Rotoflux/Rotocap • Operating instructions Table of contents General ..............................5 Information about these instructions ................... 5 Explanation of symbols ........................ 5 Copyright ............................6 Warranty ............................6 Customer service ......................... 6 Safety ..............................6 Proper use ............................ 7 EMC .............................. 7 Basic hazards ..........................
Rotoflux/Rotocap • Operating instructions 1 General CAUTION! 1.1 Information about these instruc- This combination of symbol and signal tions word indicates a possibly dangerous situ- ation that can cause slight injuries if it is These instructions enable you to use the device not avoided.
Rotoflux/Rotocap • Operating instructions Special safety instructions 1.3 Copyright The following symbols are used in the safety in- The contents of these instructions are copyrighted. structions to draw attention to specific dangers: Their use is permitted in the context of using the device.
Slip rings and the environment in which they are Rotoflux ESR (slip rings without central bore) used may cause mutual EMC interference. and Rotoflux ESW (slip rings with central bore) are used exclusively for the transmission of electrical power and signals and are frequently equipped with systems for the transmission of air, gas, oil, water or other media.
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Rotoflux/Rotocap • Operating instructions Rotating parts Hydraulic system WARNING! WARNING! Danger of injury due to rotating parts! Danger of injury due to liquids under pressure! Rotating parts of the device Severe inju- ries can result from pulling in, winding up Sudden releases of pressure and a or catching.
Rotoflux/Rotocap • Operating instructions Furthermore, the owner is responsible for ensuring that the device is always in technically perfect WARNING! working condition. Risk of health hazards from compo- The owner must also ensure the following: nents which contain beryllium and lead! ...
Rotoflux/Rotocap • Operating instructions Manufacturer Date of training Name of the trained person Particular work may only be performed by the manufacturer's trained personnel. Other personnel Content of the training is not authorised to perform this work. To have the ...
Rotoflux/Rotocap • Operating instructions Protective gloves Potential equalisation, earth leakage circuit breaker After installation, the device must be connected to the local earth circuit connector in order to prevent sparks in connection with the earth leakage circuit breaker and contact voltage in case of fault.
Rotoflux/Rotocap • Operating instructions 2.8 Markings Electrical voltage 2.8.1 Type plate Only qualified electricians must be allowed to work on the device designated in this way. The type plate clearly identifies the device. Unauthorised parties must not access the desig- nated areas.
Rotoflux/Rotocap • Operating instructions Component at risk from electrostatic 3 Technical data The technical data for the device, such as permit- ted current, permitted voltage, maximum rotational speed, weight and other performance data, de- pends on the specific version. Refer to the order documentation and, if applicable, the enclosed drawings for this information.
Rotoflux/Rotocap • Operating instructions Data rate (optional) 4 Construction and function XXX_M - for Mbit/s 4.1 Type key X,XX_G - for Gbit/s Module number External power supply (optional) Fig. 2: Type key ESR = 4,5 to 30 V Rotoflux closed...
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Rotoflux/Rotocap • Operating instructions data transfer properties whilst achieving a long Power supply for the active components of the Ro- service life and compact design at the same time. tocap: Both devices can be combined with other media 9 to 28 VDC, voltage noise < 1 V feedthroughs.
Example Fig. 4: Overview Connection Radial connection (option) Housing Fig. 6: Example of a Rotokombi with Rotoflux and Axial connection Rotopack Bore for torque bracket (in the standard Advantages of the Rotokombi technology threaded bore) Compressed air connection (option) ...
Rotoflux/Rotocap • Operating instructions 5 Transportation, packaging WARNING! and storage Risk of burns from hot media and hot 5.1 Safety instructions surfaces! Suspended loads Hot media can be expelled from leaks or heat up components so much that sur- faces become hot. Rotational movement WARNING! can cause components to heat up.
Rotoflux/Rotocap • Operating instructions 5.2 Inspection on receipt of delivery NOTICE! On receipt, immediately inspect the delivery for completeness and transport damage. Risk of environmental damage from in- correct disposal! Proceed as follows in the event of externally ap- parent transport damage:...
Rotoflux/Rotocap • Operating instructions Fragile 5.5 Transport Depending on the model of the device, transport with a fork lift may be necessary. Transportation of pallets with the fork lift Transport packages which are fastened on pallets can, under the following conditions, be transported with a fork lift: Marks packages with fragile or sensitive contents.
Rotoflux/Rotocap • Operating instructions 5.6 Storage 6 Installation and initial com- missioning The device contains plastic elements the proper- ties of which may be changed by environmental in- 6.1 Safety instructions fluences such as oxygen, ozone, heat, humidity, light, UV rays and solvents.
Rotoflux/Rotocap • Operating instructions 6.2 Device damage Radial jamming on the outer diameter NOTICE! NOTICE! Risk of material damage due to radial Risk of material damage from improper jamming on the outer diameter! handling of cables! The additional, non-calculated forces...
Rotoflux/Rotocap • Operating instructions 6.3 Preparations 6.4 Installation Personnel: 6.4.1 Assembling the device Electrician Switch off the machine or system in which NOTICE! the device should be installed and secure Material damage due to incorrect as- against switching on again. Block possible sembly of the device! mechanical movements.
Rotoflux/Rotocap • Operating instructions NOTICE! Improper fastening can cause the connec- Risk of material damage from incorrect tions to come loose during operation. Rotocap signal connection! Incorrect signal connection can cause ma- 6.4.2 Establishing the electrical terial damage to the device.
Rotoflux/Rotocap • Operating instructions 6.4.2.2 Plug connector connection terminal openings on the spring clamp terminals in the numbered order. A distinction must be made between two cases: Case 1 On the slip rings, there are flange sockets appro- In order to disconnect the individual con-...
Rotoflux/Rotocap • Operating instructions 6.4.4 Bracing tightening torque CAUTION! Danger of injury due to moving parts! Due to the arrangement of the torque sup- port, there is a risk of crushing. Carry out a risk assessment to assess the actual risk and if necessary, safeguard danger areas with segregational safety devices.
– Remove the device from operation im- Fig. 9: Two device versions mediately. 1 - Standard version: Cap nuts on the cover 2 - Version with split cover: Is required if, for instance, a rotary encoder (optional), is attached to the Rotoflux/Roto - cap.
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Rotoflux/Rotocap • Operating instructions WARNING! WARNING! Risk of injury from maintenance work Health risks from dust and sparks! carried out incorrectly! When opening the device, particles from Maintenance work carried out incorrectly abrasion and spark erosion may be ex- can cause serious injuries and considera- pelled.
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Rotoflux/Rotocap • Operating instructions Maintenance symbols WARNING! Risk of fire as a result of contact lubri- cants! Contact lubricants are highly flammable and damage the environment in the long term. Contact lubricants are highly flammable – Keep the tank in a well ventilated place.
WARNING! 10 years or 100 million revolutions. Risk of fatal injury from damage to the Return to Moog GAT GmbH. See device! Chapter 1.5 „Customer service“ on page 6 for contact details. Damage to the device or the cables can cause serious injuries.
Rotoflux/Rotocap • Operating instructions 7.6 Checking the media lines NOTICE! Personnel: Risk of device damage as a result of in- Electrician correct lubricants! Protective equipment: Other contact lubricants and substances Safety shoes with silicone content can destroy the con- ...
Unfasten the cap nuts (Fig. 10/2) on the If the pick-up wires are bent or show other rear of the housing cover (Fig. 10/1). signs of damage, send the device to Moog GAT GmbH. See Chapter 1.5...
„Customer service“ on page 6 for contact details. Check the inside of the device for coarse contamination or abrasion. If abrasion is > 1 mm, send the device to Moog GAT GmbH. Fig. 14: Closing the housing cover Insert a new O-ring (Fig. 14/4) into the cover groove and then push the housing cover (Fig.
Rotoflux/Rotocap • Operating instructions 7.8 Maintenance work on the ver- sion with split cover WARNING! Risk of health hazards from compo- Personnel: nents which contain beryllium and Electrician lead! Protective equipment: The contact system includes components Breathing protection which contain beryllium and lead, for in- ...
Moog GAT GmbH. See Chapter 1.5 „Customer service“ on page 6 for contact details. Check the inside of the device for coarse contamination or abrasion. If abrasion is > 1 mm, send the device to Moog GAT GmbH.
Rotoflux/Rotocap • Operating instructions WARNING! Risk of injury from expelled media! There is a risk of injuries from highly pres- surised media being expelled. – Before carrying out any work, switch Fig. 19: Closing the housing cover off the media supply and secure it to prevent it from being switched back Insert new O-rings (Fig.
Rotoflux/Rotocap • Operating instructions Immediately inform the responsible party at the location of use about the fault. Send the device to the manufacturer or dispose of it properly. Contact data on page 2. 8.4 Fault table Personnel: Electrician ...
Rotoflux/Rotocap • Operating instructions 9.2 Disassembly 9 Disassembly and disposal Personnel: Once the device has reached the end of its useful life, it must be disassembled and disposed of ap- Electrician propriately. Protective equipment: 9.1 Safety instructions Safety shoes ...
Rotoflux/Rotocap • Operating instructions 9.3 Disposal 9.4 Disposal of used electrical and electronic devices If no agreement has been made for return or dis- posal, recycle the dismantled components: Scrap metals. WARNING! Recycle plastic elements. Risk of health hazards from compo- ...
Rotoflux/Rotocap • Operating instructions 10 Index Installation Device ............22 Bracing tightening torque.........25 Preparation ..........22 Brief description ..........14 Maintenance ............ 26 Checking the media lines ........30 Maintenance schedule ........29 Cleaning ............30 Maintenance symbols ........28 Connecting compressed air ......24 Maintenance work Connection ............23...
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Rotoflux/Rotocap • Operating instructions Transport ............19 Type key ............14 Safety devices ..........11 Type plate ............12 Service ...............6 Staff ..............9 Symbols on the packaging ......18 Use ..............7 Symbols used in these instructions ....5 Warranty ............6 Technical data ..........13...
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