Ewellix LIFTKIT-TX Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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Page 1 Category max 2 lines Installation, operation and maintenance manual LIFTKIT-TX...
Page 3 LIFTKIT-TX Contents 1. General information ............4 8. Specifications ..............18 1.1 Information in this manual ...........4 9. Appendix .................20 1.2 Explanation of symbols and signal words ....4 9.1 Safety SCU control unit ..........20 1.3 LIFTKIT designations ...........5 9.2 Use ................20 1.4 Related documents ............5...
Page 4 LIFTKIT-TX 1. General information 1.1 Information in this manual DANGER Indicates a dangerous situation, which will lead to death or This manual provides important information on how to work serious personal injury, if the precautionary measures are with the actuator (also called device or drive) safely and ignored.
Page 5 230 V AC / UK cable 230 V AC / CH cable Communication options TCP/IP converter without safety relays Column type for large robot * 620 TLT version is only available in 800 mm stroke, for other strokes, please contact Ewellix...
Page 6 LIFTKIT-TX 2. Safety This section provides safety aspects supplementary to the • Pinching risk between the tube sections of the column and safety aspects described in the relevant operating manuals the UR attachment plate is minimized. In retracted posi- of the included devices. Failure to comply with the guideli- tion, the minimum gap is 40 mm.
Page 7 LIFTKIT-TX 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:...
Page 8 © Ewellix All contents of this publication are the property of Ewellix, and may not be reproduced or given to third parties (even extracts) without permission. Although great care has been taken in the production of this catalog, Ewellix does not take any responsibility for damage or other loss resulting from omissions or typographical errors. The photo may differ slightly in appearance from the actual product.
Page 9 LIFTKIT-TX 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.
Page 10 LIFTKIT-TX 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 4. It is recommended to do the initialization without the robot 6.
Page 11 LIFTKIT-TX 6. Hardware connection TCP/IP converter 6.1 Hardware connection TCP/IP converter The TCP/IP converter is used to interface with the SCU and the robot controller. Figure 5 shows the connections to the TCP/IP converter. A source of stable 5 V DC power in accor- dance with IECO 60204-1 (with a CE declaration) must be used to power the Raspberry Pi.
Page 12 LIFTKIT-TX 6.2 LIFTKIT connection setup TCP/IP converter Robot controller Ethernet cable Safety inputs TCP/IP converter power cable 1. Standard operation RS232 to USB cable yellow (0V) white (0V) green (24V) red (24V) Connected to main power yellow/white RS232 cable 2. Initialization E-stop override...
Page 13 LIFTKIT-TX 7. Software operation 7.1 Software connection The TCP/IP converter 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.
Page 14 LIFTKIT-TX Get status 7.3 Commands For getting the actual status from the TCP/IP converter send: Several commands can be used to communicate with the “get_status\n” TCP/IP converter. Consider, that they only work in the all- owed 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.
Page 15 LIFTKIT-TX Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Description INITIALIZED Cause Liftkit is not connected to the TCP/IP converter 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...
Page 16 LIFTKIT-TX 7.4 Software update SBOX 4. Copy Image on SD card: 4.1 Place SD card into your laptop 4.2 Do not format SD card Software updates can be done by flashing a new image to 4.3 Start Raspberry imager or balenaEtcher the controller SD card.
Page 17 LIFTKIT-TX 7.5 TCP/IP converter 6. Save the file on a USB memory stick previously format- ted in FAT32. IP address setting 7. Unplug the power cable from the TCP/IP converter and make sure the light is no longer on. The TCP/IP converte uses a static IP address. The default 8.
Page 18 • Vertical lifting of the cobot by up to • Hardware compatible with small and 1 400 mm with compact retracted medium size robot < 50 kg and en- Cobots combined with Ewellix LIFTKIT height hanced version for large robot 50 to provide a cost-effective solution to up- •...
Page 19 LIFTKIT-TX Dimensional drawing TLT lifting column TLT Column 4×M10 30 mm deep 4×M10 30 mm deep 27,6 Stroke ±4 Stroke ±4 3×M5 12 mm deep Retracted Holes also on length ±4 opposite side (without mounting 4×M10 plates) 30 mm deep 3×M5...
Page 20 The operating authority ensures The control unit can only be parametrized for the actuators of that the user is instructed in the authorized use of the Ewellix. Please contact customer services to find out which equipment. actuators are approved for the SCU!
Page 21 LIFTKIT-TX before using the machine. Moreover, he must be instructed WARNING about the normal operation by the operating authority. Risk from misuse. Any utilization of this device beyond its intended purpose may Types of operation lead to potentially hazardous situations.
Page 22 LIFTKIT-TX 9.4 Personnel requirements In addition, the owner or processors must ensure that the device is in adequate working condition. They must do the following: WARNING lmproper installation, operation and maintenance can result • Ensure that the maintenance intervals described in these in serious injury, death or property damage.
Page 23 Ewellix actuators should be operated in accordance with the application specified on the type label. The nominal data for the actuators and the control unit must be verified at the same time of installation.
Page 24 Replacement batteries should only be ordered from Ewellix, The emergency shut-off systems must always be freely since they are a special type. The old batteries must be pro- accessible.
Page 25 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 14) shows the socket pin assignment inputs / outputs (linear For SCU control units no special warning labels are applied.
Page 26 LIFTKIT-TX 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 16). devices. These models are connected to PE (protection earth) on side of main supply.
Page 27 LIFTKIT-TX 9.9 Manufacturer's Warning against the stacking of equipment 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.
Page 28 © Ewellix All contents of this publication are the property of Ewellix, and may not be reproduced or given to third parties (even extracts) without permission. Although great care has been taken in the production of this catalog, Ewellix does not take any responsibility for damage or other loss resulting from omissions or typographical errors.