Zimmer GPP5000, GPD5000 Installation And Operating Instructions

INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS: Pneumatic gripper, GPP/GPD5000 series

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1 Supporting documents

NOTICE:

Read through the installation and operating instructions carefully before installing the product!
The installation and operating instructions contain important notes for your personal safety. They must be read
and understood by all persons who work with or handle the product during any phase of the product life time.
The documents listed below are available for download on our website.

Ö www.zimmer-group.com

Only the documents currently available on the website are valid.

• Catalogs, drawings, CAD data, performance data

• Information on accessories

• Detailed installation and operating instructions

• Technical data sheets

• General Terms and Conditions of Business, including warranty information

2 Safety notices

CAUTION:

Non-compliance may result in severe injuries!
The following notes shall be taken into account in order to reduce the likelihood of injuries/malfunctions:

1. Installation, commissioning, maintenance and repairs may only be performed by qualied experts in accor-

dance with these installation and operating instructions.

2. The gripper is state-of-the-art. It is mounted on industrial machines.

3. The gripper may be used only in accordance with its proper use and technical data. Zimmer GmbH shall
accept no liability for any damage caused by improper use.

4. Any use other than the intended use requires written approval from Zimmer GmbH.

5. Do not reach into the operational range of the gripper.

6. Make sure that the power supplies are disconnected before you install, modify or maintain the gripper.

7. In case of maintenance, conversion or expansion work, remove the gripper from the machine and perform
the work outside the danger zone.

8. When commissioning or testing, make sure that the gripper cannot be actuated by mistake.

9. Modications to the gripper, such as adding drilled holes or threads, may be made only with prior approval
from Zimmer GmbH.

10. The specied maintenance intervals and compressed air quality specications are to be observed; also refer
to the "Maintenance" section. Please contact Zimmer Customer Service for this purpose.

11. Use of the gripper under extreme conditions, such as aggressive liquids and abrasive dusts, is subject to
prior approval from Zimmer GmbH.

12. When disassembling grippers with integrated springs, exercise heightened caution because spring tension
is always present.

3 Proper use

NOTICE:

The GPP/GPD5000 series gripper is only to be used in its original state with its original accessories, with no

unauthorized changes and within the scope of its dened parameters for use.

Zimmer GmbH shall accept no liability for any damage caused by improper use.

The gripper is designed for operation with compressed air only. It is not suited for operation with other media such as

liquids or gases. The gripper is used as dened under "Proper use" in enclosed rooms to temporarily grip, handle and hold

parts.

Proper use of the gripper includes noting and observing the maximum permissible forces and torques (see technical data

sheets at www.zimmer-group.com).

4 Personnelqualication

Installation, commissioning and maintenance may only be performed by qualied personnel. These persons must have

read and understood the installation instructions in full.

5 Product description

Alternating ventilation moves the internal drive up and down. The movement generated in this process is transferred to
the gripper jaws by kinematics, producing the gripper jaw movement. For grippers with an integrated spring, this spring
supports the grip force, acting in the force-transfer direction.

Fig. 1: Cutaway view of the GPP5000 series gripper

Installation and

operating instructions

GPP/GPD5000 series

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6 Installation

NOTICE:

Switch o the power supply before any assembly, installation or maintenance work.

CAUTION:

Switch o the power supply before any assembly, installation or maintenance work.

► Switch o the pneumatic power supply prior to all work.
► Secure the pneumatic power supply against being switched on unintentionally.
► Depressurize and check the pneumatic system.

Ö When doing this, pay attention to stored (built-up) energy!

WARNING:

Risk of injury in case of unexpected movement of the machine or system into which the gripper is to be

installed.

► Switch o the power supply to the machine before all work.
► Secure the machine against being switched on unintentionally.
► Check the machine for any residual energy.
► For spring-assisted grippers, wait until the gripper ngers have reached the end position with the system

depressurized.

In the event of overhead assembly of the gripper with a dead weight under 3 kg, the gripper can be installed by
a single person.

In the event of overhead assembly of the gripper with a dead weight exceeding 3 kg, work must be carried out

with lifting equipment.

The gripper must be installed on a mounting surface in accordance with the levelness specications.

Length/diameter < 100 mm  permitted unevenness ≤ 0.02 mm
Length/diameter > 100 mm  permitted unevenness ≤ 0.05 mm

Ö Gripper (GPP/GPD): Use mounting screws of strength class 8.8 Ö DIN EN ISO 4762.
Ö Gripper ngers (GPD): Use mounting screws of strength class 12.9 Ö DIN EN ISO 4762.
Ö The mounting screws are not included in the scope of delivery.
Ö Screw-in depth ≥ 1.5xØ
Ö Observe the tightening torque of the mounting screws.
Ö Make sure the mounting surface is suciently rigid and level.

6.1 Installing the GPP5000 series

Im Salmenkopf
 77866 Rheinau,
Germany
 [phone]

 [phone]

www.zimmer-group.de

Wiper with double-lip seal

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Positively driven wedge hook trans-

2

mission

Integrated gripping force safety device

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Drive

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Gripper nger

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Linear steel guide

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Mounting block

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Integrated slot

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Mounting and positioning

9

Fig. 2: Cutaway view of the GPD5000 series gripper

5.1 IP protection class

The following IP protection classes apply to the dierent gripper variants.

IP protection class Vari­ant

IP40

IP64 double-lip seal

IP67 protector version with sealing air (max. 0.5
bar)

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The gripper can be installed at its base or side surface onto a mounting piece. When doing so, make sure the

levelness specications are adhered to.

The following work steps must be observed when installing at the base or side surface:

► Insert centering sleeves
► Use centering sleeves bm to position the gripper on the mounting piece.
► Use mounting screws

Ö Note that mounting screws of dierent sizes may need to be used during installation, depending on the

installation method.

bm in designated ts bn.

bl to mount the gripper onto the mounting piece.

6.2 Installing the GPD5000 series

The gripper can be installed onto a mounting piece
using its base. When doing so, make sure the level-

ness specications are adhered to.

The following work steps must be observed when
installing at the base:

► Insert straight pins bo in the designated ts bn.
► Use the straight pins bo to position the gripper on

the mounting piece.

► Use mounting screws bl to mount the gripper

onto the mounting piece.

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INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS: Pneumatic gripper, GPP/GPD5000 series

6.3 Power supply installation

9 Transport/storage/preservation

► The transport and storage of the gripper must take place exclusively in the original packaging.
► If the gripper has already been installed on the higher-level machine unit, it must be ensured during transport that no

uncontrolled movements take place. Before commissioning the machine after transport, check all power and commu­nication connections as well as all mechanical connections.

► If the product is stored for an extended period, the following points are to be observed:

Ö Keep the storage location as dust-free and dry as possible.

Power supply bp is located laterally on the housing.

Ö The exact positions are referenced in the technical data sheet, which you can view online at www.

zimmer-group.com.

Ö Refer to the technical data sheet for alternative power supply positions!

NOTICE:

Close o the unused pneumatic connections with dummy plugs.

Use compressed air in accordance with DIN ISO 8573-1 [4:4:4].

6.4 Installation of accessories
INFORMATION:

If any accessories not marketed or authorized by Zimmer GmbH are used, the function of the gripper cannot be
guaranteed.

The accessories from Zimmer GmbH are specically tted for the individual grippers.

Corresponding optional accessories and those included in the scope of supply can be found at www.zim-

mer-group.com.

6.6 Installing and adjusting inductive proximity switches

Using the inductive proximity switches, any
desired position of the gripper ngers can be

detected directly at the mechanical system.

Inductive proximity switches can be used in
ascending order starting from sizes GPP/GPD
5006!

The following variants are excluded:

GPP/GPD50-AL-A

The following work steps must be observed when

installing/adjusting inductive proximity switches:

► Insert the inductive proximity switch

designated mounting block

► Slide in as far as it will go and secure with

clamping screw bu.

► Connect the inductive proximity switch bq to

the operating voltage (10 - 30 V DC).

► Bring the gripper jaws into the desired grip-

ping position.

► Adjust the cam switch bs using the setscrew

bq in

3.

bt until the function display br illuminates on

the inductive proximity switch.

► The inductive proximity switch bq is ready for

operation.

10 Decommissioning and disposal

11 Declaration of Incorporation

Ö Avoid temperature uctuations/observe and adhere to the temperature range.
Ö Avoid wind/drafts/water condensation formation.
Ö Store product packaged.
Ö During storage, it must be kept from direct sunlight.

► Visually inspect all of the components.
► Remove all foreign objects.
► Close pneumatic connections using suitable covers.

INFORMATION:

If the gripper reaches the end of its operational phase, it can be completely disassembled and disposed of
according to material groups. Disconnect the gripper from the power supply completely. When disposing of it,
observe the locally applicable environmental regulations and codes and regulations for disposal.

In terms of the EU Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC (Annex II 1 B).

Name and address of the manufacturer:

Zimmer GmbH, Im Salmenkopf 5,  77866 Rheinau, Germany  [phone],  [phone],
www.zimmer-group.com

We hereby declare that the incomplete machine described below

Product designation: Gripper, pneumatic
Type designation: GPP/GPD5 series

satises the following basic requirements of the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC:
No. 1.1.2., No. 1.1.3., No. 1.1.5., No. 1.3.2., No. 1.3.4., No. 1.3.7., No. 1.5.3., No. 1.5.4., No. 1.5.8., No. 1.6.4., No. 1.7.1., No.

1.7.4

We also declare that the specic technical documents were produced in accordance with Annex VII Part B of this Directive.
We undertake to provide the market supervisory bodies with electronic versions of special documents for the incomplete
machine through our documentation department, should they have reason to request them.

The incomplete machine may only be commissioned if it has been ascertained, if applicable, that the machine or
system in which the incomplete machine is to be installed satises the requirements of Directive 2006/42/EC on
Machinery and an EC Declaration of Conformity has been drawn up in accordance with Annex II 1 A.

Authorized representative for the compilation of
relevant technical documents

Kurt Ross See manufacturer's address Rheinau, Germany, 8/1/2019 Martin Zimmer

First name, last name Address Place and date of issuance

Installation and

operating instructions

GPP/GPD5000 series

DDOC00196

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(Legally binding signature)

Managing Director

Im Salmenkopf
 77866 Rheinau,
Germany
 [phone]

 [phone]

www.zimmer-group.de

6.7 Installingacustomer-specicsupport

structure

It is possible to remove the cover plate cm
installed by the manufacturer in order to use a

customer-specic support structure.

The dimensions required for the customer-spe-

cic support structure are referenced in the

technical data sheet found on our website at
Ö www.zimmer-group.com
The dimension cn must under no circum-

stances be exceeded by the customer-specic

support structure. The support structure must
be designed such that it does not impede the
movement of the gripper jaws.
The dimension cl may be exceeded by the

customer-specic support structure.
There are additional blind holes with ts for a customer-specic connection below the cover plate cm.

INFORMATION:

Make sure to observe the following for GPD5000 series grippers:

If the gripper has been mounted using a pressure piece, no additional support structure can be incorporated.

CAUTION:

Non-compliance may result in injuries!

The customer-specic support structure must not collide with other parts of the machine in which the gripper is

installed while the gripper is moving.

7 Technical data

INFORMATION:

Please refer to our website Ö www.zimmer-group.com for technical data.

This data varies within the series depending on the specic design. If you should have further questions about

products or technical data, please contact Zimmer GmbH Customer Service.

8 Maintenance

Maintenance-free operation of the dierent gripper variants is ensured within the following parameters.

Cycles Variant AL 00 20 21 24

15 million maintenance-free cycles (max.)

30 million maintenance-free cycles (max.)

The maintenance interval may shorten under the following circumstances:

• Operation with compressed air that does not comply with DIN ISO 8573-1 [4:4:4].

• Dir ty environment.

• Improper use and use that does not comply with the power specications.

• Ambient temperature of above 60 °C
Even though the gripper is, as mentioned, maintenance-free, perform a regular visual inspection to check for any damage
or contamination.
We recommend using Zimmer Customer Service for maintenance.
Dismantling and reassembling the gripper without authorization may result in complications, as special installation equip­ment is required in some cases.
Zimmer GmbH shall not be liable in the event of unauthorized dismantling and reassembling of the gripper or in the event
of any malfunction or damage resulting from this.

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Zimmer GmbH

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Im Salmenkopf 5 ●  77866 Rheinau, Germany ●  [phone]

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 [phone]

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www.zimmer-group.com