Conair UGR003, UGR0800 User Manual

Installation

Operation

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

UCR-150L Robot

with PC-E IV control

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UGR003/0800

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with the manual number, to provide help for the specific
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Date:
Document Number: UGR003/0900

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Power Specifications:

Amps
Volts
Phase
Cycle

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contained in this User Guide or for incidental, consequential dam­ages in connection with the furnishing, performance or use of this
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THE CONAIR GR OUP, INC.

UGR003/0900 UCR-150L Robots

INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1

Purpose of the User Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2

How the Guide is Organized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2

Your Responsibility as a User . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2

ATTENTION: Read this so no one gets hurt . . . . . . . . . . .1-3

DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1

What is the UCR-150L Robot? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2

Typical Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2

Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3

How the UCR-150L Robot Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3

UCR-150L Robot Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5

Optional Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6

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NSTALLATION

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1

Unpacking the Boxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2

Cautions and Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3

Preparing for Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4

Preparing the Platen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5

Positioning the Robot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6

Connecting the Robot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6

Setting Gripper Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-8

Setting Strip Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9

Connecting Air Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-10

Adjusting the Sprue Verification Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-10

Adjusting the Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-11

Verifying the Electrical Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-12

Manual Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-14

Automatic Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-15

OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1

Hand Control Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2

Before Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2

Starting the Robot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3

Stopping the Robot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3

Emergency Stopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3

Viewing Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4

Operating Manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5

Starting Automatic Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6

Choosing the Mold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-7

Programming the Motion Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-8

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OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CONT’D

Programming Home, Grip and Vacuum Positions . . . . . . .4-10

Monitoring Input/Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-12

Setting Timer Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-13

Choosing Timer Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-14

Adjusting Traverse Movement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-15

Restarting Automatic Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-16

Answering an Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-16

MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1

Maintenance Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2

Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2

Preventative Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-4

Checking Electrical Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6

TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1

Before Beginning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2

A Few Words of Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2

Identify the Cause of a Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2

Answering an Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-3

The Robot Does Not Cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-4

The Mold is Not Working Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-5

The Arm is Not Working Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-6

Strip Motion is Not Working . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7

There is No Horizontal Motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-8

The Gripper Does Not Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-9

There is No Vacuum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-10

APPENDIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-1

Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-1

Guarantee/Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-2

Electrical Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-1

System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-1

Robot and IMM Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-2

Solenoid and Limit Switch Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-3

Relay and IMM Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-4

Solenoid Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-1

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Purpose of the User Guide . . . .1-2

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How the User Guide

is organized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2

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Your Responsibilities

as a User . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2

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ATTENTION: Read this so

no one gets hurt . . . . . . . . . . .1-3

INTRODUCTION

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INTRODUCTION

This User Guide describes the Conair UCR-150L Robot with
the PC-E IV control, and explains step-by-step how to install,
operate, maintain and repair this equipment.

Before installing this product, please take a few moments to
read the User Guide and review the diagrams and safety infor­mation in the instruction packet. You also should review man­uals covering associated equipment in your system. This
review won’t take long, and it could save you valuable instal­lation and operating time later.

Symbols have been used to help organize the User Guide and
call your attention to important information regarding safe
installation and operation.

Symbols within triangles warn of conditions that could
be hazardous to users or could damage equipment.
Read and take precautions before proceeding.

Numbers within shaded squares indicate tasks or steps
to be performed by the user.

A diamond indicates the equipment’s response to an
action performed by the user.

An open box marks items in a checklist.
A shaded circle marks items in a list.

You must be familiar with all safety procedures concerning
installation, operation and maintenance of this equipment.
Responsible safety procedures include:

● Thorough review of this User Guide, paying particular

attention to hazard warnings, appendices and related dia­grams.

● Thorough review of the equipment itself, with careful

attention to voltage sources, intended use and warning
labels.

● Thorough review of instruction manuals for associated

equipment.

● Step-by-step adherence to instructions outlined in this

User Guide.

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URPOSE OF

THE USER
GUIDE

HOW THE USER
GUIDE IS
ORGANIZED

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YOUR
RESPONSIBILITY
ASAUSER

WARNING: Improper installation, oper­ation, or servicing may result in
equipment damage or personal injury.

This equipment should only be installed, adjust­ed, and serviced by qualified technical person­nel who are familiar with the construction, oper­ation, and potential hazards of this type of
machine.

All wiring, disconnects, and fuses should be
installed by qualified electrical technicians in
accordance with electrical codes in your region.
Always maintain a safe ground. Do not operate
the equipment at power levels other than what
is specified on the machine serial plate.

WARNING:Voltage hazard.

This equipment is powered by alternating cur­rent, as specified on the machine serial tag and
data plate.

A properly sized conductive ground wire from
the incoming power supply must be connected
to the chassis ground terminal inside the electri­cal enclosure. Improper grounding can result in
severe personal injury and erratic machine
operation.

Always disconnect and lock out the incoming
main power source before opening the electrical
enclosure or performing non-standard operating
procedures such as routine maintenance. Only
qualified personnel should perform trou­bleshooting procedures that require access to
the electrical enclosure while power is on.

INTRODUCTION 1-3

We design equipment with the user’s safety in mind. You can
avoid the potential hazards identified on this machine by fol­lowing the procedures outlined below and elsewhere in the
User Guide.

ATTENTION:

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EAD THIS SO NO

ONE GETS HURT

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What is the UCR-150L Robot? . .2-2

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Typical Applications . . . . . . . . . .2-2

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Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3

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How the Robot Works . . . . . . . .2-3

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UCR-150L Robot Features . . . . .2-4

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Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5

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Optional Equipment . . . . . . . . . .2-6

DESCRIPTION

Conair UCR-150L Robot isideal for applications requiring
quick, consistent part removal. The robot exchanges signals
via the SPI interface on the mold machine to ensure pre­dictable, constant cycle times. This feature avoids setup prob­lems and allows accurate time quoting for production and
maintenance schedules.

Use the UCR-150L Robot to eliminate common problems:

● inconsistent cycle times

● improper part/sprue separation

● unsafe sprue/part removal

The Conair UCR-150L Robot is a pneumatic robot that
removes the sprue/part from the injection molding machine.
The UCR-150L minimizes injection machine pause time with
a fast take-out time (1.5 second) by utilizing the slide cylinder
in addition to the main arm cylinder.
The robot is mounted on a fixed platen on the injection mold
machine. When the mold-open-complete signal goes from the
mold machine to the robot controller, the strip frame slides
down at the same time the main cylinder arm enters the mold
area; the gripper grips the sprue/part and removes the item to a
designated area. When the arm moves outside the mold area
the robot can release the sprue/part with or without the option­al second descent.

W

HAT IS THE

UCR-150L
R

OBOT?

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DESCRIPTION

TYPICAL
APPLICATIONS

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DESCRIPTION 2-3

L

IMITATIONS

Choose Conair UCR-150L Robot when you want a low cost,
easily maintained robot. The UCR-150L Robot has a long ver­tical stoke (950 mm) that allows easy adjustment to an injec­tion mold machine. The robot does not have a swing in/swing
out movement; rather it transverses the beam. Maximum pay­load with standard gripper is 4.4 lb. (2 Kg), and without grip­per, 6.6 lb. (3 Kg).

HOW THE
UCR-150L
R

OBOT WORKS

The UCR-150L Robot exchanges signals via the SPI interface
on the mold machine. The hand control provides the buttons
for controlling and monitoring the robot. From the hand con­trol you can:

● monitor the input/output status

● set and adjust cycle timers in both manual and automatic

mode

● adjust mode

● operate/stop the robot manually

● operate the robot automatically

● store programs

The robot receives the signal from the mold machine to
remove the sprue/part. The robot arm moves into the mold
area, grips the part, raises out of the mold and places the part
in a specific location. The robot sends a signal to the mold
machine to begin the next cycle. Each robot is equipped with a
part verification switch to stop the molding machine if a
sprue/part is missed.

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DESCRIPTION

Main arm cylinder

vertically moves the gripper
to remove part from mold
machine.

Vacuum generator

provides vacuum for
optional EOAT suction

Cable T rack

protects tubing and
wires as arm moves

Main strip cylinder

strips part from mold
after gripping.

UCR-150L
R

OBOT

FEATURES

Slide cylinder

slides the strip frame up and down
at the same time as the main arm
ascends and descends.

Traverse cylinder

moves the mobile frame as
the part/sprue is removed
from the mold machine.

LM guide

maintains the linear
motion of the arm

Base

holds robot in
position.

Gripper

picks up part/sprue in
mold machine

Safety lock cylinder

prevents arm from dropping if pneu­matic pressure suddenly drops.

Wrist flip cylinder

positions the gripper or end-of-arm
tooling horizontally or vertically.

EOAT mounting plate

holds the optional end-of­arm tooling

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DESCRIPTION 2-5

S

PECIFICATIONS

MODEL UCR-150L

Performance characteristics

Molding Machine Size up to 300 ton
Minimum take out time seconds 1.5
Minimum cycle time seconds 8
Maximum payload with sprue grip lb {kg} 4.4 {2}
Dimensions inches {mm}

Height 65 {1651}
Width 88 {2235}
Depth 46 {1168}
Distance from face of platen (min-max) 25.5 - 6.5 {647-165}
Gripper center to top of platen 4 {102}
Tooling plate center to top of platen 11.5 {292}
Main arm vertical stroke 37 {950}
Main arm horizontal stroke 47 {1200}
Main arm strip stroke 5 {125}

Wrist flip 90°
Weight lb {kg}
Shipping weight 635 {288}
Installed weight (without control box) 485 {220}
Electrical Requirements amps running peak
110V/1 phase/ 50 or 60 Hz 0.5 20
240V/1 phase or 3 phase/50 or 60 Hz 0.25 10

Utility requirements

Air consumption ft3{l/min} 8 {232}
Working air pressure psi {bar} 80 {5.5}
Maximum air pressure psi {bar} 100 {6.9}

SPECIFICATION NOTES:

Maximum payload increases to 6.6 lb {3 kg} when the sprue
grip tooling is removed.

Specifications may change without notice.Check with a Conair
representative for the most current information.

64 {1626}

8 {203}

13 {330}

35 {889}

8 {203}

11 {279}

23 {584}

4 {101.6}

11.5 {292}

43 {1092}

65 {1165}

35 {889}

max 25.5 {648}

6

{152}

C

L

6 {150}

0.8 {20}

0.59

{15.0}

2.362 {60}

2.362 {60}

4.724
{120}

9.448 {240}

11 {280}

4.3 {110}

1.5 {40}

2.756
{70}

2.7
{70}

4 x M6

MOUNTING TO STATIONARY PLATEN

BASIC TOOLING PATTERN

6 bolt holes 1/2 inch - 13 tap, 1.25 deep

Front view

Side view

1.575
{40}

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DESCRIPTION

O

PTIONAL

EQUIPMENT

Available options include:

●

Extended strip stroke

Extends the kick stroke motion for deep draw parts (typi­cally used with end-of-arm tooling)

● End-of-arm tooling

Used for light duty part removal.

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Unpacking the Boxes . . . . . . . . .3-2

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Cautions and Warnings . . . . . . .3-3

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Preparing for Installation . . . . . .3-4

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Preparing the Platen . . . . . . . . .3-5

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Positioning the Robot . . . . . . . .3-6

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Connecting the Robot . . . . . . . .3-6

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Setting Gripper Position . . . . . .3-8

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Setting Strip Positions . . . . . . . .3-9

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Connecting Air Pressure . . . . .3-10

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Adjusting the Sprue

Verification Switch . . . . . . . .3-10

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Adjusting the Speed . . . . . . . .3-11

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Verifying the

Electrical Interface . . . . . . . .3-12

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Manual Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-14

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Automatic Testing . . . . . . . . . .3-15

INSTALLATION

The UCR-150L Robot comes fully assembled in a single
crate.

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NPACKING THE

BOXES

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INSTALLATION

CAUTION: Lifting

To avoid personal injury or damage to the robot,
lift the robot using a forklift or hoist with straps
that have been positioned at the robot's center
of gravity.

Carefully uncrate the robot and its

components.

Remove all packing material,

protective paper, tape, and plastic. Compare contents to
the shipping papers to ensure that you have all the parts.

Carefully inspect all components to make sure

no damage occurred during shipping. If any damage is
found, notify the shipping agent immediately. Check all
wire terminal connections, bolts, and any other electrical
connections, which may have come loose during ship­ping.

Record serial numbers and specifications

in the blanks provided on the back of the User Guide's
title page. This information will be helpful if you ever
need service or parts.

You are now ready to begin installation.

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INSTALLATION 3-3

CAUTION: Moving the Robot

When you receive the robot, the swing arm is
bolted to prevent movement. Leave the bolt in
place until the robot is mounted on the press.
Remove after mounting.

WARNING: Improper installation, oper­ation, or servicing may result in
equipment damage or personal injury.

This equipment should only be installed, adjust­ed, and serviced by qualified technical person­nel who are familiar with the construction, oper­ation, and potential hazards of this type of
machine.

All wiring, disconnects, and fuses should be
installed by qualified electrical technicians in
accordance with electrical codes in your region.
Always maintain a safe ground. Do not operate
the equipment at power levels other than what
is specified on the machine serial tag and data
plate.

C

AUTIONS AND

WARNINGS

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INSTALLATION

Plan the location. Make sure the area where the robot is
installed has the following:

● A grounded power source. Check the robot’s serial

tag for the correct amps, voltage, phase, and cycle. All
wiring should be completed by qualified personnel and
comply with your region’s electrical codes.

● Air pressure source. The robot requires a working

pressure of 80 PSI and a maximum pressure of 100
PSI for gripping and vacuum release.

● Clearance for safe operation and maintenance.

Make sure there is enough clearance around the robot
for movement, maintenance and servicing. Be sure the
robot has proper clearance to avoid structures, utilities,
overhead cranes, material hoppers and loading pipes, as
well as other machines and equipment. Be sure that the
maximum envelope is clearly marked and protected
from entry by personnel during operation. The maxi­mum envelope is the volume of space encompassing
the maximum designed movement of ALL robot parts,
including the end of arm tooling, work piece and
attachments.

Perform the installation in the following order:

❒ Prepare the platen.
❒ Move the robot into position on the platen and attach.
❒ Connect the robot cables.
❒ Adjust the grip and strip movement WITHOUT air

pressure (manually move the arm).

❒ Attach air line and apply pressure.
❒ Make adjustments to the robot (grip, speed, etc.)
❒ Run robot in manual mode, making any adjustments

needed to prevent damage to the robot, mold machine,
and parts. Check interface to assure that mold machine
does not close on robot arm.

❒ Run robot in automatic mode. Do this step only after

robot has been thoroughly tested in the manual mode to
prevent damage to equipment and parts.

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REPARING FOR

INSTALLATION

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INSTALLATION 3-5

Drill holes in the stationary (fixed) platen to accept the robot
using the mounting pattern for the UCR-150L.

Mounting pattern for the UCR-150L Robot*.

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REPARING THE

PLATEN

*Dimensions shown are inches (mm). Machine flat spacer mounting surface.

6 x 1/2-13 x 1 1/4 dp

0.591 (15)

2.953 (75)

5.315 (135)

5.9 (150)

11 (280)

9.448 (240)

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INSTALLATION

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ONNECTING

THE

ROBOT

WARNING: Electrical hazard

Before performing any work on this product, dis­connect and lock out electrical power sources
to prevent injury from unexpected energization
or start-up.

WARNING: Improper installation, oper­ation, or servicing may result in
equipment damage or personal injury.

This equipment should only be installed, adjust­ed, and serviced by qualified technical person­nel who are familiar with the construction, oper­ation, and potential hazards of this type of
machine.

All wiring, disconnects, and fuses should be
installed by qualified electrical technicians in
accordance with electrical codes in your region.
Always maintain a safe ground. Do not operate
the equipment at power levels other than what
is specified on the machine serial tag and data
plate.

CAUTION: Lifting

To avoid personal injury or damage to the robot,
lift the robot using a hoist. Place the straps

around the swing shaft between the strip frame and
the base.

Use a sling to lift the robot.

Place a sling under both ends of the beam and under the
traverse arm.

Move the robot into position.

Carefully hoist the robot into position on the platen.

Secure the robot to the platen with the

supplied screws, lock washers, and flat washers.

Remove any shipping brackets

holding the arms.

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OSITIONING

THE

ROBOT

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INSTALLATION 3-7

IMPORTANT: Always refer to

the wiring diagrams that
came with your robot before
making electrical connec­tions.The diagrams show the
minimum size main power
cable required for your robot,
and the most accurate electri­cal component information.

Plug the hand-held control into the control

box on the back of the robot.

Check to see what the power output is from

the IMM to the robot. You need to tap wires so that power
can go to the IMM SPI half 30 and 31:

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WARNING: Crushing Injury

This device has high speed moving parts that
can cause crushing injuries. Keep body parts
and clothing away from moving parts. Always
disconnect the robot from compressed air
sources before servicing.

Connect the SPI connector cable into the

SPI connector on the robot control box and to the SPI
connector on the mold machine.

For IMM Output

Voltage:

110VAC / 1 phase

240VAC / 1 phase

240VAC / 3 phase

Choose:

1 neutral wire and
1 hot wire

1 ground wire
1 L wire
1 N wire

X, Y, and Z wires or
R, S, and T wires
(depends on your IMM)

Place into:

Place into Positions 30 and 31 of
SPI IMM half connector.

Place L and N wires into Positions
30 and 31 of SPI IMM half connector
(in any order) do not wire Ground
wire.

Choose any two wires and connect
into Positions 30 and 31 of the IMM
SPI half connector.

3

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INSTALLATION

S

ETTING

GRIPPER
POSITION

Set the gripper position before attaching and turning on the air
pressure. To set the lowest position for the gripper:

Open the mold.
Hold the main arm and loosen the arm height

adjustment screws on the block. Slide block down cylin­ders.

1

Set the gripper height to the sprue

by manually moving the arm down. Do not use the hand
control. Do this without any air pressure.

Tighten the adjustment screws on the block

securely.

Set the maximum height the arm can move

vertically by adjusting the shock absorber. Tighten lock­nut on shock.

3

4

Block

2

Shock absorber

5

If you need to adjust
the gripper height any
time after installation,
always be sure to dis­connect and drain the
air pressure before
making the adjustment.

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INSTALLATION 3-9

Set the strip positions before connecting the air pressure line
to prevent damage to the equipment. To set the distance the
strip stroke moves forward and backward:

Open the mold.
Loosen the Forward and Backward Stroke

adjustment levers.

S

ETTING STRIP

POSITIONS

Backward Stroke
adjustment lever

Forward Strip
Stroke adjustment
levers

1
2

Forward shock
absorber

Move the Forward Stroke adjustment plate

by hand away from the main arm.

Move the main arm to the sprue grip position.
Push the Forward Stroke adjustment plate

toward the arm until the forward shock absorber is com­pletely set. Tighten locknut on shock.

Lock the Forward Stroke adjustment levers.

This is the Strip Forward position.

Move the main arm to the strip back position.

Make sure the strip stroke is longer than the distance
needed for your application.

Lock the Backward Stroke adjustment lever.

This is the Strip Backward position.

Move the Backward shock absorber forward

until it is completely set. Tighten locknut on the shock
absorber.

3
4

5

6

Forward Stroke
adjustment plate

Backward shock
absorber

7

8
9

If you need to adjust
the strip stroke any time
after installation, always
be sure to disconnect
and drain the air pres­sure before making the
adjustment.

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INSTALLATION

Attach the shop air line to the robot at the air line hose con­nection. Air pressure should be 80 PSI working pressure and
100 PSI maximum pressure. Do not connect and turn on the
air until AFTER setting the gripper position and strip move­ment.

To ensure proper part/sprue verification, adjust the LS-4
switch.

Press the Manual button

to place the robot in manual mode.

Press the Grip (On/Off) button

to cycle the gripper open and closed.

Place a sprue into the open gripper

jaws and press the Grip button to grip the sprue. The grip­per should grip the sprue enough to be able to lift it, but
not deform or break it.

Adjust the LS-4 proximity sensor if needed.

Loosen the adjustment screws and slide the sensor up or
down.

1
2
3

When adjusted, tighten the screws securely.

5

NOTE: Check this verification regularly to ensure the
robot is correctly verifying the part/sprue removal.The
gripper may need reset if the sprue diameter changes
(due to mold changes). If the gripper crushes the sprue,
a grip regulator can be added to decrease the pressure
used to grip the sprue.

4

LS-4 proximity
sensor

Adjustment
screws

C

ONNECTING

AIR PRESSURE

ADJUSTING THE
SPRUE
VERIFICATION
SWITCH

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INSTALLATION 3-11

Speed control valves are used to adjust the robot speed as it
moves along the axes. You can adjust the strip stroke, arm
down (vertical movement), and the traverse motion (horizontal
movement) by adjusting the valves.

Turn the valve clockwise to slow the robot. Turning the valve
counter-clockwise causes the robot to speed up. Tighten the
lock nut after making adjustments.

A

DJUSTING THE

SPEED

Arm Down
(vertical) flow
control valve

Strip Stroke
flow control
valves (2)

Horizontal flow
control valves (3)

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3-12

INSTALLATION

V

ERIFYING THE

ELECTRICAL
INTERFACE

Electrical Diagrams are
in the Appendix.

The electrical interface between the robot and the injection
molding machine is the most important part of the installation.
The interface must function correctly to maintain the safety of
the robot and the mold. As a result, the interface must be veri­fied.

CAUTION: Equipment hazard.

The UCR-150L is designed for use with the PC­E IV control.
Do not try to use a PC-E III control with this
robot. Damage will occur! Call Conair Service if
you are unsure or have any questions.

The areas that must be verified as functional and correct are
the motion controls and the inputs.

Verifying motion controls (permissives)

Controling gripper movements is critical. The robot must con­trol the following motions for safety. Check the following
movements:

● Mold Close

The robot must control the closing motion of the
mold. If the robot is not clear of the mold area, the
press must not close. Also, if the robot misses a part,
the press must be stopped from closing.

● Mold Open

The opening of the mold must be controlled by the
robot. If the arm is not in a safe area - Fully Up or
Outside the press area - the injection molding
machine should not be permitted to open.

● Mold Ejection (Forward)

The ejection of the part can be controlled by the
robot. This ensures the proper placement of the
robot gripper before the sprue/runner is ejected.

● Cycle Start (optional)

This option sends a signal from the robot to the
IMM after the mold closes to tell the IMM to begin
a new cycle.

Verifying the Inputs

The first four inputs must be verified. The others are optional
depending on the application.

Verify the following inputs as functional and correct:

● Mold Full Open

This signal starts the robot into the mold area. This
is a very important signal. If the robot enters, or
attempts to enter the mold at the wrong time, dam­age to the arm and/or mold can occur.

● Mold Full Closed

This signal is sent to the robot when the mold is
fully closed or locked up.

● Press Gate Closed

This signal tells the robot that the safety gate is
closed.

● Press A uto

The robot must see this signal to cycle automatical­ly.

● E-Stop from IMM

The robot monitors the emergency stop message
from the IMM. If the robot senses the message from
the IMM, the robot stops.

● Reject Part

The IMM signals the robot there is a rejected part.
The robot grabs the part, strips it and immediately
releases it without moving it outside.

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INSTALLATION 3-13

V

ERIFYING THE

ELECTRICAL
INTERFACE

CONT’D

Electrical Diagrams are
in the Appendix.

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INSTALLATION

M

ANUAL

TESTING

In manual mode you can operate the robot manually using the
control buttons. To operate the robot manually:

Make sure the robot is stopped

and the mold is fully opened. Press the Stop but­ton and verify the control displays Stop Mode.

Press the Manual button.

The LCD displays:

1

2

The robot is now in manual mode and can be operated using
the motion control buttons on the control.

Up/Down button

This button moves the main arm up and down
vertically (extends and retracts). Press once to
extend the arm; press again to retract. The grip­per can grip in the down position, but does not
grip in the up position.

Swing button

Use this button to move the arm horizontally
inward and outward. The arm can traverse from
the up, forward, and backward positions, but not
from the down position.

Forward Strip/Backward Strip button

Press the button to strip forward; press again to
strip backward.

Grip (On/Off) button

Press the Grip button to manually grip a
part/sprue. Press again to release the part. The
Grip button only grips the sprue when the arm is
inside the mold and in the lowest position.

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INSTALLATION 3-15

A

UTOMATIC

TESTING

Before placing the robot into automatic operation, the Auto
signal from the press must be present for the robot to run. To
start automatic operation:

Press the Stop button.

The robot stops. If the arm is not in the Home
position, press the Manual button and move the
arm to the Home position, then press the Stop
button.

Press the Auto/Recycle button.

The control displays the auto mode information
and the robot begins automatic cycling.

CAUTION: Equipment damage hazard.

Press the Auto/Recycle button only when the
robot is stopped and in the home position. If the
button is pressed at any other time in the cycle
of the robot:

● The robot stops

● The alarm sounds

● The error code displays on the hand control

Press the Stop button to silence the alarm.

If the robot is not working properly at any time, turn it off
immediately and refer to the Troubleshooting section of this
User Guide.

If you do not encounter any problems during testing, proceed
to the Operation section.