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Translation of Original Operating Manual Assembly and Operating Manual Configurable Pneumatic 2-Finger Long-Stroke Gripper...
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Imprint Imprint Copyright: This manual is protected by copyright. The author is SCHUNK GmbH & Co. KG. All rights reserved. Technical changes: We reserve the right to make alterations for the purpose of technical improvement. Document number: 1517334 Version: 02.00 | 08/11/2022 | en...
Table of Contents Table of Contents General........................ 5 About this manual .................... 5 1.1.1 Presentation of Warning Labels ............... 5 1.1.2 Definition of Terms................... 5 1.1.3 Applicable documents ................ 6 1.1.4 Sizes and variants .................. 6 Warranty ...................... 7 Scope of delivery .................... 7 Accessories ......................
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Table of Contents 6.3.2 Mounting the inductive proximity switch.......... 32 Adjusting freely positionable end stops ............. 33 Troubleshooting ..................... 34 Product does not move .................. 34 Product does not execute a complete stroke............. 34 Product is opening or closing abruptly ............... 34 Gripping force is dropping ..................
General 1 General 1.1 About this manual This manual contains important information for a safe and appropriate use of the product. This manual is an integral part of the product and must be kept accessible for the personnel at all times. Before starting work, the personnel must have read and understood this operating manual.
• Data sheet of the IO-Link sensor ** • Assembly and Operating Manual for Position Clamping *** The documents labeled with an asterisk (*) can be downloaded from schunk.com. Documents marked with two asterisks (**) can be downloaded from www.contrinex.com.
General 1.2 Warranty If the product is used as intended, the warranty is valid for 12 months from the ex-works delivery date under the following conditions: • Observe the specified maintenance and lubrication intervals • Observe the ambient conditions and operating conditions Parts touching the workpiece and wear parts are not included in the warranty.
Use of unauthorized spare parts Using unauthorized spare parts can endanger personnel and damage the product or cause it to malfunction. • Use only original spare parts or spares authorized by SCHUNK. 02.00 | PLG | Assembly and Operating Manual | en | 1517334...
Basic safety notes 2.4 Gripper fingers Requirements of gripper fingers Accumulated energy can make the product unsafe and risk the danger of serious injuries and considerable material damage. • Execute the gripper fingers in such a way that the product reaches either the "open"...
Basic safety notes 2.7 Personal protective equipment Use of personal protective equipment Personal protective equipment serves to protect staff against danger which may interfere with their health or safety at work. • When working on and with the product, observe the occupational health and safety regulations and wear the required personal protective equipment.
Basic safety notes 2.9 Transport Handling during transport Incorrect handling during transport may impair the product's safety and cause serious injuries and considerable material damage. • When handling heavy weights, use lifting equipment to lift the product and transport it by appropriate means. •...
Basic safety notes 2.12.1 Protection during handling and assembly Incorrect handling and assembly Incorrect handling and assembly may impair the product's safety and cause serious injuries and considerable material damage. • Have all work carried out by appropriately qualified personnel. •...
Basic safety notes • To avoid accidents and/or material damage, human access to the movement range of the machine must be restricted. Limit/ prevent accidental access for people in this area due through technical safety measures. The protective cover and protective fence must be rigid enough to withstand the maximum possible movement energy.
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Secure the end positions of the product with SCHUNK SDV-P • pressure maintenance valves. 02.00 | PLG | Assembly and Operating Manual | en | 1517334...
Technical data 3 Technical data Connection data Designation Pressure medium Compressed air, compressed air quality according to ISO 8573-1: 7:4:4 Nominal operating pressure [bar] Minimum pressure [bar] Maximum pressure [bar] Minimum pressure position clamping [bar] Ambient conditions and operating conditions Designation Ambient temperature [°C] min.
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Technical data Connection data of the integrated IO-Link sensor (variant IOL) To operate the sensor with IO-Link, an IO-Link master and the corresponding software are required. The IODD required for operation can be downloaded from ioddfinder.io-link.com. Designation IDWE-MxxMP-NMS-A0 Contrinex material number 330-020-494 Operating voltage [VDC] min.
Positions for the individually configurable options Page 1: Name plate with product designation Page 2: SCHUNK name plate 4.2 Description Pneumatic 2-finger parallel gripper with long jaw stroke, high gripping force and profiled rail guide for the use of long gripper...
Transport 5 Transport WARNING Risk of injury from falling of the product! During transport and assembly the product may fall down and cause serious injuries. Secure unit with adequately sized straps. • Use transport threads. • Wear appropriate safety equipment. •...
Assembly 6 Assembly 6.1 Installing and connecting WARNING Risk of injury due to unexpected movements! If the power supply is switched on or residual energy remains in the system, components can move unexpectedly and cause serious injuries. Before starting any work on the product: Switch off the power •...
Assembly Evenness of the The values apply to the whole mounting surface to which the mounting surface product is mounted. Requirements for evenness of the mounting surface (Dimensions in mm) Edge length Permissible unevenness < 100 < 0.02 > 100 <...
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Assembly Mounting without NOTE adapter plate Customer-side adapter plate to be designed according to the application! All existing threads must be used! Item Mounting Thread M10 M12 M16 Required number of screws 8 – 16 [piece] Mounting screws according DIN EN ISO 4762 to standard Mounting screw strength 12.9...
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Assembly Mounting with one- NOTE piece adapter plate Customer-side adapter plate to be designed according to the application! All existing threads must be used! Item Mounting Through-hole for mounting M10 M12 M16 screws Required number of screws [piece] Mounting screws according DIN EN ISO 4762 to standard Mounting screw strength...
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Assembly Mounting with com- NOTE plete adapter plate All existing threads must be used! Item Mounting Mounting screw M10 M12 M16 Required number of screws [piece] Mounting screws according DIN EN ISO 4762 to standard Mounting screw strength 12.9 class Max.
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Assembly Possible ISO flange dimensions Designation Description */** ISO80 Complete adapter plate EN ISO 9409-1-80-6-M8 ISO100 Complete adapter plate EN ISO 9409-1-100-6-M8 ISO125 Complete adapter plate EN ISO 9409-1-125-6-M10 ISO160/M10 Complete adapter plate EN ISO 9409-1-160-6-M10 ISO160/M12 Complete adapter plate EN ISO 9409-1-160-11-M12 ISO200/M12 Complete adapter plate EN ISO 9409-1-200-12-M12 ISO200/M16 Complete adapter plate EN ISO 9409-1-200-12-M16 not for size 75...
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Assembly 6.2.1.2 Connections to the base jaws NOTE The data sheet contains all dimensions for mounting the gripper fingers. Connections at the base jaws Item Mounting Thread in base jaws M8 M10 Required number of screws per base jaw [piece] Mounting screw strength 12.9 class...
Assembly 6.2.2 Pneumatic connection WARNING Risk of injury due to unexpected movements! If the power supply is switched on or residual energy remains in the system, components can move unexpectedly and cause serious injuries. Before starting any work on the product: Switch off the power •...
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Assembly Pneumatic connection 1 Main connections (A = open, B = close) Compressed air connection for position clamping / quick air relief valve Note: In the de-energized state, the position clamping is } 3 [ / activated, 15]. 3 Main connections when using a pressure maintenance valve only for option with position clamping / quick air relief valve 02.00 | PLG | Assembly and Operating Manual | en | 1517334...
Assembly 6.2.3 Electrical connection - "IOL" variant NOTICE Risk of damage to the electronics! A faulty connection can cause damage to the internal electronics. The supply network must be a "PELV" network type for power • and logic. Observe the PIN assignment of the connecting terminals. •...
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Assembly 6.2.3.1 Connecting/changing the sensor (for IOL variant) Dismantle and connect the sensor There is no compressed air or energy supply. ■ No workpiece is gripped. ■ 1. Loosen sleeve (2) (SW24) and unscrew. 2. Loosen the set-screw (3) and pull the sensor (1) out of the sleeve (2).
– The assembly and operating manual and catalog datasheet are included in the scope of delivery for the sensors and are available at schunk.com. • Information on handling sensors is available at schunk.com or from SCHUNK contact persons. 6.3.1 Overview of sensors...
Assembly 6.3.2 Mounting the inductive proximity switch NOTICE Risk of damage to the sensor during assembly! Observe the maximal tightening torque. • Mounting and adjusting the sensor Note: If the product has been configured with sensors, steps 1-3 are omitted. 1.
Assembly 6.4 Adjusting freely positionable end stops When delivered, end stops are pre-assembled to the innermost or outermost position possible. These can be adjusted to the desired stroke-limiting positions. In each mounting position, the stop (2) can be moved by ±12.5 mm. Note: End stops have to be positioned so that the movable stop of the base jaw (4) strikes simultaneously on both sides.
Mounting surface is not sufficiently flat. Check the evenness of the mounting surface. } 6.2.1 [ / 21] Component part defective. Send product with a SCHUNK repair order or dismantle product. 7.3 Product is opening or closing abruptly Possible cause Corrective action Too little grease in the mechanical guiding Clean and lubricate product.
Pressure drops below minimum. Check air supply. } 3 [ / 15] Component part defective. Replace component or send it to SCHUNK for repair. 7.5 Product does not achieve the opening and closing times Possible cause Corrective action Compressed air lines are not installed If present: Open the flow control couplings optimally.
Take safety measures that prevent the product from falling. • Wear suitable protective equipment. • Original spare parts Use only original spare parts of SCHUNK when replacing spare and wear parts. 8.2 Observation of the maintenance and lubrication intervals NOTICE Material damage due to hardening lubricants! Lubricants harden more quickly at temperatures above 60°C,...
• Observe information on the safety data sheet of the lubricant. • SCHUNK recommends the lubricants listed. Provably equivalent lubricants can also be used. If different lubricants are used than the recommended ones, a compatibility test must be carried out.
(via the grease nipples), } 8.3 [ / 37]. 2. Alternately open and close the gripper completely. 8.5 Replacing seals It is recommended to have SCHUNK change the seals. 02.00 | PLG | Assembly and Operating Manual | en | 1517334...
Disassembly and disposal 9 Disassembly and disposal WARNING Risk of injury due to unexpected movements! If the power supply is switched on or residual energy remains in the system, components can move unexpectedly and cause serious injuries. Before starting any work on the product: Switch off the power •...
Directive 2006/42/EG, Annex II, Part 1.B of the European Parliament and of the Council on machinery. Manufacturer/ SCHUNK GmbH & Co. KG Clamping and gripping technology Distributor Bahnhofstr. 106 - 134 D-74348 Lauffen/Neckar We hereby declare that on the date of the declaration the following partly completed machine complied with all basic safety and health regulations found in the directive 2006/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on machinery.
Annex to declaration of Incorporation 11 Annex to declaration of Incorporation in accordance with 2006/42/EC, Appendix II, no. 1 B as well as in accordance with the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008. 1. Description of the basic safety and health protection requirements, as per 2006/42/EC, Annex I and per the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008, that apply to and are fulfilled for the scope of the incomplete machine: Product designation Configurable Pneumatic 2-Finger Long-Stroke Gripper...
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Annex to declaration of Incorporation Protection against mechanical hazards 1.3.1 Risk of loss of stability 1.3.2 Risk of break-up during operation 1.3.3 Risks due to falling or ejected objects 1.3.4 Risks due to surfaces, edges or angles 1.3.5 Risks related to combined machinery 1.3.6 Risks related to variations in operating conditions 1.3.7...
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Annex to declaration of Incorporation Maintenance 1.6.1 Machinery maintenance 1.6.2 Access to operating positions and servicing points 1.6.3 Isolation of energy sources 1.6.4 Operator intervention 1.6.5 Cleaning of internal parts Information 1.7.1 Information and warnings on the machinery 1.7.1.1 Information and information devices 1.7.1.2 Warning devices 1.7.2...
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