L I F T K I T- 0 S Contents 1. General information ............3 9. Appendix .................20 1.1 Information in this manual ..........3 9.1 Safety SCU control unit ..........20 1.2 Explanation of symbols and signal words ....3 9.2 Use ................20 1.3 LIFTKIT designations ............4 9.2.1 Intended Use ............20 9.2.2 Unintended Use ...........
L I F T K I T- 0 S 1. General information DANGER 1.1 Information in this manual Indicates a dangerous situation, which will lead to death or serious personal injury, if the precautionary measures are This manual provides important information on how to work ignored.
L I F T K I T- 0 S 1.3 LIFTKIT designations 1.5 Target audience LIFTKIT contains a lifting column, a controller and additional This manual is intended for qualified technical personnel accessories enabling easy integration with a collaborative who install and use LIFTKIT in their application. This manual robot. Depending on LIFTKIT typekey chosen, different con- and the corresponding operating manuals should be kept figurations of these included products are possible.
L I F T K I T- 0 S 2. Safety 2.3 Safety mechanisms This section provides safety aspects supplementary to the safety aspects described in the relevant operating manuals of the included devices. Failure to comply with the guide- The following measures have been integrated in LIFTKIT to lines and safety instructions contained in this manual may reduce the risk of harm or damage:...
L I F T K I T- 0 S 2.5 Potential risks The following risks during LIFTKIT operation have to be con- sidered in an application specific risk assessment: • The column does not detect an impact automatically and does not stop movement upon impact. This can lead to: - Crushing of a person or an object in the path of the col- umn, causing serious injury or death or property damage.
L I F T K I T- 0 S 3. LIFTKIT components 3.1 Scope of delivery • 1 bottom mounting plate • 8 M10x40 screws (1) • 4 screws M6x20 (2) The following enumerated parts are delivered and are depicted in figure 1. • ...
L I F T K I T- 0 S 4. Mechanical installation 4.1 Tools required NOTE Alternatively, if mounting to a SLIDEKIT, remove the robot The following tools are required for the mechanical attachment plate from the SLIDEKIT and attach the LIFTKIT installation: bottom plate with 8x M6 screws to the SLIDEKIT attachment plate.
L I F T K I T- 0 S 5. Initialization of LIFTKIT and robot installation LIFTKIT must be initialized before its first operation. For this, NOTE follow the steps below: If the system connections are changed, a new initialization may be required. 1. Connect the LIFTKIT like the following figure 3. It is recommended to do the initialization without the robot 6.
L I F T K I T- 0 S 6. Hardware connection SBOX 6.1 Hardware connection SBOX The SBOX is used to interface with the SCU and the robot controller. Figure 6 gives a view on the front panel of the SBOX, whereas figure 5 gives a detailled look on the electri- cal connections for the safety relays.
L I F T K I T- 0 S 6.3 LIFTKIT connection setup SBOX USB port Robot controller 1 Out1-24V 2 Out2-24V Safety Outputs 3 Out1-0V 4 Out2-0V 5 IN1 read out Safety Inputs 6 IN2 read out 7 IN3 read out 8 IN4 read out Ethernet SBOX...
L I F T K I T- 0 S 7. Software operation 7.1 Software connection The SBOX-L-01 is controlled by using string-based TCP/IP commands. It can be controlled by connecting it to a PLC, a robot or a PC using telnet communication with port 50001. The default IP address is 192.168.1.100.
L I F T K I T- 0 S Get status 7.3 Commands For getting the actual status from the SBOX-L-01 send: Several commands can be used to communicate with the “get_status\n” SBOX-L-01. Consider, that they only work in the allowed state. As a return you get the actual status in parameter one and a cause in parameter two, if the state is not READY or MOVING.
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L I F T K I T- 0 S Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Description INITIALIZED Cause Liftkit is not connected to the SBOX-L-01 or no connection is established CONNECTED Cause Liftkit is connected, but no homing is performed, or Column is not valid READY Liftkit is ready to use, but no movement is performed MOVING...
L I F T K I T- 0 S 7.4 Software update SBOX 4. Remove the SD card using a small tool like a pliers (see figure 10). Figure 10 Software updates can be done by flashing a new image to the controller SD card. 1. Remove all cables attached to the SBOX (see figure 7). Figure 7 5.
L I F T K I T- 0 S If you have a SBOX with an external USB 7.5 SBOX IP address setting port please continue with these steps: I The SBOX uses a static IP address. The default address is 7.
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L I F T K I T- 0 S If you have a SBOX without an external USB port please continue from step 15: 15. Remove all cables attached to the SBOX. 16. Open the SBOX with the provided key. 17.
L I F T K I T- 0 S 8. Specifications Operating range extension Plug-and-play solution Cost savings and higher productivity • Vertical lifting of the cobot by up to • Hardware interface compatible with 1 400 mm with compact retracted any robots Cobots combined with Ewellix LIFTKIT height...
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L I F T K I T- 0 S Dimensional drawing TLT Lifting column TLT Column 4×M8 4×M10 4×M8 30 mm deep 4×M6 4×M10 30 mm deep 27,6 Stroke ±4 Stroke ±4 3×M5 12 mm deep Retracted Holes also on opposite side length ±4 (without...
L I F T K I T- 0 S 9. Appendix WARNING Range of environmental conditions: This is the extract of the SCU manual chapter Safety. For more • Ambient temperature: 5 to 40 °C SCU operating manual PUB TC-08005. information please see • Relative humidity : 5 to 85% 9.1 Safety SCU control unit • ...
L I F T K I T- 0 S reseller forwards the machine. Every other person who WARNING uses the SCU control unit we define as an operator. The op- Risk from misuse. erator must have read the Safety chapter in this manual be- Any utilization of this device beyond its intended purpose may fore using the machine.
L I F T K I T- 0 S In addition, the owner or processors must ensure that the The operator is responsible for: device is in adequate working condition. They must do the • Ensures that nobody is endangered owing to the operation following: ...
L I F T K I T- 0 S 9.5 Specific dangers WARNING Specific dangers during cleaning or washing the control unit The manufacturer has constructively, and with protective measures, minimized the effects of existing hazards. Pay at- The control units are designed to comply with IPX4. tention to the residual hazards and potential countermeas- The cleaning or washing with water including chemical additives must be pH-neutral.
L I F T K I T- 0 S The device is only intended for installation into an applica- CAUTION tion or system. It does not have its own operating control el- Electric shock hazard ements and does not have an independent emergen- Take care about damage to the SCU from water sprays.
L I F T K I T- 0 S 9.8 Modification & Figure 16 Information of device Example “Smart Control Parameter” (SCP-Label) WARNING To avoid hazardous situations and to ensure optimal performance, do not make any changes or modifications to the device unless they have been specifically authorized by Ewellix. 9.8.1 Warning labels An additional label (inside, under the case cover, see figure 17) shows the socket pin assignment inputs / outputs (linear For SCU control units no special warning labels are applied.
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L I F T K I T- 0 S Power indicator light Protective Earth, metal pin The indicator light secures the visualization of the readiness The SCU control units SCU5 & SCU9 are defined as class I of the control unit SCU (see figure 18). devices. These models are connected to PE (protection earth) on side of main supply.
L I F T K I T- 0 S Warning against the stacking of equipment 9.9 Manufacturer's declaration of EMC WARNING compliance Stacked with other equipment Use of this equipment adjacent to or stacked with other This section is only mandatory, if the devices are approved equipment should be avoided because it could result in improper and attended for use in medical applications or environment operation.
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