SMC Networks ZXPE5 043 Series Operation Manual

Electric vacuum gripper for collaborative robots

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Doc. no. DOC1086941
PRODUCT NAME
Electric Vacuum Gripper for Collaborative Robots
MODEL / Series / Product Number
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ZXPE5
043
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-Software (YASKAWA Plug & Play Kit)-

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  • Page 1 Doc. no. DOC1086941 PRODUCT NAME Electric Vacuum Gripper for Collaborative Robots MODEL / Series / Product Number     ZXPE5 -Software (YASKAWA Plug & Play Kit)-...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1. Installation - Basic operation ......................... 2 1.1. Mounting ............................2 1.2. Wiring ............................2 1.3. Basic operation ..........................2 2. Plugin software overview ........................3 3. Download Plugin software ........................4 4. Install Plugin software ........................... 4 5. Setting ..............................9 5.1.
  • Page 3: Installation - Basic Operation

    1. Installation - Basic operation 1.1. Mounting Refer to operation manual “Electric Vacuum Gripper for Collaborative Robots - Hardware -” . 1.2. Wiring ■Connect the connector cable Refer to operation manual “Electric Vacuum Gripper for Collaborative Robots - Hardware -” . ■Example of wiring to robot controller (PNP and NPN are the same.) The table below shows wiring examples of I/O cables and general-purpose I/O terminal blocks.
  • Page 4: Plugin Software Overview

    2. Plugin software overview This plugin software is exclusively for robots of YASKAWA Electric corporation. The following shows the operation flow for the software. Download Plugin software Explains how to download plugin software. (Refer to Chapter Install Plugin software Explains how to install plugin software. (Refer to Chapter Setting...
  • Page 5: Download Plugin Software

    3. Download Plugin software Download the relevant plugin software from the SMC website (https://www.smcworld.com) and put it into a USB memory drive. Search the product number (ZXPE) on the TOP page and proceed to the detail page to download the software. 4.
  • Page 6 2. Open the [Packages] tab and tap [+ Install] at the top of the screen. A pop-up dialog indicating the packages available for installation will appear. Select “SMC ZXPE5” from the package of and install After installation is successfully completed, packages, extensions and tool presets will be added to the appropriate lists.
  • Page 7 3. Confirm that the installation has successfully been completed on the package management window. (1) Tap the [Packages] tab and confirm that the SMC ZXPE5 has been added to the list. No. DOC1086941...
  • Page 8 (2) Tap the [Extensions] tab and confirm that the SMC ZXPE5 Extension has been added to the list. No. DOC1086941...
  • Page 9 (3) Tap the [Presets] tab and confirm that the SMC ZXPE5 has been added to the list. No. DOC1086941...
  • Page 10: Setting

    5. Setting 5.1. Tool Presets *Set the security access level to the “SAFETY” level to set Tool Presets. Refer to Manual of YASKAWA Electric corp. regarding how to change the security access level. Select [MENU] in the upper left corner of the screen and tap [Robot Settings] => [Tools]. Select the “SMC ZXPE5”...
  • Page 11 ■Tool property M8 Connector SET/TEST button side Pressure monitor side ・For ZXPE5A043-- “With flange assembly (42mm x 42mm)” Weight: 0.722 kg X direction Y direction Z direction Unit Tool center point (T.C.P.) 133.0+Cup Center of gravity (C.O.G.) -1.5 69.5 Moment of inertia 0.005 0.005 0.001...
  • Page 12: Installation Settings

    5.2. Installation Settings Tap [ZXPE5] on the navigation bar in the Job Contents view window to open the Electric Vacuum Gripper Integration window. Select [Installation Settings] tab and conduct the installation settings. *Set the security access level to the “MANAGEMENT” level to change the settings. Refer to Manual of YASKAWA Electric corp.
  • Page 13: I/O Settings

    5.3. I/O Settings Select [I/O Settings] tab in Electric Vacuum Gripper Integration window and conduct the I/O settings. *Set the security access level to the “MANAGEMENT” level to change the settings. Refer to Manual of YASKAWA Electric corp. regarding how to change the security access level. “I/O settings for gripper operation”...
  • Page 14: Manual Operation

    5.4. Manual Operation 5.4.1. Manual Operation tab Manual operation can be performed on [Manual Operation] tab in the Electric Vacuum Gripper Integration window. Grip operation or release operation can be performed respectively by tapping [GRIP] or [RELEASE] button. Gripping check signal and Gripper alarm signal can be monitored on Signal monitor. - Gripping check signal (Green) : ON ●...
  • Page 15 5.4.2. Utility window Select [MENU] in the upper left corner of the screen and tap [Utility] => [SMC ZXPE5], or tap [Jog Operation] on the navigation bar on the Job Contents view window then tap the [SMC] icon in the bottom right of the screen to open the Utility window. Grip operation or release operation can be performed respectively by tapping [GRIP] or [RELEASE] button.
  • Page 16: Inserts Commands

    6. Inserts commands In the Job Contents view window, tap [ZXPE5] on the navigation bar on open the Electric Vacuum Gripper Integration window. Select [Insert Commands] tab. “Select operation” “GRIP”: Grip with suction force and move to the next operation after the gripping check signal turns ON. “RELEASE”: Release by opening the atmospheric release valve and move to the next operation after the gripping check signal turns OFF.
  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    7. Troubleshooting Refer to operation manual “Electric Vacuum Gripper for Collaborative Robots - Hardware -” . Please contact the YASKAWA Contact Center listed below or your nearest sales office for inquiries regarding products of YASKAWA Electric corporation. -16- No. DOC1086941...
  • Page 18 Revision history Tel: + 81 3 5207 8249 Fax: +81 3 5298 5362 https://www.smcworld.com Note: Specifications are subject to change without prior notice and any obligation on the part of the manufacturer. © SMC Corporation All Rights Reserved -17- No. DOC1086941...

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