Festo YXCF User manual

YXCF
Planar surface gantry
Operating instruc-
tions
8087859
2021-07b
[8087861]

Translation of the original instructions

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Table of contents
1 Applicable documents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2 Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.1 General safety instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.2 Intended use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.3 Training of qualified personnel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3Additional information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
4 Product overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
4.1 Product design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
4.2 Modules of the product. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
4.2.1 X-module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
4.2.2 Y-module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4.3 Delivery status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
5 Transport. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
5.1 Transportation protection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
5.2 Remove transportation locks from the transportation protection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
5.3 Transport kit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
5.3.1 Mounting the transport kit (EHMX-EGC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
5.3.2 Mounting the transport kit (EHMX-ELGC). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
5.3.3 Lifting the product with the transport kit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
5.4 Removing transportation locks from the moving parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
6 Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
6.1 Preparation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
6.2 Mounting attachments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
6.3 Preparing mounting surface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
6.3.1 Prepare mounting surface for mounting kit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
6.3.2 Preparing mounting surface for the adjusting kit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
6.3.3 Preparing motor mounting at centre motor position (EHMX-EGC-...-M). . . . . 28
6.4 Using mounting components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
6.4.1 Using mounting kit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
6.4.2 Application of adjusting kit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
6.5 Product assembly with “partially mounted” delivery status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
6.5.1 Mounting X-module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
6.5.2 Mounting Y-module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
6.6 Mounting connecting shaft at centre of motor position (EHMX-EGC-...-M). . . . . . . . . . . 55
6.7 Mounting connecting shaft at motor position left/right (EHMX-EGC-...-L/-R). . . . . . . . . 63
6.8 Product assembly with delivery status "completely assembled". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
6.9 Checking structure and alignment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
6.10 Motor with brake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
6.11 Attachment component. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

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7 Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
7.1 Safety instructions and requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
7.2 Cables and tubes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
7.2.1 General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
7.2.2 Chamber allocation for energy chain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
7.2.3 Installing cables and tubing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
7.2.4 Earthing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
8 Commissioning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
8.1 Safety instructions and requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
8.2 Limit switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
8.3 Perform initial commissioning with test run. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
9 Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
10 Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
10.1 Safety instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
10.2 Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
10.3 Lubrication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
11 Fault clearance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
12 Disassembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
13 Technical data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

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1 Applicable documents
All available documents for the product è www.festo.com/sp.
Document Contents
Circuit diagram1)2) Circuit diagram dependent on configuration
Documentation for installed individual compo-
nents1)
Appropriate individual contents
Datasheet2) Technical data dependent on configuration
Declaration of incorporation in accordance with EC Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC2)
1) included in scope of delivery
2) available as download
Tab. 1: Documentation on the product
Download configuration-dependent documents
The technical data for the product are described in configuration-dependent documents.
These documents form part of the product documentation and can be downloaded as follows.
1. Read the order ID/product key from the product labelling.
2. Download the documents from the Festo Support Portal by entering the order ID/Product Key
è www.festo.com/sp.
3. Print the documents and keep them together with the available product documentation.
2Safety
2.1 General safety instructions
–Only use the product in its original condition without unauthorised modifications.
–Only use the product if it is in perfect technical condition.
–Observe labelling on the product.
–Before working on the product, switch off the power supply and secure it against being switched on
again.
–When working on the product: wear personal protective equipment.
–Observe tightening torques. Unless otherwise specified, the tolerance is ± 20 %.

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2.2 Intended use
The product is intended for positioning tasks within machines or automated systems with a higher-
order controller.
The product is intended for use in industrial environments.
Permitted mounting position
Use the product only in the following mounting position.
Product Mounting position
X-module Y-module Z-module
Planar surface gantry Horizontal Horizontal –
Tab. 2: Permitted mounting position
Other mounting positions or overhead mounting of the product are not permitted.
2.3 Training of qualified personnel
Work on the product may only be carried out by qualified personnel who can evaluate the work and
detect dangers. The qualified personnel have skills and experience in dealing with electropneumatic
(open-loop) control technology.
3Additional information
–Contact the regional Festo contact if you have technical problems è www.festo.com.
–Accessories and spare parts è www.festo.com/catalogue.

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4 Product overview
4.1 Product design
The illustrations in these operating instructions show examples of the product and the modules.
The actual product may differ from the illustrations.
The product consists of the following modules:
–The X-module moves the Y-module along the X-axis.
–The Y-module moves customer-mounted attachments along the Y-axis.
1
5
2
3
4
2
Fig. 1: Product version with EGC axes, example
1
X-module connecting shaft
2
X-module EHMX-EGC
3
Mounting attachment
4
Slide with Y-Z adapter plate
5
Y-module EHMY-RP-EGC

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1
2
1
3
Fig. 2: Product version with ELGC axes, example
1
X-module EHMX-ELGC
2
Mounting attachment
3
Slide with Y-Z adapter plate
4
Y-module EHMY-RP-ELGC

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4.2 Modules of the product
4.2.1 X-module
The X-module EHMX-EGC/ELGC consists of 2 parallel X-axes.
Electric drive:
–For product version with EGC axes (EHMX-EGC): 2 drive axes coupled with a connecting shaft.
–For product version with ELGC axes (EHMX-ELGC): one drive axis and one guide axis.
The X-Y adapter for connection to the Y-module is located on the slides of the X-axes.
The motor position is configuration-dependent.
The following components are located on the motor side:
–Energy chain (optional for product version with ELGC axes)
–Multi-pin plug for sensors (optional)
Product version with EGC axes
1
2
3
4
3
4
5
6
Fig. 3: X-module EHMX-EGC-...-L, motor position left
1
Motor (optional)
2
Connecting shaft
3
X-axis
4
Slide with X-Y adapter
5
Energy chain
6
Multi-pin plug/sensors (optional)

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2
3
4
5
6
5
6
Fig. 4: X-module EHMX-EGC-...-R, motor position right
1
Connecting shaft
2
Motor (optional)
3
Multi-pin plug/sensors (optional)
4
Energy chain
5
X-axis
6
Slide with X-Y adapter
1
3
4
3
4
6
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Fig. 5: X-module EHMX-EGC-...-M, motor position centre
1
Motor (optional)
2
Connecting shaft
3
X-axis
4
Slide with X-Y adapter
5
Energy chain
6
Multi-pin plug/sensors (optional)

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Product version with ELGC axes
1
2
3
5
6
4
2
2
Fig. 6: X-module EHMX-ELGC, motor position left axial, example
1
Motor (optional)
2
Slide with X-Y adapter
3
Guide axis
4
Support of the energy chain (optional)
5
Drive axis
6
Energy chain (optional)

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4.2.2 Y-module
The Y-module EHMY-RP-EGC/ELGC consists of the Y-axis with the electric drive.
The Y-module is attached to the 2 X-Y adapters on the slide of the X-module.
The Y-Z adapter plate is located on the slide of the Y-axis for mounting attachment components.
The motor position on the Y-module is dependent on the motor position of the X-module.
The following components are located on the motor side:
–Energy chain (optional for product version with ELGC axes)
–Multi-pin plug for sensors (optional)
Product version with EGC axis
4
5
1
2
3
3
Fig. 7: Y-module EHMY-RP-EGC, motor position on right, example
1
Energy chain
2
Motor (optional)
3
Y-X adapter plate
4
Slide with Y-Z adapter plate
5
Y-axis

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Product version with ELGC axis
1
3
4
5
2
Fig. 8: Y-module EHMY-RP-ELGC, motor position left axial, example
1
Energy chain (optional)
2
Support of the energy chain (optional)
3
Y-axis
4
Slide with Y-Z adapter plate
5
Motor (optional)

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4.3 Delivery status
The product is supplied in the status "partially assembled" or "fully assembled" according to the
order.
Delivery status "partially assembled":
–The modules are not connected to one other.
–The motors are mounted on the modules.
Exception with centre motor position on the X-module: the motor is mounted on the central gear
unit.
–The cables, hoses, motor controller and motor controller accessories are enclosed.
Delivery status "completely mounted":
–All modules are connected to one other.
–The motors are mounted on the modules.
Exception with centre motor position on the X-module: the motor is mounted on the central gear
unit.
–The cables and hoses are installed in the energy chains.
–The motor controllers and motor controller accessories are included.
The product is also available without motors. Mounting third-party motors is not recommended and is
not part of these operating instructions.
5 Transport
5.1 Transportation protection
CAUTION
Risk of injury from falling parts.
Parts of the product or the transportation protection may fall during transport or unpacking.
• Observe the identification on the transportation protection.
• Unpack the product with at least 2 persons.
Transporting product
• Transport the product to the storage location or mounting location in the transportation protec-
tion and place it on a firm, flat base.
Unpacking product
When unpacking, observe the following:
–Use appropriate tools.
–The parts of the transportation protection are large and heavy: make sure that parts do not fall
down and damage the product.
–The product is secured to the transportation protection with transport locks è 5.2 Remove
transportation locks from the transportation protection.
–Use suitable aids to lift and set down the product, e.g. crane.
Lift the product out of the transportation protection with the mounted transport kit è 5.3.3
Lifting the product with the transport kit.

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5.2 Remove transportation locks from the transportation protection
The product is secured to the transportation protection with transportation locks to prevent the
product from slipping during transport.
WARNING
Danger of crushing due to falling transportation protection.
When lifting the product, the transportation protection can loosen and fall down.
• Before lifting the product, remove the transportation locks that secure the product to the transpor-
tation protection.
Fig. 9: Identification of the transportation lock for attachment to the transportation protection
1. Before removing the product: remove the marked screws.
ÄThe product can be lifted out of the transportation protection.
2. Lift the product out of the transportation protection with the mounted transport kit è 5.3.3 Lifting
the product with the transport kit.
Transportation locks for moving parts
CAUTION
Risk of injury from unsecured moving parts of the product.
Moving parts may break free and run uncontrollably to the end position at high acceleration.
• Before handling the product, check that the moving parts of the product are secured with transpor-
tation locks.
•Secure unsecured moving parts with transportation locks.
Fig. 10: Identification of the transportation lock for moving parts
•Do not remove the marked transportation locks for the moving parts until the product has been
mounted.

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5.3 Transport kit
Mount the transport kit in accordance with the product version.
5.3.1 Mounting the transport kit (EHMX-EGC)
The transport kit is mounted on the product on delivery.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Fig. 11: Transport kit for EHMX-EGC
1
Slot nut (16x)
2
Nut (4x)
3
Screw (8x)
4
Brace (2x)
5
Screw (16x)
6
Mounting bracket (4x)
7
Lifting eye bolt (4x)
•Use the mounted transport kit to lift the product safely.
Mounting lifting eye bolts on the mounting bracket
Fig. 12: Mount the lifting eye bolt on the mounting bracket

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• Fasten the lifting eye bolts to the mounting brackets with one nut each.
EHMX-EGC- 50 80 120 185
Screw size M8 M12
Tightening torque [Nm] 12 24
Mounting the mounting bracket
Fig. 13: Mounting the mounting bracket
• Attach the mounting bracket to the front sides of the X-axes.
EHMX-EGC- 50 80 120 185
Screw size M4 x 10 M5 x 12 M8 x 16 M10 x 16
Tightening torque [Nm] 4.1 8.3 34 47
Mounting braces on X-axes
Fig. 14: Mounting braces
• For clamping the Y-width [By]:
Fasten the braces to the mounting brackets with the screws and slot nuts.
EHMX-EGC- 50 80 120 185
Screw size M5 x 8
Tightening torque [Nm] 5.9

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Transport
5.3.2 Mounting the transport kit (EHMX-ELGC)
The transport kit is mounted on the product on delivery.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
89
Fig. 15: Transport kit for EHMX-ELGC
1
Lifting eye bolt (4x)
2
Nut (4x)
3
Screw (4x)
4
Profile mounting (4x)
5
Slot nut (4x)
6
Brace (2x)
7
Slot nut (8x)
8
Screw (8x)
9
Mounting bracket (4x)
•Use the mounted transport kit to lift the product safely.

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Mounting lifting eye bolts on the mounting bracket
Fig. 16: Mount the lifting eye bolt on the mounting bracket, example
•Fasten the lifting eye bolts to the mounting brackets with one nut each.
EHMX-ELGC- 60 80
Screw size M12
Tightening torque [Nm] 24
Mounting braces on X-axes
Fig. 17: Mounting braces
•For clamping the Y-width [By]:
Fasten the braces to the profile of the X-axes with the mounting profiles, screws and slot nuts.
EHMX-ELGC- 60 80
Screw size M5 x 10
Tightening torque [Nm] 5.9

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Mounting the mounting bracket
Fig. 18: Mounting the mounting bracket
•Fasten the mounting brackets to the braces using screws and slot nuts.
EHMX-ELGC- 60 80
Screw size M5 x 8
Tightening torque [Nm] 5.9
5.3.3 Lifting the product with the transport kit
Align lifting eye bolts
Fig. 19: Permissible load direction of the lifting eye bolts
1. Loosen the nuts of the lifting eye bolts.
2. Turn the lifting eye bolts to the direction of the load of the lifting gear.
3. Tighten the nuts of the lifting eye bolts. Tightening torque: M8 = 12 Nm, M12 = 24 Nm
Lifting the product with the mounted transport kit
Requirement: the transportation locks for mounting on the transportation protection are removed.