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GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The correct use of pneumatic malfunction. Install a filter upstream pneumatic/electrical supply, equipment within a system is the of the component; the filter grade discharge residual pressure. responsibility of the system designer should be at least 5 µm. Air or the person who determines its containing excessive quantities of Safety instructions...
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Country of origin: ITALY -- 06/03/2019 -- Each system is identified by a label on which the reference data of the same is indelibly marked. For any communication with Piab AB or Service Centers always refer these references. Page 4 of 30...
DANGEROUS AREAS Areas with danger of crushing Areas with danger of air ejection Notes for the final manufacturer of machinery and end user It is prohibited stopping or passing through the work area of the gripper module. In case of electrical or pneumatic supply failure, the load handled by the module is released.
PICTOGRAMS PIC. DESCRIPTION Generic danger. Warning! Danger of crushing or entrapment of upper limbs! Danger of air ejection or expulsion of particles! Pictograms related to the operator’s qualification highlighted in this manual PIC. DESCRIPTION PICTOGRAMS Generic manual: operator without specific skills, able to perform only simple tasks on the orders of qualified technicians.
4. R.E.S.S. APPLIED AND RESPECTED Essential Health and Safety Requirement Compliance 1 ESSENTIAL SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF HEALTH 1.1 General considerations 1.1.1 definitions √ 1.1.2 Principles of safety integration √ 1.1.3 Materials and products √ 1.1.4 Lighting 1.1.5 Design of machinery to facilitate its handling √...
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Essential Health and Safety Requirement Compliance 1.5 Risks due to other hazards 1.5.1 Electric Power 1.5.2 Static Energy 1.5.3 Energy supply other than electricity √ 1.5.4 Assembly errors 1.5.5 Extreme temperatures 1.5.6 Fire 1.5.7 Explosion 1.5.8 Noise √ 1.5.9 Vibrations 1.5.10 Radiation 1.5.11 External Radiation 1.5.12 laser radiation...
INSTALLATION Mounting on the handling system The gripping system is secured with the aid of slot nuts. Special slots for these nuts are provided in the basic body. The gripper can be mounted either directly, via a robot flange or via spring mountings. Information about the slots are present in the section dedicated to the accessories.
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Pneumatic connection basic version Pos. Description Connection G 1/8” for vacuum monitoring Connection G 1/8” for pressure monitoring Compressed air connection G 1/4” for blow-off Compressed air connection G 1/4” for vacuum (optimal pressure 0.6 MPa) d. Pneumatic connection vertical version Pos.
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Connecting integrated solenoid valve version Pos. Description Compressed air connection G 1/4” for solenoid valves (optimal pressure 0.6 MPa) Solenoid valve, vacuum, N.C. or N.O. Solenoid valve, blow-off, N.C. Connection G 1/8” for vacuum monitoring for example with digital vacuum switch Solenoid valves characteristics Fluid Operating pressure range (MPa/psi)
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Push-turn slotted locking type (Type D) Round head combination screw Round head combination screw M3x31, Matt nickel plated While pressing, turn in the direction of the arrow. If M3x31 M3x31, Matt nickel plated it is not turned, it can be opened in the same way SYJ700-5-4 as the non-locking type.
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► 1. M8 connector has an indication of IP65 (enclosure) that give protection to dust and water. Take note, however, that the product isn’t designed to be used in contact with water. ► 2. Do not use a tool to mount the connector, as this may cause damage. Only tighten by hand. (0.4 to 0.6 Nm, (.30 to .44 lbf)) ►...
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g. Vacuum connection BL version Pos. Description Vacuum connection G1 1/2” Page 14 of 30...
WORKING CYCLE DETAILS Positioning the module at the object to handle with the grip pad parallel to the grip surface. Lowering of module until contact with the grip surface. For fast cycle we suggest to activate vacuum before be in contact with the object.
PARTS LIST Ejector version Basic body is an extruded aluminum section. Pos. Description Basic body Supply cover Supply/exhaust covers are made of aluminum properly finished. Supply cover seal Push in ejector Push in ejector build of 1 or more multistage COAX® cartridge Silencer ejector.
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b. BL version Basic body is an extruded aluminum section. Pos. Description Basic body Blower/close covers are made of aluminum properly finished. Blower connection cover Exhaust cover seal Close cover Close cover screws Filter Sealing cord Plastic cup Support plate Fixing screws Page 17 of 30...
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Ejector Body Pos. Description Cover closing screws Supply cover Push in ejector Multistage COAX® cartridge Posterior housing Anterior housing Tie-beam Screws Blind Cartridge for Midi COAX O-ring Page 18 of 30...
MAINTENANCE Ejector maintenance (version from 19/10/2020) For the maintenance of the push in ejector follow these steps: ► Loosen A closing screws of the supply cover and extract the complex B+C. ► Blow and clean the ejectors with compressed air. Verify that the plastic body is intact. ►...
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b. Ejector maintenance (version from 21/10/2019 until 18/10/2020) For the maintenance of the push in ejector follow these steps: ► Loosen A closing screws of the supply cover and extract the complex B+C. ► Blow and clean the ejectors with compressed air. Verify that the plastic body is intact. ►...
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Ejector maintenance (version until 21/10/2019) For the maintenance of the push in ejector follow this steps: ► Loosen A close cover screws of the supply cover and extract the complex B+C. ► Blow and clean the ejectors with compressed air. Verify that the plastic body is intact. ►...
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d. Filter maintenance For the maintenance of the filter follow these steps: ► Loosen A screws and extract the internal cup B. ► Loosen C screws and remove the cup D. Make sure that the sealing cord E comes out with cup. ►...
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Silencer maintenance For the maintenance of the silencer follow these steps: ► Loosen A closing screws of the exhaust cover B and extract the silencer D. ► Verify that the exhaust covers’ gasket C is in good conditions, in case of damage it has to be replaced. ►...
PROBLEMS/SOLUTIONS Problem Possible reason Solutions Operating pressure too low Increase the pressure Internal diameter of pressure hose too Use hoses with larger internal small diameter Insufficient vacuum level or Damaged sealing vacuum achieved too slowly Check and replace if necessary Leak in pressure hose Check hoses Dirty ejector...
Hose: Item n. PIAB Description 0210660 Hose KTU-M-49-40-PU 11. TECHNICAL DATA a. Air consumption Type Air consumption at 6 bar (NI/s)/ 87.0 psi (scfm) KBC.200.XXX.XXX.S2.XX.XX 3.5 / 7.42 KBC.200.XXX.XXX.S3.XX.XX 5.25 / 11.12 KBC.200.XXX.XXX.S4.XX.XX 7 / 14.83 b. Pneumatic technical information COAX®...
12. PNEUMATIC DIAGRAM KBC SERIES PNEUMATIC SCHEMES KBC-EJECTOR-BASE KBC-EJECTOR-TV KBC-EJECTOR-V1 KBC-EJECTOR-V2 KBC-EJECTOR-V3 KBC-EJECTOR-V4 KBC-EJECTOR-A1 KBC-EJECTOR-A2 KBC-EJECTOR-A3 KBC-EJECTOR-A4 1a = PRESSURE AIR SUPPLY FOR VACUUM 1b = PRESSURE AIR SUPPLY FOR BLOW OFF 1c = PRESSURE AIR FOR PNEUMATIC VALVE CONTROL (VACUUM) 1d = PRESSURE AIR FOR PENUMATIC VALVE CONTROL (BLOW OFF) 2= VACUUM FOR EJECTOR VERSION 3 = EXHAUST...
14. WARRANTIES The Seller gives its Customers a one-year warranty from the receipt of the Products, accessories, control devices end • Kenos products included. It is a duty of the Buyer to check the goods at the time of delivery at the agreed destination. Complaints relating to •...
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