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Controller OFG
Operating Instructions
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EN-US · 30.30.01.02599 · 00 · 07/21

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  • Page 1 Controller OFG Operating Instructions WWW.SCHMALZ.COM EN-US · 30.30.01.02599 · 00 · 07/21...
  • Page 2 Published by © J. Schmalz GmbH, 07/21 This document is protected by copyright. J. Schmalz GmbH retains the rights established thereby. Repro- duction of the contents, in full or in part, is only permitted within the limits of the legal provisions of copyright law. Any modifications to or abridgments of the document are prohibited without explicit writ- ten agreement from J. Schmalz GmbH.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Mechanical Attachment........................ 16 Pneumatic connection........................ 17 Electrical Connection.........................  18 6.4.1 Establishing the Electrical Connection for the Controller OFG via the Connection Distribu- tors..............................  18 6.4.2 Assignment of Terminals and Positions of Various Electrical Connections...... 20 6.4.3 Use of the Different Ports ...................... 21 Installing the Software........................
  • Page 4 Contents 8 Maintenance Plan and Cleaning ........................ 34 9 Warranty................................ 35 10 Accessories .............................. 36 11 Taking the Product Out of Operation and Disposal................... 37 12 EU Conformity............................... 38 4 / 40 EN-US · 30.30.01.02599 · 00 · 07/21...

  • Page 5: Important Information

    ð Failure to follow the instructions in these Operating instructions may result in life-threatening in- juries! ð Schmalz is not liable for damage or malfunctions that result from failure to heed these instructions. If you still have questions after reading the technical documentation, contact Schmalz Service at: www.schmalz.com/services...

  • Page 6: Warnings In This Document

    Important Information • Barcode • Part number • Description • Serial number • Password • Operating voltage • Total weight Please specify all the information above when ordering replacement parts, making warranty claims or for any other inquiries. 1.4   Warnings in This Document Warnings warn against hazards that may occur when handling the product.

  • Page 7: Fundamental Safety Instructions

    2   Fundamental Safety Instructions 2.1   Intended Use The controller STEU OFG is used to control and regulate the gripping movement of grippers in the OFG series. The controller is used to control the “Close” and “Open” functions and movements of the gripper OFG by activating and deactivating the vacuum and compressed air.

  • Page 8: Safety

    Fundamental Safety Instructions 2.4   Safety DANGER Electric shock from touching live components Serious injury or death! 4 Make sure that the electrical components are not live before installation, maintenance and troubleshooting. The device emits noise due to operation with compressed air and a vacuum. CAUTION Noise pollution caused by exhaust air or leakage during operation Hearing damage...

  • Page 9: Safety Features

    4 Wear eye protection 2.5   Safety Features The controller STEU OFG must be connected to the safety technology for the robot to ensure work can be performed safely. The controller switches off the system if the necessary functions are unavailable. 2.6   Modifications to the Product Schmalz assumes no liability for consequences of modifications over which it has no control: 1.

  • Page 10: Product Description

    PLC electrical connector Control panel 3x mounting holes 3.2   Description of the Control Panel For the “Control” version, the operator panel allows you to operate an OFG finger gripper manually. ROTARY SWITCH POS. 1 ROTARY SWITCH POS. 2 “NEUTRAL” BUTTON POS. BUTTON 1 POS.
  • Page 11 The power can be programmed for each profile. Schmalz recommends using the right rotary switch (item 2) for the opening process (levels -2 to 0) and the left rotary switch (item 1) for the closing process (levels 1 to 3).

  • Page 12: Technical Data

    Technical Data 4   Technical Data 4.1   Technical Parameters Parameter Basic Control Combo Electrical supply [V] 24± Current [A] Pneumatic connection [bar] 6 – 8 Operating temperature [°C] 0 – 50 Operating medium Compressed air, oiled or unoiled in accordance with ISO 8573-1:2001, class 7-4-4 Pneumatic connection VSL 8-6 Finger gripper connection VSL 8-6...

  • Page 13: Finger Position Vs. Control Level

    Technical Data 4.3   Finger Position vs. Control Level Operating range Open Close Control level (gripper positions) The curve shown here corresponds to an idealized course. The actual curves of the respective applications may deviate from this. EN-US · 30.30.01.02599 · 00 · 07/21 13 / 40...

  • Page 14: Movement Path Of The Gripper Fingers

    Technical Data 4.4   Movement Path of the Gripper Fingers Close Open Horizontal movement in mm The curve shown here corresponds to an idealized course. The actual curves of the respective applications may deviate from this. 14 / 40 EN-US · 30.30.01.02599 · 00 · 07/21...

  • Page 15: Transport And Storage

    1. Compare the entire delivery with the supplied delivery notes to make sure nothing is missing. 2. Damage caused by defective packaging or occurring in transit must be reported immediately to the carrier and J. Schmalz GmbH. 5.2   Transport Flawless and dust-free containers must be used for transport to and from the installation site, and profes- sional safety measures must be ensured.

  • Page 16: Installation

    3. Pneumatic and electrical line connections must be securely connected and attached to the Controller OFG. 6.2   Mechanical Attachment The controller OFG must be installed in a control cabinet or in appropriate housing. 4 Fasten the controller OFG via the boreholes in the housing.

  • Page 17: Pneumatic Connection

    Installation 6.3   Pneumatic connection Basic and Control Versions Basic ü The appropriate hose is ready for use: OD = 8 mm, ID = 6 mm 1. Fasten the pneumatic hose for the compressed air supply to the connection (1) (see the mark- ing on the device). 2. Attach the pneumatic hose from the finger gripper to the connection (2) (see the marking on the device).

  • Page 18: Electrical Connection

    4 Do not connect or disconnect the connector under tension and/or when voltage is ap- plied. 6.4.1   Establishing the Electrical Connection for the Controller OFG via the Connection Distributors To establish the electrical connection for the respective controller, first remove the cover.
  • Page 19 The profiles can be changed only using the software or a terminal program. software or a terminal program. Only in combination with part number 10.01.51.00009 OFG… SPB4-30 for controlling the suction cup. EN-US · 30.30.01.02599 · 00 · 07/21 19 / 40...

  • Page 20: Assignment Of Terminals And Positions Of Various Electrical Connections

    (8N1, 115,200 bauds) These can be changed only using the software or a terminal program Only in combination with 10.01.51.00009 OFG… SPB4-30 for controlling the included suction cup cycle 20 / 40 EN-US · 30.30.01.02599 · 00 · 07/21...

  • Page 21: Use Of The Different Ports

    The use of the USB connection and the soft- ware is described in chapter 6.6. Accessories, connection cable: Part no. 21.04.05.00828 Only 10.01.51.00011 controller for OFG…SPB4-30. The signal should be maintained until the next change. Position of the diagrams in chapters 4.3 and 4.4...

  • Page 22: Installing The Software

    6.6   Connecting the PC and Controller 1. Before starting the software, connect the OFG controller to your computer using a USB cable (see acces- sories). 2. Windows automatically assigns a specific COM port to the controller used. To connect the controller to the software, you must know the correct COM port.
  • Page 23 Installation 3. How do you know the COM port is the correct one? Click “Windows” and search for and open Microsoft Win- dows Device Manager. 4. Windows Device Manager dis- plays all the currently assigned devices. In the “Ports” section, search for “Arduino Mega”.
  • Page 24 Installation 6. To connect the controller to the software, go to “Settings” to select the assigned COM port. 7. Click “Port scan” to scan all the COM ports that are currently as- signed by Windows. 24 / 40 EN-US · 30.30.01.02599 · 00 · 07/21...
  • Page 25 Installation 8. Windows displays all the as- signed COM ports. You can view them by clicking “^” and “v” (this list is the same as the list you see in the Device Manager). 9. Please go to the Windows COM port assigned to your (here: COM5) controller (if necessary, click “^”...

  • Page 26: Operation

    Operation 7   Operation 7.1   Manual Activation You can use rotary switches (1) and (2) to preselect two gripper positions that are performed using the three buttons. Button (4): Activates gripping by the finger gripper with the level between 1 and 3 that is selected on the rotary switch (item 1).

  • Page 27: Using The Software

    Operation Command code Activity Example GO1 [X(position) P(ms)] - Go to 25 to 100% position G01 X90 P30 - Go to reference position (= 50% = 0 bar) G132 [A(pos1)] [B(pos2)] - Store new gripper positions G132 A35 B42 C50 D65 [C(pos3)] [D(pos4)] E80 F90 [E(pos5)] [F(pos6)] G133 [P(time)]...
  • Page 28 Operation The software is divided into three sections: a) GRIPPER POSITIONS: b) TEST RANGE % c) SET AIR HOSE LENGTH [m] a) Section 1: Gripper Positions Section for editing/changing the profiles and transferring them to the PLC. 2 profiles for opening the Fixed neutral 3 profiles for closing the finger with finger with a vacuum...
  • Page 29 (normally for switch the suction cup OFF (when setpoint (normally for opening the finger) using the OFG Combo incl. suction closing the fingers) cup) 1. To change the parameters, click the high- lighted positions in the light blue bar. You change the setpoints by moving them to the right or left.

  • Page 30: Setting The Software

    Operation Übertragen Sie die neue Luftschlauchlänge an die SPS 4 Click the dark blue area to change the param- eter. The light blue bar is displayed on the cur- sor position. The number shows the selected length for the pneumatic hose in meters [m]. 7.7   Setting the Software 1.
  • Page 31 Operation – Message on the serial monitor: “feedback: 1001 ms, 0%, ERROR, Target not reached” – The ERROR MESSAGE may be caused by the following reasons: —> Time exceeded due to the long hose length —> Leakage in the system “Buttons Show PLC IO” checkbox: For the wiring, the relevant I/ O port information is dis- played in the buttons.
  • Page 32 Operation Debug ON: Click this button to display the actual feed- back time on the serial monitor (purple). Debug OFF: If you click this button, the actual feedback time is not displayed on the serial monitor (purple). Administrator access is active Unlimited: Enables 110% pressure (= 1.1 bar) for the controller, with a warning message “un-...
  • Page 33 Operation The following commands can be entered in the “Send command” text box: Command Explanation Example G01 [X(position) P(ms)] Go to 25 to 100% position G01 X90 P30 Go to reference position (= 50% = 0 bar) G132 [A(pos1)] [B(pos2)] Save new gripper positions G132 A35 B42 C50 D65 E80 F90 [C(pos3)] [D(pos4)] [E(pos5)] [F(pos6)]...

  • Page 34: Maintenance Plan And Cleaning

    4 Switch off the mains switch and secure against unauthorized restart. Schmalz stipulates the following checks and check intervals. The operator must comply with the legal regulations and safety regulations applicable at the location of use. These intervals apply to single-shift operation.

  • Page 35: Warranty

    Warranty 9   Warranty Schmalz guarantees this system pursuant to our General Terms and Conditions of Sale and Delivery. The same applies to spare parts, provided that these are original parts supplied by us. Wearing parts are not covered by the warranty.

  • Page 36: Accessories

    Accessories 10   Accessories Maintenance work may only be carried out by qualified personnel. WARNING Risk of injury due to incorrect maintenance or troubleshooting 4 Check the proper functioning of the product, especially the safety features, after every maintenance or troubleshooting operation. Designation Part no.

  • Page 37: Taking The Product Out Of Operation And Disposal

    Taking the Product Out of Operation and Disposal 11   Taking the Product Out of Operation and Disposal If the product reaches the end of the utilization phase, it may be fully disassembled and disposed of. Only qualified specialist staff may prepare the product for disposal. 1.

  • Page 38: Eu Conformity

    EU Conformity 12   EU Conformity EU Conformity Declaration The manufacturer Schmalz confirms that the STEU-OFG products described in these operating instructions fulfill the following applicable EU directives: 2006/42/EC Machinery Directive 2014/30/EU Electromagnetic Compatibility 2011/65/EU RoHS Directive The following harmonized standards were applied: EN ISO 12100...
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