Afag ES-20 User manual

Assembly Instructions EN ◼ES-20 I ES-30 ◼25.05.2023 ◼V1.7 1–69
Assembly and operating instructions
Electric slide
ES-20 IES-30
Translation of the Original Assembly Instructions EN
◼ES20-050  Order no.: 50425969 ◼ES30-100  Order no.: 50425975
◼ES20-100  Order no.: 50425970 ◼ES30-200-SL  Order no.: 50425976
◼ES20-200  Order no.: 50425971 ◼ES30-200  Order no.: 50425977
◼ES20-300  Order no.: 50425972 ◼ES30-300  Order no.: 50425978
◼ES30-050-SL  Order no.: 50425973 ◼ES30-400  Order no.: 50425979
◼ES30-100-SL  Order no.: 50425974 ◼ES30-500  Order no.: 50425980

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Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing our products and placing your trust and confidence in
our company!
These assembly and operating instructions contain all essential information you
need about your product. Our aim is to provide the required information as
concisely and clearly as possible. If, however, you still have any questions on
the contents or suggestions, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are always
grateful for any feedback.
Our team will also be glad to answer any further question you may have
regarding the electric slide or other options.
We wish you every success with our products!
With kind regards
Your Afag team
© Subject to modifications
The electric slides have been designed by Afag Automation AG according to the
state of the art. Due to the constant technical development and improvement of
our products, we reserve the right to make technical changes at any time.
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Table of contents
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Table of contents
1General....................................................................................................................6
1.1 Contents and purpose of these assembly instructions.................................6
1.2 Explanation of symbols.................................................................................6
1.3 Additional symbols........................................................................................7
1.4 Applicable documents ..................................................................................8
1.5 Warranty.......................................................................................................8
1.6 Liability..........................................................................................................8
2Safety instructions.................................................................................................9
2.1 General.........................................................................................................9
2.2 Intended use.................................................................................................9
2.3 Foreseeable misuse.....................................................................................9
2.4 Obligations of the operator and the personnel...........................................10
2.4.1 Observe the assembly instructions......................................................10
2.4.2 Obligations of the operating company..................................................10
2.4.3 Obligations of the personnel ................................................................11
2.5 Personnel requirements .............................................................................11
2.5.1 Personnel qualification.........................................................................11
2.6 Personal protective equipment (PPE) ........................................................12
2.7 Changes & modifications............................................................................12
2.8 General hazards / residual risks.................................................................13
2.8.1 General hazards at the workplace .......................................................13
2.8.2 Danger due to electricity ......................................................................14
2.8.3 Danger due to strong magnetic fields ..................................................14
2.8.4 Danger due to high temperatures ........................................................14
2.8.5 Mechanical hazards .............................................................................14
3Technical data ......................................................................................................15
3.1 Electric slide ES20......................................................................................15
3.1.1 Dimension drawing ES20.....................................................................15
3.1.2 Technical data ES20............................................................................16
3.1.3 Preferred combinations ES20..............................................................17
3.1.4 Module loads ES20..............................................................................18
3.1.5 Motor overview ES20...........................................................................18
3.2 Electric slide ES30......................................................................................20
3.2.1 Dimensional drawing ES30..................................................................20
3.2.2 Technical data ES30............................................................................21
3.2.3 Preferred combinations ES30..............................................................22
3.2.4 Module loads ES30..............................................................................23
3.2.5 Motor overview ES30...........................................................................23
4Transport, packaging and storage.....................................................................24
4.1 Safety instructions for transport..................................................................24

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4.2 Scope of supply..........................................................................................24
4.3 Transport ....................................................................................................25
4.4 Packaging...................................................................................................25
4.5 Storage.......................................................................................................25
5Structure and description ...................................................................................26
5.1 Design electric slides..................................................................................26
5.2 Product description.....................................................................................26
5.3 Accessories ................................................................................................27
5.3.1 MagSpring............................................................................................27
5.3.2 Compensation spring ...........................................................................39
5.3.3 External position measuring system for ES20 and ES30 ....................40
5.3.4 Servo controller....................................................................................42
5.3.5 Controllers, cables, plugs.....................................................................46
5.3.6 Transformers and power supplies........................................................50
5.3.7 Program for supports - ES-Modules.....................................................52
6Installation, assembly & setting .........................................................................53
6.1 Safety Instructions for installation & assembly...........................................53
6.2 Assembly & attachment..............................................................................54
6.2.1 Mounting holes.....................................................................................54
6.2.2 Centering bushing................................................................................55
6.2.3 Tightening torques................................................................................56
6.2.4 Mounting ES20 (slide)..........................................................................56
6.2.5 Mounting ES20 (basic element)...........................................................56
6.2.6 Mounting ES30 (slide)..........................................................................57
6.2.7 Mounting ES30 (basic element)...........................................................57
6.2.8 Rotatability of C motor connector (ES30) ............................................58
6.3 Programming of the electric slides.............................................................59
6.3.1 Safety instructions for programming ....................................................59
6.3.2 Programming........................................................................................59
7Commissioning ....................................................................................................60
7.1 Safety instructions for commissioning........................................................60
7.2 Preparatory activities for commissioning....................................................61
7.3 Commissioning of the modules ..................................................................61
7.4 Setting up & retrofitting...............................................................................62
8Fault elimination...................................................................................................63
8.1 Safety instructions for troubleshooting .......................................................63
8.2 Fault causes and remedy...........................................................................63
9Maintenance and repair.......................................................................................64
9.1 General notes.............................................................................................64
9.2 Safety instructions for maintenance and repair..........................................64
9.3 Maintenance activities and maintenance intervals.....................................65

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9.3.1 Overview of the maintenance points....................................................65
9.3.2 Further maintenance............................................................................66
9.4 Spare parts and repair work.......................................................................66
10 Decommissioning and disposal.........................................................................67
10.1 Safety instructions for decommissioning and disposal...............................67
10.2 Decommissioning .......................................................................................67
10.3 Disposal......................................................................................................67
11 Declaration of incorporation...............................................................................68

General
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1 General
1.1 Contents and purpose of these assembly instructions
These assembly instructions contain important information on assembly,
commissioning, functioning and maintenance of the electric slide to ensure safe
and efficient handling of the electric slide ES20 and ES30.
Consistent compliance with these assembly instructions will ensure:
▪permanent operational reliability of the electric slide,
▪optimal functioning of the electric slide,
▪timely detection and elimination of defects (thereby reducing maintenance
and repair costs),
▪prolongation of the electric slide’s service life.
The illustrations in this manual shall provide you with a basic understanding of
the module and may vary from the actual design of your module.
1.2 Explanation of symbols
The safety notes are marked by a pictogram and a signal word. The safety notes
describe the extent of the hazard.
This note contains important additional information as well as useful tips for
safe, efficient and trouble-free operation of the electric slide.
DANGER
Danger!
This safety note indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Warning!
This safety note points out a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Caution!
This safety note points out a potentially dangerous situation which, if not
avoided, can result in minor or slight injuries.
NOTICE
This safety note points out a potentially dangerous situation which, if not
avoided, can cause substantial damage to property and the environment.

General
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Further warning signs:
Where applicable, the following standardised symbols are used in this manual
to point out the various potential health risks.
Warning - Dangerous electrical voltage.
Warning - Risk of injury from contact with hot surfaces.
Warning - Risk of hand and finger injury due to uncontrolled
movements of components.
Warning - Magnetic field.
Warning - Back injury due to heavy lifting.
Warning - Risk of injury as a result of parts being flung out!
Warning - High noise levels.
1.3 Additional symbols
In these assembly instructions the following symbols are used to highlight
instructions, results, references, etc.
Symbol
Description
1.
Instructions (steps ...)

Results of actions

References to sections
◼
Enumerations not ordered

General
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1.4 Applicable documents
Each electric slide is accompanied by a safety information sheet. This
information sheet must be read carefully by every person who carries out work
on and with the electric slides.
1.5 Warranty
The warranty terms for Afag handling components and handling systems are
the following:
▪24 months from initial operation and up to a maximum of 27 months from
delivery.
▪Wear parts are excluded from the warranty (The customer is entitled to a
product free of defects. This does also apply to defective accessories and
wear parts. Normal wear and tear are excluded from the warranty).
The warranty covers the replacement or repair of defective Afag parts. Further
claims are excluded.
The warranty shall expire in the following cases:
▪Improper use of the module
▪Non-observance of the instructions regarding assembly, commissioning,
operation and maintenance of the module.
▪Improper assembly, commissioning, operation and maintenance
▪Repairs and design changes carried out without prior technical instructions
of Afag Automation AG
▪Removing the serial number from the product
▪Inadequate checking of wear parts
▪Non-observance of the EC Machinery Directive, the Accident Prevention
Regulations, the Standards of the German Electrotechnology Association
(VDE) and these safety and assembly instructions.
1.6 Liability
No changes shall be made to the electric slides unless described in this
instructions manual or approved in writing by Afag Automation AG.
Afag Automation AG accepts no liability for unauthorized changes or improper
assembly, installation, commissioning, operation, maintenance or repair work.

Safety instructions
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2 Safety instructions
2.1 General
This chapter provides an overview of all important safety aspects to ensure safe
and proper use of the electric slide and optimal protection of personnel.
Safe handling and trouble-free operation of the electric slides requires
knowledge of the basic safety regulations.
Every person carrying out installation, commissioning, maintenance work or
operating the ES modules must have read and understood the complete user
manual, especially the chapter on safety instructions.
Also observe all rules and regulations regarding accident prevention applicable
to the place of installation of the modules.
Improper use may result in danger to life and limb of the user or third parties or
in damage to the automation system or other material assets.
Failure to follow the directions and safety instructions given in this instructions
manual may result in serious hazards.
2.2 Intended use
The ES electric slides series is designed for the shock-free linear movement of
permanently mounted loads in non-explosive environments and in the ambient
and operating specially conditions defined for these modules.
The electric slides are used in automation systems.
The electric slides are exclusively intended for operation with original LinMot
components (controller, cables ...).
Any use beyond the described purpose is considered to be not in accordance
with the intended use.
The intended use of the module also includes:
▪observance of all instructions given in this instructions manual,
▪compliance with the inspection and maintenance work and the
specifications in the data sheets,
▪using only original spare parts.
2.3 Foreseeable misuse
Any use other than or beyond the intended use described above is considered
a misuse/improper use of the electric slides.
Especially the following use is considered a misuse:
▪Use in potentially explosive atmospheres

Safety instructions
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Risks can occur if the module is not used as intended. In the event of
damages caused by improper use the following shall apply:
▪the operating company shall be solely responsible for such damage, and
▪AFAG does not accept any liability for damages caused by improper use.
2.4 Obligations of the operator and the personnel
2.4.1 Observe the assembly instructions
A basic prerequisite for safe and proper handling of the parallel gripper is a good
knowledge of the basic safety instructions.
These assembly instructions, in particular the safety instructions contained
therein, must be observed by all persons working with the electric slides.
2.4.2 Obligations of the operating company
In addition to the safety instructions given in this manual, the operating company
must also comply with the safety, accident prevention and environmental
protection regulations valid for the field of application of the electric slides.
The operating company is required to use only personnel who:
▪have the necessary professional qualifications and experience,
▪are familiar with the basic rules regarding occupational safety and accident
prevention,
▪have been instructed in the correct handling of the electric slides,
▪have read and understood these assembly instructions.
The operating company is also required to:
▪monitor on an ongoing basis that the personnel work safely considering any
potential hazard involved and the assembly instructions are observed,
▪ensure that the assembly instructions are always kept at hand at the
automation system in which the electric slides have been integrated,
▪observe and communicate universally applicable laws and regulations
regarding accident prevention and environmental protection,
▪provide the necessary personal protective equipment (e.g. protective
gloves) and instruct the personnel to wear it.
WARNING
Risk of injury if the module is not used as intended!
The improper use of the electric slides poses a potential hazard to the
personnel.
▪The electric slides may only be used in a technically perfect condition in
accordance with their intended use and instructions in this manual as well
as in compliance with the safety requirements!
▪Any malfunctions, particularly those that could impair safety, must be
eliminated immediately!