2/2) For details, see p. 60 and subsequent pages.

  • Page 54: Operating Condition Setting Function

    3. Description on functions 3.3.1 Operating condition setting function This function enables you to set and change operating conditions. <Operation flow to [OPERATING CONDITIONS] screen> Keep the [MENU] switch on the [MAIN] screen pressed for one second, to show the [MENU] screen. ⇒...
  • Page 55 3. Description on functions This section describes operations and functions of the switches on the [OPERATING CONDITIONS] screen. *Screen number, item number and item contents are different in '2-axes type' and '3-axes type'. 2-axes type[OPERATING CONDITIONS]screen(1) 3-axes type[OPERATING CONDITIONS]screen(1) This switch is used to specify whether This switch is used to specify whether to enable or disable the buzzer.
  • Page 56 3. Description on functions 2-axes type[OPERATING CONDITIONS]screen(2) 3-axes type[OPERATING CONDITIONS]screen(3) Touch this field to show the numerical input popup window. 2.(5. in 3-Axes type) POS. CHK WIDTH (−)[pls]: 3.(6. in 3-Axes type) POS. CHK WIDTH (+)[pls]: These are check width of the tightening position. If there is this within tolerance position, tightening is possible.
  • Page 57 Note: To use the workpiece detection sensor, a sensor of “DARK-ON” type must be connected to the X20 terminal of the PLC in HC100. If “LIGHT-ON” type sensor is used, a sequence change is required. 2-axes type[OPERATING CONDITIONS]screen(5) 3-axes type[OPERATING CONDITIONS]screen(6)

  • Page 58: Number Of Models Registration Setting Function

    3.3.2 Number of models registration setting function This function allows you to change the number of models that can be registered in HC100. <NOTE> Once the number of models registration is changed and registered, all tightening point data that have been registered in previous teaching will be cleared.
  • Page 59 3. Description on functions This section describes operations and functions of the switches on the [SETUP NUMBER OF MODELS] screen. [SETUP NUMBER OF MODELS] screen Use this switch to select the number of models. To make a changed number valid, be sure to press the [ENT] switch.

  • Page 60: Operating Mode Selecting Function

    3. Description on functions 3.3.3 Operating mode selecting function This function allows you to change the operating mode. <Operation flow to [OPERATING MODE SELECT] screen> Keep the [MENU] switch on the [MAIN] screen pressed for one second, to show the [MENU] screen. ⇒...

  • Page 61: Changing Action At Tightening Fault

    3. Description on functions 3.3.4 Changing action at tightening fault This function allows you to change the action at occurrence of a tightening fault. <Operation flow to [ACTION FASTENING FAULT] screen> Keep the [MENU] switch on the [MAIN] screen pressed for one second, to show the [MENU] screen. ⇒...

  • Page 62: Data Management Function

    3. Description on functions 3.3.5 Data management function This function is used for data management, allowing you to delete all tightening point data. <Operation flow to [CLEAR ALL POS. DATA] screen> Keep the [MENU] switch on the [MAIN] screen pressed for one second, to show the [MENU] screen. ⇒...

  • Page 63: Machine Configuration Function

    3. Description on functions 3.3.6 Machine configuration function This function is used for machine configuration. <Operation flow to [MACHINE CONFIGURATION] screen> Keep the [MENU] switch on the [MAIN] screen pressed for one second, to show the [MENU] screen. ⇒ Select “3. SETUP MENU (MANAGER)” on the [MENU] screen, and enter “100” for a password in the password window displayed on the screen.

  • Page 64: Language Selection Funciton

    3. Description on functions Language selection funciton This chapter describes functions of language selection of the touch panel display. <Operation flow to [CLEAR ALL POS. DATA] screen> Keep the [MENU] switch on the [MAIN] screen pressed for one second, to show the [MENU] screen. ⇒...

  • Page 65: External Input/Output Signals

    3. Description on functions External input/output signals This chapter describes the external input/output signals. • External I/O signals other than a screwdriver have the following signal. Please use it appropriately as needed. (1) External input signals I/O address Signal name Detail X020 WORKPIECE...

  • Page 66: External Output Signals

    3. Description on functions (2) External output signals I/O address Signal name Detail Y014 HOME POSITION This signal will be turned ON while the screwdriver is placed in the home position. (It does not turn ON in the state of origin calibration incomplete.) **Note : It does not turn ON when workpiece detection is enabled.

  • Page 67: Revision History

    HC100-0001 Nov. 2009 Partially revised HC100 Ver.1.01 TIGHTENING CONDITIONS is deleted.: HC100-0002 Aug. 2010 Partially revised HC100 Ver.1.01 The model of the touch panel and the sequencer is changed. Specification of HC100 is arranged.: HC100-0003 Oct. 2014 Partially revised HC100 Ver.1.10 Added the language switching function, Added the 3-axes type description, And other corrections.:...
  • Page 68 Nagoya branch office: Kamiyashiro 5-405, Meito-ku, Nagoya 465-0025, Japan Telephone: 81(52) 709-5063 Facsimile: 81(52) 709-5065 Foreign Trade Dept.: Inokura-cho umegahata 20, Ayabe, Kyoto 623-0054, Japan Telephone: 81(773) 43-0290 Facsimile: 81(773) 42-5571 For improvement in performance, specifications may be modified without notice. HC100-0006b Prepared in Dec. 2017...

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