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  • Page 1 Manual Lightweight bag gripper LBG-50...
  • Page 2 This manual is available in the following languages at piab.com English Spanish Portuguese German French Italian Polish Swedish Manual LBG-50 Page 2/20...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Safe usage ..................................10 Intended use ..................................13 Misuse....................................13 R.E.S.S Applied and respected ........................... 13 4 Introduction to LBG-50 Bag Gripper ....................17 Manufacturer ................................... 17 5 Overview ..............................18 Hazardous areas ................................19 Safety related parts ............................... 21 6 Technical data ............................
  • Page 4 10.3 Lubrication ..................................41 10.4 Maintenance interval ..............................41 10.5 Extraordinary maintenance ............................42 11 Support and Spare parts ........................43 11.1 Spare parts ..................................43 12 Warranties ............................. 45 13 Recycling and disposal ........................46 14 Appendix..............................47 Manual LBG-50 Page 4/20...

  • Page 5: Introduction To The Manual

    Piab AB reserves the right to modify or improve the device design without notifying customers and without update the Manual given to User yet.

  • Page 6: Mandatory Signs

    This manual, especially the section about safety, shall be read by all staff who will perform any type of work with or in the proximity of the product, including: • Operating personnel. • Service and maintenance personnel. • Cleaning personnel (cleaning of equipment and the area around it). Manual LBG-50 Page 6/20...

  • Page 7: Compliance

    1.4 Compliance European Directives Directive Standard detail and/or measurement reference Electromagnetic EN/(IEC) 61000-6-2:2005 Compatibility EN/(IEC) 61000-6-4:2007+A1 (EMC) Machinery directive EN 2006/42/EC Annex II Part B RoHS2 Directive (2011/65/EU) Manual LBG-50 Page 7/20...

  • Page 8: Declaration Of Incorporation Of Partly Completed Machinery

    2 Declaration of incorporation of partly completed machinery Manual LBG-50 Page 8/20...

  • Page 9: Safety

    • check all connections with bolts and screws. • functional verification of the machine. • check the status of the machine. • check for tightness and efficiency of all pneumatic connections. Manual LBG-50 Page 9/20...

  • Page 10: Safe Usage

    Lightweight bag gripper (LBG-50) is designed and built for palletizing bags of various sizes and weights. In general, use of the LBG-50 should be restricted to the intent for which it was designed. Modifications to the gripper above and beyond the scope of the product could result in damage to the gripper, bags, or robot.
  • Page 11 • Do not use the product with electrical jumpers and / or mechanical means which exclude utilities / parts of the machine itself. Manual LBG-50 Page 11...

  • Page 12: Maintenance

    Remember to always shut off the compressed air when cleaning or servicing the modules. Maintenance must be carried out in accordance with the instructions in this manual. Prior to any maintenance work, suspend pneumatic/electrical supply, and discharge residual pressure. Manual LBG-50 Page 12...

  • Page 13: Intended Use

    3.5 R.E.S.S Applied and respected Essential Safety Requirements concerning machines, are contained in Annex I of the Machinery Directive. They are stringent and not modifiable but are still applicable only when they are relevant (i.e. when there is a danger). Manual LBG-50 Page 13...
  • Page 14 1.4.1 - General requirements 1.4.2 - Special requirements for guards 1.4.2.1 - Fixed guards Not Allowed 1.4.2.2 – Interlocking movable guards Not Allowed 1.4.2.3 - Adjustable guards restricting access 1.4.3 - Special requirements for protective devices Manual LBG-50 Page 14...
  • Page 15 CERTAIN CATEGORIES OF MACHINERY AR PASS 2.1 – Foodstuffs machinery and machinery for cosmetics or pharmaceutical products 2.2 – Portable hand-held and/or hand-guided machinery 2.3 – Machinery for working wood and material with similar physical characteristics Manual LBG-50 Page 15...
  • Page 16 Not allowed Applicable Not established The AR PASS "Not Allowed" results Not examined Absent value Not allowed indicate a potential risk that must be resolved by the Final Integrator Manufacturer who places the machine on the market Manual LBG-50 Page 16...

  • Page 17: Introduction To Lbg-50 Bag Gripper

    Each unit is identified by a label with identification information. For any communication with Piab AB or service centers always refer to the label information. 4.1.2 Documents/drawings Gripper drawings are provided as an attachment to this manual. Piab AB also keeps electronic files of mechanical, electrical and pneumatic drawings and diagrams. Manual...

  • Page 18: Overview

    5 Overview The LBG-50 bag gripper consists of the following main functional groups. Figure 1 Overview of main functional groups of LBG-50 Description Slip-sheet cylinder (optional) Robot interface plate Rotational axis Slip-sheet vacuum generator (optional) (other side) Finger arm bracket (vertical arms)

  • Page 19: Hazardous Areas

    Piab AB adopted all the necessary safety measures to eliminate risks of use for the operator, the overall elimination of the risk remains the responsibility of the Final Assembler (Integrator), there are still some areas defined as “dangerous areas”...
  • Page 20 Authorized personnel only Figure 2 Product overview highlighting hazardous areas of LBG-50 Duties of the Final assembler: • Make sure the connections required by the device are correct. • Complete and integrate the Risk Assessment and the relevant ESRs in the technical file of the final machine.

  • Page 21: Safety Related Parts

    The safety function is limited to avoiding a robot crash, it cannot be used for the protection of persons. Note! Do not remove or tamper with the safety devices for any reason; at the beginning of each work shift, always check its efficiency. Manual LBG-50 Page 21...

  • Page 22: Technical Data

    Declaration of incorporation; in this manual. • Instruction manual for installation, use, maintenance, and spare parts catalogue. The gripper is designed to operate correctly in an industrial-type electromagnetic environment that falls within the emission limits and is protected against induced disturbances. Manual LBG-50 Page 22...

  • Page 23: Robot Interface Specification

    It is recommended to use DIN 912 or similar mounting screws with lock washers to mount the bag gripper to the robot. 6.1.1 Robot interface plate LBG-50 can be configured with ether a pre-drilled interface plate covering the ISO standards 9401-1-80-6-M8 (A), 9401-1-100-6-M8 (B), 9401-1-125-6-M10 (C). 6.1.2 ISO 9401-1-80-6-M8 / ISO 9401-1-100-6-M8 / ISO 9401-1-125-6-M10 Config.

  • Page 24: Ultrasonic Bag Present Sensor

    The final assembler must provide for the connection and the intended functionality of this device. Description Data Config. code LBG50.xxx.xx.xxx.x.xx.xxP.xx LBG50.xxx.xx.xxx.x.xx.xxN.xx Models QS18UPAQ5 QS18UNAQ5 Output type Teach Integral push button Cable 4-wire, 2 m (6.5') cable with shield Manual LBG-50 Page 24...
  • Page 25 OFF — Target is outside taught sensing range window limits OFF — Sensing power is OFF Red — Sensor is in TEACH mode Construction Housing: ABS Push Button Housing: ABS Push Button: TPE Light pipes: Polycarbonate Manual LBG-50 Page 25...
  • Page 26 2. NPN OFF-state leakage current is < 200 μA for load resistances > 3 kΩ or optically isolated loads. For load current of 100 mA, leakage is < 1% of load current. 3. Objects passing inside the specified near limit may produce a false response. Figure 4 Bag presence sensor Manual LBG-50 Page 26...

  • Page 27: Cylinder Sensors

    Black 24 VDC 0 VDC SIGNAL Figure 5 Pin configuration cylinder sensor Electrical diagram PNP Electrical diagram NPN Config code: LBG50.xxx.xx.xxx.x.xx.xxP.xx Config code: LBG50.xxx.xx.xxx.x.xx.xxN.xx Figure 7 Electrical diagram cylinder sensor Figure 6 Electrical diagram cylinder sensor Manual LBG-50 Page 27...

  • Page 28: Function

    Figure 9 Bag gripper opening • The fingers are closed to secure the bag, then the clamp cylinder is extended, see figure 10 below. Figure 10 Bag gripper closed position. Manual LBG-50 Page 28...

  • Page 29: Operative Modes

    Figure 11 Bag gripper closed position, narrow bag (Factory setting). • Position showing the maximum opening of the gripper fingers in the narrow bag position (Factory setting), see figure 12. Figure 12 Bag gripper max. opening position, narrow bag (Factory setting) Manual LBG-50 Page 29...
  • Page 30 Figure 13 Bag gripper closed position, max. bag width (manually adjustable). • Position showing the maximum width with fingers in the open position (Adjustable by the Customer), see figure 14. Figure 14 Bag gripper max. opening position (manually adjustable). Manual LBG-50 Page 30...

  • Page 31: Installation

    If you have ordered the LBG-50 gripper with a pre-drilled mounting pattern, it can be mounted directly on the robot by following the next steps. Step 1: Remove the screws from the LBG-50 to remove the robot mounting plate (see the figure below).

  • Page 32: Size Change

    Step 3: Mount the plate on the LBG-50 using the screws. Max torque 44 Nm If you have ordered the LBG-50 gripper without a pre-drilled mounting pattern (blank plate), you will need to drill the hole pattern in the mounting plate after step 1 above.
  • Page 33 Slide each side of the LBG-50 outward until you reach the desired bag width and tighten the screws (Max torque 16,8 Nm). It is important to keep the bag centered on the LBG-50. Use a scale to ensure the symmetry from side to side.

  • Page 34: Pneumatic Installation Connection

    To correctly connect the pneumatic system, use a tube with a diameter of 10 mm. Figure 18 Electrical connection point LBG-50 with Discrete I/O manifold A: Electrical connection. Discrete I/O. Figure 19 Pneumatic connection point LBG-50 with Discrete I/O manifold...

  • Page 35: Solenoid Valves Characteristics

    C: Compressed air connection, 10 mm The pneumatic drawings for the complete gripper are attached as an appendix to this manual at delivery. If lost, the pneumatic drawings can be found on www.piab.com. 8.5 Solenoid valves characteristics Needed documentation for the solenoid valve package can be found on www.piab.com...

  • Page 36: Gripper Off Load Test

    Two teach methods may be used to program the sensor: • Teach individual minimum and maximum limits, or • Use Auto-Window feature to center the sensing window around the taught position. Figure 21 Bag presence sensor functional overview. Manual LBG-50 Page 36...
  • Page 37 Teaching the same limit twice automatically centers a 20 mm window on the taught position. General Notes on Programming: • The sensor will return to RUN mode if the first teach condition is not registered within 120 s Manual LBG-50 Page 37...
  • Page 38 “Click” the push button Teach Accepted Output LED: Flashing red Teach Unacceptable Output LED: ON Red Re-Teach limit Without moving the Teach Accepted target “Click” the push Output LED: Yellow of OFF Teach Unacceptable button Output LED: Flashing Red Manual LBG-50 Page 38...

  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    Observe the safety Mechanical Protective clothing must Device on cups do not vacuum in regulations; check the maintenance be worn in this area! pick up the slip the circuit vacuum cups for cuts, tears personnel sheet and clogging Manual LBG-50 Page 39...

  • Page 40: Service And Maintenance

    The bag gripper does not produce any specific residues during its operation, therefore it does not require special cleaning because it does not produce any type of waste resulting from the process. Cleaning the gripper is an operation to be always performed with the machine in stop condition. Manual LBG-50 Page 40...

  • Page 41: Lubrication

    Manual test of cylinder Mechanical Device off and bearing movements. maintainer Check that the on-board Electrical Device on wiring is not damaged. maintainer Check the tightness of level partly Device on the bolts. completed machine driver Manual LBG-50 Page 41...

  • Page 42: Extraordinary Maintenance

    It is also recommended that the machinery controls are carried out by a specialist and that any defective, dangerous, worn or otherwise parts, should be replaced with original parts supplied by the Fabricant. Manual LBG-50 Page 42...

  • Page 43: Support And Spare Parts

    11 Support and Spare parts For any further information regarding the assembly instructions, contact your local Piab sales office. To properly classify your request, you are kindly requested to send us a detailed description of the problem with the subject "Request for Assistance”. Always indicate the identification data on the plate of the gripper as indicated in Chapter 1.
  • Page 44 It’s not recommend to use of non-original parts: if this happens, the warranty (if still in existence) and the manufacturer's responsibility for the use of the device are invalidated, in the event of any damage to persons and / or things. Manual LBG-50 Page 44...

  • Page 45: Warranties

    The Seller gives its Customers a one-year warranty from the receipt of the Products, accessories, control devices and Piab products included It is a duty of the Buyer to check the goods at the time of delivery at the agreed destination.

  • Page 46: Recycling And Disposal

    13 Recycling and disposal Environmental aspects are considered in the development process of Piab’s products to make sure that a minimal environmental footprint is used. Piab is certified with ISO-14001. Piab also complies with: • RoHS (2002/95/EC) • REACH (EC 1907/2006) The ways of handling recycling and disposals vary from country to country, and therefore this process needs to be in full compliance with each national regulation.

  • Page 47: Appendix

    14 Appendix Manual LBG-50 Page 47...
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