Festo EGSL User manual

(en) Operating
instructions
Mini slide
EGSL
8074716
2017-11c
[8074718]

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Translation of the original instructions
Symbols: Installation and commissioning may only be per
formed in accordance with these instructions by
technicians with appropriate qualifications.
Warning
Caution
Note
Environment
Accessories
English 3.........................................................................

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EGSL mini slideEnglish
Contents
1 Control sections and connections 4...............................
2 Function and application 5.......................................
3 Transport and storage 5.........................................
4 Requirements for product use 6...................................
5 Installation 7..................................................
Mechanical installation 7.........................................
Electrical installation 10..........................................
6 Commissioning 12...............................................
7 Operation 13...................................................
8 Service and maintenance 14......................................
9 Disassembly and repair 14........................................
10 Accessories 15..................................................
11 Eliminating malfunctions 15......................................
12 Technical data 16...............................................

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Documentation on the product
For all available product documentation èwww.festo.com/pk
1 Control sections and connections
aC aB
23641
Fig. 1
7aJaA 9
5
8
1Mounting thread and centring holes
for effective load (on front plate)
2Mounting thread and centring holes
for effective load (on guide rail)
3Guide rail (slide)
4Mounting thread for switch lug
(accessories)
5Slot for proximity sensor (accessories)
6Mounting slot for cover (accessories)
7Mounting slots for terminal strip
(accessories)
8Base profile with integrated rolling guide
9Mounting thread for axial protection of the
cover (accessories)
aJ Mounting thread for motor mounting kit
(accessories)
aA Drive shaft
aB Rubber buffer
aC Recess for inserting the proximity switch

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2 Function and application
A rotating slide spindle converts a motor’s rotation into linear motion. The slide 3
will then move backwards and forwards. The slide is bearing mounted. The
reference position of the slide unit can be determined with the help of proximity
sensors (èchapter 10 “Accessories”) in the slot 5or through homing against a
fixed stop (retracted end position).
The EGSL mini slide is intended to be used for the precise positioning of effective
loads.
Note
The EGSL mini slide does not have automatic locking: When input torque is not
applied, the slide can be moved freely.
A latching function for the entire system can usually be achieved by the use of
motors with an integrated holding brake or by other suitable measures such as,
for example, clamping systems, motors with high gear ratios or automatically
locking gear units. Which measure is appropriate to select basically depends on
the application and the safety requirements.
 Select the corresponding Festo motor from our catalogue.
You will then be operating mating devices, which are especially adapted to
each other (ècatalogue information, www.festo.com/catalogue and design
software “PositioningDrives” èwww.festo.com).
 Observe the limit values for forces and positioning times
èchapter 12 “Technical data”.
3 Transport and storage
 Take the product’s weight into account. It weights up to 8 kg.
 Ensure the following storage conditions are met:
– short storage times
– cool, dry, shaded, corrosion-resistant storage locations.

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4 Requirements for product use
Warning
Unexpectedly fast moveable masses can harm people or property (crushing).
 Apply power to the drive motor, at first limited to low speeds and torques.
Note
Particles (e.g. dust, liquids, ...) which penetrate the mechanics of the EGSL can
cause damage or lead to reduced performance.
 Make sure that the dust concentrations for the permitted IP protection class
are complied with (èchapter 12 “Technical data”).
The cover (èAccessories) prevents reaching between guide rail and end
cover, but not penetration of dust and contamination.
Note
Malfunctions will occur if the device is not used correctly.
 Be sure to always comply with the specifications in this chapter. In this way,
the product will perform as intended.
 Compare the limit values specified in these operating instructions with those
of your actual application (e.g.forces, torques, temperatures, masses, speeds).
Only compliance with the load limits allows operation of the product in
compliance with the relevant safety regulations.
 Take into consideration the ambient conditions at the location of use.
Corrosive elements in the environment (e.g.ozone) will reduce the service life of
the product.
 Comply with the regulations of the trade association, the German Technical
Control Board (TÜV) or corresponding national regulations.
 Remove transport packaging such as films and cardboard.
The packaging is intended to be recycled on the basis of its constituent
materials (exception: oiled paper = other waste).
 Use the product in its original condition without any unauthorised
modifications.

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 Note the warnings and instructions on the product and in the relevant
operating instructions.
 Take the tolerance of the tightening torques into account. Unless otherwise
specified, the tolerance is ±20 %.
5 Installation
Mechanical installation
 Do not modify the screws and threaded
pins if not directly requested to do so in
these operating instructions.
 Mount the motor on the mini slide in
accordance with the assembly
instructions for the motor mounting kit
recommended in the catalogue.
For installation in a vertical or sloping position:
Warning
Falling masses can cause personal injury
and material damage (crushing).
If there is a power failure or if the spindle
nut breaks, the work mass will drop.
 Make sure that you use only motors
with an integrated holding brake.
 Check whether additional external
safety measures are required to
prevent damage due to spindle nut
fracture (e.g.toothed latches or
moving bolts).
 Make sure that the device is installed free of mechanical stress and sag
(evenness of bearing surface ≤0.05 % of stroke length).
 Position the EGSL so that its control sections can be reached.
Fig. 2
Fig. 3

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 Fasten the EGSL with at least 4 mounting attachments.
 Please select the appropriate accessories from our catalogue
www.festo.com/catalogue
Direct mounting Profile mounting
attachment
Fastening with adapter
plates
Profile mounting in the
groove of the mounting
surface 7
 Tighten the mounting screws evenly with the following tightening torque.
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Screw M4 M5 M5 M6
Min. screw-in depth [mm] 4.8 5.5 5.5 6.6
Max. screw-in depth [mm] 6.0 6.5 7.0 10.5
Centring sleeve [mm] 7x3
(ZBH-7)
7x3
(ZBH-7)
7x3
(ZBH-7)
9x4
(ZBH-9)
Tightening torque
– Direct mounting/
Fastening with adapter plates
[Nm] 2.9 5.9 5.9 9.9
– Profile mounting attachment [Nm] 1 5 5 5
Fig. 4

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Installing the effective load
Note
If the steel slide becomes bent against a
buckled effective load, the service life of the
guide will be reduced.
 Make sure that the mounting surface of
the effective load is even to within
t ≤ 0.05 mm.
 Place the effective load so that the pull-out torque from the force
(parallel to the axis of motion) and lever arm remains low.
 Check the necessity of adapter plates.
Connection of the EGSL to
Festo handling components is made
possible through adapter plates
(èchapter 10 “Accessories”).
 Fasten the effective load to the slide
unit with screws (A) and, if necessary,
with centring elements (B).
The screw-in depth must be less
than the threaded holes.
EGSL-... 35 45 55 75
Screw (A) M4 M5 M5 M6
Centring sleeve (B) [mm] 7x3
(ZBH-7)
7x3
(ZBH-7)
7x3
(ZBH-7)
9x4
(ZBH-9)
Min. screw-in depth
– Guide rail [mm] 3.6 4.5 4.5 5.4
– Yoke plate [mm] 4.8 6 6 7.2
Fig. 5
Fig. 6
(A)
(B)

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Max. screw-in depth
– Guide rail [mm] 7.4 10.8 10.8 12.4
– Yoke plate [mm] 8.4 8.4 8.5 12.9
Tightening torque [Nm] 2.9 5.9 5.9 9.9
Fig. 7
For useful load geometries with projection in
the longitudinal direction of the slide:
 Make sure that the useful load does not
strike against the motor.
Electrical installation
If proximity sensors are used:
 Push the proximity sensors through the
cut-out aC on the housing cover into the
upper sensor slot.
The cable of a proximity sensor can be
guided away via the cross groove (C) into
the lower groove.
Protecting the end positions against
uncontrolled overrunning:
 Check whether additional hardware proximity switches are necessary.
 Observe that this reduces the effective stroke (ècatalogue specifications,
www.festo.com/catalogue).
Fig. 8
Fig. 9
aC
(C)

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If proximity sensors are used as hardware limit switches:
 Use proximity switches with normally-closed function.
The normally closed function protects the EGSL against overrunning the end
position if the proximity sensor cable is broken.
 Avoid external influence caused by strong magnetic fields or ferrite parts
in the vicinity of the proximity sensors. The minimum distance is summarised
in the table below:
EGSL-... 35 45 55 75
Minimum distance [mm] 20 25 20 40
Fig. 10
If proximity sensors are used as reference switches:
 Use the proximity sensors corresponding to the input of the controller used
(ècatalogue specifications, www.festo.com/catalogue).
To prevent soiling:
 Use the slot covers from our catalogue.

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6 Commissioning
Warning
Moving masses can cause personal injury and
material damage (crushing).
 Make sure that, in the travel range,
– nobody can place his/her hand in the
path of the moving load
(e.g.by use of a protective crate),
– there are no foreign objects.
It should not be possible to touch the EGSL
until the mass has come to a complete
standstill. Fig. 11
Note
Incorrect default values of the braking ramp in STOP conditions
(e.g. EMERGENCY STOP and quick stop) result in overloading of the linear
axis and can damage it or drastically reduce its service life.
 Check the settings for all braking ramps on your controller or the higher-order
controller (deceleration values and jerking).
 Taking the travel speed, moveable load and mounting position into account,
make sure that the delay values (brake delay and delay times) are set in such
a way that the maximum drive torque or feed force of the linear axis used is
not exceeded.
 Use the Festo “PositioningDrives” sizing software to design the mini slide
èwww.festo.com.
Note
Block-step acceleration profiles (without smoothing) cause high peaks in the
motive force that can lead to drive overload. In addition, positions outside the
permissible range may occur as a result of overswing effects. A jolt-limited
acceleration specification reduces vibrations in the entire system and has a
positive effect on stress in the mechanical system.
 Check which controller settings may be adapted (e.g. jolt limitation and
smoothing the acceleration profile).

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1. Check travel 2. Homing 3. Test run
Determining the direction
of movement of the motor
Comparing the real situation
with the image in the controller
Checking the overall
behaviour
Fig. 12: Definitions
1. Start check travel limited to low dynamics.
In spite of equal control, motors of the same type sometimes turn in the
opposite direction due to the circuitry.
The EGSL has a clockwise-rotating spindle: When the drive shaft is rotated
clockwise, the slide moves in the direction of the motor.
2. Start homing in accordance with the operating instructions for your motor
drive system limited to low dynamics (max. speed: 10 mm/s):
– up to the reference switch or
– up to the retracted end position at the fixed stop.
For this, the rubber buffer aB in the slide must be removed.
3. Start a test run and limit it to low dynamic response.
4. Check whether the EGSL fulfils the following requirements:
– The slide must be able to move through the complete intended positioning
cycle.
– The slide must stop as soon as it reaches a limit switch.
5. If the proximity sensors do not respond:
èchapter 11 “Eliminating malfunctions” and the operating instructions for
the proximity switches.
7 Operation
Warning
Moveable masses can cause personal injury and material damage.
 Make sure that, in the travel range,
– nobody can place his/her hand in the path of the moving components
(e.g.by means of a protective guard),
– there are no foreign objects.
It should not be possible to touch the EGSL until the mass has come to a
complete standstill.

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If the motor turns in the wrong direction:
Note
When the motor is removed
(e.g. turning the motor) the reference
position is lost.
 Start a reference run as detailed in the
chapter 6 “Commissioning”, in order to
reference the new positioning cycle.
8 Service and maintenance
Warning
Controller signals can cause the EGSL to make unintented movements.
 Switch off the controller before any work on the EGSL and secure the
controller to prevent it from being switched on again.
On cleaning and maintenance:
 If necessary, clean the EGSL with a soft cloth.
Cleaning agents: Any gentle detergent
9 Disassembly and repair
 Recommendation: Send the product to our repair service.
The necessary fine adjustments and tests will then be taken especially into
account.
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10 Accessories
Note
 Please select the appropriate accessories from our catalogue
www.festo.com/catalogue
11 Eliminating malfunctions
Malfunction Possible cause Remedy
Squeaking noises,
vibrations or
rough operating
behaviour
The coupling is fitted
too tight
Comply with permissible coupling distances
(èMotor mounting kit assembly instructions)
Distortions Install EGSA without tension
(Observe evenness of bearing surface/effective
load: èchapter 5 “Mechanical installation”)
Speed exceeded Reduce travel speed
Incorrect regulator
settings
Modify the regulator parameters
(only with servo motors)
Slide does not move Loads too high Reduce load mass
Coupling hub slipping Check coupling mounting
(èAssembly instructions)
Foreign matter blocking
slide
– Remove foreign matter
– Use cover (èchapter 10 “Accessories”)
Slide travels beyond
the end position
Proximity sensor not
sensing
Check the proximity switches, connections and
controller
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12 Technical data
EGSL-... 35 45 55 75
Design Electrical mini slide with ball bearing cage guide and
recirculating ball bearing spindle
Mounting position Any
Repetition accuracy [mm] ± 0.015
Axial play when new [mm] ≤ 0.05
Ambient temperature [°C] 0 … +60
Protection class IP40
Duty cycle [%] 100
Note on materials Contains materials with PWIS
Materials
– Cover Painted aluminium
– Housing Anodised aluminium
– Guide rail, spindle; spindle nut Rolled steel
– Dust protection (scraper) Nitrile rubber
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8P 3P 10P 5P 12.7P 10P 20P
Max. feed force Fx [N] 75 150 300 450
Continuous feed force [N] 50 100 200 300
Max. radial force
on drive shaft
[N] 20 120 260 300
Max. driving torque [Nm] 0.2 0.45 0.51 0.9 1.25 3.25 3.25
Max. no-load driving torque [Nm] 0.015 0.090 0.080 0.095 0.130 0.250 0.155
Max. speed [m/s] 0.5 0.3 1 0.4 1 0.7 1.3
Nominal acceleration [m/s2] 15
Max. acceleration 1) [m/s2] 25
Max. rotational speed [rpm] 3750 6000 4800 3900
Feed constant [mm/rev.] 8 3 10 5 12.7 10 20
Product weight
– at 50 mm stroke [kg] 0.57 –
– at 100 mm stroke [kg] – 1.54 1.57 2.47 2.55 5.10 5.10
– at 200 mm stroke [kg] – 2.16 2.19 3.48 3.40 6.52 6.51
– at 250 mm stroke [kg] – 3.95 4.05 –
– at 300 mm stroke [kg] – 8.05 8.05
1) The max. acceleration can reduce the service life
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Permitted force and torque loading
|Mx|
Mxmax
)
|My|
Mymax
)|Mz|
Mzmax
)
|Fy|
Fymax
)|Fz|
Fzmax
v1
and|Mx|vMxmax, |My|vMymax, |Mz|vMzmax
and|Fx|vFxmax, |Fy|vFymax
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50 100 200 100 200 250 100 200 300
Max. force
Fymax = Fzmax
[N] 412 631 291 1047 490 563 1539 714 555
Max. torque
Mxmax
[Nm] 6.2 18.6 14.3 33.1 24.2 27.0 67.4 48.5 46.4
Max. torque
Mymax = Mzmax
[Nm] 6.0 16.3 12.3 31.0 22.6 33.0 47.1 33.8 36.5
Geometric characteristics:
H13 [mm] 4.2 6.4 6.4 7.6
L6 [mm] 106 162 262 180 280 344 187 287 389
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