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The information in this document is subject to change without prior notice and should not be regarded as an undertaking from Robot System Products AB. Robot System Products AB assumes no responsibility for errors that may occur in this document. Robot System Products AB bears no responsibility for damage that is incurred by the use of this document, or the software or hardware described in this document.
Robot System Products’ product lines are available for all major robot brands and come with complete documentation. 3D-models for simulation are available for download at: www.rsp.eu.com 1.1 Installation and Maintenance manual This document describes how the tool changers, TC5 and TC20, including corresponding tool attachments and options for transfer of signals and air, are installed and replaced.
1.2 Safety 1.2.1 General The integrator installing the tool changer into the system must follow the safety demands stated in standards and provisions applicable in the country where the tool changer system is to be installed. The products are all prepared for CE-certification. The user of the Robot System Products’...
2 INSTALLATION 2.1 Installation of tool changer on robot Action Note Safety Read the safety section 1.2. Service position Place the robot in service position. Power off Switch the power off and lock the circuit breaker. NOTE! Read the safety chapter for the robot.
2.2 Installation of tool attachment on tool Action Note Safety Read the safety section 1.2. Mount guide pins Press the two guide pins into the corresponding holes on the tool. Fit tool attachment Lift and fit the tool attachment, using the guide pins, into its appropriate guide holes.
2.3 Programming The following will ensure a correct docking position. Action Attach a spare tool attachment to the tool changer. Position the spare tool attachment above the tool attachment that is mounted at the tool. The correct position is found when the tool attachments are parallel, centered and the engraved arrows are on the same line.
3 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE The tool changers and the tool attachments must be maintained regularly to ensure proper function. The specified intervals are approximate and valid under normal conditions, corresponding to 2 tool changes per minute during 2 work shifts per working day, i.e. 42.000 tool changes per month.
3.2 Specification of maintenance activities 3.2.1 Visual inspection of tool changer The following maintenance activities should be carried out on the TC every 2 week. Action Note Check locking balls Check each ball to make sure it moves freely. For cleaning and lubrication of balls see section 3.2.3.
3.2.2 Visual inspection and cleaning of tool attachment The following maintenance activities should be carried out on the TA every 2 week. Action Note Clean contact surface (electrical versions only) Wipe the contact surface with a lint free cloth. Check cables and hoses Check cables and hoses for damages and squeezing, replace if...
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Lubricate locking balls Apply a small amount of grease (Molykote BR2Plus) on the locking balls. NOTE! It is important that this is done or else there is a risk that the tool attachment jams. Clean air sealings Wipe air sealings clean with a lint free cloth.
3.2.4 Cleaning and lubrication of tool attachment The following maintenance activities should be carried out on the TA every 6th month or after 250,000 tool changes, whichever comes first. Action Note Clean locking cavities Clean the cavities of the locking balls with a lint free cloth.
4 DISMOUNTING AND REPLACEMENT 4.1 Replacement of tool changer Action Note Safety Read the safety section 1.2. Dismount tool Leave tool, with tool attachment mounted, in tool stand. Service position Place the robot in service position. NOTE! The tool change function shall be in locked position.
4.2 Replacement of tool attachment Action Note Safety Read the safety section 1.2. Undock tool Undock tool attachment, with tool mounted, in a safe and fully supported position for dismounting. Release electrical connections Disconnect electric power and signals. NOTE! Handle contacts with care, as they are sensitive to mechanical damage.
4.3 Replacement of wear parts 4.3.1 Replacement of air sealing Action Note Remove air sealing Remove the air sealings with a screwdriver. Wipe clean the sealing holes. Remove all remaining parts of the sealing. Mount new air sealings Tap in the air sealings with a plastic mallet.
4.3.3 Replacement of signal pins (electric versions only) Action Note Power off Switch the power off and lock the circuit breaker. Remove signal pins Pull out the signal pins with a pair of pliers. Replace signal pins Fit the new signal pins by pushing them into the sleeves.
5 DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING Taking care of spent equipment Used equipment must be taken care of in an environmentally-friendly way. When disposed of, a major share of the material, or its energy content, can be recycled. The quantities possible to recycle vary depending on technical resources and practises in respective country.
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