Afag GMQ 12 User manual

Assembly instructions EN ◼GMQ 12-RM 12 ◼18.04.2023 ◼V3.0 1–57
Assembly and operating instructions
Gripper Module GMQ 12
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Rotary Gripper Module GMQ 12-RM 12
Translation of the Original Assembly Instructions EN
◼GMQ 12/P Order no.: 11000495 ◼GMQ 12/K-RMZ 12 Order no.: 50002133
◼GMQ 12/P-01 Order no.: 50000797 ◼GMQ 12/P-RM 12-SD Order no.: 50002129
◼GMQ 12/K Order No.: 11010496 ◼GMQ 12/K-RM 12-SD Order no.: 50002132
◼GMQ 12/P-01-RM 12 Order no.: 50002137 ◼GMQ 12/P-RMZ 12-SD Order no.: 50002130
◼GMQ 12/P-RM 12 Order no.: 50002128 ◼GMQ 12/P-01-RMZ 12-SD Order no.: 50002139
◼GMQ 12/K-RM 12 Order no.: 50002131

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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 stroke module or other options.
We wish you every success with our products!
With kind regards
Your Afag team
© Subject to modifications
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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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texts, photographs and graphics, are protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
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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 ................................................................10
2.5 Personnel requirements .............................................................................11
2.5.1 Personnel qualification.........................................................................11
2.6 Personal protective equipment (PPE)........................................................11
2.7 Changes and modifications........................................................................12
2.8 General hazards / residual risks.................................................................12
2.8.1 General hazards at the workplace .......................................................12
2.8.2 Danger due to electricity ......................................................................14
2.8.3 Mechanical hazards .............................................................................14
2.8.4 Danger due to pneumatics...................................................................14
2.8.5 Danger caused by omitting maintenance work....................................14
3Technical data ......................................................................................................15
3.1 Dimensional drawings ................................................................................15
3.1.1 GMQ 12 Gripper Module......................................................................15
3.1.2 Gripper module GMQ 12 / RM 12........................................................16
3.2 Technical data ............................................................................................17
3.2.1 GMQ 12 Gripper Module......................................................................17
3.2.2 Gripper module GMQ 12/RM 12..........................................................18
3.3 Preferred combinations GMQ 12................................................................19
3.4 Gripper loads GMQ 12 ...............................................................................20
3.5 Gripper drive GMQ 12................................................................................21
4Transport, packaging and storage.....................................................................22
4.1 Safety instructions for transport..................................................................22
4.2 Scope of supply..........................................................................................22
4.3 Transport ....................................................................................................23
4.4 Packaging...................................................................................................23

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4.5 Storage.......................................................................................................24
5Design and description .......................................................................................25
5.1 Design of GMQ 12......................................................................................25
5.2 Product description.....................................................................................26
5.3 Design of GMQ 12 / RM 12........................................................................27
5.4 Product description.....................................................................................27
5.5 Accessories GMQ 12..................................................................................28
6Installation, assembly and setting .....................................................................29
6.1 Safety instructions for Installation and assembly .......................................29
6.2 Installation & Assembly ..............................................................................30
6.2.1 Mounting position and fastening ..........................................................30
6.2.2 Module centering..................................................................................31
6.2.3 Tightening torques for screws..............................................................32
6.2.4 Connection to the pneumatic system...................................................32
6.2.5 Mounting the initiators..........................................................................34
6.2.6 Assembly/turning of the gripping jaws .................................................37
6.2.7 Manufacture of the gripper fingers.......................................................38
6.3 Settings.......................................................................................................39
6.3.1 Safety notes for settings.......................................................................39
6.3.2 Adjusting the stop screw and stop pin..................................................40
6.3.3 Stroke adjustment of the GMQ 12 grippers .........................................41
6.4 Conversion of the GMQ module.................................................................42
6.4.1 Conversion of the GMQ 12 to internal clamping..................................43
6.4.2 Conversion of the GMQ 12 to double-acting........................................44
7Commissioning ....................................................................................................45
7.1 Safety instructions for commissioning........................................................45
7.2 Commissioning of the modules ..................................................................45
8Fault elimination...................................................................................................46
8.1 General Notes ............................................................................................46
8.2 Safety instructions for troubleshooting .......................................................46
8.3 Table Fault causes and remedy GMQ 12 and GMQ 12 / RM12................47
9Maintenance and repair.......................................................................................48
9.1 General notes.............................................................................................48
9.2 Safety instructions for maintenance and repair..........................................48
9.3 Maintenance activities and maintenance intervals.....................................49
9.3.1 Overview of the maintenance points....................................................49
9.3.2 Compressed air specifications .............................................................50
9.3.3 Further maintenance............................................................................51
9.4 Spare and wear parts lists..........................................................................51
9.4.1 Spare parts GMQ 12............................................................................52
9.4.2 Wear parts............................................................................................53

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10 Decommissioning, disassembly, disposal........................................................54
10.1 Safety instructions for decommissioning, disassembling and disposal......54
10.2 Decommissioning .......................................................................................54
10.3 Disassembly ...............................................................................................54
10.4 Disposal......................................................................................................55
11 Declaration of incorporation...............................................................................56

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 GMQ modules to ensure
safe and efficient handling and operation.
Consistent compliance with these assembly instructions will ensure:
▪permanent operational reliability of the module,
▪optimal functioning of the module,
▪timely detection and elimination of defects (thereby reducing maintenance
and repair costs),
▪prolongation of the module 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 module.
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
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Enumerations not ordered

General
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1.4 Applicable documents
In addition to the assembly instructions, the following documents must be
observed:
▪Safety data sheets etc.
▪Instructions for integrated components (supplier documentation).
Each Module 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 module.
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 (e.g. shock absorbers) are excluded from the warranty.*
The warranty covers the replacement or repair of defective Afag parts. Further
claims are excluded.
* However, a customer has a right to a defect-free product. This does also
apply to defective accessories and wear parts. Normal wear and tear is
excluded from the warranty.
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
▪Using the module without shock absorbers or with defective shock absorbers
▪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 GMQ modules axes 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 gripper and optimal protection of personnel.
Failure to follow the directions and safety instructions given in this instructions
manual may result in serious hazards.
2.2 Intended use
The GMQ 12 and GMQ 12/RM 12 modules are used for shock-free rotating of
loads in non-hazardous atmospheres under the ambient and operating
conditions defined for these modules.
The modules are exclusively designed for gripping in any position of payloads
up to a maximum of 15 N.
The GMQ modules can be used in combination with other modules as a pick &
place station, whereby the permissible load capacity must not be exceeded.
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 is considered a
misuse of the GMQ module.
Especially the following use is considered a misuse:
▪Use in potentially explosive atmospheres.
WARNING
Risk of injury if the module is not used as intended!
The improper use of the module poses a potential hazard to the personnel.
▪The modules may only be used in a technically perfect condition in
accordance with its intended use and the 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!

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 damage 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 modules 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 modules.
2.4.2 Obligations of the operating company
In addition to the safety way given in this manual, the operating company must
comply with the safety, accident prevention and environmental protection
regulations valid for the field of application of the module.
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 modules,
▪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
installation in which the modules are mounted,
▪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,
▪update the related safety data sheets.
2.4.3 Obligations of the personnel
All personnel working with the modules are required to:
▪read and observe these assembly instructions (especially chapter safety),
▪observe the occupational safety and accident prevention regulations,
▪observe all safety and warning signs on the modules,
▪refrain from any activity that might compromise safety and health.
In addition, the personnel must wear the personal protective equipment
required for carrying out their work. (Chapter 2.6).