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Assembly and operating instructions Electric slide ES40 ES40-HP Translation of the Original Assembly Instructions EN ES40-100-SL Order no.: 50465218 ES40-100-HP-SL Order no.: 50465225 ◼ ◼ ES40-100 Order no.: 50465219 ES40-100-HP Order no.: 50465226 ◼ ◼ ...
These assembly instructions contain important information on assembly, commissioning, functioning and maintenance of the electric slide to ensure safe and efficient handling of the electric slide ES40 and ES40-HP. Consistent compliance with these assembly instructions will ensure: ▪ permanent operational reliability of the electric slide, ▪...
In these assembly instructions the following symbols are used to highlight instructions, results, references, etc. Symbol Description Instructions (steps ...) Results of actions References to sections ◼ Enumerations not ordered ◼ ◼ ◼ Assembly Instructions EN ES40 01.06.2023 V1.2 7–59...
This does also apply to defective accessories and wear parts. Normal wear and tear are excluded from the warranty). The warranty covers the replacement or repair of defective Afag parts. Further claims are excluded. The warranty shall expire in the following cases: ▪...
Any use other than or beyond the intended use described above is considered a misuse/improper use of the electric slides. Especially the following use is considered a misuse: ▪ Use in potentially explosive atmospheres ◼ ◼ ◼ Assembly Instructions EN ES40 01.06.2023 V1.2 9–59...
▪ the operating company shall be solely responsible for such damage, and ▪ AFAG does not accept any liability for damages caused by improper use. 2.4 Obligations of the operator and the personnel 2.4.1...
Operator (trained personnel): Authorized persons who due to their specialized professional training, expertise and experience are capable of identifying risks and preventing possible hazards arising from the use of the machine. ◼ ◼ ◼ Assembly Instructions EN ES40 01.06.2023 V1.2 11–59...
2.7 Changes & modifications No changes may be made to the electric slides which have not been described in these assembly instructions or approved in writing by Afag Automation AG. AFAG Automation AG accepts no liability for unauthorised changes or improper assembly, installation, commissioning, maintenance or repair work.
▪ Only qualified personnel may work with or on the electric slides. ▪ Read the assembly instructions carefully before carrying out any work on or with the electric slides. ◼ ◼ ◼ Assembly Instructions EN ES40 01.06.2023 V1.2 13–59...
Limbs can be crushed by moving components! ▪ Work on and with the electric slides may only be carried out by qualified personnel. ▪ Never reach into the system during normal operation! 14 – 59 ◼ ◼ ◼ Assembly instructions EN ES40 01.06.2023 V1.2...
Technical data Technical data 3.1 Electric slide ES40 3.1.1 Dimension drawing ES40 Fig. 1 Dimensional drawing of electric slide ES40 ◼ ◼ ◼ Assembly Instructions EN ES40 01.06.2023 V1.2 15–59...
This information sheet must be read by every person who carries out work with and on the electric slides! Fig. 3 Scope of delivery electric slide ES40 Unt. ES40 Module ES40 Centering sleeves ø 12x4.8 mm...
▪ Relative air humidity: < 90%, non condensing 4.4 Packaging The electric slides are transported in the transport packaging of AFAG Automation AG. If no AFAG packaging used, the electric slides must be packed so that they are protected against shock and dust. NOTICE...
Structure and description Structure and description 5.1 Design electric slides Fig. 4 Design of the electric slide (example ES40) 1. Base element 2. Slide 5.2 Product description The electric slides are designed according to the state of the art and the recognised safety regulations.
(counterbalance in vertical mounting position). The dropping of the periphery or the workpiece is prevented, when the electric slide is de-energized. The MagSpring is offered with a holder, suitable for the electric slides ES40. This can be mounted laterally, left, right, or in front of the axle.
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The MagSpring for the front attachment is supplied as a set and consists the following components: MagSpring Stator and rotor Compensating element Bracket Adapter Hexagon nut Mounting parts 28 – 59 ◼ ◼ ◼ Assembly instructions EN ES40 01.06.2023 V1.2...
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Structure and description Overview MagSpring ES40 and ES40-HP ◼ ◼ ◼ Assembly Instructions EN ES40 01.06.2023 V1.2 29–59...
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Structure and description Technical data MagSpring ES40 40N-60N 30 – 59 ◼ ◼ ◼ Assembly instructions EN ES40 01.06.2023 V1.2...
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Structure and description ◼ ◼ ◼ Assembly Instructions EN ES40 01.06.2023 V1.2 31–59...
Structure and description 5.3.2 External position measuring system for ES40 and ES40-HP The contactless position measuring system on a magnetic basis with integrated evaluation electronics is used everywhere, where you cannot safely reference the axes. In addition, a high positional accuracy and a high accuracy are achieved and quiet driving behaviour.
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The sensor is installed parallel to the belt using a feeler gauge. The value can be found in the table below. Sensor Distance min. Distance max. Recommended distance type [mm] [mm] [mm] 1MSA501 distance Fig. 8 External position measuring system (example illustration) ◼ ◼ ◼ Assembly Instructions EN ES40 01.06.2023 V1.2 33–59...
Structure and description 5.3.4 Controllers, cables, plugs The C11xx and C12xx controllers are supplied with a plug set. 38 – 59 ◼ ◼ ◼ Assembly instructions EN ES40 01.06.2023 V1.2...
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Structure and description ◼ ◼ ◼ Assembly Instructions EN ES40 01.06.2023 V1.2 39–59...
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Structure and description Cable types Motor cable M17-0-1-1 Motor cable extension to M17-0-0-1/-2 Motor cable-M22-0-2-1 40 – 59 ◼ ◼ ◼ Assembly instructions EN ES40 01.06.2023 V1.2...
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Structure and description Motor cable-M23-0-1-x ◼ ◼ ◼ Assembly Instructions EN ES40 01.06.2023 V1.2 41–59...
Structure and description 5.3.5 Transformers and power supplies Power supply S01-72/500, 1 phase 42 – 59 ◼ ◼ ◼ Assembly instructions EN ES40 01.06.2023 V1.2...
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Structure and description Power supply S01-72/1000, 3 phases ◼ ◼ ◼ Assembly Instructions EN ES40 01.06.2023 V1.2 43–59...
▪ Take appropriate measures to ensure safe operation! liability assumed damages caused improper installation/assembling work carried out by the operator. chap. 2 „Safety instructions“ in this Also observe the safety instructions in manual. 44 – 59 ◼ ◼ ◼ Assembly instructions EN ES40 01.06.2023 V1.2...
Installation, assembly & setting 6.2 Assembly & attachment The electric slides (up to sizes ES40-300) can be installed in any position, the mounting holes (M8 and M6) are on the slide. Use the centering sleeves included in the scope of delivery.
Installation, assembly & setting 6.2.2 Centering bushing Use the centring sleeves supplied for positioning. Insert the centering sleeves in two diagonally opposed holes of the installation grid. ES40 Base element Slide Hole grid 60 x 60 mm 60 x 60 mm...
6x M6 with centring Ø 9 H7 hole pitch 48 x 48 mm 6x M4 with centring Ø 7 H7 hole pitch 30 x 30 mm Fig. 12 Electric slide ES40 (mounting of the slide) 6.2.5 Mounting ES40 (basic element) Mounting of the module (base element): Ø...
▪ Keep sufficient distance from other magnetic sources. 6.2.6 Rotatability of C motor connector (ES40) If C-motor connector are provided for the ES40 modules, the C-connector can be rotated in both directions (see Fig. 14). In this case, the maximum rotatability of the C-connector must be observed.
▪ Replace the defective position sensor or limit switch cable immediately. 6.3.2 Programming The programming differs depending on the control system used. Observe the respective manuals of the control system manufacturer! ◼ ◼ ◼ Assembly Instructions EN ES40 01.06.2023 V1.2 49–59...
▪ Only connect or disconnect the cables when the control unit is switched off. ▪ Observe the operating instructions of the controller used! Observe the safety instructions in chapter 2 "Safety instructions" of these mounting instructions! 50 – 59 ◼ ◼ ◼ Assembly instructions EN ES40 01.06.2023 V1.2...
3. Connect the cable to the electric slide and the system control. 4. Perform test run: Start with slow movements Then continue under normal operating conditions Commissioning is completed. ◼ ◼ ◼ Assembly Instructions EN ES40 01.06.2023 V1.2 51–59...
▪ Ensure that the movement of the electric slide is not restricted by mounted attachments. ▪ Take appropriate measures to ensure safe operation! 52 – 59 ◼ ◼ ◼ Assembly instructions EN ES40 01.06.2023 V1.2...
▪ Before starting any activities, switch off the media supply and make sure it cannot be switched on again unintentionally! chap. 2 „Safety instructions“ in this Also observe the safety instructions in manual. 54 – 59 ◼ ◼ ◼ Assembly instructions EN ES40 01.06.2023 V1.2...
▪ If the electric slides are to be operated in an environment with abrasive dusts or corrosive or aggressive vapours, gases or liquids, the approval of Afag Automation AG must be obtained in advance. 9.3.1 Overview of the maintenance points Grease nipple Fig.
AFAG for repair within the warranty period. After expiry of the warranty period, the customer may replace or repair defective modules or wear parts himself or send them to the AFAG repair service. Please note that AFAG does not provide any warranty for modules that have...
▪ Electronic parts, electrical scrap, auxiliary and operating materials must be disposed of by approved specialist companies. ▪ Information on proper disposal can be obtained from the responsible local authorities. ◼ ◼ ◼ Assembly Instructions EN ES40 01.06.2023 V1.2 57–59...
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The relevant technical documentation were created according to Annex VII, Part B of the above-mentioned Directive. Authorised representative for compiling the technical documentation: Niklaus Röthlisberger, Product Manager, Afag Automation AG, CH-6144 Zell Zell, 31.05.2023 Adrian Fuchser Klaus Bott...
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