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Rev. 02 1011 516 Operating instructions and Spare parts list Vertical axis ZA13 Translation of the original operating instructions...
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To the best of our knowledge and belief, the information contained in this publication was correct and valid on the date of publication. Gema Switzerland GmbH makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents or use of this publication, and reserves the right to revise this publication and make changes to its content without prior notice.
Dimensions ....................21 Sound pressure level ................21 Rating plate ....................22 Assembly / Connection Grounding of the axis .................... 24 Electrical connections / cable connections ............25 Start-up Preparation for start-up ..................27 Table of contents 3 ZA13...
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Materials ....................48 Disposal of operating material ................48 Disassembly of component groups ..............48 Preparation ....................48 Spare parts list Ordering spare parts ..................... 49 ZA13 – complete ....................50 ZA13 – complete ....................51 4 Table of contents ZA13...
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Drive wheel – for 50 mm drive belt ............... 56 Drive unit (complete) – for 30 mm drive belt ............57 Drive unit (complete) – for 50 mm drive belt ............58 Proximity switch ....................59 Electrical module ....................60 Table of contents 5 ZA13...
General information This operating manual contains all the important information which you require for the working with the ZA13. It will safely guide you through the start-up process and give you references and tips for the optimal use when working with your powder coating system.
Presentation of the contents Figure references in the text Figure references are used as cross references in the descriptive text. Example: "The high voltage (H) created in the gun cascade is guided through the center electrode." 8 About these instructions ZA13...
Unauthorized conversions and modifications can lead to injuries and damage to the equipment. The Gema Switzerland GmbH guarantee would no longer be valid. – Only original Gema spare parts should be used! The use of spare parts from other manufacturers will invalidate the Gema guarantee conditions! –...
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► Before working with the device, organize the required documents and read the section "Safety regulations". ► Work should only be carried out in accordance with the instructions of the relevant documents. ► Always work with the complete original document. Safety 11 ZA13...
Transport Data concerning goods to be transported The space requirements correspond to the size of the axes of motion plus the packaging. Loading, transferring the load, unloading At least one fork lift must be available. Transport 13 ZA13...
Rev. 02 06/21 Product description Intended use The ZA13 axis serves exclusively to move vertically powder applicators in automatic coating equipment. fig. 1 Observance of the operating, service and maintenance instructions specified by the manufacturer is also part of conformity of use. This...
Rev. 02 06/21 Utilization The ZA13 type axis is used as the basis for all stages of automation, from a simple vertical stroke to complex, multi-dimensional processes. Depending on the design of the applicators, this unit may be used with all types of powder coating.
Rev. 02 06/21 fig. 2: Structure Basement Z carriage Drive unit Power unit Drive belt Holding brake Gun holder plate Schematic presentation fig. 3: Schematic presentation Axis control Motor cables Position regulator Drive motor Pulse generator wiring Product description 17 ZA13...
4 standard stroke heights available: 1.3 m / 1.8 m / 2.3 m / 2.8 m Expansion with additional axes of motion The vertical axis can be equipped with UA04 gun axes to expand its functionality. A maximum of 6 gun axes can be mounted. fig. 4: ZA13 with UA04 18 Product description ZA13...
5: CDB position regulator with CAN BUS X1 Load connections (Mains X4 RS 232 Interface voltage, Motor) X5 not occupied X2 Control connection X7 Pulse generator connection X3 Motor winding temperature S3 CAN address monitoring (optional) Product description 19 ZA13...
Rev. 02 06/21 Technical Data Versions The vertical axis is available, depending on operational area, in four versions with different standard stroke heights. ZA13-13 ZA13-18 ZA13-23 ZA13-28 Reciprocator height 2.385 m 2.885 m 3.385 m 3.885 m – H up to 1.3 up to 1.8...
Rev. 02 06/21 Dimensions fig. 6: Dimensions Sound pressure level ZA13 Normal operation < 60 dB(A) The sound pressure level was measured while the unit was in operation; measurements were taken at the most frequent operator positions and at a height of 1.7 m from the ground.
► In order to enter the inner area, the door interlocks must be released by the control unit. This release signal may only be activated by technical personnel. ► Except for normal operation, all other operating modes must be set up by an authorized technical representative. Assembly / Connection 23 ZA13...
► Ground all metal parts of the axis according to the general, local safety regulations. ► Check regularly the grounding of the axis. At least one corresponding connection point at the axis is reserved for the potential equalization. fig. 8: Potential equalization – connection point 24 Assembly / Connection ZA13...
24 VDC source so that in event of an interruption of power to the reciprocator the reference point remains in memory, i.e. after rewiring the power feed it is not necessary to reference the axes again. Assembly / Connection 25 ZA13...
The stroke length of the reciprocator must be in the range of the booth opening (collision danger!). – Make sure that the automatic guns cannot collide with the work pieces (incorrectly adjusted stroke parameters on the reciprocator control unit). Start-up 27 ZA13...
Move the stop plate with rubber buffer and proximity switch to the desired position and fasten it Set the response gap of the proximity switch to approx. 2 mm Consider the lower edge of the gun slot! 28 Start-up ZA13...
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► Fit the mechanical stop to the gun slots because the axis moves up to 25 mm below the control’s zero point, when referencing! The position of the upper and the lower stop plate is set by a Gema service engineer when the reciprocator is assembled.
Refit the boarding/side panels After the adjustment of the mechanical stops, check the system parameter for the upper stop on the axis control unit! The value must not be larger than the maximum stroke possible between the stops! 30 Start-up ZA13...
255 programs – change the program number – directly modify the running program – acknowledge the error message – input the system parameters – etc. For further information, see the corresponding operating manual! Operation 31 ZA13...
Requirements on personnel carrying out the work All work should be carried out only by authorized technical personnel. Storage conditions Hazard notes There is no danger to personnel or the environment if the unit is stored properly. Decommissioning / Storage 33 ZA13...
– Unplug the ground cable Cleaning The running surfaces of reciprocators must be thoroughly cleaned. Preservation The cleaned running surfaces of the column on reciprocators must be preserved with a suitable corrosion inhibitor (oiled). 34 Decommissioning / Storage ZA13...
Rev. 02 06/21 Maintenance during storage Maintenance schedule No maintenance schedule is necessary. Maintenance works During long-term storage, periodically perform a visual check for corrosion. Decommissioning / Storage 35 ZA13...
The vertical axis was designed to operate with a minimum of maintenance. The motor gear box is self-lubricating and maintenance- free. Regular maintenance and inspection of the reciprocator increases the working reliability and avoids damages, repair downtimes etc.! Maintenance / Repairs 37 ZA13...
Therefore, clean the drive unit from time to time (with a vacuum cleaner etc.). If the drive unit gearbox has to be changed for any reason, the complete unit has to be replaced! 38 Maintenance / Repairs ZA13...
Note the position of the clamp plate on the drive belt holder, because it must be fitted in approximately the same position on assembly. Loosen the grub screw on the clamp ring in front of the flange bearing Maintenance / Repairs 39 ZA13...
– Switch on the reciprocator and check the Z carriage for quiet running. Check the toothed belt for elongation or wear (noisy running, strong vibration of the belt when reversing the direction of travel) 40 Maintenance / Repairs ZA13...
(factory setting)! fig. 16: Top plate Let the Z carriage slowly run up and down the column a few times, to see if the drive belt does not ride up on the toothed wheel Maintenance / Repairs 41 ZA13...
– Let the Z carriage slowly run up and down the column a few times, to see if the drive belt must be tensioned more (see chapter "Tensioning the drive belt") 42 Maintenance / Repairs ZA13...
Tighten the roller axle bolt (30) and the nut (34) Tightening torque: 50 Nm Tighten the grub screw (33) and secure it Fit the panels again and fasten them firmly The Z carriage should run evenly and quietly again! Maintenance / Repairs 43 ZA13...
► Before interventions take place in the device, the power supply must be switched off! ► After switching off the power supply, wait at least 10 min. before working on the equipment, because the internal condensers need this time for discharging! 44 Maintenance / Repairs ZA13...
Cracking noise rollers tightened too adjust the counter during operation strong rollers without clearance, ensure the correct tightening torque Fault clearance 45 ZA13...
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The Z carriage runs control unit defective repair or replace into the upper stop maximum upper set correctly stroke limit incorrectly set 46 Fault clearance ZA13...
Requirements on personnel carrying out the work The disposal of the product is to be carried out by the owner or operator. When disposing of components that are not manufactured by Gema, the instructions in the respective third-party manufacturer’s documentation must be observed.
Disconnect the mains supply, supply cables and additional units. Remove all product covers. Drain all existing lubricant supplies and dispose of accordingly. The product is now prepared for disassembly. The instructions in the third-party manufacturer’s documentation must be followed! 48 Disposal ZA13...
When using the spare parts from other manufacturers the explosion protection is no longer guaranteed. If any damage is caused by this use all guarantee claims become invalid! ► Only original Gema spare parts should be used! Spare parts list 49 ZA13...
Rev. 02 06/21 ZA13 – complete Drive unit – complete, see also "Drive unit (complete)" Hexagon screw – M6x12 mm 1005 774 Cable lead-through – Ø 50 mm, 5+4 1004 006 Electrical module, see "Electrical module" Electrical module for XT/ YT axis, see separate XT or YT axis spare parts list Z carriage –...
Rev. 02 06/21 Electrical module For all electric components, see also the Spare parts list in the enclosed wiring diagram! Position regulator CDB-ZA13 (please indicate the axis serial number – see 1014 821 Rating plate) CAN bus cable 1011 646...
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Spare parts list ..........49 Start-up ............27 Storage ............33 Fault clearance ..........45 Figure references in the text ......8 Technical Data ..........20 Transport ............13 Maintenance ............. 37 Versions ............20 Spare parts list 61 ZA13...
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