Afag HLF07-P Product guide

Operating & Installation Instructions EN HLF-07- P / HLF12-P Date 23.08.2023 Version 4.0 1–44
Operating & Installation Instructions
Linear Feeder
HLF07-P / 12-P
Translation of the Original Assembly Instructions EN
Linear feeder HLF07-P (230 V/50 Hz) Order no.: 50260509
Linear feeder HLF12-P (230 V/50 Hz) Order no.: 50259973

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Table of contents
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Table of contents
1General .................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Contents and purpose of this manual........................................................... 5
1.2 Explanation of symbols................................................................................. 5
1.3 Additional symbols........................................................................................ 6
1.4 Warranty ....................................................................................................... 7
1.5 Liability.......................................................................................................... 7
2Safety instructions................................................................................................. 8
2.1 General ......................................................................................................... 8
2.2 Intended use ................................................................................................. 8
2.3 Foreseeable misuse ..................................................................................... 9
2.4 Obligations of the operator and the personnel ............................................. 9
2.4.1 Follow these instructions ........................................................................ 9
2.4.2 Obligations of the operating company.................................................... 9
2.4.3 Obligations of the personnel ................................................................ 10
2.5 Personnel requirements ............................................................................. 10
2.5.1 Personnel qualification ......................................................................... 10
2.6 Personal protective equipment (PPE) ........................................................ 11
2.7 Changes & Modifications............................................................................ 11
2.8 General hazards / residual risks................................................................. 11
2.8.1 General hazards at the workplace ....................................................... 11
2.8.2 Danger due to electricity ...................................................................... 12
2.8.3 Hazards due to strong alternating magnetic fields............................... 12
2.8.4 Mechanical hazards ............................................................................. 13
3Technical data ...................................................................................................... 14
3.1 Dimensional drawing HLF-P....................................................................... 14
3.2 Technical data HLF-P................................................................................. 15
3.3 Accessories ................................................................................................ 16
3.3.1 Mounting parts...................................................................................... 16
3.3.2 Controller.............................................................................................. 16
4Transport, packaging and storage ..................................................................... 17
4.1 Safety instructions ...................................................................................... 17
4.2 Scope of supply .......................................................................................... 18
4.3 Transport .................................................................................................... 19
4.4 Packaging ................................................................................................... 19
4.5 Storage ....................................................................................................... 19
5Design and description ....................................................................................... 20
5.1 Structure of the HLF-P linear feeder .......................................................... 20
5.2 Description of the HLF-P linear feeder ....................................................... 20

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6Installation, assembly and setting ..................................................................... 21
6.1 Safety instructions ...................................................................................... 21
6.2 Assembly .................................................................................................... 22
6.2.1 Tightening torques................................................................................ 22
6.2.2 Fastening the module........................................................................... 22
6.2.3 Assembly of the useful mass ............................................................... 23
6.2.4 Assembly of the conveyor rail .............................................................. 24
6.3 Electrical connection................................................................................... 25
6.4 Settings....................................................................................................... 26
6.4.1 Design of the conveyor rails................................................................. 26
6.4.2 Adjust balance of weights .................................................................... 27
6.4.3 Natural frequency fine adjustment ....................................................... 28
6.4.4 Adjust air gap ....................................................................................... 30
7Operation .............................................................................................................. 31
7.1 Safety instructions for commissioning ........................................................ 31
7.2 Piezo control............................................................................................... 31
7.2.1 Perform stability test (recommended) .................................................. 32
7.2.2 Multiple piezo linear feeders in one feeder .......................................... 33
8Fault elimination................................................................................................... 34
8.1 Safety instructions ...................................................................................... 34
8.2 Fault causes and remedy ........................................................................... 34
9Maintenance and repair ....................................................................................... 36
9.1 General notes ............................................................................................. 36
9.2 Safety instructions ...................................................................................... 36
9.3 Maintenance activities and maintenance intervals..................................... 37
9.3.1 Overview of the maintenance points .................................................... 37
9.3.2 Check springs for wear and oxidation .................................................. 37
9.3.3 Check spring setting behaviour............................................................ 38
9.3.4 Remove leaf springs ............................................................................ 38
9.3.5 Further maintenance ............................................................................ 38
9.4 Wear parts, repairs ..................................................................................... 39
10 Decommissioning and disposal ......................................................................... 40
10.1 Safety instructions ...................................................................................... 40
10.2 Decommissioning ....................................................................................... 40
10.3 Disposal...................................................................................................... 40

General
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1 General
1.1 Contents and purpose of this manual
These operating and installation instructions contain important information on
assembly, commissioning, functioning and maintenance of the linear feeder
HLF to ensure safe and efficient handling and operation.
Consistent compliance with these operating instructions will ensure:
permanent operational reliability of the linear feeders,
optimal functioning of the linear feeders,
timely detection and elimination of defects (thereby reducing maintenance
and repair costs),
prolongation of the linear feeder’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.
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.

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This note contains important additional information as well as useful tips for
safe, efficient and trouble-free operation of the linear feeders.
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 hand and finger injury due to uncontrolled
movements of components.
Warning
- Magnetic field
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 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 installation, commissioning,
operation and maintenance.
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
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.
1.5 Liability
No changes shall be made to the linear feeders unless described in this manual
or approved in writing by Afag.
Afag 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 linear feeders and optimal protection of personnel.
Safe handling and trouble-free operation of the linear feeder requires knowledge
of the basic safety regulations.
Every person carrying out installation, commissioning, maintenance work or
operating the linear feeders must have read and understood the complete user
manual, especially the chapter on safety instructions.
Beyond this, there are rules and regulations regarding accident prevention that
are applicable to the place of installation which must be observed.
Failure to follow the directions and safety instructions given in this instructions
manual may result in serious hazards.
2.2 Intended use
The HLF may only be used for transporting, buffering and arranging parts.
Regarding the maximum permissible dimensions and weights of add-on parts,
the notes in chapter 3 "Technical data" must be observed.
The following uses of the HLF are considered as improper use:
Use in damp and wet areas.
Use at temperatures below 10°C or above 45°C.
Use in areas with highly flammable media.
Use in areas with explosive media.
Use in heavily polluted or dusty environments.
Use in aggressive environment (e.g., salty atmosphere).
The intended use of the module also includes:
observance of all instructions given in this manual.

compliance with the inspection and maintenance work and the
specifications in the data sheets,
using only original spare parts.

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2.3 Foreseeable misuse
Any use other than or beyond the intended use described above is considered
a misuse of the linear feeder.
2.4 Obligations of the operator and the personnel
2.4.1 Follow these instructions
A basic prerequisite for safe and proper handling of the linear feeders is a good
knowledge of the basic safety instructions.
This manual, in particular the safety instructions contained therein, must be
observed by all persons working with the linear feeder.
2.4.2 Obligations of the operating company
In addition to the safety instructions 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 linear feeder.
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 linear feeder,
have read and understood these operating 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 linear feeder is 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.
WARNING
Risk of injury if the HLF is not used for its intended purpose or if it is
foreseeable used incorrectly!
The improper use of the HLF poses a potential hazard to the personnel.
The linear feeders 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!

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2.4.3 Obligations of the personnel
All personnel working with the modules are required to:
read and observe these assembly instructions, especially the chapter on
safety,
observe the occupational safety and accident prevention regulations,
observe all safety and warning signs on the controllers,
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. (chap. 2.6).
2.5 Personnel requirements
2.5.1 Personnel qualification
The activities described in the assembly instructions require specific requisites
at the level of professional qualifications of the personnel.
Personnel not having the required qualification will not be able to asses the risks
that may arise from the use of the linear feeder thus exposing himself and others
to the risk of serious injury. Therefore, only qualified personnel may be permitted
to carry out the described activities on the linear feeders.
These operating instructions are intended for skilled personnel (installers,
system integrators, maintenance personnel, technicians), electricians and
operating personnel.
The following is a description of the professional skills (qualifications) required
for carrying out the different activities:
Qualified personnel:
Qualified personnel with appropriate training who are qualified due to their
special know-how and fully familiar with the machine and who have been given
instructions on how to carry out the task entrusted to them safely.
Qualified electrician:
Persons who have obtained their electrical qualifications through appropriate
professional training and complementary courses that enables them to identify
risks and prevent possible hazards resulting from electricity.
Operator (trained personnel):
Authorized persons
who due to their specialized professional training,
expertise and experience can identify
risks and preventing possible hazards
arising from the use of the machine.