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Assembly and Operating Manual PCFC Passive Compliant Force Control Tool Translation of Original Operating Manual...
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Imprint Imprint Copyright: This manual is protected by copyright. The author is SCHUNK SE & Co. KG. All rights reserved. Technical changes: We reserve the right to make alterations for the purpose of technical improvement. Document number: 1454631 Version: 05.00 | 20/02/2025 | en...
5 Assembly and installation............... 16 5.1 Installing and connecting ..............16 5.2 Connections ..................16 5.2.1 Mechanical connection..............16 5.2.2 Pneumatic connection..............18 5.2.3 Electrical connection ..............21 05.00 | PCFC | Assembly and Operating Manual | en | 1454631...
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9 EC declaration of incorporation ..............32 10 UKCA declaration of incorporation ............33 11 Information on the RoHS Directive, REACH Regulation and Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) ..................34 05.00 | PCFC | Assembly and Operating Manual | en | 1454631...
Dangers for persons! Non-observance can lead to irreversible injury and even death. CAUTION Dangers for persons! Non-observance can cause minor injuries. NOTICE Material damage! Information about avoiding material damage. 05.00 | PCFC | Assembly and Operating Manual | en | 1454631...
Motor kit 750 watts Adapter plate For information regarding which accessory articles can be used with the corresponding product variants, see catalog data sheet. 05.00 | PCFC | Assembly and Operating Manual | en | 1454631...
Use of unauthorized spare parts Using unauthorized spare parts can endanger personnel and damage the product or cause it to malfunction. Use only original spare parts or spares authorized by SCHUNK. 05.00 | PCFC | Assembly and Operating Manual | en | 1454631...
2.6 Personal protective equipment Use of personal protective equipment Personal protective equipment serves to protect staff against danger which may interfere with their health or safety at work. 05.00 | PCFC | Assembly and Operating Manual | en | 1454631...
The incorrect handling of disposal may impair the product's safety and cause serious injuries as well as considerable material and environmental harm. Follow local regulations on dispatching product components for recycling or proper disposal. 05.00 | PCFC | Assembly and Operating Manual | en | 1454631...
Falling and violently ejected components can cause serious injuries and even death. Take appropriate protective measures to secure the danger zone. Never step into the danger zone during operation. 05.00 | PCFC | Assembly and Operating Manual | en | 1454631...
Before starting up the machine or automated system, check that the EMERGENCY STOP system is working. Prevent operation of the machine if this protective equipment does not function correctly. 05.00 | PCFC | Assembly and Operating Manual | en | 1454631...
During operation, flying chips and dirt particles can cause eye injuries. Always wear appropriate personal protective equipment, particularly protective goggles. Take suitable protective measures to secure the danger zone. 05.00 | PCFC | Assembly and Operating Manual | en | 1454631...
Communication interface Interface RS485 Baud rate 115200 Analog voltage output [V] 0-10 Analog current output [A] 0.004-0.02 Ambient conditions and operating conditions Designation PCFC Ambient temperature [°C] Min. Max. 05.00 | PCFC | Assembly and Operating Manual | en | 1454631...
For products mounted at angles between the horizontal and vertical, the actual force must be calculated accordingly. Compliance force PCFC-12-A PCFC-12-B PCFC-12-C Supply pressure [bar] Compliance force as a function of operating pressure 05.00 | PCFC | Assembly and Operating Manual | en | 1454631...
Rear cover plate for attachment to the robot / for stationary mounting Compensation air connections Air purge connection 4.2 Description Pneumatic, axial compensation unit for flexible adjustment of compensation or pressure forces 05.00 | PCFC | Assembly and Operating Manual | en | 1454631...
The front and rear cover plates must be reworked by the requirements customer before the product is mounted on the robot or end effector. Robot side connection The product can be assembled from two sides. 05.00 | PCFC | Assembly and Operating Manual | en | 1454631...
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Fitting bore for centering pin [mm] * provided by customer (available from SCHUNK on request) The catalog data sheet contains more information. The latest version is always applicable. 05.00 | PCFC | Assembly and Operating Manual | en | 1454631...
Inner slide cover plate 5.2.2 Pneumatic connection NOTE Observe the requirements for the compressed air supply, [/ 13]. } 3 Use a regulator with venting for better regulation of the compressed air. PCFC-12 05.00 | PCFC | Assembly and Operating Manual | en | 1454631...
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* Alternatively, a sound absorber can be connected. This is provided separately. Pneumatics NOTE connection diagrams Depending on the application, only one of the retract and extend air connections may be necessary. 05.00 | PCFC | Assembly and Operating Manual | en | 1454631...
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Retract the compressed air line External programmable pressure Air purge connection control valve (1-5 bar) (max. 2 bar) Regulator Kit Pneumatic connection diagram for application with gyro sensor 05.00 | PCFC | Assembly and Operating Manual | en | 1454631...
0-5V; 0-10V; regulator) 4-20mA* RS485+ Serial interface CAL+ Trigger signal calibration Signal 24V (+/-20%) Power (GND) RS485- Serial interface * New units are delivered with the setting 0-5V 05.00 | PCFC | Assembly and Operating Manual | en | 1454631...
ð Please refer to the table for values for S in mm². Set the calculated air pressure. Variant S [in mm²] 206.5 412.9 619.4 Tab.: Values for S in mm² 05.00 | PCFC | Assembly and Operating Manual | en | 1454631...
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O = Value D/A converter regulator % = Position P = Raw value Hall effect sensor Filtered value Hall effect sensor Temperature # = Counter lines Checksum H = Hexadecimal D = Decimal 05.00 | PCFC | Assembly and Operating Manual | en | 1454631...
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(physical) position (40) serNum Serial number Serial number of the Serial String product number (100) hwProdC Hardware product Product code of the HW product String code hardware code (20) 05.00 | PCFC | Assembly and Operating Manual | en | 1454631...
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Calibration max/ Settling time delay in 3000 Uint16 min settling time ms, which must be delay waited for before measuring the minimum and maximum positions during the calibration process 05.00 | PCFC | Assembly and Operating Manual | en | 1454631...
LEDs Full extend Start of Safe travel End of Robot crash (0 mm) travel zone travel (12 mm) (0.5 mm) (0.5-11.5 m (11.5 mm) RED_FULL_EXTND GREEN Green Green Green RED_OUT_TRVL 05.00 | PCFC | Assembly and Operating Manual | en | 1454631...
Check permissible load, } 3 [/ 13]. 7.2 Uneven deburring result Possible cause Corrective action Product is leaking. Contact the SCHUNK contact person. The pressure valve is defective. Change pressure valve. 05.00 | PCFC | Assembly and Operating Manual | en | 1454631...
ð The LED "RED_OUT_TRVL" flashes with 10 Hz. ð The message "ManCal started, move to end of stroke" is output in the interface. Retract or extend the piston completely. 05.00 | PCFC | Assembly and Operating Manual | en | 1454631...
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End of Robot crash (0 mm) travel zone travel (12 mm) (0.5 mm) (0.5-11.5 m (11.5 mm) RED_FULL_EXTND GREEN Green Green Green RED_OUT_TRVL CalStep Frequency [Hz] RED_OUT_TRVL GREEN RED_FULL_ EXTND 1.33 1.33 1.33 05.00 | PCFC | Assembly and Operating Manual | en | 1454631...
Remove the compressed air hose. Remove product from the system/machine. Loosen the mounting screws (1). Remove the rear cover plate (2). Loosen the mounting screws (3). Remove the rear cover plate (4). 05.00 | PCFC | Assembly and Operating Manual | en | 1454631...
Mount the motor kit cover plate (4) from the accessory kit on the product with the mounting screws (3). ð Max. tightening torque: 10 Nm. Mount the product on the system/machine, } 5.2 [/ 16]. 8.5 Assembly drawings 05.00 | PCFC | Assembly and Operating Manual | en | 1454631...
Person authorized to compile the technical documentation: Stefanie Walter, Address: see manufacturer's address Lauffen/Neckar, February 2025 Dr.-Ing. Manuel Baumeister, Head of Systems Engineering, Technology & Innovation 05.00 | PCFC | Assembly and Operating Manual | en | 1454631...
Person authorized to compile the technical documentation: Marcel Machado, address: refer to manufacturer's address Lauffen/Neckar, February 2025 Dr.-Ing. Manuel Baumeister, Head of Systems Engineering, Technology & Innovation 05.00 | PCFC | Assembly and Operating Manual | en | 1454631...
"on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS)", or fulfill their intended function only as part of one. Therefore products from SCHUNK do not fall within the scope of the directive at this time. REACH Regulation Products from SCHUNK fully comply with the regulations of Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006...
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