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 — EXCH — 2022-03b...
Product overview Product overview Design Fig. 1: Example shown of EXCH-40-…-B with motors (bottom attachment position) and with adjusting kits 1 End cap 8 Motor 2 (optional, not in scope of delivery) 2 X-axis 1 (with energy chain) 9 Energy chain of the Y-axis...
Fig. 2: Functional principle Guide pulley for toothed belt Y-axis Toothed belt Y-axis slide The depicted directions of movement of the Y-axis slide refer to the directions of rotation of the motor of the functional principle. Festo — EXCH — 2022-03b...
• Do not remove the cable binders fixing movable parts and the transportation locks on the X-axes until the product has been mounted on the mounting surface. • For mounting, remove only the labelled transport screws with which the planar surface gantry is fastened to the transport crate. Festo — EXCH — 2022-03b...
The dimensions of the planar surface gantry are dependent on: – stroke of the X- and Y-axes – mounting position Dimensions of the planar surface gantry without motors è 6.1.1 Dimensions EXCH-40-...-W-... (without motor) è 6.1.2 Dimensions EXCH-60-...-W-... (without motor) Festo — EXCH — 2022-03b...
– Adjusting kits è 6.4.1 Adjusting kits – Mounting plates è 6.4.2 Mounting plates The ordered mounting kits are pre-assembled on the planar surface gantry. 6.4.1 Adjusting kits Adjusting kits EADC-E12-… are used for mounting and aligning the planar surface gantry. Festo — EXCH — 2022-03b...
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In the following, only the basic positioning, mounting and aligning with adjusting kits is explained. • For mounting the planar surface gantry also observe the following chapter: è 7 Mounting (horizontal mounting position) è 8 Mounting (vertical mounting position) Festo — EXCH — 2022-03b...
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2. Fasten the adjusting plate to the mounting surface with the socket head screws. 3. Tighten the socket head screws. Tightening torque 24 Nm Adjusting plate Washer Socket head screw Fig. 7: Mounting on mounting surface Festo — EXCH — 2022-03b...
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3. Tighten the socket head screw. Tightening torque 24 Nm Counterhold the adjusting bolt to maintain the alignment. Adjusting bolt Socket head screw Fig. 8: Aligning and adjusting profiles Fig. 9: Aligning and adjusting profiles Festo — EXCH — 2022-03b...
• Keep a clearance of at least 5 cm in extension of the X-axis for mounting access behind the end cap of the toothed belt tensioner. • Prepare the threaded holes in the mounting surface. Festo — EXCH — 2022-03b...
Preparations for assembly 6.6.1 Attachment positions The attachment position below (EXCH-…-B) or attachment position above (EXCH-…-T) can be selected. Motor attachment position underneath (EXCH- Motor attachment position on top (EXCH-…-T) …-B) Tab. 7: Attachment positions, showing EXCH-40, motors and coupling housing as an example...
Motor flange example Retaining screws example Motor example Fig. 11: Mounting motor below Drive cover with sealing washer and drive pinion Coupling housing example Motor flange example Retaining screws example Motor example Fig. 12: Mounting motor above Festo — EXCH — 2022-03b...
NOTICE Third-party motors with a driving torque that is too high can damage the planar surface gantry. • When selecting the motor note è www.festo.com/catalogue NOTICE • To connect third-party motors, use the axial kit that fits as well as the corresponding coupling to connect the shaft of the drive pinion.
Mounting of attachment components Threads and centring holes re prepared on the Y-axis slide for mounting customer-supplied attach- ment components (Z-axes): – EXCH-40 è 6.7.2 Drilled holes in slide EXCH-40 – EXCH-60 è 6.7.3 Drilled holes in slide EXCH-60 NOTICE •...
Tab. 12: Components of energy supply Components Fig. 15: Components of energy supply Energy chain of the Y-axis Plug socket with cable Top bulkhead fitting (black tubing) Tubing, silver Bottom bulkhead fitting (silver tubing) Tubing, black Multi-pin plug distributor, 6x Festo — EXCH — 2022-03b...
The sensor mounting EAPR-E12-… and the proximity switch SIES-… are suitable for: – Position sensing of the X-axis carriage – Safety device so that the stop is not hit in the X direction, e.g. if the toothed belt has jumped Festo — EXCH — 2022-03b...
Preparations for assembly The sensor mounting and the proximity sensor are not included in the scope of delivery. • Select the corresponding accessories from the Festo catalogue è www.festo.com/catalogue. Position Several sensor mountings and proximity switches can be attached to the X-axis profile. The sensor mounting and the proximity switch can be moved on the X-axis.
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Preparations for assembly Fig. 17: Proximity switch on Y-axis, EXCH-40-...-B-... (Attachment position of motor bottom) Switch lugs pre-assembled under the cov- Y-axis slide ering (2x) Y-axis (cross-brace) Festo — EXCH — 2022-03b...
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Preparations for assembly Mounting of the proximity switch • Observe the documentation of the proximity switch. Fig. 18: Mounting of proximity switch, example EXCH-40-...-B-... (Attachment position of motor bottom) Covering of the Y-axis Guide plate (Y-axis energy chain) Retaining plate (Y-axis energy chain)
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– EXCH-40: flush with the outside edge of the bottom slide plate. – EXCH-60: with a distance of 23 … 30 mm from the outside edge of the bottom slide plate. 9. Fasten the proximity switch with the screw. Tightening torque 0.3 Nm 10.
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Fig. 19: Mounting the proximity switches Multi-pin plug distributor Cable covering with 2 screws Sensor slot (T-slot) Slot in top slide plate Proximity switch with cable and plug Slot cover Bottom slide plate of the Y-axis Festo — EXCH — 2022-03b...
Recommendation for mounting: • Use adjusting kits as mounting kit. • After the alignment the values of the axis alignment must be within the limits è 7.2.2 Limit values of X-axis alignment. Festo — EXCH — 2022-03b...
Definition of terms: the term "mounting kit" is used for the 2 possible types of mounting: "adjusting kit" or "mounting plates". Fig. 20: Overview of transport lugs, EXCH-40-...-B as an example (bottom motor attachment position) End cap Transportation lock (2x)
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Danger of crushing at high lifting speed. • Lift and move the planar surface gantry with an appropriate lifting speed. 5. Position the mounting kits on the threaded holes of the mounting surface è Fig. 6. Festo — EXCH — 2022-03b...
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7. Disconnect the energy chain mounting of the X-axis: – Unscrew screws A 1 and nuts A 2 on the energy chain retainer. Number of screws and nuts: EXCH-40 2 each; EXCH-60 4 each. – Unscrew screw B 3 and nut B 5 on the retaining bracket.
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For bottom motor attachment position: – Mount the coverings and the drive cover with the shorter screws. Tightening torque EXCH-40: 8.3 Nm; EXCH-60: 10.0 Nm To mount the covers on the drive cover, replace the longer screws for fastening the transportation lock with the shorter screws provided.
• To comply with the limit values of the axis alignment: • Use your own adjustments, underlay mounting plates or align mounting surface. • If the limit values with mounting plates are not in compliance: • Use Festo adjusting kits è www.festo.com/catalogue take other suitable measures Required equipment –...
Profile cover of the X-axis • Demount the profile covers of the two X-axes: – Unscrew the retaining screws of the profile covers. If required, move the already loosened energy chain. – Remove the profile covers. Festo — EXCH — 2022-03b...
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4. Check the guide rail of X-axis 1 again for compliance with the limit values for flatness and tilt. X-axis 1 (with energy chain) is aligned and forms the basis for the continuing alignment of the planar surface gantry. Festo — EXCH — 2022-03b...
• Place one test support each on the guide rails of the two X-axes. • Check the guide rail of X-axis 2 (without energy chain) at every position of an adjusting kit . • Align the guide rail with the adjusting kit of the test position. Festo — EXCH — 2022-03b...
If the limit values are not in compliance: Repeat the steps for aligning the axes until the limit values are in compliance or take other measures to comply with the limit values. Festo — EXCH — 2022-03b...
Transport and mounting have caused warping in the planar surface gantry. Warping causes malfunctions and increased wear. • Relieve warping with the following steps. Fig. 26: Relieve warping, e.g. EXCH-40 X-axis 2 without energy chain Guide carriage screws in slotted holes...
Check the toothed belt pretensioning carefully. • Use appropriate test equipment. • Observe the frequency setpoint value of the toothed belt pretensioning. • Do not overstretch the toothed belt. Slowly approach the correct toothed belt pretensioning. Festo — EXCH — 2022-03b...
For motors with brake: • When checking before commissioning: the motors are demounted è 6.6.2 Mounting. • When checking after commissioning: the motor brakes are released. Fig. 27: Checking toothed belt pretensioning, EXCH-40 as an example Y-axis (cross-brace) Belt tension setting piece...
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Frequency setpoint value of the toothed belt pre- [Hz] 173 + 10 117 + 10 tensioning with a horizontal mounting position 6. If the result is outside the specified frequency range è 7.3.3 Setting the toothed belt pretensioning. Festo — EXCH — 2022-03b...
This reduced pretensioning must not be used for evaluating the wear condition of the toothed belt. Belt tensioning device Fig. 28: Toothed belt tensioning device, EXCH-40 as an example End cap with toothed belt tensioning device EXCH-40 1.
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6. If the measured natural frequency corresponds to the setpoint value, lock the setting of the toothed belt pretensioning. Screw in the 2 threaded pins 1. Tightening torque 1 Nm 7. Remove the belt tensioning setting piece. Festo — EXCH — 2022-03b...
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1. Unscrew the 4 screws 1 of the cover of the toothed belt tensioner device 2 and remove the covering. 2. Loosen the fixing of the toothed belt tensioning device by unscrewing the 4 Allen screws 3 by one turn. Festo — EXCH — 2022-03b...
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Ä The toothed belt is set completely and differences in tension are compensated. 5. Check the toothed belt pretensioning è 7.3.2 Checking the toothed belt pretensioning. 6. If the measured natural frequency does not correspond to the setpoint value, repeat steps 3. … 5. Festo — EXCH — 2022-03b...
• Secure the motor to prevent it from falling. NOTICE Temperature changes influence the toothed belt pretensioning. Once after commissioning after approx. 30 strokes at operating temperature • Check the toothed belt pretensioning and adjust it if necessary è 7.3 Toothed belt pretensioning. Festo — EXCH — 2022-03b...
NOTICE Recommendation for mounting: • Use adjusting kits as mounting kit. • After the alignment the values of the axis alignment must be within the limits è 8.2.2 Limit values of X-axis alignment. Festo — EXCH — 2022-03b...
• Mount the mounting surface with the planar surface gantry in the vertical mounting position. Advantages • Mounting is easier and safer. • It can be aligned without a laser tracker. Note • All requirements for a vertical mounting position must be met. Festo — EXCH — 2022-03b...
Definition of terms: the term "mounting kit" is used for the 2 possible types of mounting: "adjusting kit" or "mounting plates". Fig. 29: Overview of transport lugs, EXCH-40-...-B as an example (bottom motor attachment position) Lifting gear with attachment points...
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Danger of crushing at high lifting speed. • Lift and move the planar surface gantry with an appropriate lifting speed. 5. Position the mounting kits on the threaded holes of the mounting surface è Fig. 6. Festo — EXCH — 2022-03b...
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– Loosely fasten the socket head screws 7 of the mounting kits. The X-axis must remain mov- able. The socket head screw of the mounting kit under the energy chain can only be mounted after loosening the energy chain. Festo — EXCH — 2022-03b...
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7. Disconnect the energy chain mounting of the X-axis: – Unscrew screws A 1 and nuts A 2 on the energy chain retainer. Number of screws and nuts: EXCH-40 2 each; EXCH-60 4 each. – Unscrew screw B 3 and nut B 5 on the retaining bracket.
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10. Align the profiles of the X-axes so the socket head screws of the mounting kits are as close as possible to the middle of the slot. 11. Tighten the socket head screws of all mounting kits. Tightening torque 24 Nm 12. Remove the 2 transportation locks on the end caps and drive covers. Festo — EXCH — 2022-03b...
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For bottom motor attachment position: – Mount the coverings and the drive cover with the shorter screws. Tightening torque EXCH-40: 8.3 Nm; EXCH-60: 10.0 Nm To mount the covers on the drive cover, replace the longer screws for fastening the transportation lock with the shorter screws provided.
• Use your own adjustments, underlay mounting plates or align mounting surface. • If the limit values with mounting plates are not in compliance: • Use Festo adjusting kits è www.festo.com/catalogue take other suitable measures Festo — EXCH — 2022-03b...
Profile cover of the X-axis • Demount the profile covers of the two X-axes: – Unscrew the retaining screws of the profile covers. If required, move the already loosened energy chain. – Remove the profile covers. Festo — EXCH — 2022-03b...
• Ensure that there is sufficient screw-in depth for the screws: for steel ³ 8 mm. • Make sure that no one is located underneath the planar surface gantry. • For support contact the regional contact person at Festo è www.festo.com. 1. Align the X-axis guide rails with suitable tools and measuring equipment: –...
Transport and mounting have caused warping in the planar surface gantry. Warping causes malfunctions and increased wear. • Relieve warping with the following steps. Fig. 32: Relieve warping, e.g. EXCH-40 X-axis 2 without energy chain Guide carriage screws in slotted holes...
Check the toothed belt pretensioning carefully. • Use appropriate test equipment. • Observe the frequency setpoint value of the toothed belt pretensioning. • Do not overstretch the toothed belt. Slowly approach the correct toothed belt pretensioning. Festo — EXCH — 2022-03b...
For motors with brake: • When checking before commissioning: the motors are demounted è 6.6.2 Mounting. • When checking after commissioning: the motor brakes are released. Fig. 33: Checking toothed belt pretensioning, EXCH-40 as an example Y-axis (cross-brace) X-axis carriage...
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• Make sure that there are no persons under the Y-axis (cross-brace). Place the Y-axis (cross-brace) with the carriage on the belt tensioning setting piece. Distance dimension L11 is set for the test. Key feature EXCH-40 EXCH-60 Distance dimension L11 [mm] 144.4 (belt tensioning setting piece) Festo — EXCH — 2022-03b...
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Ä The frequency meter shows the internal frequency of the toothed belt. 6. Compare the measurement result with the frequency setpoint value. Key feature EXCH-40 EXCH-60 Frequency setpoint value of the toothed belt pre- [Hz] 212 + 10 117 + 10 tension with vertical mounting position Festo — EXCH — 2022-03b...
This reduced pretensioning must not be used for evaluating the wear condition of the toothed belt. Belt tensioning device Fig. 34: Toothed belt tensioning device, EXCH-40 as an example End cap with toothed belt tensioning device...
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Ä The toothed belt is set completely and differences in tension are compensated. 4. Check the toothed belt pretensioning è 8.3.2 Checking the toothed belt pretensioning. 5. If the measured natural frequency does not correspond to the setpoint value, repeat steps 2. … 4. Festo — EXCH — 2022-03b...
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7. Lift the Y-axis (cross-brace) with 2 persons and remove the belt tensioning setting piece. 8. Place the Y-axis (cross-brace) on the end caps. EXCH-60 1. Unscrew the 4 screws 1 of the cover of the toothed belt tensioner device 2 and remove the covering. Festo — EXCH — 2022-03b...
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Ä The toothed belt is set completely and differences in tension are compensated. 5. Check the toothed belt pretensioning è 8.3.2 Checking the toothed belt pretensioning. 6. If the measured natural frequency does not correspond to the setpoint value, repeat steps 3. … 5. Festo — EXCH — 2022-03b...
• Secure the motor to prevent it from falling. NOTICE Temperature changes influence the toothed belt pretensioning. Once after commissioning after approx. 30 strokes at operating temperature • Check the toothed belt pretensioning and adjust it if necessary è 8.3 Toothed belt pretensioning. Festo — EXCH — 2022-03b...
• The installation must be carried out by a qualified technician. The following qualifications are required: • experience with installation and operation of electrical systems. • experience with the installation and operation of pneumatic systems (when using a pneumatic attachment component). Festo — EXCH — 2022-03b...
The earthing point on the Y-axis slide is intended for earthing items such as an additional gripper o the attachment component. • Connect the 2 earthing cables to a central earth, e.g. in the control cabinet. Festo — EXCH — 2022-03b...
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– Tighten the hex nut 3. Tightening torque 4 Nm • Connect the other end of the earthing cable to a central earthing point, e.g. in the control cabinet. Fig. 36: X-axis earthing, EXCH-40 as an example X-axis with energy chain Serrated washer...
• 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 •...
• At every lubrication and every 6 months: Inspect the toothed belt for damage, increased abrasion and missing teeth. • Contact Festo Service if signs of wear or damage are found è www.festo.com. WARNING Serious injuries due to uncontrolled movements of the planar surface gantry.
Maintenance 11.2.1 Lubrication points Fig. 37: Lubrication points, EXCH-60 as an example Y-axis slide X-axis carriage Lubrication nipples on the guide carriage of Maintenance opening the Y-axis slide EXCH-40: 2x; EXCH-60: 3x Y-axis (cross-brace) Lubrication nipples on the guide carriage of the X-axis (4x) Festo —...
5. Move the Y-axis (cross-brace) and the Y-axis slide once along the entire stroke to evenly distribute the lubricant in the linear guides. 6. Carry out steps 1. … 5. repeatedly. Repair Contact Festo Service if repairs are required è www.festo.com. Festo — EXCH — 2022-03b...
Also mount the 2 transport plates with the 2 additional transport lugs on the X-axes. 4. Demount the planar surface gantry in reverse order according to the mounting position: – Horizontal mounting position è 7 Mounting (horizontal mounting position) – Vertical mounting position è 8 Mounting (vertical mounting position) Festo — EXCH — 2022-03b...
[dB(A)] Degree of protection (in accord- IP40 ance with EN 60529) Duty cycle 1) Energy-equivalent A-rated sound pressure level at 1 m distance locally measured over the measurement area. Tab. 18: Operating and storage conditions Festo — EXCH — 2022-03b...
Technical data 14.3 Dynamic data The specified dynamic data apply only under ideal conditions. For specific dynamic data: • See the specifications in the catalogue è www.festo.com/catalogue. EXCH Rated load for max. dynamic [kg] response Repetition accuracy [mm] ±0.1 ±0.1 (standard system) Max.
+ weight added [kg] 8.1 (calculation: 0.81 x 10) per 100 mm stroke Total: weight of the Y-axis [kg] 16.1 (cross-brace) without payload 1) Sample data: Y-axis stroke: 1000 mm Tab. 22: Weight of the Y-axis (cross-brace) Festo — EXCH — 2022-03b...
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