Festo EXCT Series Operating Instructions Manual
Festo EXCT Series Operating Instructions Manual

Festo EXCT Series Operating Instructions Manual

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Linear gantry
Operating instruc-
tions
8170158
2022-03a
[8170160]

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  • Page 1 EXCT Linear gantry Operating instruc- tions 8170158 2022-03a [8170160]...
  • Page 2 Translation of the original instructions LOCTITE 243 is a registered trademark of its respective trademark holder in certain countries. ®...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Commissioning..............37 Festo — EXCT — 2022-03a...
  • Page 4 14.6 Materials..............43 Festo — EXCT — 2022-03a...
  • Page 5: Applicable Documents

    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 — EXCT — 2022-03a...
  • Page 6: Product Overview

    Motor 1 left, optional Motor 2 right, optional Y-axis slide Y-axis Mounting kit Z-axis Energy chain of the Y-axis Interface for attachment components Energy chain of the Z-axis Motors are not in scope of delivery. Festo — EXCT — 2022-03a...
  • Page 7: Functional Principle

    Z-axis Y-axis Y-axis slide Interface for attachment components Guide pulley for toothed belt The directions of the movement of the interface in the functional principle are based on the directions of rotation of the motors. Festo — EXCT — 2022-03a...
  • Page 8: Permitted Mounting Position

    The product may only be mounted and operated with the Z-axis vertical. The interface for attachment components must be positioned at the bottom. Any other mounting position is not permitted. Fig. 3: Permitted mounting position Y-axis Interface for attachment components Z-axis Festo — EXCT — 2022-03a...
  • Page 9: Motor Attachment Positions

    Motors are not in scope of delivery. The drive housings are mounted according to the specified attachment position. Product version Motor 1 (left) Motor 2 (right) EXCT-...-VV EXCT-...-VH EXCT-...-HV EXCT-...-HH Tab. 2: Motor attachment positions Festo — EXCT — 2022-03a...
  • Page 10: Transport

    Locks in the packaging Transportation locks prevent uncontrolled movement of the product in the packaging during transport and installation. The product comes with the following labelled transportation locks: Transportation screws Cable binders Tab. 3: Identification of transportation locks Festo — EXCT — 2022-03a...
  • Page 11: Axis Locks

    • Apply the following measures when mounting the product: • Mount the product correctly. • Only use the supplied mounting components. • Lock the screw connections. • Make sure the mounting surface is sufficiently strong for the maximum forces. Festo — EXCT — 2022-03a...
  • Page 12: Preparation

    The installation space required for the product depends on the following: – Size of the product – Stroke of the Y-axis and Z-axis è www.festo.com/catalogue – Attachment position of the motors è 4.4 Motor attachment positions – Sufficient space for the movement of the Z-axis and the attachment components –...
  • Page 13: Mounting Space And Number Of Fasteners

    Mounting space L, outer mountings [mm] L = stroke of the Y-axis Number of mounting positions Stroke of the Y-axis £ 1500 mm Stroke of the Y-axis > 1500 mm Tab. 6: Mounting space and number of fasteners Festo — EXCT — 2022-03a...
  • Page 14: Mounting Kit Dimensions

    Number of required mounting points/drilled holes per mounting kit: – 4 drilled holes, 2 above and 2 below the Y-axis • Observe the dimensions of the mounting kit: – EXCT-15: è Fig. 5 – EXCT-30/-100: è Fig. 6 Festo — EXCT — 2022-03a...
  • Page 15 Fig. 5: Dimensions of mounting kit EXCT-15 Slot nut 4x Drilled holes for M6 retaining screws Stop edge for profile of the Y-axis bottom Size Dimensions [mm] D1Æ D2Æ EXCT-15 16.2 EXCT-15 Tab. 7: Dimensions of mounting kit EXCT-15 Festo — EXCT — 2022-03a...
  • Page 16: Dimensions For Slot Nut Mounting

    Number of drilled holes per mounting position è 6.2.4 Mounting space and number of fasteners: – Two slot nuts are required at every mounting position and per slot. Sample calculation: 3 mounting positions x 2 slots x 2 slot nuts/slot = 12 slot nuts Festo — EXCT — 2022-03a...
  • Page 17 EXCT-30/-100 Fig. 8: Dimensions of slot nut mounting EXCT-30/-100 Backwall slot, top Bottom slot, rear Backwall slot, bottom Bottom slot, front Size Dimensions [mm] EXCT-15 – EXCT-30 EXCT-100 Tab. 9: Dimensions for slot nut mounting Festo — EXCT — 2022-03a...
  • Page 18: Removing Transportation Locks

    • Lift the product without applying stress to the Z-axis. Fig. 9: Transport mounts, EXCT-15 with 2 mounting kits as an example Mounting kit with 2 transport mounts each Interface for the Z-axis Transport mounts for lifting gear Z-axis Festo — EXCT — 2022-03a...
  • Page 19: Mounting

    • Place the product on stable bases, e.g. mounting tables, and secure it to prevent it from tipping or falling. NOTICE Risk of damage to the Z-axis if subjected to stress. • Do not subject the interface or Z-axis to stress when handling and positioning the product. Festo — EXCT — 2022-03a...
  • Page 20 – Loosen the slot nut screws by one turn. – Move the mounting kits in the direction of the arrow. – Unscrew the slot nut screws one after the other, apply LOCTITE 243 screw locking agent and tighten. Tightening torque 10 Nm Festo — EXCT — 2022-03a...
  • Page 21 • Alternatively, attach the lifting gear to the drive housings on the left and right-hand side. 6. Position the product on the mounting points of the mounting surface with lifting equipment or with the aid of additional persons. Festo — EXCT — 2022-03a...
  • Page 22 • Select screws suitable for the installation situation. • Use screws with a strength class of at least 8.8. 8. If used: remove the lifting equipment. 9. If present: remove the transportation locks marked with stickers from the moving parts. Festo — EXCT — 2022-03a...
  • Page 23: Mounting With Slot Nuts

    – at the profile bottom of the Y-axis Fig. 11: Example: mounting with slot nuts on the profile backwall of the Y-axis Fig. 12: Example: mounting with slot nuts on the profile bottom of the Y-axis Festo — EXCT — 2022-03a...
  • Page 24 • Place the product on stable bases, e.g. mounting tables, and secure it to prevent it from tipping or falling. NOTICE Risk of damage to the Z-axis if subjected to stress. • Do not subject the interface or Z-axis to stress when handling and positioning the product. Festo — EXCT — 2022-03a...
  • Page 25 The assembled mounting kits can be used to transport the product to the mounting surface. • Demount the mounting kits only after the product has been mounted. • Order the required slot nuts as accessories è www.festo.com/catalogue. 4. Only applicable for mounting on the profile backwall: Demount the mounting kits.
  • Page 26 • Select screws suitable for the installation situation. • Use screws with a strength class of at least 8.8. • Select the length of the screws according to the screw-in depth in the profile and the thickness of the mounting surface. Festo — EXCT — 2022-03a...
  • Page 27: Attachment Components

    Observe the following when designing and mounting attachment components: • The defined limit values è 14 Technical data. • The maximum screw-in depth at the interface: EXCT-15/-30: 10 mm EXCT-100: 14 mm • The documentation of the attachment component. Festo — EXCT — 2022-03a...
  • Page 28 ERMH-...-E17-... Centring holes 6x for sub-base of attach- ment component EGSL-... • Observe the dimensions of the centring holes è www.festo.com/catalogue. • When mounting the attachment components please observe the corresponding documentation. Energy supply The following cables for connecting attachment components are installed in the energy chain.
  • Page 29: Optional Work

    • Do not place the product on the Z-axis. • Secure the product to prevent tipping or falling. • Make sure that the Z-axis is secured against uncontrolled movements. • Make sure that the Z-axis is at the bottom end position. Festo — EXCT — 2022-03a...
  • Page 30 1. Make sure that the Z-axis is at the bottom end position. 2. Install the axis locks on the two drive housings in reverse order. Observe the tightening torques. Tightening torques Retaining screws [Nm] Clamping screw Tighten until the Z-axis can no longer be moved. Festo — EXCT — 2022-03a...
  • Page 31: Accessories

    The sensing kit includes a proximity switch and is suitable for sensing the position of the slide on the Y-axis. Several sensing kits can be attached to the profile of the Y-axis. The sensing kit is available as an accessory è www.festo.com/catalogue. • Observe the assembly instructions of the sensing kit.
  • Page 32: Electrical Installation

    Unassigned for customer applications Unassigned for customer applications Unassigned for customer applications Unassigned for customer applications 1) Colour code in accordance with IEC 60757:1983-01, at the loose cable end Tab. 11: Pin allocation of multi-pin plug distributor Festo — EXCT — 2022-03a...
  • Page 33: Earthing

    Fig. 17: Earthing points, EXCT-15 as an example with the connection side of the energy chain of the Y-axis on the right "Interface" earthing position for electrical Serrated washer attachment component "Side cover" earthing position, right or left Screw depending on the energy chain connection Washer side Festo — EXCT — 2022-03a...
  • Page 34: Cables And Hoses

    Requirement: at least one end of the cable or hose that is being installed does not have a plug. • Demount the motors. Cover of the Z-axis Fig. 18: Example EXCT-15-…-200 1. Push the Z-axis upwards and secure it at the interface to prevent its falling. Festo — EXCT — 2022-03a...
  • Page 35 800 mm – – 3. Position the Z axis at the bottom end position. 4. Unscrew the remaining screws underneath the Y-axis from the cover of the Z-axis. 5. Remove the cover of the Z-axis. Festo — EXCT — 2022-03a...
  • Page 36 1. Unscrew the 4 screws, 2x left/2x right. 2. Remove the cover plate. 3. Push the cable with the pen cable end through the energy chains. 4. Lay the cable flush with the profile of the Z-axis. Festo — EXCT — 2022-03a...
  • Page 37: Commissioning

    • Commissioning may only be carried out by qualified personnel. • Experience with the installation and operation of electrical control systems is essential. • For support with commissioning, contact the regional contact person at Festo è www.festo.com. Additional information è www.festo.com/sp Homing •...
  • Page 38: Lubrication

    Maintenance 11.3 Lubrication The product is lubricated initially upon delivery. Lubrication is required on a regular basis to ensure trouble free operation. • Use suitable Festo lubricants è www.festo.com/spareparts. Specifications Lubricant ISOFLEX TOPAS NB 52 (K2011-009) Lubrication interval [km] 2500...
  • Page 39: Repair

    2. Lubricate each of the lubrication nipples with half of the specified volume of lubricant. 3. Move the Y-axis slide and the Z-axis interface once along the entire stroke to evenly distribute the lubricant. 4. Repeat steps 1. … 3. Repair Contact Festo Service if repairs are required è www.festo.com. Demounting 13.1 Safety DANGER Risk of injury from uncontrolled movements of the Z axis.
  • Page 40: Technical Data

    Dry, solid and flat base, in original packaging Max. storage time 24 months Humidity 0 … 90, non-condensing Degree of protection in accord- IP40 ance with EN 60529 Duty cycle Tab. 15: Operating conditions and storage conditions Festo — EXCT — 2022-03a...
  • Page 41: Flatness

    Screw-on surface for 3rd mounting kit right Limit values of the screw-on surfaces £ 0.1 Flatness of each screw-on surface [mm] £ 0.5 Parallelism of the screw-on surfaces with one another [mm] Tab. 16: Limit values of the screw-on surfaces Festo — EXCT — 2022-03a...
  • Page 42: Dynamic Data

    Technical data 14.4 Dynamic data For specific dynamic data: • See the specifications in the catalogue è www.festo.com/catalogue. The dynamic data is based on the reference stroke specified in the table and motors from Festo. EXCT -100 Max. velocity [m/s]...
  • Page 43: Feed Constant

    Tab. 18: Feed constant 14.6 Materials Materials Y-axis and Z-axis profile Aluminium Drive housing Guide pulley Y-axis slide Y-axis and Z-axis coverings Guide Steel Drive pinion Ball bearing Toothed belt PU with steel cord Tab. 19: Materials Festo — EXCT — 2022-03a...
  • Page 44 Copyright: Festo SE & Co. KG 73734 Esslingen Ruiter Straße 82 Deutschland Phone: +49 711 347-0 Internet: © 2022 all rights reserved to Festo SE & Co. KG www.festo.com...

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