Afag SA-3 Series User manual

Assembly instructions EN SA-3 I SA-3-FL I SA-6 I SA-6-FL Edition 01/2021Rev. 4.5 1–56
Assembly and operating instructions
Telescope spindle axis
SA-3 ISA-3-FL
SA-6 ISA-6-FL
Translation of the Original Assembly Instructions EN
SA-3-050  Order no.: 50113773 SA-6-100  Order no.: 50113798
SA-3-050-FL  Order no.: 50471885 SA-6-100-FL  Order no.: 50471888
SA-3-100  Order no.: 50113781 SA-6-200  Order no.: 50113800
SA-3-100-FL  Order no.: 50471886 SA-6-200-FL  Order no.: 50471889
SA-3-150-  Order no.: 50251726 SA-6-300  Order no.: 50113804
SA-3-150-FL  Order no.: 50471887 SA-6-300-FL  Order no.: 50471890

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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 telescope spindle axis or other options.
We wish you every success with our products!
With kind regards
Your Afag team
© Subject to modifications
The modules have been designed by Afag Automation AG according to the state
of the art. Due to the constant technical development and improvement of our
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Table of contents
Assembly instructions EN SA-3 I SA-3-FL I SA-6 I SA-6-FL Edition 01/2021Rev. 4.5 3–56
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
2.8.1 Mechanical hazards ............................................................................. 14
2.8.2 Danger due to electricity ...................................................................... 14
2.8.3 Noise hazards ...................................................................................... 14
2.8.4 Danger due to high temperatures ........................................................ 15
2.8.5 Safety labels (warning symbols) .......................................................... 15
3Technical data ...................................................................................................... 16
3.1 Telescope spindle axis SA-3 and SA-3-FL................................................. 16
3.1.1 Dimension drawing SA-3 and SA-3-FL ................................................ 16
3.1.2 Technical data SA-3 and SA-3-FL ....................................................... 17
3.1.3 Preferred combinations SA-3 and SA-3-FL ......................................... 18
3.2 Telescope spindle axis SA-6 und SA-6-FL................................................. 19
3.2.1 Dimension drawing SA-6 and SA-6-FL ................................................ 19
3.2.2 Technical data SA-6 and SA-6-FL ....................................................... 20
3.2.3 Preferred combinations SA-6 and SA-6-FL ......................................... 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 ....................................................................................................... 23
5Structure and description ................................................................................... 24
5.1 Structure telescope spindle axis................................................................. 24
5.2 Product description..................................................................................... 24
5.3 Accessories ................................................................................................ 25
6Installation, assembly & setting ......................................................................... 26
6.1 Safety Instructions for Installation & Assembly .......................................... 26
6.2 Assembly & attachment.............................................................................. 27
6.2.1 Fastening the module........................................................................... 27
6.2.2 Tightening torques................................................................................ 27
6.2.3 Attachment grid and centering bushings.............................................. 28
6.2.4 Load on the telescope spindle axis SA-3 and SA-6............................. 29
6.2.5 Load diagrams SA-3 and SA-6 ............................................................ 30
6.3 Motor layout................................................................................................ 31
6.3.1 Arrangement options ............................................................................ 31
6.3.2 Adjusting the motor position................................................................. 32
6.3.3 Motor control ........................................................................................ 33
6.4 Afag standard controllers ........................................................................... 34
6.4.1 SE-48 Controller................................................................................... 34
6.4.2 SE-Power for control cabinet mounting................................................ 36
6.4.3 Servo controller .................................................................................... 38
6.5 Programming of the telescope spindle axis................................................ 39
6.5.1 Safety instructions for programming .................................................... 39
6.5.2 Programming........................................................................................ 39
7Commissioning .................................................................................................... 40
7.1 Safety instructions for commissioning ........................................................ 40
7.2 Preparatory activities for commissioning.................................................... 41
7.3 Commissioning of the modules .................................................................. 41
7.4 Setting up & retrofitting ............................................................................... 42
8Fault elimination................................................................................................... 43
8.1 Safety instructions for troubleshooting ....................................................... 43
8.2 Fault causes and remedy ........................................................................... 44
9Maintenance and Repair...................................................................................... 45
9.1 General notes ............................................................................................. 45
9.2 Safety instructions for Maintenance and Repair ........................................ 45
9.3 Maintenance activities and maintenance intervals..................................... 46
9.3.1 Overview of the maintenance points .................................................... 46
9.3.2 Lubrication of spindle gear ................................................................... 47
9.3.3 Lubrication of linear guide .................................................................... 48
9.3.4 Further maintenance ............................................................................ 49
9.4 Spare parts and repair work ....................................................................... 49

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Assembly instructions EN SA-3 I SA-3-FL I SA-6 I SA-6-FL Edition 01/2021Rev. 4.5 5–56
10 Decommissioning, disassembly, disposal........................................................ 50
10.1 Safety instructions for decommissioning and disposal............................... 50
10.2 Decommissioning ....................................................................................... 50
10.3 Disposal...................................................................................................... 50
11 Declaration of incorporation............................................................................... 51