Contents Safety Instructions Outline How to order Specifications Weight Effective torque Internal construction and parts MSQ1 to 7 Basic circuit Circuit structure Recommended models Mounting Load restrictions Unit used as flange mount Direction and Angle of Rotation Rotating range examples Piping Air supply Setting of rotation time...
Safety Instructions These safety instructions are intended to prevent hazardous situations and/or equipment damage. These instructions indicate the level of potential hazard with the labels of “Caution,” “Warning” or “Danger.” They are all important notes for safety and must be followed in addition to International Standards (ISO/IEC) , and other safety regulations.
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Safety Instructions Caution 1.The product is provided for use in manufacturing industries. The product herein described is basically provided for peaceful use in manufacturing industries. If considering using the product in other industries, consult SMC beforehand and exchange specifications or a contract if necessary. If anything is unclear, contact your nearest sales branch.
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Design / Selection Warning 1. Confirm the specifications. Products represented in this catalog are designed only for use in compressed air systems. Do not operate at pressures or temperatures, etc., beyond the range of specifications, as this can cause damage or malfunction. (Refer to the specifications.) Please contact SMC when using a fluid other than compressed air.
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12. Select a speed within the product’s allowable energy value. If the product’s kinetic energy of the load exceeds the allowable value, it could damage the product, and cause a hazard to humans and damage the machinery and equipment. 13. Provide a shock absorber if the kinetic energy that is applied to the product exceeds the allowable value.
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Mounting Warning 1. Operation manual Install the product and operate it only after reading the operation manual carefully and understanding its contents. Also, keep the manual in a location where it can be referred to as necessary. 2. Ensure sufficient space for maintenance activities. When installing the products, allow access for maintenance.
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12. Place an external stopper in a position that is away from the rotating table. If the stopper is placed near the rotating table, the torque that is generated by the product itself will cause the reaction force which is directed to the stopper to be redirected and applied to the rotating table. This will lead to the breakage of the rotating table and bearing.
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Caution 1. Do not use organic solvent to wipe the area of the name plate that shows the model. It will erase what is indicated on the name plate. 2. Do not hit the rotating table by securing the body or hit the body by securing the rotating table.
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Lubrication Warning 1. This product should be used without lubrication. Although it will operate even if it is lubricated, it could lead to sticking or slipping. Air Supply Warning 1. Type of fluids Please consult with SMC when using the product in applications other than compressed air. 2.
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Operating Environment Warning 1. Do not use in an atmosphere having corrosive gases, chemicals, sea water, water, steam, or where there is direct contact with any of these. Refer to the construction for information on the rotary table material. 2. Do not expose the product to direct sunlight for an extended period of time. 3.
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Auto Switches Precautions Design / Selectio Warning 1. Confirm the specifications. If the product is used with excess load applied or beyond the specification range, this may cause the product to break or malfunction. We do not guarantee against any damage if the product is used outside of the specification range.
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8. Keep wiring as short as possible. <Reed> As the length of the wiring to a load gets longer, the rush current at switching ON becomes greater, and this may shorten the product’s life. (The switch will stay ON all the time.) 1) Use a contact protection box when the wire length is 5m or longer.
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11. Pay attention to leakage current. <2-wire type> Current (leakage current) flows to the load to operate the internal circuit even when in the OFF state. > Operating current of load (OFF condition) Leakage current If the criteria given in the above formula are not met, it will not reset correctly (stays ON).Use a 3-wire switch if this specification will not be satisfied.
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6. Check the actual actuation status and adjust the auto switch mounting position. According to the installation environment, the rotary table may not operate even at its proper mounting position. Even when setting at a midpoint of the stroke, check the actuation status and make the adjustment in the same manner.
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7. Avoid incorrect wiring. <Reed> A 24 VDC auto switch with indicator light has polarity. The brown lead wire or terminal No.1 is (+), and the blue lead wire or terminal No.2 is (-). 1) If connections are reversed, an auto switch will operate, however, the light emitting diode will not light Also, take note that a current greater than that specified will damage a light emitting diode and it will no longer operate.
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2. Do not use in an environment where the auto switch will be continually exposed to water. Although auto switches satisfy IEC standard IP67 construction expect some models (D-A3□, A44□, G39□, K39□, RNK, RPK) do not use auto switches in applications where continually exposed to water splash or splay.
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Caution 1. Perform the following maintenance periodically in order to prevent possible danger due to unexpected auto switch malfunction. 1) Secure and tighten auto switch mounting screws. If screws become loose or the mounting, position is dislocated, retighten them after readjusting the mounting position.
Outline This operation manual explains “Rack and Pinion Type Rotary table”. When using the product, load (moment of inertia), rotation time and other factors have to be considered. So, confirm the specification of the product prior to use. How to order -...
Specifications Table 1. Specifications Size Fluid Air (Non-lube) Maximum operating pressure 0.7MPa Minimum operating pressure 0.1MPa Ambient and fluid temperature 0 to 60C (with no freezing) Cushion No cushion Lubber cushion Allowable kinetic energy 0.001J 0.0015J 0.002J 0.006J Angle adjustment range 0 to 190...
Internal construction and parts MSQ1 to 7 O ring Hexagon socket set screw Seal washer Parallel pin Hexagon socket head set bolt 6pcs. for size 3, 7 Round head Philips screw No.0 Round head Philips screw High precision type Round head Philips screw Size : 7 Round head Philips screw No.0 Size : 1 to 3...
Basic circuit Circuit structure The standard circuit for operating a rotary cylinder with an air filter, regulator, solenoid valve and speed controller is shown in Figure 1 below. Regulator Speed controller Air filter Solenoid valve Rotary actuator Fig.1 Basic circuit Recommended models Recommended models for the standard circuit in Figure 1 are shown in Table 3 below.
Mounting Load restrictions Set the load and moment to be applied to the table within the allowable values shown in the table below. (Values exceeding the allowable range will cause excessive play, reduce accuracy, and shorten service life.) Table 4. Allowable load (a)...
Rotation direction and rotation angle ・When the cylinder is pressurized from port B, the table rotates clockwise. ・To obtain the desired rotation angle, the rotation ends can be set within the range shown in the diagram by regulating the adjustment bolt. Fig.
Rotating range examples Various rotation ranges are possible as shown in the drawings below using adjustment bolts A and B. (The drawings show the rotation range of the positioning pin hole.) Fig. 3 - 24 -...
Piping Figure 4 and Table 8 show locations and sizes of piping ports. Ports can be selected from two sides. Plug the ports that are not used. Table 8 Port size Port size Size Front port Side port M3x0.5 Port B Port B Port A Port A...
Setting of rotation time It is necessary to calculate the inertial load and kinetic energy in the application prior to setting the speed of the actuator. The inertial load generated in the application may be high even if the torque required in the application is low, this may lead to damage to the internal components of the actuator.
Calculation formulae for moment of inertia I: Moment of inertia [ kg・m ] m: Load mass [ kg ] 1. Thin shaft 6. Thin round plate Position of rotational axis: Perpendicular to the Position of rotational axis: Through the center of shaft through the center of gravity diameter ・...
Kinetic energy Table 9 shows the allowable kinetic energy of the rotary table. The end angular speed ω is obtained by: 2 ω= Table 9 Allowable kinetic energy Size Allowable kinetic energy θ: Rotation angle [ rad ] 0.001 t: Rotation time [ s ] 0.0015...
Auto switch type for rotary table The rotary table has a magnet mounted on its piston and an auto switch on the outside of the body to detect the piston position (table position). Rotary tables have a short piton stroke, so detection should be done at the stroke end.
Auto switch proper mounting position at rotation end D-M9 D-F8 Magnet Operation range at optimum set position (Lm/2) Most sensitive position Auto switch operating range Lm Fig. 9 most sensitive position Table 11 Auto Switch Rotation range / Actuation / Solid state switch D-M9 Auto switch D-F8 Auto switch...
Maintenance and Inspection For most suitable use of rotary table, regular inspection is required according to the operating condition. Regular check Check the following for periodic inspection (1) Looseness of actuator mounting frame (2) Check rotation operation. (3) Check rotation angle and rotation position (4) External and internal leakage.
Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause Solution Supply pressure is not applied Correctly set the regulator at the supply correctly. pressure side. The directional switching Correctly apply a signal to the directional valve (such as a solenoid switching valve (such as a solenoid valve). valve) does not switch.
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Problem Possible cause Solution Air leakage from the The seal parts need to be replaced. Piston seal is worn out. table Contact SMC. Replace the rotary table with the new one. Excessive kinetic energy was After that, take the measures below. ・Calculate the kinetic energy applied to the applied to the rotary table.
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