Table of contents Abbreviations and symbols ..........................5 Explanation of safety and warning notices ..................5 Introduction ..............................6 Short description ..........................7 Initial inspection ..........................8 Complaints ............................8 Warranty ............................8 Safety information ............................9 General safety information ......................... 9 Appropriate use and liability exclusions ....................9 Product misuse ..........................
Abbreviations and symbols Action symbol 1 Symbol for actions that must be carried out in a specified sequence. Consequence or result of an action ⇒ Count • Stop devices Pallets Belt element Operating instructions Fig. Figure This sign indicates information that will allow the stop device to be used more effectively and more economically.
The safety signs appear frequently in the text with a picture to explain what the source of the hazard is. CRUSHING HAZARD! This symbol gives warning of a location where there is a risk of being crushed. HIGH ELECTRICAL VOLTAGE! This symbol gives warning of possible electric shock.
Short description The stop devices by STEIN Automation are optional accessories for the STEIN 300 SOFTMOVE Workpiece Transport System. Together with the STEIN 300, these devices enable the stopping, separation and posi- tioning of the pallets and thus the workpieces found on the pallets.
During this warranty period we will replace any components defective in manufacture or materials free of charge. STEIN Automation's general warranty conditions also apply. STEIN300 SoftMove_Stop Devices_08_GB.doc / 10.2018...
Stop devices must only be installed and repaired by authorised personnel who have been trained by STEIN Automation. Only genuine spare parts from STEIN Automation may be used when carrying out repairs to the stop devices. Appropriate use and liability exclusions...
• Unauthorised interventions, alterations or repairs carried out to the stop devices invali- date the warranty. STEIN Automation shall not be liable for damages sustained due to unauthorised inter- ventions, changes or repairs! Product misuse The stop devices may not be used in queue mode.
Residual danger The stop devices are manufactured using state-of-the-art technology and to recognised safety standards Nevertheless their use can lead to dangerous situations for users or third parties or to impairments of the system and other material assets. During the transport of pallets and products, the following injuries can result: Crushing and collision: •...
Technical description Contents The stop devices must be installed by the customer or are delivered fully installed and ready to connect. The stop devices are supplied without protective covers. These must be adapted by the customer to the specific requirements and installed. WARNING! The scope of delivery for the stop devices does not include a controller! This must be ordered separately.
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Fig. 4-2: Stop devices and centring rails 1 Belt element 2 Pallet 3 Stop device 4 Centring rails For workstations, which require a more exact positioning of the pallet in the X and Y axis, the use of a stop device with two centring rails will serve the purpose. The centring rails are screwed on internally on both sides on the belt profile.
Stop situations The installing sets shown under the heading "Stop situations" facilitate the pallet’s stop- ping at a manual or automatic workstation in order to, for instance, carry out configura- tions or installation work on the workpiece. The sets are always composed of various accessory parts depending on customer- specific control elements (e.g.
ASI stop device Fig. 6-1: ASI stop device 1 Pneumatic stop device 2 ASI electronics 3 Intermediate plate 4 Proximity switch 5 Pn valve 6 Air connection 7 Connection to the ASI cable 8 Plug for the proximity switch 9 Status LED 10 Status LED 11 I.3 Status LED green...
On operating stations which generate shavings (for example drilling or thread-cutting machinery), covers should be installed to avoid shavings or cooling fluid coming into contact with the belt elements or the stop device. WARNING Further information is available from STEIN Automation. Preparation From the Workpiece Transport System starting unexpectedly. DANGER!
Installing the stop device Protective clothing must be worn Wear your personal safety clothing: Safety footwear and safety gloves. Installing the stop device does not require any changes to the belt elements! Please observe the design and measurements of the standard stop situation (stop posi- tion) (see Chapter 5.1).
Installing the stop devices and centring rails The installation of the stop device for this model is the same as described under 7.3 In- stalling the stop device. In addition, both centring rails must also be installed on the inside of the belt elements to the guide profile.
Connecting the stop device to the compressed air supply Only specialised personnel should connect the compressed air supply! WARNING! Carry out installation work only in a pressureless state! WARNING Maximum operating pressure: 6 bar. STEIN operating pressure: 4 bar. WARNING Type PUN-S hoses with an exterior diameter of 6mm and wall thickness of 1mm are used, manufactured by: Festo.
Connecting the stop device to the electrical power supply (ASI Bus) Connection to the electrical power supply must be carried out exclusively by trained specialists from STEIN Automation! DANGER! Be sure to use only approved plug-and-socket systems when connecting to the power supply.
Accessories ASI stop device overview 300423001 ASI stop device (ASI-S) 300 427 001 ASI supply side stop device (ASI-ES) 300426001 ASI workstation stop device 300425001 ASI workstation stop device left (ASI-AS-L) (ASI-AS) 300424001 ASI pre-stop dev. (ASI-VS) left 930104001 ASI pre-stop dev. (ASI-VS) right 300428001 ASI workstation stop device 300429001 ASI workstation stop device...
930 104 001 ASI pre-stop device (ASI-VS) right Fig. 8-5 Pallet direction of travel right Fig. 8-6 STEIN300 SoftMove_Stop Devices_08_GB.doc / 10.2018...
300 426 001 ASI workstation stop device left (ASI-AS-L) Fig. 8-11 Pallet direction of travel left Fig. 8-12 STEIN300 SoftMove_Stop Devices_08_GB.doc / 10.2018...
300 427 001 ASI supply side stop device (ASI-ES) Fig. 8-13 Pallet direction of travel right Fig. 8-14 STEIN300 SoftMove_Stop Devices_08_GB.doc / 10.2018...
300 428 001 ASI workstation stop device with offset stop (ASI-ASA) Fig. 8-15 Pallet direction of travel right Fig. 8-16 STEIN300 SoftMove_Stop Devices_08_GB.doc / 10.2018...
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8.12.10 Retention lock – pallet The retention lock prevents the manual pushing of the pallet against the driving direction to or from the processing position. Fig. 8-33 300 274 001 Retention lock – pallet after workstation Fig. 8-34 300 275 001 Retention lock –...
Initial operation Carry out the following checks before initial operation: Are all electrical cables undamaged? Are all the electric and pneumatic leads and hoses correctly connected? Have all the mechanical components been tightly fastened in place? Have all tools and other equipment been cleared from the transport area? ...
Avoid fluid getting into the components of the system or of the processing stations. WARNING STEIN Automation recommends the industrial cleaner by Würth, Article no.: 893140 or Arecal Clean manufactured by RECA Norm, article no.: 0895014500. Keep the upper belt surface in good condition by regularly applying Carbaflo ®...
13.2 Maintenance The stop devices are maintenance-free. Appendix 14.1 Technical data Stop device Sizes available For pallets 160x160 to 400 x 400 mm (any size within this range) Permissible pallet load Stop device: • in the X axis: none • in the Y axis: 100 N •...
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This information reflects the technical status at the time of printing. STEIN Automation reserves the right to make technical updates. STEIN Automation GmbH & Co. KG Carl-Haag-Straße 26 78054 VS-Schwenningen Telephone +49 (0)7720 / 8307-0 info@stein-automation.de www.stein-automation.de STEIN300 SoftMove_Stop Devices_08_GB.doc / 10.2018...
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