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ROBOTICS YR-1-06VX50-A00 GP50 (Standard) Operating and Maintenance Manual...
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Modifications made: Rev 01: Revised version of the original HW1484659.0 in YEU R style (2017-11) Rev. 02: Add a new chapter 1.3 "YASKAWA manual list" Rev. 03: Revised version of the original HW1484659.1 (Chapter 6 "Technical data" and chapter 7.5 "Maximum capacity load")(2018-04) Rev.
General General Notes for safe operation DANGER! Indicating immediate danger at high risk, hazard that can cause death or serious bodily injuries if no precautions are taken. WARNING! Indicating possible medium risk hazard situation which can cause death or serious bodily injuries if it is not avoided.
YASKAWA manual list NOTICE It is important to have all the manuals of the YASKAWA control or robot available and to know their contents. Please make sure you have all these manuals. If any manuals are missing, contact your salesman from YASKAWA local branch office.
For optimal use of our products, we recommend our customers to take part in a training session at the YASKAWA Academy. For more detailed information on the training programs, please visit www.yaskawa.eu.com or directly get in touch with your YASKAWA branch office.
If your copy of the operating and maintenance instructions is damaged or lost, please contact the local YASKAWA branch office to order a new copy. The official branch offices are listed on the last page. Please mention the manual number in your order.
General Safety Programming pendant Emergency stop button WARNING! Danger of death or injury from crushing If the emergency stop button is not working properly, the robot cannot be stopped in the event of an emergency. The robot should not be used if the emergency stop button is not working. ...
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General WARNING! Danger of death or injury from crushing Before you release the emergency stop button (see ), note the following. Make sure there is no one within the maximum operating range of the robot. Clear the cell of all items with which the robot could collide. ...
Supply Supply Checking the scope of delivery The standard delivery includes the following items: Scope of delivery Programming pendant Robot controller Robot Cable The present assembly instruc- tions READ ONLY MEMORY Accessories of robot Pcs Remark Hexagon socket head cap screw M20 x 70 (Strength category 12.9) For mounting the robot Spring washer M20...
Supply Position type plate NOTICE Please contact the local YASKAWA branch office if the serial numbers do not match the information on the delivery note. Verify whether the serial number of the robot, the robot controller and the programming pendant with the delivery.
Transportation Transportation Transporting method CAUTION! Damage to persons and damage to property due to external force influences External forces must not be exerted on the robot or the motors. • Check that the eyebolts are securely fastened. • The robot weights approximately 570 kg. Use load carrying devices strong enough to withstand the weight.
Transportation 3.1.1 Using a crane Adequate load handling devices must be used to transport the robot. Make sure that the robot is lifted as shown in the diagram "Transport by crane". Transport with crane 8 screws M12 x 25 Shipping bracket Position of the center of gravity Wire rope (at least...
Transportation 3.1.2 Using a forklift If the robot is transported using a forklift, it should be fixed on a pallet with transport securing devices and shipping bolts. Make sure that the forklift and the transportation route have sufficient bearing capacity. Always take due care when transporting the robot.
Transportation Shipping brackets and bolts NOTICE Before turning ON the power, check to be sure that the shipping bolts and brackets are removed. After removing the transport securing devices and the shipping bolts, keep them at a safe place. The transport securing devices and shipping bolts will be required again if the system is transported again.
Installation Installation CAUTION! Personal injury and damage to property The following precautions must be taken. Check that the robot controller is complete and not damaged. Do not put into operation a robot controller that is damaged or incomplete. ...
Installation Ambient conditions and installation location When installing a robot, it is necessary to satisfy the undermentioned environmental conditions: • Ambient temperature: From 0°C to +45°C. • Air humidity: 20% to 80% relative humidity (non-condensing). • Free of corrosive gases, liquids, or explosive gases. No water, oil or dust and free from excessive electrical noise (plasma).
Installation example NOTICE YASKAWA Europe recommends to use the robot only with a base plate. Please contact the manufacturer of the mounting material you use 1. At the first set out, anchor the base plate firmly onto the floor.
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Installation 8 x M20 12 x Ø26 1000 Fig. 4-1: Base plate Thread desig- Strength Maximum tightening torque M in Nm nation category Sliding friction coefficient μ 0.10 0.15 0.20 10.9 12.9 12.9 10.9 12.9 10.9 12.9 1. μ = 0.10: very good surface, lubricated; μ = 0.15: good surface, lubricated or dry; μ = 0.20: Surface, black or phosphatized dry...
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Installation Direction of move- Horizontal Vertical ment Force F Moment M Force F Torque M Emergency stop 23544 N 24525 Nm 27468 N 45126 Nm (Stop category 0) Acceleration/Decelera- 5886 N 6161 Nm 5396 N 11282 Nm tion (Stop category 1) Tab.
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• Fixing the robot base NOTICE For suspended mounting in any position, please contact the local YASKAWA branch office. S-axis working range For the wall-mounted type, the S-axis movable range is ±30° (the range is adjusted prior to the shipment).
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In case of suspended mounting, take measures to prevent the robot from falling down. NOTICE If the setup is changed, please contact the local YASKAWA branch office. Fastening the robot base With suspended mounting, the robot must be fastened with 4 screws M20 (strength class...
Installation Notes on dust-proof/water-poof specifications The MOTOMAN-GP50 (YR-1-06VX50-A00) conforms to: • IP67 for the wrist part • IP54 for the main part of the robot NOTICE < Definition of IP (protection class) > • Definition of IP67 IP6□: Protection from the entry of dust IP □7: Protection from immersion in water with being submerged for a specified duration...
Wiring Wiring DANGER! Danger to life due to electric shock, risk of fire due to short circuit. Wiring must be performed by authorized or certified personnel. Follow the instructions given below before wiring. Make sure that the earthing resistance does not exceed 0.1 Ω. ...
Wiring Cable connections Fig. 5-1: Connecting the robot system One cable are delivered with the robot (refer to Fig. Robot cable). • Encoder cable / power cable (1BC) Before connecting the robot cable, check the marking on the robot cable and the connections on the connector plate of the robot (see the following diagram "Robot cable").
Wiring 5.2.1 Connecting the robot 1. Check the cable. 2. Connect the cable 1BC with the connection 1BC to the connector plate of the robot. Make sure that you hear each locking clip snap into place (clicking sound). Distance between A Outside diameter Minimum bending radius and B...
Wiring 5.2.2 Connection of the robot controller 1. Check the cable 2. Connect the cable X1 at connection X1 to the robot controller. Make sure that you hear the locking clips snap into place (clicking sound). Fig. 5-4: Connection robot controller 5.2.3 Connecting the programming pendant Connect the programming pendant cable to the connection (X81) (see diagram...
Technical data Technical data Type: Types of Mounting: Floor, ceiling, wall and angle mounting Degree of freedom: Wrist: 50 kg / U-arm 10 kg Payload: ±0.07 mm Repeatability: Power consumption: 4.5 kVA 570 kg Weight: Working area of main axes: S-axis (turning) -180°...
Technical data Parts and work axis label Parts designation and working axes Upper arm (U arm) Wrist flange Lower arm (L arm) Rotary head of the S-axis Robot base Robot base dimension Robot base dimensions 2 holes Ø 12 H7 8 Holes Ø...
Technical data Dimensions and defined working area 611.5 2456 1025 1369 234 234 1121 1771 1056 530 543 2061 3832 Fig. 6-1: Dimensions and defined work area P point Working area, defined with point P All dimensions in mm...
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Technical data Home position and operating range of each axis S-axis +180 L-axis U-axis R-axis B-axis T-axis -180 +360 -360...
Technical data Adjustable working area The work area of the s-axis may be changed depending on the type of application. If any modification is necessary, please contact the local YASKAWA branch office. Item Specifications S-axis working range ± 180° (standard) ±...
Technical data 6.4.2 Components for Changing the Working Area If you change the working area of S-axis, the following components are required (see the following figure). Components of the S-axis limitation Screw M20 x 40 Collar 3 M6 washers S-axis working range Stop position ±180°...
Technical data 6.4.3 Adjusting the S-Axis Pulse Limit NOTICE To change the movement range of the machine, set both the pulse limit and the angle of the mechanical S-axis limit. For altering the range of motion of S-Axis, refer to “YRC1000 GENERAL OPERATOR'S MANUAL chapter ”Softlimit setting function (Document No.: E1102000220XX01 or higher)”.
Technical data Stopping Angle and Time at the Emergency Stop The definition of the coastdown times is important for determining the safety distance for protective devices. The overrun time is the time that elapses from the point of time when the stop signal is triggered until the robot comes to a complete stop.
Allowable load for wrist axis and wrist flange Allowable load for wrist axis and wrist flange Wrist flange The dimensions of the wrist flange are shown in the following figure "Wrist flange". To ensure that the home position marks can be seen at all times, the tool may only be flange- mounted with the inner diameter.
Thus, in the case when only the inertia load is applied, when the moment load is small while the inertia load is large or when the load is not applied as mass but applied as force, etc.,contact your YASKAWA representative in advance.
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Allowable load for wrist axis and wrist flange Keep the centroidal distance of the load/mass within the specifications; refer to the fig.: Moment of arm rating Moment of arm rating P point LT(mm) T-axes rotation center line B-axes rotation centre line All dimensions in mm LB(mm) P point...
Failure to observe this instruction may adversely affect the safety and/or performance of the robot. YASKAWA provides no guarantee against damages, malfunctions, failures, etc. caused by using any means other than the tapped holes shown in the following figure. The tightening bolts used for the mechanical parts of the manipulator must be used only to secure the mechanical parts.
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Allowable load for wrist axis and wrist flange Section Notice Up to 30 kg. (only for floor- and ceiling-mounted types)
Internal cables and compressed air lines Internal cables and compressed air lines Internal cables (4 wires 1.25 mm², 2 wires 0.75 mm², 8 wires 0.20 mm²) and air hoses are used in order to use peripheral devices (e.g. gripper). They are mounted on the upper arm as shown in the following diagram "Connector for internal cables and compressed air lines".
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Internal cables and compressed air lines Connectors for internal user I/O wiring harness and air line Connector for the internal user I/O wiring harness. Position of the main key (upper side) Connector plug for the internal cable feed through on the casing cover. Air outlet port 1 (PT3/8) Air outlet port 2 (PT3/8) Cover for fieldbus (Tube internal Ø...
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Internal cables and compressed air lines Detailed drawing of connector ● = used ○ = not used Pins used Detailed drawing connector on casing Detailed drawing connector on base 12 11 20 19 23 22 21 The internal connections of the robot are shown in the following diagrams "Connection diagram A"...
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Internal cables and compressed air lines When operating, be careful not to let the connector and/or the cable touch the robots body. Mating connector for internal user I/O wiring harness (straight type) U-arm part: Straight Base part: Straight...
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Internal cables and compressed air lines Fig. 8-1: Internal connection diagram (a)
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Internal cables and compressed air lines Fig. 8-2: Internal connection diagram (b)
Put up the required warning sign, e.g "Do not turn the power on!". Install a switch-on guard as prescribed. If you have any questions regarding disassembly or repair, please contact the local YASKAWA branch office. NOTICE Home position data is lost Before removing the connector of the encoder cable to perform maintenance or inspection, ...
In the table of „Inspection intervals“, the inspections are divided according to three levels of requirement: • Works, carried out by trained staff. • Work carried out by staff trained by YASKAWA. • Works, carried out by YASKAWA staff. Inspections are only carried out by trained staff. NOTICE ...
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1 Trained staff 2 YASKAWA trained staff 3 YASKAWA personnel Item numbers Schedule (h) Method Operation To be per- formed by: Alignment marks Visual inspection Check alignment mark correspondence and dam- age at the zero position.
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Item numbers Schedule (h) Method Operation To be per- formed by: Overhaul 1. The item numbers correspond to the following diagram "Inspection intervals" 2. When checking for conduction with multimeter, connect the battery to "BAT" and "OBT" of connectors on the motor side for each axis. Now remove the connectors of the encoders of the respective motor.
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Maintenance and inspection Fig. 9-2: Inspection intervals...
Maintenance and inspection Note on battery unit NOTICE The absolute encoder data will be lost Removing the battery unit, make sure you not to remove the plug from circuit board. The battery units are installed as shown in picture "The location of the battery unit". If battery alarm occuring in the robot controller, battery unit has to be changed in the following form.
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Maintenance and inspection 3. Remove the connector from the “IN” port of the multi-port connector. Connect the lead for battery replacement to the “IN” port of the multi-port connector. 4. Connect the battery pack for backup to the lead for battery replacement. 5.
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Maintenance and inspection Fig. 9-3: Battery unit location Battery unit for B- and T-axes Battery unit for S- and L-axes Battery unit for U- and R-axes 2 screws M4 x 8 (Tightening torque 2.8 Nm) Cable tie Cover for S- and L-axis Protective tube 3 screws M4 x 8 (Tightening torque 2.8 Nm) Multi-port connector (board)
Maintenance and inspection 9.2.2 Multiple connection The multi-port connector includes 4 terminals. • 2 connections for the motor • 2 connections for the cable harness NOTICE The absolute encoder data will be lost Absolute encoder data are lost if you remove the plug between engine and multi-port connector during battery replacement.
There are alignment marks on each axis to check the home position (Refer to figure “Alignment mark check” below). With those alignment marks, check for home position deviation on regular basis. When home position is disappeared or deviated, contact YASKAWA representative. Alignment mark check S-axis alignment mark...
Maintenance and inspection Seeped oil check Check for seeped oil and/or oil spot periodically. Especially the parts indicated in figure “Inspection parts for seeped oil check” must be inspected carefully. Wipe off seeped oil or oil spot with a cloth before use. Fig.
For these procedures of each axis, refer to figure “Positions of grease-leakage detection hole". When grease leakage is detected, contact YASKAWA representative. Positions of grease-leakage detection hole Grease-leakage detection hole...
Maintenance and inspection Refill/Replace grease. Make sure to follow the instructions. If the following instructions are not followed, it might cause damage to motor or gear. CAUTION! Burns from heated grease The grease may be under pressure and may spray out of the threaded hole when opening the threaded hole.
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Maintenance and inspection Designation Tightening torque (Nm) 0.15 PT1/8 PT3/8 16.5 Tab. 9-2: Tightening torque of sealing plug 1. Remove plug from grease exhaust port (OUT) and grease inlet (IN) port. 2. Mount the lubricating nipple to the grease inlet opening. 3.
Maintenance and inspection 9.6.1 Grease filling the main axes Figure the axes S-axis gear PT3/8 Moly White Grease RE No.00 Moly White RE No.00 Grease PT1/4 AIR1 AIR2 L-axis gear PT3/8 PT3/8 Moly White Grease RE No.00 Moly White Grease RE No.00 U-axis gear PT3/8...
Maintenance and inspection 9.6.2 Grease filling the wrist axes Figure the axes R-axis gear PT3/8 Moly White Grease RE No.00 PT1/8 Moly White Grease RE No.00 B-axis gear PT1/8 PT1/8 Moly White Grease RE No.00 Grease inlet opening Grease outlet opening 1.
It is recommended to keep in stock parts and components in the following table as spare parts. Product performance cannot be guaranteed when using spare parts from any company other than YASKAWA. NOTICE Please contact your YASKAWA branch office if you need spare or replacement parts. Part List robot Designation Type Material no.
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Recommended spare parts list Part List robot Designation Type Material no. U-axis: Gear HW0387753-A 144090 Pinion HW0313740-1 146393 Motor SGM7G-13APK-YR1* 192010 Lead wire for signal HW1372597-AF 194188 Shaft seal input-pinion Y426012.5 126684 O-Ring gear G195 173937 R-axis: Gear HW0387754-A 144091 Motor SGM7G-09APK-YR1* 186828...
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Recommended spare parts list Part List robot Designation Type Material no. T-axis: Gear HW0389043-A 144093 Motor SGM7G-09APK-YR1* 186828 Lead wire for signal HW1372597-AI 194191 Out/Input conical gear drive set HW0313630-1/ 176828 HW0313631-1 Shim input gear 10048 (0.05 mm) HW0412696-1 184485 Shim input gear 10047 (0.05 mm) HW9405885-1 121010...
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Recommended spare parts list Part List robot controller Designation Type Material Key Sheet/General AKS-000E 183101 Key Sheet/ARC AKS-001E 184842 Key Sheet/Handling AKS-002E 186795 DC24V fuse for I/O 02173.15P 3,15A, 250V 103985 Control power supply fuse (2 pieces) FNQ-10 10A, 500VAC 186796 Encoder power supply fuse HM10 1A, 250V...
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Parts lists Parts list RBT-axis unit DWG No. Name Pcs. 7004 TC20367 *FKM* Oil seal 7005 ISTW-17 Retaining ring 7006 HR32913J Bearing 7007 HR32005XJ Bearing 7008 HR32909J Bearing 7009 6003 Bearing 7010 HW0313628-1 Pinion 7011 HW0313627-1 Pinion 7012 HW0313629-1 Pinion 7013 HW0312826-1 Pinion...
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Parts lists Parts list RBT-axis unit DWG No. Name Pcs. 7044 M6 x 35 Screw 7045 M8 x 30 Screw 7046 M8 x 25 Screw 7047 2H-8 Washer 7048 M8 x 20 Screw 7049 M4 x 6 Screw 7050 2L-6 Washer 7051 2L-8...