VertiDrive V400 Series User Manual

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This is the original English manual to be used by VertiDrive on-site user training certified operators.

REVISION:

1.1

ISSUE DATE:

20-06-2023

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VertiDrive V400 Series robot

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VertiDrive V400 Series Robot

User Manual

VERTIDRIVE B.V.

Gieterijweg 15

3089JZ, Rotterdam

The Netherlands

Phone: +31(0)10 76 30 200

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www.vertidrive.com

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sales@vertidrive.com

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Page 1 VertiDrive V400 Series Robot User Manual This is the original English manual to be used by VertiDrive on-site user training certified operators. REVISION: ISSUE DATE: 20-06-2023 APPLIES TO: VertiDrive V400 Series robot VERTIDRIVE B.V. Gieterijweg 15 3089JZ, Rotterdam The Netherlands...
Page 2 The users remain responsible for supervision and compliance with this manual. This manual applies to the “V400 Series Robot”. Upon request, different tools for the V400 Series robot are available, such as a safety winch system. Contact the support department of VertiDrive B.V. for more information.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Liquid injection by UHP water jet ........................17 5.6.7. Crushing hand ..............................17 5.6.8. Magnetism ............................... 17 VERTIDRIVE B.V. | GIETERIJWEG 15 | 3089 JZ ROTTERDAM | THE NETHERLANDS - 3 - T +31 (10) 763 02 00 | E SALES@VERTIDRIVE.COM WWW.VERTIDRIVE.COM...
Page 4 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ..............................18 General ..................................18 V400 Series robot ..............................18 Control box (incl. optional transport frame) ......................19 Remote control ............................... 20 Umbilical and (optional) extension kit ........................21 Fall arrester and (optional) winch system ......................22 INSTALLATION ................................... 24 General ..................................
Page 5: Contact Information
1. CONTACT INFORMATION Supplier VertiDrive B.V. Gieterijweg 15 3089JZ, Rotterdam The Netherlands Telephone: +31(0)10 76 30 200 E-Mail: sales@vertidrive.com Support and service VertiDrive B.V. Gieterijweg 15 3089JZ, Rotterdam The Netherlands Telephone: 31(0)10 76 30 200 E-Mail: support@vertidrive.com VERTIDRIVE B.V. | GIETERIJWEG 15 | 3089 JZ ROTTERDAM | THE NETHERLANDS...
Page 6: Terms And Definitions
Kilogram. Meter; SI unit for length. Millimeter = 0.001m. Volt; SI unit for electric potential difference. VERTIDRIVE B.V. | GIETERIJWEG 15 | 3089 JZ ROTTERDAM | THE NETHERLANDS - 6 - T +31 (10) 763 02 00 | E SALES@VERTIDRIVE.COM WWW.VERTIDRIVE.COM...
Page 7: Machine Specification
The mark is located on the type plate, placed on the robot at the location shown below as well as on the inside of the door of the control box. The type plate also shows the unique identification number of the robot, the year of manufacture, and electrical specification. CE mark V400 Series on robot and control box Technical specifications Robot Robot dimensions l x w x h: 900 x 990 x 420 mm.
Page 8: Documentation
IP rating remote control: IP66. Documentation V400 Series robot system (standard) User Manual VertiDrive V400 Series robot (supplied with robot system). Control system wiring diagram (supplied with control box). 322025 V400 Series Robot – IPM (Illustrated Parts Manual). 3.4 F-03 Startup Checklist.
Page 9: Product Conformity And Liability
Responsibilities for owner and user Any changes made to the VertiDrive V400 Series robot may lead to severe damage and injury to the operator or other personnel in the vicinity of the robot.
Page 10: Liability
Defects due to use improper use and / or maintenance by uncertified (operations and/or maintenance) personnel. Liability VertiDrive B.V. accepts no liability for unsafe situations, accidents, and / or damage resulting from any of the following points:  poor or improper inspection and/or maintenance of the product.
Page 11: Guarantee (= Warranty), Or Other Claims
 The Client no longer has the right to invoke a defective part or product if it has not complained to VertiDrive or the regional VertiDrive partner concerned, in writing, within fourteen days after it discovered or should reasonably have discovered the defect.
Page 12: Safety
The strong magnetic field near the robot can affect the functioning of pacemakers and implanted heart defibrillators. Location: At close distance from the robot. VERTIDRIVE B.V. | GIETERIJWEG 15 | 3089 JZ ROTTERDAM | THE NETHERLANDS - 12 - T +31 (10) 763 02 00 | E SALES@VERTIDRIVE.COM...
Page 13: General Safety Instructions
Locations of the magnetism General safety instructions The V400 Series robot complies with the fundamental safety and health requirements laid down in the relevant European Union guidelines. However, careless, or inexpert use may lead to dangerous situations. Always follow the safety rules as defined by local law and / or the company you are working for. Local safety rules must always be followed in the first place.
Page 14: During Operation
Before the use of the VertiDrive V400 Series robot, the user / operator must perform a check, see 3.4 F-03 Startup Checklist. Initial training of users / operators is provided by VertiDrive and or VertiDrive certified trainers, upon delivery of a new robot.
Page 15: Safety Provisions
Hearing protection The UHP hydro-blast equipment of the V400 Series robot will create significant noise: If the process causes a noise level that exceeds 80 dB(A), the operation and any other personnel in the vicinity of the robot should wear hearing protection.
Page 16: Risk For Personal Injury
Keep at least 6 meters hydro-blast UHP hydro-blast distance. equipment. equipment. VERTIDRIVE B.V. | GIETERIJWEG 15 | 3089 JZ ROTTERDAM | THE NETHERLANDS - 16 - T +31 (10) 763 02 00 | E SALES@VERTIDRIVE.COM WWW.VERTIDRIVE.COM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 24448205 | VAT NL 8201.77.064.B01 In all cases where we act as provider or supplier, our offers, orders placed with us, and agreements concluded with us are subject to the conditions and requirements laid down by the Netherlands Metal Association (the ‘Metaalunievoorwaarden’).
Page 17: Hearing Damage
Do not approach the robot if you have a pacemaker or implanted heart defibrillator. Keep minimum 60 cm distance. VERTIDRIVE B.V. | GIETERIJWEG 15 | 3089 JZ ROTTERDAM | THE NETHERLANDS - 17 - T +31 (10) 763 02 00 | E SALES@VERTIDRIVE.COM WWW.VERTIDRIVE.COM...
Page 18: System Description
This chapter describes all system components in detail. VertiDrive also offers options like a transport frame and a winch system. These products are only briefly mentioned in this manual. For further details, please refer to the respective user manuals.
Page 19: Control Box (Incl. Optional Transport Frame)
The counter shows the hours of operation of the robot system. For detailed information about the transport frame and / or winch system please consult the user manual for the respective product. VERTIDRIVE B.V. | GIETERIJWEG 15 | 3089 JZ ROTTERDAM | THE NETHERLANDS - 19 - T +31 (10) 763 02 00 | E SALES@VERTIDRIVE.COM...
Page 20: Remote Control
Remote control The robot is controlled by a wireless remote with the following functions and controls. Hetronic Nova XL remote control VERTIDRIVE B.V. | GIETERIJWEG 15 | 3089 JZ ROTTERDAM | THE NETHERLANDS - 20 - T +31 (10) 763 02 00 | E SALES@VERTIDRIVE.COM...
Page 21: Umbilical And (Optional) Extension Kit
Indicator light level and communication with the receiver. The light turns red when battery level is low. Swing arm speed control N/A for V400 Series Swing arm control on / off N/A for V400 Series Swing arm control up / down...
Page 22: Fall Arrester And (Optional) Winch System
Single fall arrester (left) or dual fall arrester (right) setup of the V400 Series robot. For worker safety it is mandatory to use a fall arrester attached to the robot as shown above. VertiDrive recommends using a dual fall arrester setup whenever possible. The fall arresters can be attached to the slotted holes in the side plates of the fall guard using suitable (safety) carabiner hooks or D-shackles.
Page 23 Carry the weight of all the hoses and cables connected to the robot. For detailed information about the transport frame and winch system please consult the user manual for the transport frame with winch system. VERTIDRIVE B.V. | GIETERIJWEG 15 | 3089 JZ ROTTERDAM | THE NETHERLANDS - 23 - T +31 (10) 763 02 00 | E SALES@VERTIDRIVE.COM...
Page 24: Installation
The commissioning work must only be carried out by authorized personnel. Before the use of the VertiDrive V400 Series robot, the user / operator must follow operating and safety instructions. Initial training of users / operators is provided by VertiDrive and / or VertiDrive certified trainers, upon delivery of a new robot system.
Page 25 0.5 and 10s (see control box wiring diagram, relay 14K6). The use of the pump / valve connection is equipment dependent. Most UHP pumps require a primary and a delayed secondary “on” trigger. Please refer to application equipment manuals for details. Contact VertiDrive Service is case of questions.
Page 26: Handling Of The Robot
(e.g., tools) or construction parts that can move or are not rigidly attached to the surface. Locations of the very powerful magnets VERTIDRIVE B.V. | GIETERIJWEG 15 | 3089 JZ ROTTERDAM | THE NETHERLANDS - 26 - T +31 (10) 763 02 00 | E SALES@VERTIDRIVE.COM...
Page 27: Operation
Make sure to read and understand the safety instructions in chapter 5 before operating the system. Use appropriate personnel protective equipment (PPE) as per local regulations and company guidelines. The following steps are required when using a V400 Series robot: Optional: magnet distance adjustment.
Page 28: Vacuum Shroud Positioning
For special applications it is possible to increase the holding force of the rear magnet by lowering the magnet. Contact VertiDrive for further details and advice. If a lower rear magnet position is used, always ensure full thread engagement of the screws with the self-retaining nuts and that the magnet holder is parallel to the bracket.
Page 29 To position the vacuum shroud downwards, follow the steps above in the opposite order. Always ensure that both lock pins are fully inserted and locked before starting the UHP application. VERTIDRIVE B.V. | GIETERIJWEG 15 | 3089 JZ ROTTERDAM | THE NETHERLANDS...
Page 30: Robot Placement
Note: to drive the robot on the wedge, the shroud must be in down position (WCS must detect steel surface), but both lock pins must be removed to allow the shroud to tilt a bit. VERTIDRIVE B.V. | GIETERIJWEG 15 | 3089 JZ ROTTERDAM | THE NETHERLANDS...
Page 31: Connection
Yellow light (constant on): indicates that the control system is activated and the safety circuit of the WCS is closed; all robot functions are operational. VERTIDRIVE B.V. | GIETERIJWEG 15 | 3089 JZ ROTTERDAM | THE NETHERLANDS - 31 - T +31 (10) 763 02 00 | E SALES@VERTIDRIVE.COM...
Page 32: Uhp Application Operation
To cover the whole surface, move in parallel lanes, either by going back and forth cleaning or cleaning in just one direction, the other direction is then used to move back to a starting point. For the V400 Series robot it is normally recommended to work in both directions, but this is application dependent.
Page 33: Shutting Down
This section describes the procedure for adjusting the vacuum system for optimal results in surface treatment, minimum wastewater loss, and maneuverability of the robot. The V400 Series robot vacuum shroud is fitted with a relief valve and vacuum gauge to control the vacuum within the shroud. The relief valve is set to allow 150 - 200 mbar (2.2 –...
Page 34: Wcs Overrule
The fall arrester needs to be replaced immediately after a fall incident; the activated fall arrester must be inspected before re-use is allowed. Refer to the fall arrester user manual for detailed instructions. VERTIDRIVE B.V. | GIETERIJWEG 15 | 3089 JZ ROTTERDAM | THE NETHERLANDS...
Page 35: Maintenance And Cleaning
Inspection and maintenance activities The following checks are required for the V400 Series robot (3.4 F-04 Inspection and Maintenance Schedule). See 322025 V400 Series Robot – IPM for explanation and details on robot parts and components: ROBOT: ...
Page 36 It might be required to disassemble and remove the magnets for cleaning. Disassembly and removal of the magnets for cleaning may only be done by VertiDrive or trained and qualified representatives.  Rear magnet: clean, check for damages. Use pressurized air or low-pressure water jet to clean. If the dirt contains metal particles (e.g., residue from the surface cleaning) it can be very hard to remove this...
Page 37: Part Replacement Instructions
Part replacement instructions VertiDrive can supply any part of the system as a spare part. See 322025 V400 Series Robot – IPM supplied with the robot for details and part identification. When ordering parts always specify the part number and provide a brief description of the problem and why a part needs to be replaced.
Page 38: Cleaning
Disassembly and removal of the magnet for cleaning may only be done by VertiDrive or trained and qualified representatives. Clean the control box regularly, preferably using pressurized air. In the case of a control box with cooling (optional), inspect the cover and fan on the outside of the cabinet for dust and / or dirt build-up before each job, clean with pressurized air if needed.
Page 39: Troubleshooting
This section describes basic troubleshooting steps and corrective actions for the V400 Series robot system. Contact VertiDrive support in case of any questions or when basic troubleshooting does not resolve the problem. Use the problem and solutions codes (e.g., A1 / A1.1) to help explain the problem and the corrective actions that have already been tried.
Page 40 Check connector is fully inserted. A5.4 If a red LED is blinking on one of the controllers, replace the controller with a spare unit (item 223015). Contact VertiDrive support and return the controller for evaluation. Cooling (optional) is not A6.1 Check temperature inside the control box.
Page 41: Storage And Transport
All contaminated or harmful parts must be disposed of, following the local statutory requirements. All magnets need to be demagnetized before disposal. VERTIDRIVE B.V. | GIETERIJWEG 15 | 3089 JZ ROTTERDAM | THE NETHERLANDS - 41 - T +31 (10) 763 02 00 | E SALES@VERTIDRIVE.COM...
Page 42: Appendix A - Eu Declaration Of Conformity
Appendix A - EU declaration of conformity VERTIDRIVE B.V. | GIETERIJWEG 15 | 3089 JZ ROTTERDAM | THE NETHERLANDS - 42 - T +31 (10) 763 02 00 | E SALES@VERTIDRIVE.COM WWW.VERTIDRIVE.COM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 24448205 | VAT NL 8201.77.064.B01 In all cases where we act as provider or supplier, our offers, orders placed with us, and agreements concluded with us are subject to the conditions and requirements laid down by the Netherlands Metal Association (the ‘Metaalunievoorwaarden’).

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