Vektek Guardian 2.0 User Manual

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VEKTEK, LLC

1334 East Sixth Avenue

Emporia, KS 66801

1-800-992-0236

www.vektek.com

PL3309 REV. A

IAW ECN-5581

PAGE 1 of 44

********** ****See Vektek.com>Products>Maintenance

GUARDIAN 2.0

CONTINUOUS

MONITORING

SYSTEM

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Page 1 VEKTEK, LLC 1334 East Sixth Avenue GUARDIAN 2.0 Emporia, KS 66801 1-800-992-0236 CONTINUOUS www.vektek.com MONITORING SYSTEM PL3309 REV. A IAW ECN-5581 PAGE 1 of 44 © Copyright 2025 by Vektek, LLC @ Copyright 1986-2025 by Vektek LLC**** ********** ****See Vektek.com>Products>Maintenance...
Page 2 TO ALWAYS DISCONNECT POWER AND DISCHARGE HYDRAULIC PRESSURE before ANY service work is done. Be sure to practice LOCKOUT-TAGOUT procedures on power sources both electronic and hydraulic. Vektek, LLC reserves the right to change specifications without notice as a part of our ongoing product improvement process Vektek, LLC...
Page 3 Planning ..................................6 Why Wireless Pressure Monitoring? ............................6 What are the Advantages of Wireless Pressure Monitoring? ....................6 Guardian 2.0 Operation Goals Checklist (what to know before your start) ................. 6 System Components Summary ..............................7 System Diagrams..................................8 33-0112-10 THE MASTER CONTROL UNIT KIT ............................
Page 4 Figure 25: PALLET ID BINARY LOGIC ......................21 Figure 26: M8-3 PIN WIRING........................22 Figure 27: PALLET ID TAG MOUNTING DIMENSIONS.................. 22 Figure 28: GUARDIAN 2.0 ACCESSORIES ..................... 23 Figure 29: SCREEN: VEKTEK LLC ........................25 Figure 30: SCREEN: GUARDIAN 2.0 ......................25 Figure 31: SCREEN: VERSION No.
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Page 6 Why Wireless Pressure Monitoring? In the realm of modern manufacturing, particularly within hydraulic workholding systems, wireless pressure monitoring has emerged as a pivotal technology. The Vektek Guardian 2.0™ wireless pressure monitoring systems exemplify this innovation. These systems ensure precise clamping force, detect circuit failures, and enhance the consistency, safety, and efficiency of the manufacturing process.
Page 7 PLC (Programmable Logic Control). The MASTER CONTROL UNIT is the hub of the Guardian 2.0 System. The Guardian 2.0 system allows your pressure switch on the fixture to wirelessly communicate with your machine tool through the MASTER CONTROL UNIT. The master through selection of the “Pallet Number”...
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Page 11 Components and Features: THE MASTER CONTROL UNIT (MCU) The Master Control Unit is the heart of the Guardian 2.0 System. It forms the Communication bridge between Guardian 2.0 equipped fixtures and the CNC Machine Controller. It can report the pressure status of over 200 fixture transmitters and will verify fixture identification prior to the machining process.
Page 12 Vektek Guardian™ 2.0 User’s Guide THE FIXTURE TRANSMITTER UNIT (FTU) The new and improved Guardian 2.0 Fixture Transmitter Unit wirelessly communicates with the Master Control Unit using 900mhz frequency band powered by long life, easily replaceable batteries with low battery indication at Master Control Unit screen.
Page 13 Fixture Transmitter and optional dual or quad splitters. Figure 14: Fixture Transmitter 33-0120-30 mounting dimensions Figure 15: THE FAMILY OF SPLITTERS PL3309 REV. A IAW ECN-5581 PAGE 13 of 44 © Copyright 2025 by Vektek, LLC @ Copyright 1986-2025 by Vektek LLC**** ********** ****See Vektek.com>Products>Maintenance...
Page 14 Step 4: Connect the switch cable to the transmitter. Step 5: Set pressure switch using the instructions in the next section. PL3309 REV. A IAW ECN-5581 PAGE 14 of 44 © Copyright 2025 by Vektek, LLC @ Copyright 1986-2025 by Vektek LLC**** ********** ****See Vektek.com>Products>Maintenance...
Page 15 Vektek Guardian™ 2.0 User’s Guide Setting the pressure switch The purpose of the Pressure Switch Setter/Checker is to assist the user of Vektek Mechanical Pressure Switches in the setting of the pressure switch point and operation of the switch. It allows instant feedback of the pressure switches NO contacts and if it opens or closes at a specific set point.
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Page 18 Safety Read and follow the safety guidelines in the Vektek Inch Hydraulic Catalog before proceeding. Be sure TO ALWAYS DISCONNECT POWER AND DISCHARGE HYDRAULIC PRESSURE before ANY service work is started. Be sure to practice LOCKOUT-TAGOUT procedures on power sources both electronic and hydraulic.
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Page 23 Guardian Accessory Parts and Dimensions Figure 28: GUARDIAN 2.0 ACCESSORIES G e n e r a l P r o d u c t R e v . A I A W E C N - 5 5 8 1...
Page 24 QUICK START GUIDE There are two different ways to process the Pallet ID using the Guardian 2.0 System. The two options are either to use a Pallet ID Reader, or binary code through the M12-8Pin connection on the MCU. These methods are described in detail in the section of this manual: “Pallet ID Input Options”...
Page 25 Operation/Menu Overview Startup Screens Upon powering up the Guardian 2.0 System, you will see the following four screens. Pay close attention to the third screen as it displays the current software version and last update date of your MCU. This can be beneficial for communicating and diagnosing issues with the factory.
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Page 31 Idle Mode Menu The “Idle Mode” Menu acts like the home screen for the Guardian 2.0 System. This is the first screen you should see once the MCU is fired up and it allows you to check on the status of every pallet that has been added to the system.
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Page 38 Signal Logic/Timing Figure 67: SIGNAL LOGIC PL3309 REV. A IAW ECN-5581 PAGE 38 of 44 © Copyright 2025 by Vektek, LLC @ Copyright 1986-2025 by Vektek LLC**** ********** ****See Vektek.com>Products>Maintenance...
Page 42 The entire Guardian system is designed to be nearly maintenance free. There are two CR2 batteries in each FTU. Follow the instructions below to replace the batteries. Vektek does recommend that the face of the Master Control Unit be cleaned periodically with a mild cleaner (i.e.
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Page 44 0V for a 0V signal. Figure 73: TROUBLESHOOTING DIAGRAM If the preceding chart does not correct the problem, please contact Vektek Customer Support at 1-800-992-0236 for additional assistance. Please have MCU version and ID number available for technical support.

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