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SM-629744-A INSTRUCTION MANUAL Electric actuator KBX series KBX-T3 KBX-T4 KBX-T5 Rod type ● Before operating the product, read this instruction manual without fail. ● Among all, carefully read the description related to safety. ● Keep this instruction manual in a safe place so that you can read it at any time when necessary.
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All efforts have been made to assure the contents of this manual. If you have any questions, or find any mistakes, however, please contact CKD. CKD will not be held responsible for any effects caused by using this equipment, regardless of Item 3 above. The contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice to effect improvements.
Overview • This manual describes the axis type expression method, specifications and motor replacement procedures, etc., according to the type of axis. • For the installation, see the instruction manual (installation of actuator) provided separately. Chapter 1 Safety ■1.1 Cautions for safety ●...
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WARNING • Install the safety fences to prevent anyone from entering the working envelope of the robot. When the door is attached to the safety fence, the robot should be stopped at emergency at the same time that the door has opened. •...
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WARNING • As the equipment is heavy, make sure of its weight and gravity center position and disconnect the cables when carrying the equipment. Also, DO NOT carry the equipment with the slider. Otherwise, the slider will move and you will get injured.
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CAUTION • DO NOT place the equipment at a place where the ambient temperature exceeds 40°C, or where the temperature changes sharply, causing condensing, or where it is exposed to direct sunlight. Additionally, if the equipment is installed at a narrow place, the ambient temperature rises due to heat generation in the controller itself or external device, which will result in malfunction or mis-operation of the equipment.
■1.2 For your safe operation When you use the electric actuator KBK Series, be sure to take the measures in conformity to the following instruction: This machine is an industrial robot in conformance to the provisions of Paragraph 31of Article 36 of the Ordinance on Industrial Safety and Hygiene.
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■1.2.2 Precautions for installation Observe the following instructions when installing a robot: (1) The robot shall be laid out to ensure the work space required for robot teaching, maintenance and inspection. (2) The robot controller, other controllers and stationary operation panel shall be installed outside the movable range and where the operator can watch the robot operations.
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(3) Measures to ensure the operation safety of the personnel working within the movable range Any one of the following measures or other measures on the equal or higher level shall be taken so that you can stop the robot operation immediately in the event of an error when working within the movable range: 1.
■1.3 Warranty ■1.3.1 Warranty period This product is warranted for one of the following periods whichever comes first. (1) For 24 months after shipment from our factory. (2) For 18 months after installation at the customer's factory. (3) For 4000 hours of operation. ■1.3.2 Details of warranty (1) This product is warranted.
Chapter 2 Shipment List ■2.1 Shipment list When the axis proper is shipped, it is composed of the following parts: (1) Actuator (axis) (2) Introduction Manual...
Chapter 3 Axis Specifications ■3.1 Axis type and names of individual parts ■ Type of axis The following shows the axis type: KBX-T4D-ST-C12N-15 Series name Ball screw lead Motor set direction 12 mm Straight axis Frame No. Size S Size M Size L Axis stroke 50mm...
■3.2 Single axis specification ■ Specifications Type of axis KBX-T5D-ST-C12- Motor AC 50-watt servo motor absolute Ball screw 8 Lead 12 mm Drive method Maximum payload mass Horizontal Vertical (Note 1) 4 kg 1.9 kg Rated thrust 83 N Maximum thrust 249 N Maximum speed 600 mm/s...
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■ Axis dimensions [KBX-T3D-ST-C12*] KBX-T3D-ST- KBX-T3D-ST- KBX-T3D-ST- Without brake C12N-05 C12N-10 C12N-15 Type KBX-T3D-ST- KBX-T3D-ST- KBX-T3D-ST- With brake C12B-05 C12B-10 C12B-15 Stroke X (mm) 274.5(310.1) 324.5(360.1) 374.5(410.1) Full length L (mm) Main unit length LL (mm) No. of holes P (q’ty) Intervals between mounting holes N 1.0(1.2)
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[KBX-T4D-ST-C12*] KBX-T4D-ST- KBX-T4D-ST- KBX-T4D-ST- KBX-T4D-ST- Without brake C12N-05 C12N-10 C12N-15 C12N-20 Type KBX-T4D-ST- KBX-T4D-ST- KBX-T4D-ST- KBX-T4D-ST- With brake C12B-05 C12B-10 C12B-15 C12B-20 Stroke X (mm) 281.0(316.6) 331.0(366.6) 381.0(416.6) 431.0(466.6) Full length L (mm) 221.5 271.5 321.5 371.5 Main unit length LL (mm) 162.5 212.5 262.5...
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[KBX-T5E-ST-C12*] KBX-T5E-ST- KBX-T5E-ST- KBX-T5E-ST- KBX-T5E-ST- KBX-T5E-ST- KBX-T5E-ST- Without brake C12N-05 C12N-10 C12N-15 C12N-20 C12N-25 C12N-30 Type KBX-T5E-ST- KBX-T5E-ST- KBX-T5E-ST- KBX-T5E-ST- KBX-T5E-ST- KBX-T5E-ST- With brake C12B-05 C12B-10 C12B-15 C12B-20 C12B-25 C12B-30 Stroke X (mm) 318.5(354.1) 368.5(404.1) 418.5(454.1) 468.5(504.1) 518.5(554.1) 568.5(604.1) Full length L (mm) 245.0 295.0 345.0...
Chapter 4 Installing Actuator (Axis) ■4.1 Installing Actuator (Axis) This chapter describes the basic installation procedures for the axis and peripheral equipment. Installation shall comply with the instructions of this Chapter. If the installation procedure is incorrect, robot performance cannot be achieved.
Installing the controller cable Installing the controller cable to the axis according to the actuator instruction manual. Insert the connector for the axis side of the controller cable into the connector for the axis body (for motor power, encoder, origin sensor, brake (only with brake is connected)) until it is locked, and connect it securely. Insert the motor power connector for the controller side of the cable into the connector on the surface of the controller until it is locked, and then connect it securely.
■4.3 Parameter values The parameters of this product are available in two types -- parameter 1 and parameter 2 -- depending on the frequency of use. The relationship between each parameter and the robot type is illustrated below: Setting the robot type allows the parameters on the circled portion on the left to be automatically changed. ■4.3.1 Values of parameter 1 for each robot type This parameter has a higher frequency of use.
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■4.3.2 Values of parameter 2 for each robot type Straight axis (Rod movement type) Robot type 600240 600250 601900 Automatic setting Parameter (Lead 12) (Lead 12) (Lead 12) Axis display 00.05 00.05 00.05 In position data value 20000 20000 20000 Overflow data value ○...
Chapter 5 Precautions for Use ■5.1 Servo gain setting In the actuator, in order to facilitate the parameter setting work of the controller, the initial parameters for operating the component arm are automatically set by setting the "robot type" (6 digit number) determined for each model to the controller.
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(2) Speed gain (V) ● When the value is reduced ・ If it is made too small, an error such as "overflow error" may occur during operation (especially when accelerating) and operation may not be possible. ・ The positioning and holding force of the slider is reduced. (Rigidity decreases) ●...
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■5.1.2 About adjustment of servo gain When adjusting the servo gain, refer to the contents described in ■ 5.1.1 "Servo gain setting value and operating condition" and set according to the following description. (1) Speed gain setting The initial value of speed gain usually does not need to be changed. If it is changed, please set as follows.
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● Abnormalities such as vibration and abnormal noise may occur due to resonance, so check the operation from the low speed range used for return to origin operation and "JOG" operation to the high speed range used for continuous operation. ●...
Chapter 6 Maintenance ■6.1 Precautions for inspection and maintenance work (1) Precautions for inspection and maintenance work Observe the following instructions at the time of inspection and maintenance: 1. The robot shall be inspected and maintained by the personnel having a sufficient level of skill and experience. If such personnel are not available, contact the manufacturer and request implementation of the relevant work or education of the person in charge.
■6.2 Inspection before starting the work (1) Before starting your work with the robot, make sure of the following: 1. Brake device function 2. Emergency stop device function 3. Contact preventive equipment and robot interlock function 4. Related devices/robot interlocking function 5.
■6.4 Adjusting Home Position Adjust the origin position by following the procedure below. (1) Turn off the power. (2) Remove the hex socket head cap screw (M4) on the motor block top surface. Move the rod forward and backward by hand, and align the positions of the holes where the coupling tightening screw securing the motor axis (hex socket head bolt (M2.5)) and the above hex socket head cap screw were removed.
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(8) Press in the rod to its most retracted position, and from this position, slowly pull out the rod by hand to extend it to the position where the coupling notch is parallel with the surface of the coupling tightening hole (position where the coupling tightening screw is tightened).
(11) Turn off the controller power, mount the motor to its original position, and tighten the coupling tightening screw. (Tightening torque: 1.0 Nm) Be sure to always turn off the controller before tightening the coupling tightening screw. CAUTION Do not shift the motor axis and coupling from the stopped position. (12) Turn on the power again, return the servo gain (position/speed) to its original value, and set the origin return system value in parameter group 2 to "2".
■6.6 Changing the Drawing-out Direction To change the drawing-out direction of the motor, perform the same procedure as section 6.4, "Adjusting the Origin Position". When mounting the motor, turn it to the required direction and mount. ■6.7 Greasing Greasing procedure 1.
■6.8 Replacement of ball screw If the replacement of ball screw needs to be replaced, contact our sales office closest to your company. It must not be replaced by the customer. This replacement is performed for each axis. It should be noted that this replacement cannot be made inside the device or in the combined state.
When a trouble has occurred to the robot proper and you have found it out at an earlier stage, you cannot repair it if you have no repair parts. Accordingly, you are recommended to keep spare parts on hand. Part name Notes AC servomotor KBX-T3/T4 shared (50 W) (Encoder: Absolute) KBX-T5 (100 W) AC servomotor with brake KBX-T3/T4 shared (50 W)
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