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1.1 Description of Safety Alert Symbols Symbol Meaning Indicates an imminent hazardous situation. If this is not avoided, death or DANGER serious injury could occur. Indicates a possible hazard. Care should be taken or death or serious injury WARNING may result. ATTENTION Indicates a possible hazard.
2. Safety and Installation Instructions Please take note of the information and instructions in this document. Specialy designed models may differ in technical detail. If in doubt, we strong recommend that you contact the manufacturer, giving the type designation and serial number for clarification.
2.2 Intended Purpose The Harmonic Drive® products are intended for industrial or commercial applications. They comply with the relevant parts of the harmonised EN 60034 standards series. Typical areas of application are robotics and handling, machine tools, packaging and food machines and similar machines.
2.4 Declaration of Conformity Harmonic Drive® gears are components for installation in machines as defined by the machine directive 89/392/EWG. Commissioning is prohibited until such time as the end product has been proved to conform to the provisions of this directive.
3. Technical Description 3.1 Product Description The short series CSD-2A Series Component Sets are available in seven sizes with gear ratios of 50, 100 and 160:1 offering repeatable peak torques from 12 to 823 Nm and a power density of up to 512 Nm/kg. If required, the Component Sets are available as specific configurations tailoredto your application.
3.2 Ordering Code Table 9.1 Series Size Ratio Version Flexsplinetype Special design 2A-R According to customer requirements 2A-GR Ordering code 2A-GR The ratios shown here are for a standard driving configuration with the circular spline fixed, the Wave Generator used for the input and the Flexspline attached to the output. Other configurations are possible.
3.3 Technical Data 3.3.1 General Technical Data Table 10.1 Unit CSD-14-2A CSD-17-2A Ratio i [ ] Repeatable peak torque [Nm] Average torque [Nm] Rated torque [Nm] Momentary peak torque [Nm] Maximum input speed (oil lubrication) [rpm] 14000 10000 in (max) Maximum input speed (grease lubrication) [rpm] 8500...
15.2. Illustration 15.2 The values for ratios of Harmonic Drive® gears refer to the standard input and output arrangement (example 1 in the table below). Other arrangements are possible, and also shown in the table.
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Ratio Reduction gearing Reduction gearing Reduction gearing Fixed Fixed Fixed Input Input Input Output Output Output Equation 16.1 Equation 16.2 Equation 16.3 i +1 i +1 Ratio = Ratio = Ratio = - Input and output rotate in opposite directions. Input and output rotate in same direction.
4.1 Selecting Harmonic Drive® Gears When choosing a gear, you should take into account both torque as well as stiffness requirements. In robot applications, for example, the necessary torque is the more crucial factor for the gear size, while the process related torsional stiffness is often decisive in machine tool manufacture.
4.1.1 Torque Based Dimensioning Output Data Illustration 18.1 Torques ...T [Nm] during the load phases ...t during the pause time and output speeds ...n [rpm] Time Emergency stop/ [Nm] momentary peak torque at output speed [rpm] Time and duration Equation 18.2 Load limit 1, Calculation of the Average Output Torque T ·...
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Output Data = 400 Nm = 0.3 s 7 rpm = 320 Nm = 3.0 s = 14 rpm = 200 Nm = 0.4 s 7 rpm = 500 Nm = 0.15 s 14 rpm = 0.2 s 0 rpm Ratio i = 120 Operating life L = 30000 h (required)
4.1.2 Life of the Wave Generator Bearing Given that the Harmonic Drive® Gear is rated to provide infinite fatigue life for the Flexspline, the life expectancy is based on the average life of the Wave Generator bearing. The rated torque at the rated speed given in the rating table is based on the mean L bearing life.
≥ 50 regarding surface quality* Milling heads for metal machining with very high requirements regarding surface quality* ≥ 60 * Depending on the application, a secondary gear stage may be useful. Please contact Harmonic Drive AG for more information. 1019659 11/2014...
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= Load moment of inertia [kgm allows you to calculate the resonance frequency at the gear output from the given torsional stiffness K1 of the Harmonic Drive® gear and the load‘s moment of inertia. The calculated frequency should correspond with the value provided in table 21.1. The higher the load‘s moment of inertia, the more influence the application has on the gear selection.
4.2 Calculation of the Torsion Angle Calculation of the Torsion Angle φ at Torque T: Equation 23.1 Equation 23.2 Equation 23.3 < – T ≤T < T - T T - T φ = φ = φ = φ = Angle [rad] T = Torque [Nm] K = Stiffness [Nm/rad] Example: HFUC-32-100-2UH...
4.3 Efficiency Versus Load Efficiency for Harmonic Drive® gears varies depending on the output torque. The efficiency curves are for gears operating at rated output torque. Efficiency for a gear operating at a load below the rated torque may be estimated using a compensation curve and equation as shown on the next page.
Where back driving is not permissible a brake must be fitted. The curves in illustration 26.1 are valid for: Harmonic Drive® grease, standard lubricant quantity Gear ratio i = 100 For other ratios please apply the compensation values given in table 27.1.
Compensation Values for No Load Running Torque When using gears with ratios other than i ≠ 100 please apply the compensation values from the table to the values taken from the curves. Table 27.1 [Ncm] Size Ratio 0.56 0.95 18.0 –...
Harmonic Drive® products achieve the specified ratings and characteristics in the standard ambient temperature range (0° C to 40° C) when they are used with the lubricants named in the catalogue. Harmonic Drive AG can guarantee for the data specified in the catalogue only if a Harmonic Drive® grease or a mineral oil named in the specific product chapter is used. Others than the lubricants and lubricant quantities recommended from Harmonic Drive AG should be qualified by means of prototype tests, if necessary.
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Notes: = Good +/− = May be critical depending on design / mounting position / application, please contact Harmonic Drive AG Safety data sheets or technical data sheets for the Harmonic Drive® lubricants are available from Harmonic Drive AG. 1019659...
User specific prototype tests recommended Applicability confirmed for all Harmonic Drive® catalogue products with cup type Flexspline for size 14 and up. 1 kg bundles available at HDAG NSF-H1 certification. Applicability confirmed for HFUC-XX, CPU-XX, HFUS-XX, CPL-XX, CHA-XX with R=100 at full usage of the catalogue performance data.
4.6 Axial Forces at the Wave Generator When a Harmonic Drive® Gear is used as a speed reducer (torque input via Wave Generator), the deflection of the Flexspline leads to an axial force acting on the Wave Generator. This axial force acts in the direction of the Flexspline diaphragm.
5. Installation and Operation 5.1 Transport and Storage Gears should be transported in the original packaging. If the gear is not put into service immediately on receipt, it should be stored in a dry area in the original packaging. The permissible storage temperature range is -20° C to +60° C. 5.2 Gear Condition at Delivery The gears are generally delivered according to the dimensions indicated in the confirmation drawing.
5.3 Assembly Instructions The relative perpendicularity and concentricity of the three basic Harmonic Drive® elements have an important influence on accuracy and service life. Misalignments will adversely affect performance and reliability. Compliance with recommended assembly tolerances is essen- tial in order for the advantages of Harmonic Drive® gearing to be fully exploited.
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Illustration 34.1 Screw connections The high torque capacity combined with the compact design of the Harmonic Drive® Gear demands a secure connection of both Flexspline and Circular Spline. To ensure that the screw connection is adequate please observe the following general guidelines: •...
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Assembly Two recommended sequences of assembly of the Harmonic Drive® Component Set are illustrated in illustration 35.1. During assembly the following general points, which are also valid for Units and Gearboxes, should be observed: Illustration 35.1 • The gear components, input and output shaft have to be centred accurately within and relative to the housing.
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Correct assembly of component sets may be checked in one of four ways: Illustration 36.1 Flexspline deflection concentric Right Flexspline deflection 1 Revolution (Input) dedoidal Wrong • By visual observation, if the tooth mesh is exposed. • In case the gearing is not visible, the input shaft can be rotated by hand. Uneven rotation suggests dedoidal tooth mesh. •...
5.4 Recommended Tolerances for Assembly In order for the new features of Harmonic Drive® Units to be exploited fully, it is essential that the tolerances according to table 37.1 are observed for the input assembly. Illustration 37.1 Recommended shaft Recommended...
At the time of delivery, the gears are conserved with preservation oil. The characteristics of the lubricating grease and oil types approved by Harmonic Drive® are not changed by mixing with the preservation oil. It is therefore not necessary to remove the preservation oil completely from the gear components.
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Illustration 39.1 Flexspline teeth Circular Spline teeth Flexspline bore Wave Generator bearing The required grease quantity is dependent on the gear size and the operating position. The following operating positions “Wave Generator above” or “Wave Generator below” refer to the position of the Wave Generator in relative to the Flexspline flange, see illustration 39.2.
5.5.2 Grease Reservoir For assembly please ensure that the grease reservoir is filled up with grease (dimension c and ø d in illustration 40.2). Table 40.1 Size ø a 19.5 ø d c* Horizontal and vertical – Wave Generator down c** Vertical –...
Size When the Harmonic Drive® gear is to be used vertically with the Wave Generator placed at the bottom or on top, special conside- ration must be given because even small changes of the oil level affect the churning losses. For horizontal installation a mini- mum oil level according to dimension A in illustration 41.1 / table 41.3 and a minimum oil volume according to the specification...
5.6 Preparation Assembly Preparation The gear assembly must be carried out very carefully and within a clean environment. Please make sure that during the as- sembly procedure no foreign particles enter the gear. General information Clean, degrease and dry all mating surfaces to ensure an adequate coefficient of friction. The values given in table 8 are valid for 12.9 quality screws which must be tightened by means of a torque wrench.
The Wave Generator (WG) should be shifted at last into the pre-mounted components Flexspline/Circular Spline. If the assembling sequence described above cannot be observed please ask Harmonic Drive® whether in the concrete case another sequence is admissible.
Circular Spline screw connections Table 44.1 Size Number of screws Size of screws Pitch circle diameter [mm] Screw tightening torque [Nm] 15.3 Torque transmitting capacity [Nm] 1434 - Friction coefficient µ = 0.15 - To obtain good friction between the mating surfaces, clean and degrease the surfaces thoroughly.
5.7.3 Assembly of the Wave Generator (WG) to the Input Shaft Before or after the assembly to the input shaft the Wave Generator is to be lubricated according to section 5.5. During the assembly the axial mounting position indicated on the catalogue/confirmation drawing is to be considered. When a clamping element is used please thighten the clamping element screws crosswise and in five steps up to the torque indicated on the drawing, see also illustration 45.1.
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6. Glossary 6.1 Technical Data AC Voltage constant k / 1000 rpm] Effective value of the induced motor voltage measured at the motor terminals at a speed of 1000 rpm and an operating temperature of 20° C. Ambient operating temperature [°C] The intended operating temperature for the operation of the drive.
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Terminal inductance calculated without taking into account the magnetic saturation of the active motor parts. Lost Motion (Harmonic Drive® Gearing) [arcmin] Harmonic Drive® Gearing exhibits zero backlash in the teeth. Lost motion is the term used to characterise the torsional Torsion stiffness in the low torque region.
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[Nm] In the event of an emergency stop or collision, the Harmonic Drive® Gearing may be subjected to a brief collision torque. The magnitude and frequency of this collision torque should be kept tom a minimum and under no circumstances should the momentary peak torque occur during the normal operating cycle.
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The ratio is the reduction of input speed to the output speed. Note for Harmonic Drive® transmission: The standard version of the wave is generating the drive element, the output element of the flexspline and the circular Spline is fixed to the housing. Since the direction of rotation of the drive (Wave Generator) to output reverses (Flexspline), a negative ratio for results Calculations in which the direction of rotation must be considered.
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Winding resistance measured between two conductors at a winding temperature of 20° C. Size 1) Actuators / Gears with Harmonic Drive® gears or Harmonic Planetary gears The frame size is derived from the pitch circle diameter of the gear teeth in inches multiplied by 10.
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Torsional stiffness (Harmonic Drive® Gears) K [Nm/rad] Torsion φ The amount of elastic rotation at the output for a given torque and the Wave Generator blocked. The torsional stiffness K describes the stiffness above a defined reference torque where the stiffness is almost linear. Values below this φ2...
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6.2 Labelling, Guidelines and Regulations CE-Marking With the CE marking, the manufacturer or EU importer declares in accordance with EU regulation, that by affixing the CE mark the product meets the applicable requirements in the harmonization legislation established the Community. REACH Regulation REACH is a European Community Regulation on chemicals.
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Deutschland Harmonic Drive AG T +49 6431 5008-0 info@harmonicdrive.de Subject to technical changes Hoenbergstraße 14 F +49 6431 5008-119 www.harmonicdrive.de 65555 Limburg/Lahn 1019659 11/2014...