ATI Technologies QC-40 User manual

Engineered Products for Robotic Productivity
Pinnacle Park • 1041 Goodworth Drive •Apex, NC 27539 USA• Tel: [phone] • Fax: [phone] • www.ati-ia.com
Tool Changer Teaching Aid Assemblies
QC-40, QC-110, QC-160, QC-210, QC-213, QC-310,
QC-510, and QC-1210
Manual
Document #: 9610-20-1419

Manual, Robotic Tool Changer Teaching Aids
Document #9610-20-1419-07
Pinnacle Park • 1041 Goodworth Drive •Apex, NC 27539 USA• Tel: [phone] • Fax: [phone] • www.ati-ia.com
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Foreword
This manual contains basic information applicable to all ATI robotic Tool Changers. Certain Tool Changer models have
their own manuals that contain more detailed information. Also, additional information about electrical, pneumatic, uid,
high-power and high-current modules and other options are available in other manuals and documents.
Please contact ATI Industrial Automation with any questions concerning your particular model.
CAUTION: This manual describes the function, application, and safety considerations of this
product. This manual must be read and understood before any attempt is made to install or
operate the product, otherwise damage to the product or unsafe conditions may occur.
Information contained in this document is the property of ATI Industrial Automation, Inc. (ATI) and shall not be
reproduced in whole or in part without prior written approval of ATI. The information herein is subject to change without
notice. This manual is periodically revised to reect and incorporate changes made to the product.
The information contained herein is condential and reserved exclusively for the customers and authorized agents of ATI
Industrial Automation and may not be divulged to any third party without prior written consent from ATI. No warranty
including implied warranties is made with regard to accuracy of this document or tness of this device for a particular
application. ATI Industrial Automation shall not be liable for any errors contained in this document or for any incidental
or consequential damages caused thereby. ATI Industrial Automation also reserves the right to make changes to this
manual at any time without prior notice.
ATI assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions in this document. Users’critical evaluation of this
document is welcomed.
Copyright (2019) by ATI Industrial Automation. All rights reserved.
How to Reach Us
Sale, Service and Information about ATI products:
ATI Industrial Automation
1041 Goodworth Drive
Apex, NC 27539 USA
www.ati-ia.com
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Technical support and questions:
Application Engineering
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Manual, Robotic Tool Changer Teaching Aids
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Table of Contents
Foreword.......................................................................................................................................... 2
Glossary........................................................................................................................................... 4
1. Safety......................................................................................................................................... 4
1.1 ExplanationofNotications.........................................................................................................4
1.2 General Safety Guidelines............................................................................................................5
1.3 Safety Precautions........................................................................................................................6
2. Product Overview..................................................................................................................... 7
2.1 Master Teaching Aid......................................................................................................................7
2.2 Tool Teaching Aid..........................................................................................................................7
3. Installation and Alignment Procedure.................................................................................... 9
4. Maintenance............................................................................................................................ 13
5. Troubleshooting and Service Procedures ........................................................................... 14
5.1 Troubleshooting Procedures .....................................................................................................14
5.2 Service Procedures.....................................................................................................................15
5.2.1 Adjustment or Installation of Magnets in Tool Teaching Aid Assembly.............................15
6. Serviceable Parts ................................................................................................................... 16
6.1 Tool Teaching Aid Serviceable Parts.........................................................................................16
7. Specications ......................................................................................................................... 17
8. Drawings ................................................................................................................................. 18
8.1 QC-40 Teaching Aid Assembly...................................................................................................18
8.2 QC-110 Teaching Aid Assembly ................................................................................................19
8.3 QC-160 Teaching Aid Assembly.................................................................................................20
8.4 QC-210 Teaching Aid Assembly.................................................................................................21
8.5 QC-213 Teaching Aid Assembly.................................................................................................22
8.6 QC-310 Teaching Aid Assembly.................................................................................................23
8.7 QC-510 Teaching Aid Assembly.................................................................................................24
8.8 QC-1210 Teaching Aid Assembly...............................................................................................26
9. Terms and Conditions of Sale............................................................................................... 28

Manual, Robotic Tool Changer Teaching Aids
Document #9610-20-1419-07
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Glossary
Term Denition
Bearing Race Hardened steel ring in the Tool Plate that is engaged by the locking balls during the
locking process.
End-Effector Tool used by the robot to perform a particular function.
Locking Mechanism
A pneumatic driven device that draws the Master and Tool plates together and
secures the plates in a fail-safe locked condition, until the mechanism is unlocked.
The locking mechanism contains the following components: locking balls, cam, ball
cage, bearing race, and a pneumatic cylinder.
Master Plate The half of the Tool Changer that the customer attaches to a robot. The Master plate contains the locking mechanism that couples and secures the Master plate to the
Tool plate.
Pick-Up Position The robot coordinate position at which the Master plate draws the Tool plate into a
locked position.
Tool Stand A xture that holds Tools that aren’t used for a portion of an automated process.
Tool Plate The half of the Tool Changer to which the customer attaches various tools or end-
effectors.
No-Touch™ An ATI Tool Changer design feature that allows the Master plate and Tool plate to
couple without physical contact prior to locking.
1. Safety
The safety section describes general safety guidelines to be followed with this product, explanations of the
notications found in this manual, and safety precautions that apply to the product. More specic notications are
imbedded within the sections of the manual where they apply.
1.1 ExplanationofNotications
The following notications are specic to the product(s) covered by this manual. It is expected that the user
heed all notications from the robot manufacturer and/or the manufacturers of other components used in
the installation.
DANGER: Notication of information or instructions that if not followed will result in
death or serious injury. The notication provides information about the nature of the
hazardous situation, the consequences of not avoiding the hazard, and the method for
avoiding the situation.
WARNING: Notication of information or instructions that if not followed could result
in death or serious injury. The notication provides information about the nature of the
hazardous situation, the consequences of not avoiding the hazard, and the method for
avoiding the situation.
CAUTION: Notication of information or instructions that if not followed could result
in moderate injury or will cause damage to equipment. The notication provides
information about the nature of the hazardous situation, the consequences of not
avoiding the hazard, and the method for avoiding the situation.
NOTICE: Notication of specic information or instructions about maintaining, operating,
installing, or setting up the product that if not followed could result in damage to equipment. The
notication can emphasize, but is not limited to: specic grease types, best operating practices,
and maintenance tips.

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1.2 General Safety Guidelines
Prior to purchase and installation, the customer should verify that the Tool Changer selected is rated for the
maximum loads and moments expected during operation. Refer to product specications section in each
module of this manual or contact ATI for assistance. Particular attention should be paid to dynamic loads
caused by robot acceleration and deceleration. These forces can be many times the value of static forces in
high acceleration or deceleration situations.
The customer is responsible for ensuring that the area between the Master and Tool sides is clear of foreign
objects during mating and subsequent coupling. Failure to do so may result in serious injury to personnel.
DANGER: The gap between the Master and Tool sides is a pinch point. All personnel
should be prevented from placing any part of their body or clothing in the gap,
especially during actuation of the locking mechanism.
The customer is responsible for understanding the function of the Tool Changer and implementing the
proper fasteners and/or software to operate the Tool Changer safely. The Tool Changer should be controlled
such that there is no chance of locking or unlocking in a position that would endanger personnel and/or
equipment. If the Tool Changer is specied with Lock/Unlock (L/U) and Ready‑to‑Lock (RTL) sensing
capability, the status should be monitored and interlocks applied to prevent injury to personnel and
equipment.
All pneumatic ttings and tubing must be capable of withstanding the repetitive motions of the application
without failing. The routing of electrical and pneumatic lines must minimize the possibility of stress/strain,
kinking, rupture, etc. Failure of critical electrical or pneumatic lines to function properly may result in injury
to personnel and equipment.
All electrical power, pneumatic and uid circuits should be disconnected during servicing.