It is our aim to present all essential inform ation contained in these operating instruc tions as clearly
and concisely as possible. However, please do not hesitate to contact us should you have any queries.
We are always very grateful for your suggestions.
We wish you a successful integration of our devices into your machines or systems.
3 Safety information
General safety information
The pick and place EPS devices are constructed according to the state of the art and the
acknowledged safet y-related guidelines; they may only be used
for their intended purpose,
and only when in an operationally safe c ondition.
Please observe the information in the operati ng i nstructions!
The prerequisite for the safe handling and smooth operat ion of the pick and place EPS dev ices is
awareness of the fundam ental safety standards
Every person tasked with the installation, commissioning, maintenance and operation of the pick and
place EPS devices is required to have thoroughly read and understood the entire user manual,
particularly the "saf ety notes" chapter.
Furthermore, the rules and regulations on accident prevention applicable at the place of
installation/operation must also be observed. I m proper us e may result in dangers t o the life and limb
of the operator or third part ies and i n impairments to the machine or other assets.
In the event of faults that could impair safety, the machine must be switched off immediately and
secured to prevent restarting. The fault must then be remedied.
All work on the machines must be carried out with the m achines depressurised and disconnected
from the electrical power supply.
For the operation of t he machines, the user must provide prot ective covers, safety doors or other
safety precautions conf orming to the normal safety guidelines an d safety standards which prevent
people from entering or remaining in the working area of the machines during operation. The
machines may only be put into oper ation when the guards are securely closed.
Dangerous movements can occur if drives are actuated incorrectly. The drive components are
monitored so that a m alfunction c an be eff ectively ruled o ut. F or reasons of personal safet y, the risk
of injury and the risk of material damage, however, this must not be relied on exclusively. Faulty drive
movements must be anticipat ed until installed monitoring devices become go into effect.
Explanation of symbols and signs
The following warnings and symbols help readers understand
this manual quickly and ensur e that the EMD modules can be handled
safely.
3.4.1 Warnings
This symbol draws attention t o an imminently hazardous situati on t hat will r esult in
serious personal injur y or even death if the safety regulations ar e not observed.
This symbol draws attention to a pot entially hazardous situation that will result in
serious personal injury or property damage if the safety
observed.
This symbol draws attention to a pot entially hazardous situation that will result in
property damage if the safety regulations are not observed.
3.4.2 Symbols
This symbol indicates information that contributes to bet ter understanding.
The pick and place EPS devices ar e used in automation systems and are intended exc lusively for
moving workpieces.
The pneumatic modules are intended exclusively for operation with compressed air (4-7 bar). Use for
any other purpose does not c onstitute an intended use.
The electric axes are intended exclusively for operation with original LinMot components (controllers,
cables...). Use for any other purpose does not constitute an int ended use.
The intended use also includes c om plianc e wit h t he prescr ibed i nstal lat ion and removal instructions,
the service and mainten anc e c onditions and observance of the specifications in the data sheets.
Warranty and liability
The "General Conditions of Sale and Delivery" of Afag GmbH shall apply in all cases.
The term of the warranty on Afag handling components and systems is:
24 months following commissioning, butnot exceeding 27 months following delivery.
Wear parts (e.g. shock absorbers) are excluded from the warranty. *
The guarantee covers the use or repair of defective Afag parts. No further claims will be
accepted.
The warranty will be voided in event of the following:
Use for other than the intended purpose
Failure to observe the information on installation, commissioning, operation and
maintenance in the operating manual
Improper installation, commissioning, operation and maintenance
Independent repairs and constructional changes without prior instruction by Afag
Automation AG/Afag Hardt GmbH
Removal of the serial number on the product
Using the module without shock absorbers, or with defective shock absorbers
Inadequate monitoring of wear parts
Failure to observe the EC Machinery Directive, accident prevention regulations, VDE
guidelines as well as the s afety/installation instr uc tions
Emergencies caused by external influence or force majeure.
*A customer has the right to a defect-free product. This is also applicable for accessories and
wear parts, if th ey are de fec ti ve.
The technical data pertains to Afag standard test conditions. Air purity class 5 (ISO 14644-1)
Cleanroom class: 10 000 (Federal Standard 209E )
In the article description of a rotary axis the “F” stands for fluid passages and the “E” for electrical feed-through. There are two
version of motor plugs. A „G“ in the article description of the rotary axis stand for a straight and the „W“ for an angular plug. Also
see order key for RA-40.
The technical data pertains to Afag standard test conditions. Air purity class 5 (ISO 14644-1)
Cleanroom class: 10 000 (Federal Standard 209E )
In the article description of a rotary axis the “F” stands for fluid passages and the “E” for electrical feed-through. There are two
version of motor plugs. A „G“ in the article description of the rotary axis stand for a straight and the „W“ for an angular plug. Also
see order key for RA-40.
The technical data pertains to Afag standard test conditions. Air purity class 5 (ISO 14644-1)
Cleanroom class: 10 000 (Federal Standard 209E )
In the article description of a rotary axis the “F” stands for fluid passages and the “E” for electrical feed-through. There are two
version of motor plugs. A „G“ in the article description of the rotary axis stand for a straight and the „W“ for an angular plug. Also
see order key for RA-40.
The technical data pertains to Afag standard test conditions. Air purity class 5 (ISO 14644-1)
Cleanroom class: 10 000 (Federal Standard 209E)
In the article description of a rotary axis the “F” stands for fluid passages and the “E” for electrical feed-through. There are two
version of motor plugs. A „G“ in the article description of the rotary axis stand for a straight and the „W“ for an angular plug. Also
see order key for RA-40.
The pick and place EPS device is a precision-mechanical unit. T her efore, you must
ensure the necessary care and c leanliness during transportation, installation and
adjustment.
Caution
Only original LinMot ca bl es may be used for the operation of the electric axes.
Otherwise, damage or faults may occur.
The installation material is dependent on the module utilised as well as the adaptors and weigh ts.
Brief overview of the interfaces of the controller C11x0. More detailed information can be found in the
operating instructions of the controller.
The controllers are preconfigured so that software modifications are generally not necessary.
modification is nec ess ary, the Li nMot-Talk 1100 so ftw are can be d ow nloaded free o f charge from
the website www.linmot.com.
The "safety relay" input (X33) on the controller C11xx must be deactivated or the power
pack (72 V) must be reliably disc onnected from the power supply on the primary side.
Brief overview of the interfaces of the controller C12x0. More detailed information can be found in the
operating manual of the controller.
The controllers are preconfigured so that software modifications are generally not necessary.
modification is nec ess ary, the Li nMot-Talk 1100 so ftw are can be d ow nloaded free o f charg e from
the website www.linmot.com.
The "safety relay" input (X33) on the controller C12xx must be deactivated or the power
pack (72 V) must be reliably disc onnected from the power supply on the primary side.
Brief overview of the interfaces of the controller E12xx. More detailed information can be found in the
operating manual of the controller.
The controllers are preconfigured so that software modifications are generally not necessary.
modification is nec ess ary, the Li nMot-Talk 1100 so ftw are can be d ow nloaded free o f charg e from
the website www.linmot.com.
Brief overview of the interfaces of the controller E11xx. More detailed information can be found in the
operating manual of the controller.
The controllers are preconfigured so that software modifications are generally not necessary.
modification is nec ess ary, the Li nMot-Talk 1100 so ftw are can be d ow nloaded free o f charge from
the website www.linmot.com.
Brief overview of the interfaces of the controller B1100. More detailed information can be found in the
operating manual of the controller.
The controllers are preconfigured so that software modifications are generally not necessary.
modification is nec ess ary, the Li nMot-Talk 1100 so ftw are can be d ow nloaded free o f charg e from
the website www.linmot.com.
All information in the operating manuals of the individual modules must also be
observed.
Setting speeds of the electric axes
The speeds of the electric axes are generally set by the higher-ranking controller.
Example programs are availa bl e for a large number of comm on controllers. This allows the
maximum speed, accelerat ion and target position to be set.
CD provided upon delivery, or you can download them at
These travel profiles ar e s tored in the controller when using the B1100-PP or E1100-GP controller
with EasyStep firm ware.
Caution
An excessively high speed or acceleration can cause damage to the device or the
periphery.
The following tables are intended as references for t he par ameters (speed, acceleration,
deceleration).
Please note that you do not have to adapt the standard parameters for your application.
They are heavily dependent on the load mass and the mechanical configuration.
The drive must be referenced first. Then you have the following possibilities:
Possibility 1 – move manually:
Move the axes into position by h and ( l ogic voltage ON, motor power OFF) and then read out values
from the controller for use in the Pick&Place movement.
Danger
For the controller B1100 or E1xxx, the power pack (72 V) must be reliably disconnected
from the power supply on the pr imary side.
With controller C1xx0 the "safety inputs" input (X33) must be deactivated or the
power pack (72 V) reliably disconnected on the primary side.
Possibility 2 – jog mode:
• Add value to or subtract value from current position
• Can be programmed with relat ive commands.
The existing module for absolute positioning can be convert ed i nto one for relative
positioning by changing one variable.
Possibility 3:
Set-up with safely reduced s peed. Please observe the manual on the safely reduced speed.
1.1 Switching distance
1.1.1 Reference sensor with electric axes
The sensor is installed parallel to the switching flag at a distance of 0.1 mm using a feeler
gauge.
The EPS devices are high-performance devices with very short c ycle times. The service life of the
devices depends to a very great extent on the ambient conditions and the maintenance.
Therefore, the maintenance instructions for the individ ual modules must always be
followed.
The service and maintenance int ervals must be observed. The int er vals are based on a normal
environment. The approval of Afag Hardt GmbH must be obtained in advance if the devices are to
be operated in an environm ent with abrasive dusts or with corros ive or aggressive vapours, ga ses
or liquids.
10 Repairs
Repairs may only be carried out by Afag Hardt GmbH.
If you carry out the repair yourself, approval must be obtained in a dvance from eps GmbH.
Caution
Repairs may only be carried out by q ualified personnel.
• Products that are predominantly made out of metal (axes, modules, adaptor plates etc.)
must be disposed of in accordance with the national laws of metal recycling.
• Electronic products (controllers, etc.) must be disposed of in accordance with the national
laws of electronic scrap.
Packaging
Cardboard, paper or PE film are predominantly used as packaging material.
These are materials that can be used in global recycling processes.
If the packaging is returned to us free domicile, Afag Hardt will take it back for free and dispose
of it accordingly.
meet the following basic r equi r ements of the machinery directi ve 2006/42/EC:
isions of the electrical equipment
The manufacturer commits to electronically submitting these special documents to individual state
14 Installation declaration for partly completed machinery (EC-RL
2006/42/EC)
for partly completed machinery
(EC-RL 2006/42/EC)
The manufacturer:
Afag Hardt GmbH
Gewerbestraße 11
D-78739 Hardt
hereby declares that the following products
RA-40
Appendix I, Article 1.1.2, 1.1.3, 1.1.5, 1.3.2, 1.3.4 and 1.5.1.
The partly completed machinery also corresponds to all prov
(2014/35/EU) and electromagnetic compatibility (2014/30/EU) directives.
The incomplete machine must only be put into operation when it has been f ound that the machine into
which the incomplete machine is to be installed corresponds to the provisions of the machinery directive
2006/42/EC.
offices upon request.
The technical document ation for this machine was dra wn up accor ding to Appendix VII, par t B
Name of the authorised representative: Walter Kunz
Address of the authorised representative: Gewerbest r aße 11 - 78739 Hardt
Risks of limb crushing,
bruising and broken
bones due to accessing
the travel range of the
device when the
protective door is open.
S = S2
F = F2
O = O2
A = A1
Erg = 4
Measures to reduce risk PL
1.
The pressurised air
supply must be reliably
disconnected.
2.
The "safety relay" input
(X33) on the controller
C1xxx must be
deactivated or the
power pack (72 V) must
from the power supply
on the primary side.
3.
The power pack (72 V)
must be reliably
disconnected from the
power on the primary
side when using the
B1100, E12xx or E1xxx
S = S2
F = F1
P = P1
PL = c
controllers.
4.
For linear motor axes
(excluding ES40, ES40HP, PDL40 and PDL40HP) through secure
monitoring of the
reduced speed!!!
Observe the special
documentation!!!
Furthermore, specialist
personnel must check
that all components
have been properly
installed and ensure
that there is no
manipulation.