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- Page 1 Palletizing Solution AX Series INSTALLATION GUIDE X-990105-G...
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Page 2: What Is Supplied
THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING ROBOTIQ This step-by-step guide will allow you to install and test your Robotiq Palletizing Solution elearning.robotiq.com on Universal Robots. Visit the to see the video of the installation steps. WHAT IS SUPPLIED? Standard upon delivery of... -
Page 3: Tools Needed
TOOLS NEEDED Included Not included 12.7 mm concrete drill bit (1/2 in) (for • Lifting equipment (min. capacity of • use with a rotary hammer) 200 kg) 19mm Socket (10 mm drive size) • Power screwdriver • 17mm Socket (10 mm drive size) •... - Page 4 13. Position the column vertically. Use the pivot point at the base to lift the column. 14.Lift and place the column onto the base. Robotiq recommends attaching the hook at the top of the column to a lifting device (e.g., hoist) to bring the column upright (column...
- Page 5 15. Secure the column on the base using the four (4) M10 screws provided. Tighten to a torque of 50 Nm (37 ft-lb). To securely move and position the unit, there are two possibilities: Using a forklift Pay attention to the center of gravity to prevent the equipment from falling. Make sure to secure and stabilize the Solution before any move.
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Page 6: Mechanical & Electrical Installation
MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION Main steps A. Robot Installation B. Base Cover Plate Removal C. Linear Axis Controller Installation D. Universal Robots Controller Installation E. Power Cables Connection F. Inter-Controller Cables Connection G. Status LED Connection H. Pallet Sensors and Palletizer Base Cable Routing I. - Page 7 Install the robot before installing the linear axis controller in order to ensure the stability of the Palletizing Solution. A. Robot Installation Place the robot on the robot base plate so its power cable is oriented towards the linear axis. Align properly with the two dowel pins (already installed on the robot base), and secure the robot using four (4) M8 x 25 mm screws and Belleville washers.
- Page 8 C. Linear Axis Controller Installation Remove the four (4) screw caps on the linear axis controller. Partially unscrew (approximately 3 mm) each screw at the back of the linear axis controller. 3. Lower the linear axis controller slowly and carefully. Tighten the screws to secure the controller to the controller bracket.
- Page 9 3. Connect the robot power cable to the UR controller. 4. Connect the Teach Pendant to the UR controller. 5. Connect the power cable of the UR controller to the linear axis controller. Insert it through hole #4. 6. Continue to channel the cable through the column and the base and bring it out from the other end of the base.
- Page 10 H. Pallet Sensors and Palletizer Base Cable Routing 1. Channel the pallet sensor cables (W50 and W60) through the column and pull them out via hole #3. 2. Connect the pallet sensor cables to the linear axis controller. Follow cable labeling and connector identification.
- Page 11 5. Push the grounding (green) cable into the column via hole #4 and bring it out at the front of the column. 6. Secure the grounding cable to a tapped hole on the interior walls of the base using an M5 screw and a tooth lock washer.
- Page 12 SI1 0 V supply Emergency Stop Emergency stop status signal (from robot) to safety relay input of Robotiq controller (signal #1) Emergency Stop Emergency stop status signal (from robot) to safety relay input of Robotiq...
- Page 13 J. Solution Centering This procedure needs to be done before the PowerPick Vacuum Gripper installation. It will ensure the proper functioning of the Solution. 1. Unscrew half a turn the four (4) screws that secure the column onto the base. Do not unscrew completely.
- Page 14 200 mm hollow offset link. The following instructions are based on that configuration. Should the application require a different Base -180° type of configuration, please refer to the PowerPick Vacuum Gripper user manual available on Robotiq's support website or Shoulder -155° use the Robotiq Configurator. Elbow -60°...
- Page 15 L. PowerPick Controller Installation 1. Install the four (4) mounting brackets on the PowerPick Controller. 2. Position the PowerPick Controller on the column of the linear axis, above the robot controller, with the pneumatic fittings pointing downward. 3. Secure the PowerPick Controller by tightening the four (4) screws.
- Page 16 1. To correctly position the cables, change the robot position. Joint Position Refer to the table on the right. Base -180° 2. Install the first cable management sleeve Working your way from the shoulder to the elbow Shoulder -155° of the robot arm, wrap the biceps of the robot arm in one of the cable management sleeves.
- Page 17 d. Place the 10 mm air tube on the pieces of double-sided tape to secure it, making sure white label #1 is at the edge of the cable management sleeve, closest to the robot arm's elbow. e. Close the forearm sleeve. The 10 mm air tube should run along the forearm under the sleeve.
- Page 18 16. Use cable ties to attach the air tube to the strain relief part of the mounting brackets. 17. Close both brackets. 18. Install the small cover on the side of the column with the provided screws. 19. Connect the 8 mm air tube to the filter kit provided (or equivalent). 20.
- Page 19 Solution. The dimensions found in the figure are conservative. If for any reason it is impossible for the user to implement this layout, please contact Robotiq's application experts for assistance and support. Appendix A and B of this document present a top and a side view of the recommended cell layout, which is valid for a typical range of box dimensions.
- Page 20 Zone Purpose Approach Zone: reserved for approach motion during the box placement process. Keep this zone free of obstacles. Conveyors, safety features and other physical devices should not enter this zone. Presentation and Transport Zone: used for box presentation (usually via conveyor) and transport to Zone 0 and to the pallet.
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Page 21: Minimum Maximum
Solution’s cycle time. SOFTWARE & OTHER INFOS To complete the installation and for all additional information about the Robotiq Palletizing Solution and its software, please refer to the corresponding sections of the instruction manual at robotiq.com/support. -
Page 22: Appendix A - Recommended Layout (Top View)
Appendix A - Recommended layout (top view) -
Page 23: Appendix B - Recommended Layout (Side View)
Appendix B - Recommended layout (side view)
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