INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS: Tool changer, pneumatic, WWR series Supporting documents NOTICE: Read through the installation and operating instructions carefully before installing the product! The installation and operating instructions contain important notes for your personal safety. They must be read and understood by all persons who work with or handle the product during any phase of the product lifetime.
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS: Tool changer, pneumatic, WWR series Proper use NOTICE: The tool changer is to be used only in its original state with its original accessories, without any unauthorized changes and within the scope of its defined parameters of use. Zimmer GmbH shall accept no liability for any damage caused by improper use. The tool changer may only be used in the original condition with original accessories. Use outside of the defined parameters is not permitted. Unauthorized electrical or mechanical modifications must not be made. The tool changer is designed exclusively for pneumatic operation. It is not suited for operation with other media such as liquids or gases. The fixed part of the tool changer is intended to be used in closed rooms for handling and holding tool changer loose parts with tools mounted thereon. Forces and torques that the tool changer has to absorb must not exceed the recommended parameters. For the supply of pneumatic, hydraulic or electrical actuators, several transmission elements are available depending on the design size. Optionally, the media transmission can be set up with transmission elements at corresponding interfaces on...
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS: Tool changer, pneumatic, WWR series 5.3 Protection class NOTICE: The tool changer achieves protection class IP64 in all mounted positions of installation. Function The tool changer is a two-piece machine element. The fixed part is mounted on a handling system. The loose part is mounted directly on the tool. The connection of the two elements is form fit and frictionally fit using the locking bolts in the locking sleeve . The required stroke is generated by a double-acting pneumatic rotor cylinder...
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS: Tool changer, pneumatic, WWR series 6.1 Technical data INFORMATION: For technical data, please visit our website. This data varies within the series, depending on the specific design. Zimmer Customer Service is available to provide you with assistance if you have any further questions. Installation 7.1 Safety notes CAUTION: Non-compliance may result in severe injuries! Risk of injury in the event of unexpected movement of the machine or system into which the tool changer is to be installed. ► Switch off the power supply to the machine before all work. ► Secure the machine against being switched on unintentionally. ► Check the machine for any residual energy. NOTICE: When using the hose-free connections, the O-rings must be inserted into the customer-prepared pockets of the holes on the mounting surface before installation.
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS: Tool changer, pneumatic, WWR series 7.3 Installing the fixed part The following work steps must be observed when installing the fixed part ► Installation from the fixed-part side, against the handling system: ► Insert the straight pin into the designated fits on the tool changer. ► Insert the centering diameter on the robot flange Ö Screw-in depth = min. 1.5xØ. 7.4 Installing the loose part...
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS: Tool changer, pneumatic, WWR series Control category 3 (recommendation): • Dual-channel • Degree of diagnostic coverage: medium • Use of 2 mono-stable valves Ö this implements the safety sub-functions "reversing" and "unexpected startup" (unlock) Ö PL d accessible • Additional storage space control or tool encoding is possible by means of optional transponders.
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS: Tool changer, pneumatic, WWR series Sensing 8.1 Piston position sensing The sensors for sensing the piston position are there to provide safety. The following operation may be started only if a clear signal displays the respective position of the piston. The sensors are not absolutely necessary for the function of the tool changer. The installation of the sensors takes place in a number of ways according to design sizes - see the following section. 8.2 WWR40F, WWR50F, WWR63F design sizes 1-point sensor •...
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS: Tool changer, pneumatic, WWR series 8.3 Design size WWR80F 1-point sensor • WWR80F Ö ZUB0018 2-point sensor • WWR80F Ö ZUB088925 Example: WWR80F-B ZUB0018 ZUB088925 ► Insert the sensors into the sensor holder ► Guide the cable through the slots in the top part of the holder ►...
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS: Tool changer, pneumatic, WWR series 8.5 Design size WWR125F 1-point sensor • WWR125F Ö ZUB0020 2-point sensor • WWR125F Ö ZUB088923 Example: WWR125F-B ZUB0020 ZUB088923 ► Insert the sensors into the sensor holder ► Slide the sensor holder with the sensors and the spacers marked "X" towards the mounting surface and into the sen- sor bay to the limit stop.
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS: Tool changer, pneumatic, WWR series 8.7 Inductive proximity switch The proximity switch is there to provide safety. The evaluation of the signals from this sensor can be used for detection of "loose part presence." The sensor is not absolutely necessary for the function of the tool changer. Design size WWR40 ► Using the countersunk screw , insert the holder into the corresponding...
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS: Tool changer, pneumatic, WWR series 8.8 Storage station The storage station is a device in which a completely equipped loose part can be held ready in a defined position. Several storage stations can be used to hold differently equipped loose parts for operation with a fixed part. ► Mount the storage station on a support structure. ► Remove the guide bolts from the storage station and screw them into the holes on both sides of the loose part ►...
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS: Tool changer, pneumatic, WWR series Maintenance Maintenance-free operation of the tool changer is guaranteed for up to 5 million cycles. The maintenance interval may shorten under the following circumstances: • Operation with compressed air that does not comply with DIN ISO 8573-1 [2:4:1] • Dirty environment • Improper use and use that does not comply with the power specifications • Observe ambient temperature; lubricants harden faster! Even though the tool changer is, as mentioned, maintenance-free, perform a regular visual inspection to check for any corro- sion, damage or contamination. We recommend using Zimmer Customer Service for maintenance and the replacement of seals. Dismantling and reassembling the tool changer without authorization may result in complications, as special installation equipment is required in some cases. Zimmer GmbH shall not be liable in the event of unauthorized dismantling and reassembly of the tool changer or in the event of any malfunctions or damage resulting therefrom.
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS: Tool changer, pneumatic, WWR series 13. Declaration of Incorporation In terms of the EU Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC (Annex II 1 B) Name and address of the manufacturer: Zimmer GmbH, 77866 Rheinau, Germany, Im Salmenkopf 5 +49 7844 9138 0 +49 7844 9138 80 www.zimmer-group.com We hereby declare that the incomplete machines described below Product designation: Pneumatic tool changer...
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