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Festo YXCA Operating Instructions Manual

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Cantilever system
Operating instruc-
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8132913
2021-07
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  • Page 1 YXCA Cantilever system Operating instruc- tions 8132913 2021-07 [8132915]...
  • Page 2 Translation of the original instructions...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Earthing............42 Festo — YXCA — 2021-07...
  • Page 4 Technical data..............49 Festo — YXCA — 2021-07...

  • Page 5: Applicable Documents

    These documents form part of the product documentation and can be downloaded as follows. 1. Read the order ID/product key from the product labelling. 2. Download the documents from the Festo Support Portal by entering the order ID/Product Key è www.festo.com/sp.

  • Page 6: Intended Use

    The qualified personnel have skills and experience in dealing with electropneumatic (open-loop) control technology. Additional information – Contact the regional Festo contact if you have technical problems è www.festo.com. – Accessories and spare parts è www.festo.com/catalogue. Festo — YXCA — 2021-07...

  • Page 7: Product Overview

    – The X-module moves the Y-module along the X-axis. – The Y-module moves the Z-module along the Y-axis. – The Z-module moves customer-mounted attachments along the Z-axis. Fig. 1: Product structure, example Y-module EHMY-AS-ELGC Mounting attachment Z-module X-module EHMX-AS-ELGC Festo — YXCA — 2021-07...

  • Page 8: Modules Of The Product

    – Energy chain (optional) – Multi-pin plug for sensors (optional) Fig. 2: X-module EHMX-AS-ELGC, motor position left parallel, example Motor (optional) Mounting attachment X-axis Support of the energy chain (optional) Slide with X-Y adapter Energy chain (optional) Festo — YXCA — 2021-07...

  • Page 9: Y-Module

    – Energy chain (optional for product version with ELGC axes) – Multi-pin plug for sensors (optional) Fig. 3: Y-module EHMY-AS-ELGC, motor position left parallel, example Energy chain (optional) Y-axis Support of the energy chain (optional) Motor (optional) Slide with Y-Z adapter plate Festo — YXCA — 2021-07...

  • Page 10: Z-Module

    The attachment components provided by the customer can be mounted on the adapter for attachment components. Drill holes for mounting on the Y-module Z-axis Fig. 4: Z-module DHMZ-DGST Profile mounting Z-axis Multi-pin plug (optional) Fig. 5: Z-module EHMZ-EGSC, axial motor position, example Festo — YXCA — 2021-07...

  • Page 11: Delivery Status

    When the delivery status is "completely mounted", the centre of gravity is outside: also provide additional support for the Y-axis in the middle. – Use suitable aids to lift and set down the product, e.g. crane. Festo — YXCA — 2021-07...

  • Page 12: Remove Transportation Locks From The Transportation Protection

    • Secure unsecured moving parts with transportation locks. Fig. 7: Identification of the transportation lock for moving parts • Do not remove the marked transportation locks for the moving parts until the product has been mounted. Festo — YXCA — 2021-07...

  • Page 13: Removing Transportation Locks From The Moving Parts

    – sufficient evenness WARNING Risk of injury due to falling product. • Make sure the mounting surface is sufficiently strong to absorb the maximum forces. • Only use the supplied mounting components. • Secure the screw connections. Festo — YXCA — 2021-07...

  • Page 14: Mounting Attachments

    Unevenness in the mounting surface can be compensated. Number of required mounting components EHMX-AS-ELGC- Mounting attachments [number per X-axis] £ 500 Stroke Hx [mm] in X-direction 600 … 1000 Tab. 3: EHMX-AS-ELGC: number of required mounting components Festo — YXCA — 2021-07...

  • Page 15: Preparing Mounting Surface

    3. Prepare the mounting holes on the mounting surface in accordance with the product dimensions. The supports of the energy chain and the mounting kits are mounted on the same slot of the X-axis. If necessary: move the mounting kits and change the dimension X2 accordingly. Festo — YXCA — 2021-07...

  • Page 16: Preparing Mounting Surface For The Adjusting Kit

    3. Prepare the mounting holes on the mounting surface in accordance with the product dimensions. The supports of the energy chain and the adjusting kits are mounted on the same slot of the X-axis. If necessary: move the adjusting kits and change the dimension X2 accordingly. Festo — YXCA — 2021-07...

  • Page 17: Using Mounting Components

    Fig. 11: Mounting kit for EHMX-...-ELGC Strength class of the screws at least 10.9 The screws and their tightening torque are designed for mounting on steel. Fig. 12: Position of mounting kits Mounting kit X-axis Festo — YXCA — 2021-07...
  • Page 18 1. Loosen the screws on the profile mountings. Do not unscrew the screws. 2. Position the mounting kits on the prepared mounting surface. 3. Fasten the mounting flanges to the mounting surface using suitable screws. EHMX-AS-ELGC- Screw size M5 x 12 Tightening torque [Nm] Festo — YXCA — 2021-07...
  • Page 19 Assembly 4. Tighten the screws evenly on the profile mountings. EHMX-AS-ELGC- Screw size M5 x 12 Tightening torque [Nm] Festo — YXCA — 2021-07...

  • Page 20: Application Of Adjusting Kit

    Washer (2x) Adjusting plate Adjusting bolt (2x) Fig. 13: Adjusting kit for EHMX -...- ELGC Strength class of the screws at least 10.9 The screws and their tightening torque are designed for mounting on steel Festo — YXCA — 2021-07...
  • Page 21 With EGC axes With ELGC axes Size X-module EHMX-EGC-… EHMX-ELGC-60 EHMX-ELGC-80 Length offset A [mm] 46.5 Tolerance ± 0.4 × (By/1000) Tab. 7: Dimension of length offset A of the X-axes on the drive side Festo — YXCA — 2021-07...
  • Page 22 3. Tighten the screws on the profile mountings. EHMX-AS-ELGC- Screw size M5 x 16 Tightening torque [Nm] Fasten the adjusting kit to the mounting surface EHMX-AS-ELGC- Screw size M8 x 40 Tightening torque [Nm] ³ 15 Screw-in depth m [mm] Festo — YXCA — 2021-07...
  • Page 23 3. Lightly secure the adjusting plate to the mounting surface with the screws. 4. Use an open-ended spanner with t < 5 mm. With t > 5 mm the maximum height compensation is reduced by the difference (t − 5) mm. Festo — YXCA — 2021-07...
  • Page 24 6. Tighten the screws. Hold the adjusting bolts while tightening the screws. Ä The adjusting bolt has not twisted. Ä The alignment has been maintained. Ä The minimum screw-in depth m of the screws is maintained. Festo — YXCA — 2021-07...

  • Page 25: Product Assembly With "Partially Mounted" Delivery Status

    Assembly Product assembly with “partially mounted” delivery status Fig. 16: Product structure, example Y-module EHMY-AS-ELGC Mounting attachment Z-module X-module EHMX-AS-ELGC Festo — YXCA — 2021-07...

  • Page 26: Mounting X-Module

    Support of the energy chain (optional) Slide with X-Y adapter Energy chain (optional) When mounting with mounting kits: the mounting surface must have the required flatness. When mounting with adjusting kits: unevenness of the mounting surface can be compensated. Festo — YXCA — 2021-07...
  • Page 27 3. Lightly fix the X-axis to the mounting surface with the mounting components. 4. Align the X-axis with the top of the guide. Ä Check: evenness £ 0.1 mm × (Hx/1000) 5. Fasten the X-axis to the mounting surface. Next step: • Mount the Y-module. Festo — YXCA — 2021-07...

  • Page 28: Mounting Y-Module

    Fig. 19: Y-module EHMY-AS-ELGC, motor position left parallel, example Energy chain (optional) Y-axis Support of the energy chain (optional) Motor (optional) Slide with Y-Z adapter plate 1. Push the slide of the X-module into the motor-side end position of the X-axis. Festo — YXCA — 2021-07...
  • Page 29 2. Place the Y-module on the X-Y adapter on the slide of the X-module. 3. Fasten the Y-module to the X-Y adapter of the X-module with the 2 profile mountings, 8 screws and slot nut. Do not tighten the screws yet. Festo — YXCA — 2021-07...
  • Page 30 – The upper profile mounting lies against the stop edge of the X-Y adapter. – Clearance A is maintained. – The horizontal deviation of the Y-axis is max. ± 1°. Next step: • Mount the Z-module according to the product version. Festo — YXCA — 2021-07...

  • Page 31: Mounting Z-Module

    M4 x 30 M5 x 30 Tightening torque [Nm] Removing transportation locks Fig. 21: Identification of the transportation lock for moving parts • On the product, remove all marked transportation locks from the moving parts. Festo — YXCA — 2021-07...
  • Page 32 M5 x 16 Tightening torque [Nm] 5.0 + 20% Removing transportation locks Fig. 23: Identification of the transportation lock for moving parts • On the product, remove all marked transportation locks from the moving parts. Festo — YXCA — 2021-07...

  • Page 33: Product Assembly With Delivery Status "Completely Assembled

    Fig. 24: Product structure, example Y-module EHMY-AS-ELGC Mounting attachment Z-module X-module EHMX-AS-ELGC Mounting When mounting with mounting kits: the mounting surface must have the required flatness. When mounting with adjusting kits: unevenness of the mounting surface can be compensated. Festo — YXCA — 2021-07...
  • Page 34 4. Fasten the product to the mounting surface using the mounting components. Align X-axis 1. Align the X-axis with the top of the guide. Ä Check: evenness £ 0.1 mm × (Hx/1000) 2. Fasten the X-axis to the mounting surface. Festo — YXCA — 2021-07...
  • Page 35 1. Push the slide of the X-module into the motor-side end position of the X-axis. 2. On the XY-adapter of the X-module: loosen the 8 screws on the upper and lower profile mounting a maximum of 1 revolution. Ä The Y-axis is easily detached. Festo — YXCA — 2021-07...
  • Page 36 4. Tighten the 8 screws of the upper and lower profile mounting on the X-Y adapter evenly. Ä Check: – The upper profile mounting lies against the stop edge of the X-Y adapter. – Clearance A is maintained. – The horizontal deviation of the Y-axis is max. ± 1°. Festo — YXCA — 2021-07...

  • Page 37: Checking Structure And Alignment

    Ä The module should be easily and evenly movable. If it is difficult to move at particular positions or over the entire length, this may be caused by offset or tension: align the product again. 2. For motor with brake: mount motor. Festo — YXCA — 2021-07...

  • Page 38: Motor With Brake

    1. Mount the attachment component provided by the customer to the adapter attachment compo- nents of the Z-module. Note the interface è CAD model of the product. 2. Earth the attachment component at the specified earthing points è 7.2.4 Earthing. Festo — YXCA — 2021-07...

  • Page 39: Installation

    X-module (1) Y-module (2) Z-module (3) EHMX-AS-ELGC EHMY-AS-ELGC EHMZ Motor cable (WD) WD 1.1 WD 2.1 WD 3.1 Encoder cable (WD) WD 1.2 WD 2.2 WD 3.2 Brake cable (WD) WD 1.3 WD 2.3 WD 3.3 Festo — YXCA — 2021-07...

  • Page 40: Chamber Allocation For Energy Chain

    The chambers are shown schematically from the point of view of the open end of the energy chain. Energy chain X-module Energy chain chambers Allocation Customer-specific Hoses Encoder cables Plug sockets with cable (optional), earthing cable (included) Motor cables Tab. 18: Chamber allocation energy chain X-module Festo — YXCA — 2021-07...

  • Page 41: Installing Cables And Tubing

    – Attach the cables and tubing to the chambers of the energy chain end pieces with cable binders. Checking energy chain 1. Move the energy chain through the entire stroke. Ä The energy chain must be able to move without hindrance. Festo — YXCA — 2021-07...

  • Page 42: Earthing

    3. Earth the attachment component mounted by the customer. Earthing points The following illustration shows an example of the positions of the earthing points. The positions of the earthing points may vary depending on the configuration. Fig. 29: Earthing points, example Festo — YXCA — 2021-07...
  • Page 43 Fig. 30: Connection for earthing point, example 1. Position serrated washer. 2. Place the cable lugs of the earthing cables between the serrated washer and the washer. 3. Tighten the screw. Tightening torque: 3.5 Nm Festo — YXCA — 2021-07...

  • Page 44: Commissioning

    • Before energising the product: check that the transportation locks of the moving parts are removed. Commissioning may only be performed by qualified specialised personnel who are familiar with: – Festo Configuration Tools (FCT)/Festo Automation Suite (FAS) – Installation and operation of handling systems Note the following during commissioning: –...

  • Page 45: Perform Initial Commissioning With Test Run

    Before disconnecting electrical connections: comply with the waiting time specified for the integrated electrical components è Observe the documentation of the electrical compo- nents. 2. Switch off compressed air supply. 3. Compressed air can be stored in the pneumatic Z-module: exhaust the Z-module. Festo — YXCA — 2021-07...

  • Page 46: Cleaning

    The product is initially lubricated in the delivery status. NOTICE Trouble-free operation and a long service life require regular relubrication. • Lubricate the axes at the specified lubrication interval. • Observe the specifications for relubrication. • Use appropriate grease gun. Accessories è www.festo.com/catalogue. Specifications Lubrication interval [km] 2500 Lubricating grease See documentation for the axes è...

  • Page 47: Fault Clearance

    Wiring fault Check wiring. tion or vibrates. Incorrect controller settings Change controller parameters. Y-module travels over end posi- Proximity switches do not Check proximity switch, connec- tion. switch. tions and controller. Tab. 21: Fault clearance Festo — YXCA — 2021-07...

  • Page 48: Disassembly

    Before disconnecting electrical connections: comply with the waiting time specified for the integrated electrical components è Observe the documentation of the electrical compo- nents. 3. Switch off compressed air supply. 4. Compressed air can be stored in the pneumatic Z-module: exhaust the Z-module. Festo — YXCA — 2021-07...

  • Page 49: Technical Data

    Screws, centring pins Ball bearing Toothed belt pulleys, flanged High-alloy steel wheels Multi-pin retaining bracket Moment compensator Energy chains Plastic Buffer Cover caps Toothed belt Polychloroprene with glass cord and nylon coating Tab. 22: Technical data Festo — YXCA — 2021-07...
  • Page 50 Copyright: Festo SE & Co. KG 73734 Esslingen Ruiter Straße 82 Deutschland Phone: +49 711 347-0 Internet: © 2021 all rights reserved to Festo SE & Co. KG www.festo.com...

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