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INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2-jaw parallel gripper, electric GEP5000 3-jaw concentric gripper, electric GED5000 DDOC00211 THE KNOW-HOW FACTORY www.zimmer-group.com...
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Number of the selected workpiece recipe WorkPosition Inner jaw position Depending on the application, this can be the end position or the work position. Zimmer GmbH • Im Salmenkopf 5 • 77866 Rheinau, Germany • +49 7844 9138 0 • www.zimmer-group.com...
This category contains useful tips for handling the product efficiently. Failure to observe these tips will not result in damage to the product. This information does not include any information relevant to health or workplace safety. Zimmer GmbH • Im Salmenkopf 5 • 77866 Rheinau, Germany • +49 7844 9138 0 • www.zimmer-group.com...
• Use of the product under extreme conditions, such as aggressive fluids or abrasive dusts • Additional drilled holes or threads Ö Zimmer GmbH shall accept no liability for any damage caused by improper use. The operator bears sole responsibility.
► Operate the product only when it is in a technical condition that corresponds to the guaranteed parameters and operating conditions. Ö Zimmer GmbH shall accept no liability for any damage caused by improper use. The operator bears sole responsibility.
A type plate is attached to the housing of the product. The article number and confirmation number are shown on the type XX-XXXXXX plate. Article number Confirmation number Zimmer GmbH • Im Salmenkopf 5 • 77866 Rheinau, Germany • +49 7844 9138 0 • www.zimmer-group.com...
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS:GEP5000/GED5000 6 Functional description The gripper jaws of the GEP5000 series are arranged parallel to each other on two opposing guide rails and can be moved relative to each other. The gripper jaws of the GED5000 series are arranged on three guide rails offset to each other at a 120° angle. ...
LED display menu Power supply Error 100% Positions Force level/Binary error code Plus button for parameter values Set button Minus button for parameter values Zimmer GmbH • Im Salmenkopf 5 • 77866 Rheinau, Germany • +49 7844 9138 0 • www.zimmer-group.com...
► See the “GEP5000IO/GED5000IO LED display” section for information about the gripper position display. ► Please contact Customer Service if you have any questions. 100% Power supply Error Positions Force level Zimmer GmbH • Im Salmenkopf 5 • 77866 Rheinau, Germany • +49 7844 9138 0 • www.zimmer-group.com...
The product has a mechanical self-locking mechanism to ensure that the workpiece remains held by the product in the event of power supply loss or failure (e.g. an emergency stop). Zimmer GmbH • Im Salmenkopf 5 • 77866 Rheinau, Germany • +49 7844 9138 0 • www.zimmer-group.com...
8 Accessories/scope of delivery INFORMATION If any accessories not sold or authorized by Zimmer GmbH are used, the function of the product cannot be guaranteed. Zimmer GmbH accessories are specifically tailored to the individual products. ► For optional accessories and those included in the scope of delivery, refer to our website.
► Make sure that the mounting piece is sufficiently rigid. ► Please note the permitted tightening torques of the mounting screws at www.zimmer-group.com/de/td. Zimmer GmbH • Im Salmenkopf 5 • 77866 Rheinau, Germany • +49 7844 9138 0 • www.zimmer-group.com...
► Position the product on the mounting piece using centering sleeves. ► Mount the product on the mounting piece using the appropriate mounting screws. Mounting screw Centering Disc Zimmer GmbH • Im Salmenkopf 5 • 77866 Rheinau, Germany • +49 7844 9138 0 • www.zimmer-group.com...
► Position the product on the mounting piece with the straight pins. ► Mount the product on the mounting piece using the appropriate mounting screws. Mounting screw Straight pins Zimmer GmbH • Im Salmenkopf 5 • 77866 Rheinau, Germany • +49 7844 9138 0 • www.zimmer-group.com...
(GND). Because of the self-locking mechanism, the product remains in the last approached position, even if no voltage is supplied. Zimmer GmbH • Im Salmenkopf 5 • 77866 Rheinau, Germany • +49 7844 9138 0 • www.zimmer-group.com...
Ö Damage to the contacts can result in malfunction of the product. ► Connect the power supply cable to the control system of the product. Zimmer GmbH • Im Salmenkopf 5 • 77866 Rheinau, Germany • +49 7844 9138 0 • www.zimmer-group.com...
0 V DC supply voltage for IO-Link communi- cation Black IO-Link communication M12 5-pin plug Gray GND actuator 0 V DC supply voltage for actuator Zimmer GmbH • Im Salmenkopf 5 • 77866 Rheinau, Germany • +49 7844 9138 0 • www.zimmer-group.com...
► Before installing an accessory, make sure it is suitable for use with the selected variant. ► You can find information on our website. ► Please contact Customer Service if you have any questions. Zimmer GmbH • Im Salmenkopf 5 • 77866 Rheinau, Germany • +49 7844 9138 0 • www.zimmer-group.com...
0 V DC I max. ≤ 5 A Current draw Gripper position INFORMATION The switching sequence only applies to the GEP5000IO and GED5000IO products. Zimmer GmbH • Im Salmenkopf 5 • 77866 Rheinau, Germany • +49 7844 9138 0 • www.zimmer-group.com...
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► Please note that the error display lights up during initial commissioning. Ö The error display goes out at the next product movement. Zimmer GmbH • Im Salmenkopf 5 • 77866 Rheinau, Germany • +49 7844 9138 0 • www.zimmer-group.com...
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► Please note that the end positions must be taught without gripper fingers and the workpiece in order to restore the factory settings. Zimmer GmbH • Im Salmenkopf 5 • 77866 Rheinau, Germany • +49 7844 9138 0 • www.zimmer-group.com...
The value shown on the LED display corresponds to the end position. Design size Minimum travel path per gripper jaw [mm] GEP5006IO/GED5006IO 1.25 GEP5008IO/GED5008IO 1.25 GEP5010IO/GED5010IO 1.25 Zimmer GmbH • Im Salmenkopf 5 • 77866 Rheinau, Germany • +49 7844 9138 0 • www.zimmer-group.com...
16 mm - value of end position - value of travel 12.6 distance GEP5010IO/GED5010IO 20 mm - value of end position - value of travel 16.6 distance Zimmer GmbH • Im Salmenkopf 5 • 77866 Rheinau, Germany • +49 7844 9138 0 • www.zimmer-group.com...
16 mm - value of end position - value of travel 12.6 distance GEP5010IO/GED5010IO 20 mm - value of end position - value of travel 16.6 distance Zimmer GmbH • Im Salmenkopf 5 • 77866 Rheinau, Germany • +49 7844 9138 0 • www.zimmer-group.com...
The terms process data input and output are to be understood from the perspective of the gripper. Process data input Control system Gripper Process data output Name Data type StatusWord UINT16 Diagnosis UINT16 ActualPosition UINT16 Zimmer GmbH • Im Salmenkopf 5 • 77866 Rheinau, Germany • +49 7844 9138 0 • www.zimmer-group.com...
Ö The data transmission is complete when the product sends back Statusbit 12 = DataTransferOK = FALSE. INFORMATION ► For examples, refer to the "Quickstart Basic Parameters" section. Zimmer GmbH • Im Salmenkopf 5 • 77866 Rheinau, Germany • +49 7844 9138 0 • www.zimmer-group.com...
Setting this bit tells the product to save the current position as the TeachPosition in the selected WorkpieceNo. This only works if there is no "0" that is transmitted in the workpiece number. Zimmer GmbH • Im Salmenkopf 5 • 77866 Rheinau, Germany • +49 7844 9138 0 • www.zimmer-group.com...
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Inside and outside gripping, both movements at the same speed. INFORMATION For operation of the product, Zimmer GmbH recommends "DeviceMode" 60, 70 and 100. Zimmer GmbH • Im Salmenkopf 5 • 77866 Rheinau, Germany • +49 7844 9138 0 • www.zimmer-group.com...
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This means that the TeachPosition range starts at 13.5 mm and goes all the way up to 16.5 mm. PositionTolerance Position TeachPosition Name PositionTolerance Data format UINT8 Permission Write Transfer Cyclical Value range 0 to 255 Zimmer GmbH • Im Salmenkopf 5 • 77866 Rheinau, Germany • +49 7844 9138 0 • www.zimmer-group.com...
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0 to max. 2000 Name TeachPosition Data format UINT16 Permission Write Transfer Cyclical Value range 0 to max. jaw stroke of the product Zimmer GmbH • Im Salmenkopf 5 • 77866 Rheinau, Germany • +49 7844 9138 0 • www.zimmer-group.com...
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Active if the product has an active error. The error message can be determined using Diagnosis. Name StatusWord Data format UINT16 Permission Read Transfer Cyclical Value range 0 - 65535 Zimmer GmbH • Im Salmenkopf 5 • 77866 Rheinau, Germany • +49 7844 9138 0 • www.zimmer-group.com...
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• The position measurement accuracy is 0.2 mm. ► During commissioning, be aware of fluctuations around the exact value if you use ActualPosition to detect the workpiece. Zimmer GmbH • Im Salmenkopf 5 • 77866 Rheinau, Germany • +49 7844 9138 0 • www.zimmer-group.com...
The value shown on the LED display corresponds to the end position. Design size Minimum travel path per gripper jaw [mm] GEP5006IL/GED5006IL 1.25 GEP5008IL/GED5008IL 1.25 GEP5010IL/GED5010IL 1.25 Zimmer GmbH • Im Salmenkopf 5 • 77866 Rheinau, Germany • +49 7844 9138 0 • www.zimmer-group.com...
16 mm - value of end position - value of travel 12.6 distance GEP5010IL/GED5010IL 20 mm - value of end position - value of travel 16.6 distance Zimmer GmbH • Im Salmenkopf 5 • 77866 Rheinau, Germany • +49 7844 9138 0 • www.zimmer-group.com...
► Transmit the parameters to the product with a handshake. INFORMATION ► For more information please refer to the „Handshake Data Transfer Method“ section. Zimmer GmbH • Im Salmenkopf 5 • 77866 Rheinau, Germany • +49 7844 9138 0 • www.zimmer-group.com...
• The product is at the TeachPosition: StatusWord bit 9 = TRUE • The product is at the WorkPosition: StatusWord bit 10 = TRUE Zimmer GmbH • Im Salmenkopf 5 • 77866 Rheinau, Germany • +49 7844 9138 0 • www.zimmer-group.com...
IF NOT StatusWord.12 THEN // Query for completion of the data transfer, // DataTransferOK = FALSE iStep := 0; // Storage is completed END_IF; END_CASE Zimmer GmbH • Im Salmenkopf 5 • 77866 Rheinau, Germany • +49 7844 9138 0 • www.zimmer-group.com...
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:= 0; //Handshake is completed, // Parameters from the third recipe have been taken over into the current process parameters. END_IF; END_CASE Zimmer GmbH • Im Salmenkopf 5 • 77866 Rheinau, Germany • +49 7844 9138 0 • www.zimmer-group.com...
Window width 1 to 5 Change value Force setting Value Force mode 1 to 5 3 s Main menu Display Error diagnosis 3 s Zimmer GmbH • Im Salmenkopf 5 • 77866 Rheinau, Germany • +49 7844 9138 0 • www.zimmer-group.com...
► Please contact Customer Service if you have any questions. Zimmer GmbH • Im Salmenkopf 5 • 77866 Rheinau, Germany • +49 7844 9138 0 • www.zimmer-group.com...
Remaining service life cycles. display • 1 = Low remaining service life (< 2 million cycles) • 5 = High remaining service life Zimmer GmbH • Im Salmenkopf 5 • 77866 Rheinau, Germany • +49 7844 9138 0 • www.zimmer-group.com...
► You can find more information about menu operation on our website. ► Please contact Customer Service if you have any questions. Zimmer GmbH • Im Salmenkopf 5 • 77866 Rheinau, Germany • +49 7844 9138 0 • www.zimmer-group.com...
► You can find the information in the technical data sheet on our website. ► Please contact Customer Service if you have any questions. Zimmer GmbH • Im Salmenkopf 5 • 77866 Rheinau, Germany • +49 7844 9138 0 • www.zimmer-group.com...
► Apply the process data via a • Modified process data were handshake. not taken over. Zimmer GmbH • Im Salmenkopf 5 • 77866 Rheinau, Germany • +49 7844 9138 0 • www.zimmer-group.com...
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► Check that the product moves freely. • Gripper jaws are tensioned incorrectly. 0x0406 System error • Internal system error ► Please contact Customer Service. Zimmer GmbH • Im Salmenkopf 5 • 77866 Rheinau, Germany • +49 7844 9138 0 • www.zimmer-group.com...
• Ambient temperature is too ► Provide sufficient ventilation/ undershot. high. cooling/connection. • Overload of the products. ► Check that the product moves freely. Zimmer GmbH • Im Salmenkopf 5 • 77866 Rheinau, Germany • +49 7844 9138 0 • www.zimmer-group.com...
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► Check the gripper fingers. The product does not achieve • The guide moves with ► Please contact Customer the target speed when moving. difficulty. Service. Zimmer GmbH • Im Salmenkopf 5 • 77866 Rheinau, Germany • +49 7844 9138 0 • www.zimmer-group.com...
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WorkPo- difficulty. moves freely. sition or TeachPosition. • The travel path of the ► Please contact Zimmer product is impeded. Customer Service. Zimmer GmbH • Im Salmenkopf 5 • 77866 Rheinau, Germany • +49 7844 9138 0 • www.zimmer-group.com...
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► Please contact Zimmer travel. • The product returns to a Customer Service. fixed end stop. Zimmer GmbH • Im Salmenkopf 5 • 77866 Rheinau, Germany • +49 7844 9138 0 • www.zimmer-group.com...
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Read out of the transmitted tolerance of the TeachPo- sition. 0x0105 (261) GripForce UINT8 Read 1 to 130 % Read out of the transmitted gripping force. Zimmer GmbH • Im Salmenkopf 5 • 77866 Rheinau, Germany • +49 7844 9138 0 • www.zimmer-group.com...
► Observe the manufacturer information for use of specific lubricants. ► Adhere to the lubrication interval. ► Avoid excessive lubrication. ► Remove leaking lubricant immediately and thoroughly. ► Replace damaged seals. Zimmer GmbH • Im Salmenkopf 5 • 77866 Rheinau, Germany • +49 7844 9138 0 • www.zimmer-group.com...
► Disconnect the product completely from the power supply. ► Dispose of the components properly according to the material groups. ► Comply with the locally applicable environmental and disposal regulations. Zimmer GmbH • Im Salmenkopf 5 • 77866 Rheinau, Germany • +49 7844 9138 0 • www.zimmer-group.com...
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