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Vektek Guardian™ 2.0 User's Guide
Planning
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.
What are the Advantages of Wireless Pressure Monitoring?
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Ensures Consistent Quality: Proper pressure ensures that fixtures hold parts securely and
accurately, leading to consistent and high-quality production.
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Prevents Equipment Damage: Monitoring pressure helps in detecting circuit failures early,
preventing potential damage to spindles, tooling, fixtures and the parts being machined.
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Enhances Safety: Maintaining the correct pressure is essential for safe operations.
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Optimizes Efficiency: By ensuring that fixtures are operating at required pressure, you can
improve the overall efficiency of the manufacturing process. This can lead to reduced tooling
damage and lower operational costs.
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Maintains Clamping Force: Hydraulic workholding relies on proper clamping force to hold
workpieces securely. Monitoring pressure ensures that the clamping force remains consistent,
preventing workpieces from shifting or slipping during machining that can cause defects such as
chatter.
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Prevents Fixturing System Failures: Continuous pressure monitoring can detect leaks or pressure
drops early, allowing for corrective actions to prevent fixturing system failures that could halt
production resulting in downtime and missed deadlines.
Guardian 2.0 Operation Goals Checklist
□ What do you want to happen if low pressure is detected?
□ Where are the User I/O terminals located?
□ Will you use custom I/O for In-Cycle and Main Contact (pressure good) Or utilize alternate
signals such as Feed-Hold or E-Stop terminals on my machine tool.
□ Is your machine positive or negative case ground (which is switched on/off)?
□ Where do you want to locate the Guardian 2.0 Master Control Unit?
□ Where will you get power for the Master Control Unit? (24VDC)
□ Where will you locate the Guardian 2.0 Fixture Transmitters on your pallet?
□ Does your fixture have multiple hydraulic circuits that need monitored?
□ What is the critical pressure at which you want the machine to stop?
□ Will you need help from the Machine Tool Distributor's service staff or does your staff have the
knowledge and ability to install the Guardian 2.0?
□ If you are using the optional Pallet ID Reader system, where do you want to locate the reader
inside or outside the machine enclosure? (6 feet read distance to Pallet ID Tag)
□ What length of cables are going to be necessary to mount the Pallet ID Reader to the Master
Control Unit, ≤ 32.8 feet?
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