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11.607
VertiDrive M7 robot
User manual
Version 2.01
25-09-2017
2.01
20-03-2019
VertiDrive M7 - 11.607 Carrier
VertiDrive B.V.
Gieterijweg 15
3089JZ, Rotterdam
The Netherlands
Phone: +31(0)10 76 30 200
E-Mail:
sales@VertiDrive.nl
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  • Page 1 E-Mail: sales@VertiDrive.nl Copyright © VertiDrive B.V. All rights reserved. VertiDrive is a trade name of VertiDrive B.V. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the...

  • Page 2: Foreword

    The users remain responsible for supervision and compliance with this manual. This manual only applies to the “M7 Robot” modular carrier for various applications, and does not describe the complete “VertiDrive” set of equipment with applicable tools. Upon request different tools for the M7 robot are available, such as safety winch system and specific designed equipment.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    M7 – 11.607 User manual www.vertidrive.nl CONTENTS FOREWORD ..............................2 Layout of manual ............................. 2 Revision service............................2 Verification ............................... 2 CONTENTS ..............................3 RECORDS OF REVISIONS ..........................5 CONTACT INFORMATION ..........................6 Supplier ..............................6 Support and service ..........................6 TERMS AND DEFINITIONS ..........................
  • Page 4 Crushing hand ..........................19 Pinching hand ..........................19 Magnetism ............................. 19 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ..........................20 General ..............................20 M7 – 11.607 robot..........................20 Control box ............................21 Remote control panel ..........................22 Safety winch system (optional) ......................24 INSTALLATION ............................27 GENERAL .............................

  • Page 5: Records Of Revisions

    M7 – 11.607 User manual www.vertidrive.nl RECORDS OF REVISIONS Rev. No. Issue date Description Drawn up by Checked by 1.03 25-09-2017 First Issue D.Doran G.L.J. Veltman 2.00 10-10-2018 New remote control G.L.J. Veltman G.L.J. Veltman 2.01 21-03-2019 SIR Requirements & small (visual) changes A.

  • Page 6: Contact Information

    M7 – 11.607 User manual www.vertidrive.nl CONTACT INFORMATION SUPPLIER VertiDrive B.V. Gieterijweg 15 3089JZ, Rotterdam The Netherlands Telephone: +31(0)10 76 30 200 E-Mail: sales@VertiDrive.nl SUPPORT AND SERVICE Technical support: VertiDrive B.V. The Netherlands Telephone: 31(0)10 76 30 200 E-Mail : sales@VertiDrive.nl...

  • Page 7: Terms And Definitions

    M7 – 11.607 User manual www.vertidrive.nl TERMS AND DEFINITIONS To create clarity some of the definitions and abbreviation used in this manual are explained. Abbreviation In full Description °C Degrees Celsius °F Degrees Fahrenheit ALARP As Low as Reasonably The ALARP principle applies when control measures Practicable are put into effect.
  • Page 8 M7 – 11.607 User manual www.vertidrive.nl High Pressure Working pressures from 25 up to 250 bar. Ultra High Pressure Working pressures above 250 bar. Protective A protection that is fitted over the HP hose in order to protect it hose/sleeve against damage from the outside (e.g.

  • Page 9: Machine Specific Information

    User manual www.vertidrive.nl MACHINE SPECIFIC INFORMATION GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Product description M7 – 11.607 Robot Location Rotterdam, The Netherlands IDENTIFICATION / CE MARKING The system/machine/unit has a CE mark, to indicate that the system/machine/unit complies with the fundamental safety and health requirements as written on the Declaration of Conformity. The mark is located at the position as shown in the drawing below.

  • Page 10: Technical Design

    The robot is designed as a modular carrier for various applications for surface treatment. This to be mounted by the end user with the supplied application manual. CHANGEOVER APPLICATIONS The M7 Robot can be equipped with different types of applications. The procedure for changing application over is described in the application user manuals. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS M3 –...

  • Page 11: Ce Marking And Liability

    Changes to the VertiDrive B.V. M7 robot may lead to severe damage and injury of the user. The VertiDrive B.V. M7 robot must not be changed in any way without written permission of VertiDrive B.V. The risks and consequences related to adaptations do not come under the responsibility of VertiDrive B.V.

  • Page 12: Liability

    M7 – 11.607 User manual www.vertidrive.nl LIABILITY VertiDrive B.V. accepts no liability for unsafe situations, accidents and/or damage resulting from any of the following points: Poor maintenance.  The robot is explicitly NOT suitable for carrying people and or objects.

  • Page 13: Safety

    M7 – 11.607 User manual www.vertidrive.nl SAFETY Safety instructions in this manual are based on SIR (Stichting Industriële reiniging, the Foundation for Industrial Cleaning) guidelines. These SIR guidelines are based on the Dutch and Belgian legislation and regulations, plus the European regulation (EU) 2016/425 of the European Parliament and the Council dated 9 March 2016 regarding personal protection equipment (superseding European directive 89/656/EEC).

  • Page 14: Safety Signs On The System

    M7 – 11.607 User manual www.vertidrive.nl SAFETY SIGNS ON THE SYSTEM Meaning: High voltage, applies to the control box and electrical connections of components. Risk: Electrical hazard. Location: Control box, electrical components. Meaning: Magnetic field Risk: Magnets produce a far-reaching, strong magnetic field. They could damage TV’s and laptops, computer hard drives, credit and ATM cards, data storage media, mechanical watches, hearing aids and speakers.

  • Page 15: General Safety Instructions

    GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The M7 Robot complies with the fundamental safety and health requirements laid down in the relevant European Community guidelines. However, careless or inexpert use may lead to dangerous situations. Always follow the safety rules written by local law and/or defined by the company you are working for. Local safety rules must always be followed in the first place.

  • Page 16: Before Starting

    Caution should be taken when plugging and unplugging the power supply. Appropriate and approved power cables should be used. Prior to use of the VertiDrive M7 Robot, the user/operator must perform a check, see “General Checklist start-up procedure”. Initial training of users/operators is provided by VertiDrive and or VertiDrive certified representatives/trainers, upon delivery of a new robot.

  • Page 17: Safety Provisions

    Refer to chapter “Installation” for how to connect the wall contact switch to the pump. VertiDrive strongly recommends to integrate the UHP pump equipment (if applicable) in the emergency circuit inside the control box.

  • Page 18: Risk For Personal Injury

    M7 – 11.607 User manual www.vertidrive.nl RISK FOR PERSONAL INJURY Electrocution Where When Precaution Warning sign Control box. During maintenance by Always disconnect the working on electrical part main power cord. inside the control box. Electrical cables. During handling of Always disconnect the cables.

  • Page 19: Liquid Injection By Uhp Water Jet

    M7 – 11.607 User manual www.vertidrive.nl Liquid injection by UHP water jet Where When Precaution Warning sign Near robot, hoses and During operation with Wear protective clothing. UHP pump, if a UHP UHP near the nozzles, pump is applied. hoses and pump.

  • Page 20: System Description

    SYSTEM DESCRIPTION GENERAL The VertiDrive M7 robot (“the Robot”) is a remote controlled 4-wheel vehicle which by means of magnetism moves on vertical steel and flat surfaces. The robot is designed as a modular carrier for various technical applications and specifically for the cleaning/stripping of steel surfaces by means of Ultra High Pressure (UHP).

  • Page 21: Control Box

    M7 – 11.607 User manual www.vertidrive.nl CONTROL BOX Transport frame with control box Part name Description Power indicator. Green light turns on when the system is powered on. Emergency stop. Switch to shut down the system. Key holes. For opening and closing control box.

  • Page 22: Remote Control Panel

    M7 – 11.607 User manual www.vertidrive.nl REMOTE CONTROL PANEL The robot is controlled by a wireless remote control system with the following functions and controls. NOVA XL Remote control...
  • Page 23 M7 – 11.607 User manual www.vertidrive.nl Part name Explanation On/Off switch / For turning on the remote control, turn clockwise. Remove key to Safety key. prevent unexpected starting of system. Connection switch. To Connect remote control with the control box.

  • Page 24: Safety Winch System (Optional)

    M7 – 11.607 User manual www.vertidrive.nl SAFETY WINCH SYSTEM (OPTIONAL) Winch system A winch system, integrated in a transport frame, can optionally be provided. It is very important to install the fall arrestor before placing the robot on the surface. The users are hereby protected from the robot from losing contact with the wall.
  • Page 25 M7 – 11.607 User manual www.vertidrive.nl Each line should be positioned as shown in the sketch below. Winch setup The two snatch blocks on either end do need to guide the line in order to heave in and out smoothly. To avoid sway in case the robot loose contact with the steel surface, the working area should be kept within the two snatch blocks (within the green marked area) and the fall arrestor should be positioned as close as possible above the robot.
  • Page 26 M7 – 11.607 User manual www.vertidrive.nl Fall arrestor Pulley Winch system Do not place hands or object close to the winches when they are in operation. Always secure transport frame to a solid object or structure in order to counteract sudden forces on the winch lines (e.g.

  • Page 27: Installation

    The commissioning work must only be carried out by authorized personnel. Prior to use of the VertiDrive M7 Robot, the user/operator must follow operating and safety instructions. Initial training of users/operators is provided by VertiDrive and or VertiDrive certified representatives/trainers, upon delivery of a new robot.

  • Page 28: Handling The Robot

    M7 – 11.607 User manual www.vertidrive.nl HANDLING THE ROBOT Only the Stainless-steel bar on the robot and the main frame should be used to carry or move the robot. Other parts are not suitable for handling/carrying the machine. When carrying the robot, 55 KG of weight should be taken into account. Always follow health and safety rules when handling the robot.

  • Page 29: Operation

    M7 – 11.607 User manual www.vertidrive.nl OPERATION OPERATING PROCEDURE First read the safety instructions in chapter 8 before starting the system. It is important to read all safety measures and to use the personnel protective equipment accordingly. Starting up NOTE: Before using the robot it is mandatory to secure the robot with certified and appropriate fall arrestors.
  • Page 30 M7 – 11.607 User manual www.vertidrive.nl Lower the castor wheels. Avoid entrapment of hands and/or fingers. Avoid entrapment of hands and/or fingers!!! The magnetism will directly hold the robot on its place. Avoid entrapment of hands and/or fingers!!! Make sure the swing arm is removed from robot before detaching, otherwise robot will not be able to detach from the wall!!! Unroll the entire umbilical cable to prevent heat buildup and failure of signals.

  • Page 31: Recover From An Emergency Stop

    M7 – 11.607 User manual www.vertidrive.nl Connect 230 V 50 Hz (16 Amp) to the control box. Make sure the power light on the control box is ON and the emergency stop button is pulled out. Make sure the key K1 is fully inserted (K1 = black key at the right bottom corner).

  • Page 32: Maintenance And Cleaning

    Maintenance is to be performed on regular base according to Maintenance Inspection Schedule MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS VertiDrive keeps a stock of the mechanical parts. See the M7 – 11.607 Parts manual supplied with the robot When ordering parts specify the part number and describe shortly why a part needs to be replaced.

  • Page 33: Storage And Transport

    M7 – 11.607 User manual www.vertidrive.nl STORAGE AND TRANSPORT Do not approach the robot if you have a pacemaker or implanted heart defibrillator. Keep 60 cm distance! When handling and transporting the robot extra caution should be taken to stay away from the magnets. The magnets are very strong and entrapment between the magnet or wheels and metal objects can cause serious injuries.

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