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Translation of the original manual Assembly and Operating Manual GSM-Z Rotary gripping module with centric gripper...
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Imprint Imprint Copyright: This manual is protected by copyright. The author is SCHUNK GmbH & Co. KG. All rights reserved. Technical changes: We reserve the right to make alterations for the purpose of technical improvement. Document number: 389110 Version: 06.00 | 12/01/2021 | en...
General 1 General 1.1 About this manual This manual contains important information for a safe and appropriate use of the product. This manual is an integral part of the product and must be kept accessible for the personnel at all times. Before starting work, the personnel must have read and understood this operating manual.
• Catalog data sheet of the purchased product * • Assembly and operating manuals of the accessories * The documents marked with an asterisk (*) can be downloaded on our homepage schunk.com 1.1.3 Sizes This operating manual applies to the following sizes: •...
For information regarding which accessory articles can be used with the corresponding product variants, see catalog data sheet. 1.4.1 Sealing kit Seal kits contain all seals necessary for maintaining a SCHUNK component. Seal kit for ID.-No. of the seal kit...
Use of unauthorized spare parts Using unauthorized spare parts can endanger personnel and damage the product or cause it to malfunction. • Use only original spare parts or spares authorized by SCHUNK. 06.00 | GSM-Z | Assembly and Operating Manual | en | 389110...
Basic safety notes 2.5 Gripper fingers Requirements of gripper fingers Accumulated energy can make the product unsafe and risk the danger of serious injuries and considerable material damage. • Execute the gripper fingers in such a way that the product reaches either the "open"...
Basic safety notes The following personal qualifications are necessary for the various activities related to the product: Trained electrician Due to their technical training, knowledge and experience, trained electricians are able to work on electrical systems, recognize and avoid possible dangers and know the relevant standards and regulations.
Basic safety notes 2.9 Notes on safe operation Incorrect handling of the personnel Incorrect handling and assembly may impair the product's safety and cause serious injuries and considerable material damage. • Avoid any manner of working that may interfere with the function and operational safety of the product.
Basic safety notes 2.12 Disposal Handling of disposal The incorrect handling of disposal may impair the product's safety and cause serious injuries as well as considerable material and environmental harm. • Follow local regulations on dispatching product components for recycling or proper disposal. 2.13 Fundamental dangers General •...
Basic safety notes 2.13.2 Protection during commissioning and operation Falling or violently ejected components Falling and violently ejected components can cause serious injuries and even death. • Take appropriate protective measures to secure the danger zone. • Never step into the danger zone during operation. 2.13.3 Protection against dangerous movements Unexpected movements Residual energy in the system may cause serious injuries while...
Basic safety notes 2.13.4 Protection against electric shock Possible electrostatic energy Components or assembly groups may become electrostatically charged. When the electrostatic charge is touched, the discharge may trigger a shock reaction leading to injuries. • The operator must ensure that all components and assembly groups are included in the local potential equalisation in accordance with the applicable regulations.
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Products with a mechanical gripping force maintenance can, during energy supply failure, still move independently in the direction specified by the mechanical gripping force maintenance. Secure the end positions of the product with SCHUNK SDV-P • pressure maintenance valves. WARNING...
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Basic safety notes WARNING Risk of injury from rotating components! In the case of swivel units or rotary tables with a rotary drive, serious injuries can be caused by rotating components. Take appropriate protective measures to secure the danger • zone.
Technical data 3 Technical data Designation GSM-Z 30 GSM-Z 38 GSM-Z 45 Noise emission [dB(A)] ≤ 70 IP rating Pressure medium Compressed air, compressed air quality according to ISO 8573-1:7 4 4 Nominal working pressure [bar] Min. pressure [bar] for gripping without gripping force maintenance with gripping force maintenance Min.
Assembly 5 Assembly 5.1 Installing and connecting WARNING Risk of injury due to unexpected movements! If the power supply is switched on or residual energy remains in the system, components can move unexpectedly and cause serious injuries. Before starting any work on the product: Switch off the power •...
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Assembly 4. OR: Connect compressed air lines to the main air connections "A" and "B". Screw in air connections (plug connections). ✓ OR: Screw on throttle valve in order to be able to perform sufficient throttling and/or damping. 5. Screw the product to the machine/system, Mechanical connection 21].
Assembly 5.2 Connections 5.2.1 Mechanical connection Mounting the GSM on the side and base side ** To ensure the function of the sensors, the A2 screws from the accessory pack are to be used. For process-reliable monitoring, adapter plates should be made of non-ferromagnetic material.
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Assembly Item GSM - SFL basic size Thread diameter and max. depth of engagement for screw connection for lateral mounting 19 deep 25 deep Item 231 Item 231 Thread diameter for screwing through for mounting the unit on the base side Thread diameter and maximum depth of engagement for screw connection for mounting on the base side 8 deep...
Assembly 5.2.2 Pneumatic connection WARNING Risk of injury during connection! Switch off the energy supply. • CAUTION The central air unit must be equipped with a maintenance unit that is located as near as possible to the consumer. CAUTION If the end positions of the stroke and swivel movements are not impact-free and bounce-free, the respective movements must be adjusted with the exhaust throttle.
• Information on handling sensors is available at schunk.com or from SCHUNK contact persons. 06.00 | GSM-Z | Assembly and Operating Manual | en | 389110...
Assembly 5.3.1 Overview of sensors Designation GSM-Z Programmable magnetic switch MMS-P 22 Inductive proximity switch IN 40 5.3.2 Sensor monitoring range NOTE The monitoring of swiveling and grasping movements with an inductive proximity switch and magnetic switch can yield reliable results only in the ranges of 0°±3°...
Assembly 5.3.3 Settings for magnetic switch NOTE The installation dimensions shown only apply if the clamping position of the sensor is not specified by a T-nut. Installation dimensions for MMS-P GSM Type Dimension l Dimension l Dimension l GSM-Z 30 GSM-Z 30-AS 21.7 12.8...
Assembly 5.3.4 Switch-off hysteresis for magnetic switch MMS-P 22 The smallest detectable difference in stroke is defined in the following table: The smallest detectable difference in stroke based on the nominal stroke For grippers with X mm Min. query range per jaw/ nominal stroke per jaw min.
INW 40 28]. • If you require further information on sensor operation, contact your SCHUNK contact person or download information from our homepage. • Technical data for the sensors can be found in the data sheets (included in the scope of delivery).
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Assembly Schematic diagram of inductive monitoring with INW 40 for GSM for 090 variants Schematic diagram of inductive monitoring with INW 40 of GSM Dampened sensor Rotating angle end position in counterclockwise direction with opened gripper Rotating angle end position in counterclockwise direction with closed gripper Rotating angle end position in clockwise direction with opened gripper Rotating angle end position in clockwise direction with closed gripper 06.00 | GSM-Z | Assembly and Operating Manual | en | 389110...
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Assembly Schematic diagram of inductive monitoring with INW 40 for GSM for 180 variants Schematic diagram of inductive monitoring with INW 40 of GSM Dampened sensor Rotating angle end position in counterclockwise direction with opened gripper Rotating angle end position in counterclockwise direction with closed gripper Rotating angle end position in clockwise direction with opened gripper Rotating angle end position in clockwise direction with closed gripper NOTE...
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Assembly Installation steps for assembly of the mounting kit and mounting of the proximity switch 1. Mount the plastic holders (300) onto the designated spaces with the screws (301 and/or 303). Depending on the mounting kit, offset pieces (94) may have to be installed. 2.
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Assembly Assembly of GSM with inductive monitoring with INW 40 Assembly of GSM 090 variants with inductive monitoring Not included in the Z-30 mounting kit With Z-30, item 303 is identical to item 301. Assembly of GSM 180 variants with inductive monitoring Not included in the Z-30 mounting kit With Z-30, item 303 is identical to item 301.
Assembly 5.4 Mounting a customized construction CAUTION Damage to the unit during assembly! When inserting the cylindrical pins or centering sleeves, the unit must not be subjected to any impact. Mounting of a customized construction to the gripper fingers GSM-Z It is recommended to use the width of the gripper finger which is designed as the fit size for the centering of the customized top jaws.
Commissioning 6 Commissioning CAUTION Material damage due to faulty settings and assembly. If the end position is approached too aprubtly, the product may be damaged. Ensure the turning / swiveling movement is carried out • without bouncing or bumping. Therefore provide sufficient throttling and damping. •...
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Commissioning For angles between "0°" and "180°" or "0°" and "90°", insert additional steel balls (108) in the ball guide rail. The number of steel balls required and the permissible minimum or maximum projections of the stops, can be determined using the table "Total rotating angle range".
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Commissioning Swivel range Swivel range Adjustment range of start angle Adjustment range of start angle Adjustment range of end angle Adjustment range of end angle Switching range of sensor Switching range of sensor Rotating angle setting and monitoring range with GSM-Z Total rotating angle range 06.00 | GSM-Z | Assembly and Operating Manual | en | 389110...
Commissioning 6.2 Setting the speed CAUTION Material damage due to erroneous settings! If the end position is approached too hard, the product may be damaged. Adjust exhaust throttle valve and shock absorber so that the • movement is braked smoothly. 1.
If, despite optimum air connections, the opening and closing times specified in the catalogue are not achieved, SCHUNK recommends the use of quick-air-vent- valves directly at the product. Loading too large.
Maintenance 8 Maintenance 8.1 Notes Original spare parts Use only original spare parts of SCHUNK when replacing spare and wear parts. Please contact SCHUNK Service if you have questions about spare parts or maintenance work. Replacement of the housing and base jaws The cover housing (11), base jaws (3) and bushing (44 or 46) are adapted to each other.
Maintenance 8.3 Grease/greasing areas Position of the item numbers Drawings 51] Types of grease used Designation Sealgood 1 For cylinder Item 42 Item 131 (not on surfaces that have a function on the surfaces and Item 43 rotary feed-through) seals (item 4, Item 44 23, 24, 25, 36, Item 46...
Maintenance 8.5 Disassembly/assembly of the unit in the basic modules Position of the item numbers Drawings 51] 1. Remove the compressed air lines. Disassembly 2. Turn the gripping module (GSM) into the middle position. 3. Remove the screws (104) and pull the DKM feed-through compact module (40) off the FAN rotor drive (50).
Maintenance 9. Clean all parts thoroughly and check them for defects and wear. 10. Replace the seals included in the sealing kit. Assembly Observe the permissible screw tightening torques and the greases and adhesives to be used for the assembly (Screw tightening torques 41] and...
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Maintenance CAUTION The needle rollers are suitable only for this product and cannot be replaced with needle rollers belonging to another product of the same type and size. "O.D. gripping" version GSM-...-AS: 1. Repeat steps 1 to 9 of the gripper disassembly without Disassembly maintenance of the gripping force.
Maintenance 8.6.3 Mounting orientation of the magnets, item 120 Top view in rotating angle position for 0°-180° variants Top view in rotating angle position for 0°-90° variants 8.7 Disassembly/assembly of the DKM feed-through compact module (item 40) Position of the item numbers, Drawings 51] CAUTION...
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Maintenance 1. In order to start disassembling the DKM, the steps for Disassembly disassembly / assembly of the unit into the basic modules must have been carried out, Disassembly/assembly of the unit in the basic modules 42]. 2. Remove the O-rings (109) and ball guide rail DKM GSM (85) from the housing DKM GSM.
"-446" at the end of the shock absorber designation. These specially tested shock absorbers are only to be ordered from SCHUNK. When replacing a damper, the complete additional parts list for hydraulic damping should be ordered. Proceed as follows with the replacement: 1.
Maintenance 8.9 Replacing an elastomer for E variants Position of the item numbers, Drawings 51] The elastomers have a limited lifespan, depending on the load. For this reason, their function should be checked regularly. The elastomer is working correctly if the unit moves gently to the end positions.
6. Remove the stop rotor (58) and pull the stop seal (59) off the stop rotor. 7. Clean all parts thoroughly and check for defects and wear. Replace defective parts or send them to SCHUNK for repair. 1. Lubricate the upper and lower housing (51 and 52) from the Assembly inside.
Maintenance 8.11 Servicing and assembling the module • Clean all parts thoroughly and check for damage and wear. Maintenance • Treat all greased areas with lubricant. Grease/greasing areas 40] • Oil or grease bare external steel parts. • Replace all wear parts / seals. –...
Maintenance 8.12 Drawings The following figures are example images. They serve for illustration and assignment of the spare parts. Variations are possible depending on size and variant. 8.12.1 Assembly drawing of basic modules Assembly drawing of the basic modules ZGM gripping module DKM GSM feed-through compact module FAN rotor drive 06.00 | GSM-Z | Assembly and Operating Manual | en | 389110...
Maintenance 8.12.2 Assembly drawing for the DKM and FAN modules Assembly drawing of the DKM and FAN modules Included in the seal kit. Seal kit can only be ordered completely. Only for the basic sizes 40 x 40 and 64 x 64 06.00 | GSM-Z | Assembly and Operating Manual | en | 389110...
Maintenance 8.12.3 Assembly drawing of the GSM gripping modules Assembly drawing of the gripping modules Included in the parts list for the DKM feed-through compact module Item 113 is only available for sizes Z-38 and Z-45. 06.00 | GSM-Z | Assembly and Operating Manual | en | 389110...
9 Translation of original declaration of incorporation in terms of the Directive 2006/42/EG, Annex II, Part 1.B of the European Parliament and of the Council on machinery. Manufacturer/ SCHUNK GmbH & Co. KG Clamping and gripping technology Distributor Bahnhofstr. 106 - 134 D-74348 Lauffen/Neckar...
Annex to Declaration of Incorporation 10 Annex to Declaration of Incorporation according 2006/42/EG, Annex II, No. 1 B 1.Description of the essential health and safety requirements pursuant to 2006/42/EC, Annex I that are applicable and that have been fulfilled with: Product designation Rotary gripping module with centric gripper Type designation GSM-Z...
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Annex to Declaration of Incorporation Protection against mechanical hazards 1.3.1 Risk of loss of stability 1.3.2 Risk of break-up during operation 1.3.3 Risks due to falling or ejected objects 1.3.4 Risks due to surfaces, edges or angles 1.3.5 Risks related to combined machinery 1.3.6 Risks related to variations in operating conditions 1.3.7...
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Annex to Declaration of Incorporation Maintenance 1.6.1 Machinery maintenance 1.6.2 Access to operating positions and servicing points 1.6.3 Isolation of energy sources 1.6.4 Operator intervention 1.6.5 Cleaning of internal parts Information 1.7.1 Information and warnings on the machinery 1.7.1.1 Information and information devices 1.7.1.2 Warning devices 1.7.2...
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