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Operating instructions VarioShaker 270 with control box Item number: VA-Art-00018 Read before assembly and commissioning! www.variobotic.de...
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Operating instructions All non-German versions of this document are translation of the original document! Item number: VA-Art-00018 Project name: VarioShaker 270 with control box Year of construction: 2019 Creator: Technische Dokumentation Wörtz | www.tedok-woertz.de Copyright by: Variobotic GmbH Operating instructions...
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89233 Neu-Ulm (Germany) hereby declare that the machine: Item number: VA-Art-00018 Project name: VarioShaker 270 with control box Function: Component separation and feed for handling systems Year of construction: 2019 the basic requirements of Machine Directive 2006/42/EC are fulfilled. The following requirements according to appendix I of the directive are applied and complied with: ▪...
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Safety while working on electrical equipment ................... 20 2.6.1 The five safety rules ......................... 20 Fire fighting ............................21 STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION ......................22 Structure ............................22 Functional description ........................22 Operating instructions Page 7 of 62 VarioShaker 270 with control box...
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Input and output check (digital IO check) ................48 6.6.4 Update and Version (Update and Version) ................48 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR ......................51 Preparation and general measures for maintenance and repair ............. 52 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE ......................53 Operating instructions Page 8 of 62 VarioShaker 270 with control box...
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Disassembly for disposal ........................55 9.1.1 Notes on disposal ........................55 TECHNICAL DATA ..........................57 10.1 Dimensions of the VarioShaker 270 with control box ..............57 10.2 Climatic and environmental requirements ..................58 10.3 Material and component properties ....................58 10.3.1...
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1.1.5 Copyright The copyright for this document remains with the company Variobotic GmbH. This operating instructions may neither be completely nor partially reproduced, distributed or evaluated for competition purposes without authorization or shared with third parties.
Describes a dangerous situation that may lead to treatable injuries if the safety note Caution! is ignored. Warning notes for property damage, which may result in production failures or Notice machine damage if the sasafetysafetyfety notes are not followed. Operating instructions Page 12 of 62 VarioShaker 270 with control box...
Consequences upon the occurrence of a hazard Actions against the hazard Notice Note on system or machine damage Consequences upon the occurrence of a hazard Actions against the hazard Operating instructions Page 13 of 62 VarioShaker 270 with control box...
Installed at the hazardous parts! area. Table 1.1: Warning sign 1.2.4.2 Ban sign Use foot protection Use hand protection Use head protection! Wear eye protection Table 1.2: Ban sign Operating instructions Page 14 of 62 VarioShaker 270 with control box...
2.1 Intended use The operating safety of the machine is only guaranteed with proper usage. The VarioShaker 270 with control box is sued to actuate transported material, in particular general cargo, through mechanical vibrations. The VarioShaker 270 with control box is integrated in automated industrial facilities and controlled through a communication interface in automatic mode.
Independent modifications and changes tot he machine are forbidden! Hardware and software changes to the machine may not be performed without approval from Variobotic GmbH. Damage that results from improper usage leads to the forfeiture of all warranty and compensation claims.
Unauthorized persons that do not fulfill the requirements described here are not familiar with the hazards affiliated with this machine. Thus, the risk of severe injuries or even death exists for unauthorized users. Operating instructions Page 17 of 62 VarioShaker 270 with control box...
The personnel has the obligation to immediately inform superiors of any determined faults and damage to the product. Work with the product must be stopped until the damage has been repaired. Operating instructions Page 18 of 62 VarioShaker 270 with control box...
Do not work on the machine if you are under the influence of alcohol, narcotics or medication. Operating instructions Page 19 of 62 VarioShaker 270 with control box...
Only touch electrical equipment with dry hands! Do not use any metallic conductors during maintenance work on or near electrical equipment! Fuses Only original fuses with the prescribed current may be used. Operating instructions Page 20 of 62 VarioShaker 270 with control box...
Only use non-residue CO2 extinguishers in the event of a fire. If these are not available, use class A, B or C fire extinguishers. (these fire extinguishers leave behind residue that is difficult to remove!). Operating instructions Page 21 of 62 VarioShaker 270 with control box...
The VarioShaker 270 with control box consists of a component separator (1) and the control box (2). The control box from the VarioShaker 270 must be installed at the place of use in a control cabinet authorized by the operating company. Due to safety reasons, the control box may not be used outside of a locked control cabinet.
Please reference the technical data for the weight. When transporting the control box, you must ensure that the contacts and clamps from the box are not damaged. The included transport packaging must be used. Operating instructions Page 23 of 62 VarioShaker 270 with control box...
▪ all hazardous sites caused by the installation of the device are properly removed, secured or identified. Operating instructions Page 24 of 62 VarioShaker 270 with control box...
The damping elements used must be approved respectively for a mass of > 30kg. ▪ Metal-rubber buffer MGA diameter 25mm or ▪ Metal-rubber buffer MGA diameter 20mm 4.1.2 Drill image for assembly Figure 4.1: Set-up and fasten Operating instructions Page 25 of 62 VarioShaker 270 with control box...
Use four M8 screws (fig. above pos.: 1) for the mounting of the VarioShaker on the base plate. Tighten the screws and check the fixed positioning of the screws. Operating instructions Page 26 of 62 VarioShaker 270 with control box...
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Figure 4.2: Set-up and fasten Tighten the front and back plate again after mounting the VarioShaker on the machine base plate. Only a completely assembled device may be used! Operating instructions Page 27 of 62 VarioShaker 270 with control box...
If the vibration plate moves, then it is not correctly positioned and will not be held by all magnets. ✓ If the vibration plate does not move, then it is correctly positioned and will be held by all magnets. Operating instructions Page 28 of 62 VarioShaker 270 with control box...
Observe additional documentation! In addition to this short description, read the included circuit diagram. Figure 5.1: Connection of the control box USB connection Ethernet connection Connection strip M12 VarioShaker connection Operating instructions Page 29 of 62 VarioShaker 270 with control box...
Unassigned (reserved) Table 5.1: Connection strip A tip / note from the manufacturer 48V and 24V are backed up with 2A fuses. The fuses are located in the casing. Operating instructions Page 30 of 62 VarioShaker 270 with control box...
Figure 5.3: Connection to the VarioShaker The VarioShaker is supplied through the included eight-pin M12 connection cable (1). The cable can be connected on the side of the VarioShaker. Operating instructions Page 31 of 62 VarioShaker 270 with control box...
(see 6.6 Start page settings (yellow), page 47), you can later assign a fixed IP address to the control box and therefore user interface as well as undertake any individual settings. Operating instructions Page 32 of 62 VarioShaker 270 with control box...
A tip / note from the manufacturer It is also possible to manually set the IP address later through the settings (see 6.6 Start page settings (yellow), page 47). Operating instructions Page 33 of 62 VarioShaker 270 with control box...
If the connection was successful, the start screen shown here will appear. ▪ Red frame = Preset and file management ▪ Green frame = Clip Editor ▪ Blue frame = Sequence Editor ▪ Yellow frame = Settings Operating instructions Page 34 of 62 VarioShaker 270 with control box...
VarioShaker is marked with a triangle (1) as well as the icons of the presets. The individual “channels” begin in clockwise direction and the page names in the form of letters on the triangle. The channels always stand for a corner. Operating instructions Page 35 of 62 VarioShaker 270 with control box...
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The presettings of the PRESET CLIP make it easier for you to find the right settings. Phases like amplitude are preset. Normally only the frequency has to be adjusted. This allows the amplitude to be perfectly optimized as well. Operating instructions Page 36 of 62 VarioShaker 270 with control box...
The number before the designation (see 1 or 10 above) indicates the SLOT where the sequence was saved. A SLOT is the BIT CODED position where the sequence is saved. Operating instructions Page 37 of 62 VarioShaker 270 with control box...
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Operation and usage By opening the digital I/O on PIN 1 for start and 2 -5 for the BIT selection, you can open the sequences without needing the WEB GUI. Operating instructions Page 38 of 62 VarioShaker 270 with control box...
BLOCK and causes a very quick stop of the vibration. If the amplitude was set too high and the shaker moves constantly to BLOCK, this will lead to increased wear and damage. Operating instructions Page 39 of 62 VarioShaker 270 with control box...
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This means that adjustments to the sequence or in MY CLIP are independent of each other. The CLIP automatically received a new name in the SEQUENCE as well. Operating instructions Page 40 of 62 VarioShaker 270 with control box...
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This is additionally made clear by showing the name of the selected CLIP (here from the sequence) in green. The SAVE button also indicates that it is saving to the sequence through green. Operating instructions Page 41 of 62 VarioShaker 270 with control box...
If for example CH1 and CH2 (1) are moved together in their amplitude, they can be linked by pressing the button. In this example, the phase from CH2 and CH3 (2) is also linked and changed together. Operating instructions Page 42 of 62 VarioShaker 270 with control box...
After this, the clip should be saved under MY CLIPS, for example, with a machine identification. Figure 6.8: CLIP EDITOR (green) - Introduction to the creation of CLIPS Operating instructions Page 43 of 62 VarioShaker 270 with control box...
You can save a sequence once with PLAY. ▪ SAVE and SAVE AS have the same function as with the CLIP EDITOR. Clips changes in the SEQUENCE EDITOR are only saved in the sequence. Operating instructions Page 44 of 62 VarioShaker 270 with control box...
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SEQUENCE EDITOR. SEQUENCE EDITOR (blue) – rename clip Figure 6.10: The sequence of the clips can be changed to the left and right by using the arrows underneath the clips. Operating instructions Page 45 of 62 VarioShaker 270 with control box...
Then the matching SLOT can be assigned in the drop down menu. If the selected SLOT was already assigned, there will be a notification on the display that the SLOT was overwritten. Figure 6.12: SEQUENCE EDITOR (blue) - SLOT overwritten Operating instructions Page 46 of 62 VarioShaker 270 with control box...
Figure 6.13: Start page settings (yellow) - Network configurations (network) An IP is assigned to the control box using the DHCP setting. A fixed IP can be assigned under MANUAL. Operating instructions Page 47 of 62 VarioShaker 270 with control box...
Copy the two files that you received by e-mail and paste them into the “updates” folder. The update files should look as follows: ✓ YYYY-MM-DD_XXXX.ruetteltisch.tar.xz (CONTROLLER) ✓ YYYY-MM-DD_XXXX.webtisch.tar.xz (GUI) Operating instructions Page 48 of 62 VarioShaker 270 with control box...
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(vibration table does not have to be activated) (Figure 5.1,Connection of the control box page 29 Open the WebGUI in the web browser and select under SETTINGS: SETTINGS THE tab UPDATE AND VERSION. Update and version Operating instructions Page 49 of 62 VarioShaker 270 with control box...
Only authorised and qualified experts with technical training for mechanical / electrical systems may perform this task. The operator must be able to see the complete work area of the machine. Operating instructions Page 51 of 62 VarioShaker 270 with control box...
The VarioShaker 270 is maintenance-free. Should, however, any repair or maintenance work be necessary, the device must be disconnected from all energy sources. Pull out the plug connection to the VarioShaker 270 for this. Figure 7.1: Preparation and general measures for maintenance and repair Make sure that all tools, cleaning cloths and other materials are removed from the work area after completion of the maintenance work.
Independent modifications and changes to the machine are forbidden! Hardware and software changes to the machine may not be performed without approval from Variobotic GmbH. Damage that results from improper usage leads to the forfeiture of all warranty and compensation claims.
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9.1.1.2 In countries outside of the EU If you would like to dispose of this product, please contact your local authorities to receive information on proper disposal. Operating instructions Page 55 of 62 VarioShaker 270 with control box...
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You can return used batteries to all GRS collection points at your location or anywhere that such batteries are sold. The batteries will be accepted free of charge for the consumer. Operating instructions Page 56 of 62 VarioShaker 270 with control box...
10. Technical data This technical data includes: Item number: VA-Art-00018 Year of construction: 2019 10.1 Dimensions of the VarioShaker 270 with control box Figure 10.1: Dimensions of the VarioShaker 270 with control box Weight: 14.2 kg Vibration area: 270 mm diagonal (185x185mm) smooth with...
If the components are too heavy, they cannot be re-oriented in a process-safe manner. Components should always be examined for suitability in advance. Operating instructions Page 58 of 62 VarioShaker 270 with control box...
11.1 Switch and connection plan control box Observe additional documentation! The switch and connection plan for the control box can be found in paper form as an appendix to these operating instructions. Operating instructions Page 59 of 62 VarioShaker 270 with control box...
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Annex Operating instructions Page 60 of 62 VarioShaker 270 with control box...
Update and Version (Update and Version) ..................49 Figure 7.1: Preparation and general measures for maintenance and repair ............. 52 Figure 10.1: Dimensions of the VarioShaker 270 with control box ..............57 Operating instructions Page 61 of 62 VarioShaker 270 with control box...
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