Endo EDB-50 User Manual

Magical balancer
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Users Manual
Magical Balancer
EDB-50/EDB-85/EDB-130
For safe and correct operation of the product, please be sure to read this manual and fully
understand its content before use.
After reading, keep the manual safe so that you can find and use it readily.
In case of resale or transfer, make sure to transfer the manual to the new owner.
HMU-0002d
Issued in September 2021

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the EDB-50 and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Summary of Contents for Endo EDB-50

  • Page 1 Users Manual Magical Balancer EDB-50/EDB-85/EDB-130 For safe and correct operation of the product, please be sure to read this manual and fully understand its content before use. After reading, keep the manual safe so that you can find and use it readily.
  • Page 2: Introduction

    Magical Balancer Introduction Introduction Thank you very much for purchasing the Magical Balancer main equipment (also referred to as the product). To resolve any trouble and obtain the best performance from the product, please be sure to read this Instruction Manual (hereafter referred to as the manual) and fully understand its content. Notation in this manual Hazard levels This product is designed with ultimate priority on the safety of operators.
  • Page 3: Scope Of Warranty And Liabilities For The Equipment

    Copyright and liabilities The copyright for this Instruction Manual (included with the product) belongs to Endo Kogyo Co.,Ltd. The Instruction Manual is provided for the limited purpose of supporting the safe and proper use of the product.
  • Page 4: Definition Of Intended Users For This Manual

    Emergency contact in case of malfunctions If any malfunction occurs with the product, refer to the contact information indicated on the back cover of this manual and contact Endo Kogyo or an authorized dealer. Our service representative will assist you.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Magical Balancer CONTENTS CONTENTS Introduction ..................... 1 Notation in this manual ................... 1 Hazard levels ...........................1 Symbols ...........................1 Scope of warranty and liabilities for the equipment ..........2 Warranty and liabilities for the equipment ................2 Copyright and liabilities ......................2 Definition of intended users for this manual ............3 Emergency contact in case of malfunctions ............
  • Page 6 Magical Balancer CONTENTS 4-1-1 Tools for installation ....................21 4-1-2 Check of installation location ..................21 Installation procedures ................22 4-2-1 Installation ........................22 Attachment of the upper hook(standard accessories) ......23 Attachment of trolley (special accessories) ........... 24 Piping of the air hose ................25 Connection of the power cable ...............
  • Page 7 Error Mode ....................41 7-2-1 Operation method of the Error Mode ...............41 7-2-2 Error in the control box and the countermeasures...........42 7-2-3 Error in the grip box and the countermeasures ............43 8. Dimensional Drawing ................ 44  EDB-50........................44  EDB-85........................45  EDB-130 ........................46...
  • Page 8: Warning Sign And Precautions For Handling

    Magical Balancer 1 Warning sign and Precautions for Handling Warning sign and Precautions for Handling Labels and name plates Warning labels are attached to the locations with potential dangers related to the operation and maintenance. The warning labels are displayed in an appropriate size and color that can easily attract operators’ attention and indicate warning information and symbols of hazard classification.
  • Page 9 Magical Balancer 1 Warning sign and Precautions for Handling Label appearance Details Ⓒ This is a nameplate attached to the control box of the main equipment of the Magical Balancer. The model name and serial number of the stand-alone control module are indicated. Ⓓ...
  • Page 10: Locations Of Warning Labels And Nameplates

    Magical Balancer 1 Warning sign and Precautions for Handling 1-1-2 Locations of warning labels and nameplates The labels and nameplates are attached to the following locations of the product as shown below. Ⓑ ⒶWarning Label ⒽError Code Table Name Plate ⒹWarning Label Ⓒ...
  • Page 11: Precautions For Handling

    Magical Balancer 1 Warning sign and Precautions for Handling Precautions for handling Incorrect handling of this product may cause damage to the product or the suspended load as well as an injury. Thoroughly read the following precautions and be sure to observe them when handling the product.
  • Page 12: Installation

    Magical Balancer 1 Warning sign and Precautions for Handling 1-2-2 Installation DANGER  Be sure to install the stoppers on the ends of the traverse and travel rails.  Ensure that the location where the Magical Balancer is installed has sufficient strength.
  • Page 13: Pewcautions For Use

    Magical Balancer 1 Warning sign and Precautions for Handling 1-2-4 Pewcautions for use DANGER  Do not move directly under a lifted load.  Do not transport a load overhead. Never operate the product if the following abnormalities exist in the wire rope. (1) Kink, deformation, or corrosion (2) Wire breakage, wear beyond the usage limit WARINNG...
  • Page 14 Magical Balancer 1 Warning sign and Precautions for Handling WARNING  Use the operating voltage and current within their ratings.  When moving the Magical Balancer, ensure that there is no obstacle within the range of movement of the suspended load and the hook. ...
  • Page 15: Periodic Inspections

    Magical Balancer 1 Warning sign and Precautions for Handling 1-2-5 Periodic inspections DANGER  Periodically inspect the Magical Balancer, and replace worn or damaged parts.  Discard the hook if it is stretched, worn or damaged. Do not try to repair it, but replace with a new hook. WARNING ...
  • Page 16: Unpacking And Installation

    Magical Balancer 2 Unpacking and Installation Unpacking and Installation Packaging arrangement and transportation This product is packaged for delivery in a cardboard box. The total weight of the package is approximately 42 kg and 50 kg or more for the light and heavy models, respectively.
  • Page 17: Record Of Product

    Magical Balancer 2 Unpacking and Installation 2-2-2 Record of product Record the model (MODEL) and the serial number indicated on the nameplate of the product as well as your dealer. Note: When you request repair or need consumable parts, contact us after preparing this type of information in advance.
  • Page 18: Product Description

    Magical Balancer 3 Product Description Product Description Summary of Magical Balancer 3-1-1 Functions of Magical Balancer The Magical Balancer EDB series models are hoisting machines operated with compressed air and air cylinders. The balancers can be used for cargo handling and transportation. The piston is pushed out by the air supply and rotates the drum, thereby winding up the wire rope around the drum.
  • Page 19: Components

    Magical Balancer 3 Product Description Components 3-2-1 Appearance of the mainequipment of the Magical Balancer The names of main components of magical balancers are provided below. (The numbers in the figure below are intended to help explain the names. Please note that they are different from the numbers in the Parts List.) Notes: •...
  • Page 20: Names And Functions Of The Control Panel Section Of The Grip Box And The Bottom Of The Control Box Of The Main Equipment

    Magical Balancer 3 Product Description 3-2-2 Names and functions of the control panel section of the grip box and the bottom of the control box of the main equipment The following are the names and functions of the control panel section of the grip box and the bottom of the control box of the main equipment.
  • Page 21: Product Specifications

    Rated current mass diameter voltage (MPa) (kg) diameter (kg)* (mm) EDB-50 AC 0.7A (AC100V) single phase AC 0.7A φ4.76 EDB-85 Rc 1/2 AC100V-240V (AC115V) AC 0.4A (AC240V) EDB-130 Note: Approximately 6 kg are added when the optional trolley is installed.
  • Page 22: Installation Of Magical Balancer

    Magical Balancer 4 Installation of Magical Balancer Installation of Magical Balancer WARNING  The installation of the Magical Balancer should be performed by a maintenance operator who has developed sufficient knowledge and operating skill for the Magical Balancer. Preparation and required checks before installation 4-1-1 Tools for installation Wrenches(Spanner):...
  • Page 23: Installation Procedures

    Magical Balancer 4 Installation of Magical Balancer Installation procedures DANGER  A wire rope is packed together with the Magical Balancer. Be sure to attach the wire rope to the hanger of the balancer. This is necessary to protect workers if the top hook or support members (metal hangers) of the Magical Balancer are damaged.
  • Page 24: Attachment Of The Upper Hook(Standard Accessories)

    Magical Balancer 4 Installation of Magical Balancer Attachment of the upper hook(standard accessories) Note: The numbers in brackets in the procedures are the reference numbers of the Parts List. Attach the top hook to the position shown in the figure below. Pass hexagon head bolt (2) through the bracket, collar, hanger, and top hook.
  • Page 25: Attachment Of Trolley (Special Accessories)

    Magical Balancer 4 Installation of Magical Balancer Attachment of trolley (special accessories) WARNING  The attachment of the trolley should be performed by a maintenance operator who has developed sufficient knowledge and operating skill for the Magical Balancer. Since the positions to install the collars and plain washers vary with the beam width, refer to the figures for their installation.
  • Page 26: Piping Of The Air Hose

    Magical Balancer 4 Installation of Magical Balancer Piping of the air hose WARNING  Maintain the air supply pressure below 0.7 MPa. The Magical Balancer is designed to be operated within the air supply pressure range below 0.7 MPa. If the air supply pressure exceeds 0.7 MPa, use a regulator to reduce the pressure to the required air supply pressure.
  • Page 27: Connection Of The Power Cable

    Magical Balancer 4 Installation of Magical Balancer Connection of the power cable WARNING  To prevent electric shocks caused by earth leakage, a qualified technician should perform grounding work according to the standards of the area where the system is installed.
  • Page 28: Usage Of Magical Balancer

    Magical Balancer 5 Usage of Magical Balancer Usage of Magical Balancer Iinspections before starting the operation WARNING  Be sure to perform the inspections before starting the operation.  If any abnormality is found, immediately stop using the product. Take appropriate measures before using it.
  • Page 29: Starting Up The Magical Balancer

    Magical Balancer 5 Usage of Magical Balancer Starting up the Magical Balancer Ensure that no load is hung on the bottom hook of the Magical Balancer. When the power switch of the Magical Balancer is turned ON, the grip controller automatically stands up and the initialization setting process is started.
  • Page 30: How To Suspend A Load

    Magical Balancer 5 Usage of Magical Balancer 5-3-2 How to suspend a load WARNING  Before lifting up a load, ensure that the bottom hook latch is set. While the load is hung on the bottom hook, sliding the grip upward can lift up the workpiece. Hang the load on the bottom hook.
  • Page 31: Operations After Completing The Work

    Magical Balancer 5 Usage of Magical Balancer Operations after completing the work CAUTION  Do not leave a load suspended. The suspended load may slowly descend over time. After the work is completed, lower the suspended load to the ground. ...
  • Page 32: Mode Menu

    Magical balancer 5 Usage of Magical Balancer Mode menu 5-6-1 Switching the mode menu The modes displayed on the LCD indicator include the Press the [Mode] key following six modes. The modes can be switched with the [Mode] key on the front panel.
  • Page 33: Function Button Settings

    Magical balancer 5 Usage of Magical Balancer Function button settings WARNING Do not perform any operations other than setting the function buttons in "Parameter  Mode". This may change the control parameters of the magical balancer and cause operational errors. The functions of the function buttons can be changed by changing the parameters as follows ・Load variation tracking function When the function button is pressed, the position of the suspended load is maintained even when the...
  • Page 34: Setting No-Load Weight Using Select Switch (Option)

    Magical balancer 5 Usage of Magical Balancer Setting No-Load Weight using select switch (Option) The magical balancer allows you to set the no-load weight for each attachment It can be set as a no-load state. WARNING Do not perform any operations other than setting the no-load weight in "Calibration ...
  • Page 35: Periodic Inspections And Maintenance

    Magical balancer 6 Periodic Inspections and Maintenance Periodic Inspections and Maintenance Daily and periodic inspections are required for the product to be used safely and properly. If any failure is found in the inspections, the relevant parts must be replaced. Please contact us in such cases.
  • Page 36: Monthly Inspection

    Magical balancer 6 Periodic Inspections and Maintenance  Monthly inspection Perform an inspection at least once per month and take appropriate measures against abnormal parts.  Since the number of inspections varies with the operating environment, the frequency of use, and the weight condition of the Magical Balancer, shorten the inspection intervals according to the operating conditions.
  • Page 37: Inspection Methods

    For dimensions A, B, D, and E of the opening of the hooks, to be accurate, measure the actual dimensions of the hooks of your product and record the values for later use as the references in the inspection. Upper hook EDB-50/EDB-85/EDB-130 (mm) Reference Operation usage limit dimension A...
  • Page 38: Inspection Of The Wire Rope And Its Operating Limit

    Total number number of broken Model narrow range of the same of wires wires strand One la y EDB-50, EDB-85, 133 pieces 13 pieces 7 pieces EDB-130 (7 × 19)  Inspection of the diameter of the wire rope Check that the diameter of the wire rope has not been reduced to less than the limiting dimension below.
  • Page 39: Wire Rope End

    Magical balancer 6 Periodic Inspections and Maintenance  Wire rope end  Ensure that there is no deformation and or crack in the wire clip. Wire clip  Ensure that the hexagon socket head cap screw of the wire clip is not loose.
  • Page 40: Comprehensive Operation Inspection

    Magical balancer 6 Periodic Inspections and Maintenance 6-2-6 Comprehensive operation inspection  Operation with a load  Check for abnormalities while lifting up and down a load. Repeat the operation more than once across the entire operating lifting height.  Ensure that the balancer stops after the “Up” and “Down” operations. ...
  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting CAUTION  If you notice anything unusual, stop the operation immediately. Take appropriate measures after checking the items listed in the table below.  If the situation does not relate to any of the listed items in the table below, contact your dealer.
  • Page 42: Error Mode

    Error Mode 7-2-1 Operation method of the Error Mode To check the error that has occurred, select the Error Mode by switching the mode menu as described above. The following is the procedure to display the error number. Note that, immediately after an error has occurred, the following operations are unnecessary because the error screen is automatically displayed.
  • Page 43: Error In The Control Box And The Countermeasures

    7-2-2 Error in the control box and the countermeasures The table below summarizes the errors detected for the control box of the main equipment, the causes, and the details of countermeasures. Error Name Main cause Solution Emergency The emergency stop button has been Rotate the emergency stop button stop error pushed.
  • Page 44: Error In The Grip Box And The Countermeasures

    7-2-3 Error in the grip box and the countermeasures The table below summarizes the errors detected for the grip box side, the causes, and the details of countermeasures. Error Name Main cause Solution Grip controller Since a communication error has Check the state of the curled cord network error 1 occurred in the signal line from the...
  • Page 45: Dimensional Drawing

    Dimensional Drawing EDB-50 ...
  • Page 46: Edb-85

     EDB-85...
  • Page 47: Edb-130

     EDB-130...
  • Page 48 〒812-0013 福岡県福岡市博多区博多駅東 3 丁目 11 番 15 号文喜ビル 3F TEL: 092-412-5281 FAX: 092-412-5280 サービス営業グループ 〒959-1261 新潟県燕市秋葉町 3 丁目 14 番 7 号 TEL: 0256-64-4786 FAX: 0256-62-5772 E-mail:service@endo-kogyo.co.jp ENDO KOGYO CO., LTD. 3-14-7, Akiba cho, Tsubame, Niigata 959-1261, Japan http://www.endo-kogyo.co.jp/ TEL: 81-256-62-5133 本書ならびに本製品の仕様は改善のために予告なしに変更することがあります。  本書の内容の無断転載を禁止します。  ...

This manual is also suitable for:

Edb-85Edb-130

Table of Contents