SS Actuator
Operating Manual
Intelligent Actuator, Inc.
This publication was written to assist you in better understanding this part of your IA system. If you require further assistance, please
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Midwest Regional Office
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Itasca, IL 60143
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Table of Contents
SS Actuator
1. Foreword ................................................................................................................................................... 2
2. Safety Precautions................................................................................................................................... 2
3. Cabling Precautions............................................................................................................................. 3~4
4. Name of the Parts..................................................................................................................................... 5
5. T ransporting and Handling ....................................................................................................................... 6
5.1 Handling the Packed Unit..................................................................................................................... 6
5.2 Handling the Actuator After It is Unpacked .......................................................................................... 6
6. Operating and Storage Environments ..................................................................................................... 6
6.1 Operating Environment ........................................................................................................................ 6
6.2 Storage Environment............................................................................................................................ 6
7. Installation............................................................................................................................................ 7~8
7.1 Attaching the Slider Carrying the Payload ............................................................................................. 7
7.2 Mounting Surface ................................................................................................................................7
7.3 Clamp Screws ..................................................................................................................................... 8
8. Connecting the Controller ...................................................................................................................... 8
8.1 Standard Wiring Specifications............................................................................................................. 8
9. Load On the Actuator .............................................................................................................................. 8
10. Setting the Home Position ....................................................................................................................... 9
1 1. Maintenance ..................................................................................................................................... 10~12
11.1 Maintenance Schedule .................................................................................................................. 10~12
11.2 V isual Inspection of the Machine Exterior ............................................................................................ 10
11.3 Cleaning the Exterior........................................................................................................................... 10
11.4 Lubricating the Guide Bearing Block................................................................................................... 11
11.4-1 What Grease to Use............................................................................................................... 11
11.4-2 How to Lubricate ................................................................................................................... 11
11.5 Lubricating the Ball Screw.................................................................................................................. 12
11.5-1 Ball Screw Grease.................................................................................................................. 12
11.5-2 Lubrication............................................................................................................................. 12
12. Warranty .................................................................................................................................................. 13
12.1 W arranty Period................................................................................................................................... 13
12.2 Scope of W arranty............................................................................................................................... 13
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1. Foreword
Thank you for purchasing the SS Actuator. This manual explains the structure, correct operation and maintenance of the
SS Actuator. Please read this manual carefully before using the actuator. For more complete information on operating
the actuator, please refer to the controller operating manual.
2. Safety Precautions
Basic Operating Instructions
• Please do not attempt to use or operate the actuator in any manner not indicated in this manual or the
controller manual.
• Please be sure to use only the cable provided by IAI to connect the actuator and controller.
• Please do not allow people within the moving range of the unit when it is in operation or when the power is
ON since this is dangerous.
Maintenance and Inspection
• When doing maintenance and inspection work, always shut down the controller power first.
• When doing inspection, make sure that no one can inadvertently turn the power ON.
• Make sure that a sign indicating work in progress is clearly visible.
• If several persons are working, be sure to watch out for each other's safety. In particular, check before
turning power ON or OFF and let others know if you are doing work involving axis movement.
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3. Cabling Precautions
When using the Robo Cylinder actuator and controller to build an application system, it is important to position and lay out the cable correctly. If
this is not done, the cable may snap or have a faulty connection that could lead to a variety of problems which in turn could cause the actuator to run
out of control. Below, we explain the things not to do to ensure that the cables are connected in the correct fashion.
Ten “Do’s and Don’ts” When Laying Out Cable (Please make sure to observe these rules!)
(1) Make sure there is no excessive bending at one spot.
(2) Do not twist or crease the cable.
(3) Do not exerte a rotational force at a single spot on the cable.
OK
Steel band
(pianowire)
Bundle loosely
(5) Do not place the cable under excess tension.
(6) When affixing the cable, do not clamp it too tightly.
Use a
spiral cord
(4) Do not let the cable be caught in anything, or get dented or cut.
Do not use spiral tubing on a section
of the cable that bends frequently.
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