OETIKER EPC 01 User manual

Translation of the original
instruction manual
Part no. 08905306
Issue 221129_V02_a
OETIKER Schweiz AG
Spätzstrasse 11
CH-8810 Horgen
Switzerland
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1 Information about this manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.1 Symbols and meanings of the representations used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.2 Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.3 Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2 Basic safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.1 How to use the instruction manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.2 Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.3 General safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.4 Special safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.4.1 Moving parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.4.2 Flying parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.4.3 Noise level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.4.4 Compressed air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.5 Safe working methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.6 Safety devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.6.1 Pressure relief valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.6.2 Safety shut-off valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.6.3 Safety lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.7 Using the EPC 01 via an external control system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
2.8 Modifications, changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.9 Qualified personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.10 Maintenance tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.11 Signs on the EPC 01 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.11.1 Safety signs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.11.2 Nameplates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
3 Structure and description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.1 Overall EPC 01 system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.2 Control Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.3 Pincer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3.4 CAL 01 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4 Process description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
4.1 Process flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
4.2 Closing modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4.2.1 Force priority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4.2.2 Stroke priority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4.2.3 Schnappi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
4.3 Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
4.3.1 Open . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
4.3.2 Hold or detect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
4.3.3 Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
4.3.4 Verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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4.4 Pincer test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
4.4.1 Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
4.4.2 Friction test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
4.4.3 Force test (standard-setting) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
4.4.4 Two-stage guided force test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
4.4.5 Gap test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
5 Structure and connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
5.1 Prepare assembly and connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
5.1.1 Checking the ambient conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
5.1.2 Preparing the installation site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
5.1.3 Preparing the components for installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
5.2 Setting up and connecting the EPC 01 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
5.3 Initial commissioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
6 Working with the EPC 01 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
6.1 Preparatory activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
6.2 Switching the EPC 01 on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
6.2.1 Switching the EPC 01 on. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
6.2.2 Switching the EPC 01 off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
6.3 Proceed with the closure functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
6.4 EPC 01 feedback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
6.5 Changing the pincer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
6.6 Set EPC 01 out of operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
7 EPC 01 menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
7.1 User level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
7.2 Display and operating elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
7.3 Menu structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
7.3.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
7.3.2 Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
8 PC-Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
8.1 Basic matters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
8.2 Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
8.2.1 System requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
8.2.2 Installing the PC software and USB driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
8.3 Structure and elements of the PC software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
8.4 Basic operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
8.4.1 Start PC software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
8.4.2 Exit PC software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
8.4.3 Checking the roles configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

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8.5 Menu Control Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
8.5.1 Overview of the menu structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
8.5.2 Connecting to the Control Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
8.5.3 Read data set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
8.5.4 Sending the data set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
8.5.5 Measure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
8.5.6 Pincer test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
8.5.7 Execute commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
8.6 Local dataset menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
8.6.1 Overview of the menu structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
8.6.2 Edit local dataset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
8.6.3 Importing the local dataset. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
8.6.4 Exporting the local dataset. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
8.6.5 Editing the clamping dataset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
8.6.6 Edit sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
8.6.7 Edit the Control Unit settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
8.6.8 View statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
8.6.9 View log file. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
8.6.10 View Licensed Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
9 Operate the EPC 01 via an external Control Unit (PLC) 61
9.1 Description of the integration for semi/fully automatic mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
9.1.1 Instruction of Incorporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
10 Maintenance and repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
10.1 General safety instructions for maintenance and repair work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
10.2 Preparation and completion of maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
10.2.1 Preparing for maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
10.2.2 Completing maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
10.3 Perform maintenance according to the maintenance schedul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
10.3.1 Cleaning the EPC 01 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
10.3.2 Lubricating the pincer head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
10.3.3 Checking and changing the pre-filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
10.3.4 Have the pincer and pincer head serviced (recommended) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
10.4 Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
10.4.1 Changing the pincer head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
10.4.2 Aligning the pincer head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
10.4.3 Changing the pincer jaws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
10.4.4 Have the EPC 01 unit repaired . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
11 Troubleshooting and error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
11.1 General instructions in the event of errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
11.2 Displaying errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

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11.3 Troubleshooting measures for error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
11.3.1 Fixing errors of the «System» error type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
11.3.2 Fixing errors of the «Handling» error type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
11.3.3 Fixing error of the «Process» error type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
11.3.4 Description of the messages when measuring with the PC software . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
11.4 Troubleshooting measures without error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
12 Transport, storage and disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
12.1 Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
12.2 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
12.3 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
13 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
13.1 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
13.1.1 Environmental conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
13.1.2 Electrical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
13.1.3 Mass and weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
13.1.4 System capability within the working temperature range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
13.1.5 Compressed air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
13.1.6 Lubricant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
13.2 Electrical connections and interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
13.2.1 Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
13.2.2 Interface X1 pincer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
13.2.3 X12 interface jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
13.2.4 X20 interface digital connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
13.2.5 Interface X3, RS232 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
13.2.6 USB Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
13.2.7 Ethernet interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
13.3 Industrial communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
13.3.1 General and preparatory activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
13.3.2 Profinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
13.3.3 EtherNet / IP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
13.3.4 EtherCAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
13.3.5 Mapping list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
13.3.6 Check the data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
13.3.7 Software for PLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
13.4 Warranty and guarantee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
13.4.1 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
13.4.2 Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
13.4.3 Warranty claims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
13.4.4 Consequential damages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
13.4.5 Costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
13.5 Pixel fonts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
14 Contact details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

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1.1 Symbols and meanings of the representations used
Various warning signs are used in this instruction manual to alert the reader about potential damage to property
andpersonal injury.
►Compliance with these warning signs is mandatory.
►Compliance with instructions that are flagged with a warning symbol and text is mandatory.
The following symbols are used in this instruction manual:
Situation will result in serious injury or death.
Situation could result in serious injury or death.
Situation could result moderate or minor injury.
Situations that at worst will result only in property damage
and will not result in physical injuries.
Symbol Meaning
►... Single-step call to action
1. ...
2. ...
3. ...
Multi-step call to action
►Note the sequence.
9... Requirement
• Necessary or labor-saving steps for the successful execution of an action.
Connect Display or operating elements of the menu or the PC software are highlighted.
1.2 Scope
This instruction manual applies to all OETIKER Electro-Pneumatic Controllers 01 (EPC 01) and describes the
mode of operation as well as the correct commissioning, operation, decommissioning, recommissioning, storage
and transport. This instruction manual contains important information for safe working procedures.
Maintenance information can be found in chapter 10.
1.3 Compatibility
Some components of the OETIKER products EPC 01, ELK 01 and ELK 02 are compatible with each other. Thefol-
lowing should be noted:
• The Trigger Unit of the ELK 02 cannot be used as a hand-held tool.
• The Trigger Unit of the ELK 02 can be used with the EPC 01, provided it is operated in semi-automatic or fully
automatic mode.
• The Trigger Unit of the EPC 01 cannot be used with ELK 01 and ELK 02.
• The pincer body of the ELK 02 can be retrofitted to the Trigger Unit of the EPC 01.
Retrofitting is carried out after prior consultation with the local OETIKER Service Center (seechapter14).

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2 Basic safety instructions
2.1 How to use the instruction manual
►Make sure that this instruction manual is always available for use within easy reach.
►If the device is sold, ensure this instruction manual is passed on to the next owner of the device.
►Please read the instruction manual carefully before commissioning the EPC 01.
– Familiarize yourself with all settings and their functions.
– Anyone setting up, commissioning, maintaining or repairing the unit must have read and understood
theinstruction manual and in particular the safety instructions.
2.2 Intended use
• The EPC 01 with the associated OETIKER pincers is used exclusively for closing OETIKER clamps and
• low-profile clamps with high process reliability.
• The EPC 01 must be used only as specified as intended use and when it is in a technically safe and fault-free
condition.
• Intended use also covers observance of this instruction manual and compliance with the technical data.
• The EPC 01 is designed for one-man operation. Action by other persons to start of the closure cycle is pro-
hibited.
• The EPC 01 is designed for manual operation.
• The use of the EPC 01 in potentially explosive atmospheres or outdoors is not permitted.
• If the EPC 01 is used in an automated environment, the operating company is responsible for compliance
with the applicable safety regulations.
• Any use not in accordance with the intended use shall be regarded as incorrect usage.
Usage other than intended use
The EPC 01 device is built to current state-of-the-art technology and is safe to operate. Residual hazards re-
main ifthe device is used incorrectly or by untrained personnel. The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for
injuries to personnel and/or damage to property arising from the improper use of the EPC 01. In such cases the
operating company shall be solely responsible.
2.3 General safety instructions
►Observe the operating instructions and maintenance instructions.
►Only qualified technicians shall be permitted to proceed with maintenance and repair tasks.
►Only persons who are familiar with it and have been informed about the dangers shall be permitted to use
theEPC 01.
►Compliance with all relevant accident prevention regulations, and generally accepted health and safety rules
ismandatory.
Improvements to the machine
In our endeavor to continuously improve the quality of our products, we reserve the right to make improvements
without changing the instruction manual. Details of dimensions, weights, materials, performance ratings and
names may therefore be subject to necessary changes. Regarding electrical diagrams, the diagram supplied with
the machine takes precedence in all cases.

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2.4 Special safety instructions
Only specially trained personnel are authorized to proceed with maintenance and repair work on pneumatic
andelectrical equipment.
►Before maintenance and repair work, switch off all devices and disconnect the EPC 01 from the mains
andthecompressed air supply.
►In the course of preventive maintenance, check the hoses for wear and replace them if necessary.
2.4.1 Moving parts
During operation, there is a risk of serious injury from crushing, lacerating and shearing of fingers by the moving
jaws on the pincer head.
►Do not reach into the clamping area of the pincer head during operation.
►Before carrying out any work on the clamping area of the pincer head, switch off the voltage and compressed
air supply to the EPC 01.
►Do not point the pincer head at other persons.
2.4.2 Ejected parts
If the workpiece, accessories or machine tool breaks, parts can be ejected at high speed. There is a risk of serious
injury.
►Before use, check the EPC 01 for fractures. Exchange any damaged parts.
►Wear protective equipment.
2.4.3 Noise level
When venting the pincer, a max. noise level of 92 dBA can be expected at the Control Unit.
►Where high noise levels are present, wear hearing protection.
►Do not mount the Control Unit at head height.
2.4.4 Compressed air
The EPC 01 is operated with compressed air. Even after switching off, individual system parts and devices may
stillbe pressurized. Compressed air escapes when the pincer is vented.
Escaping compressed air can cause injuries.
►Before all maintenance and repair work, switch off the compressed air supply.
►Depressurize all air-operated plant components and equipment.
►Please operate the EPC 01 between 4 bar to 10 bar (recommended: 6 bar). Do not operate the EPC 01 at
pressures greater than 10 bar.
►Ensure that the vent holes on the pincer body are clear.

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2.5 Safe working methods
►Before each start of production, check the EPC 01 for visible damage and ensure that it is operated only
when inperfect condition.
►Report deficiencies to the supervisor immediately.
– Do not attempt to continue using the EPC 01 if defects have been identified.
►Wear safety glasses and safety shoes during operation and maintenance. Wear a safety helmet when working
overhead.
►The EPC 01 is designed for operation by a single operator: The closure cycle must never be initiated by
asecond person.
►Keep sufficient space around the product. Users must not be obstructed by third parties.
►Set up the workstation ergonomically for working with the EPC 01. In particular, this includes the following:
– Ensure lighting intensity of at least 400 lux.
– Enable safe and comfortable posture during operation.
– Set up and lay plant components, hoses and pipes in such a way that they cannot cause any tripping
orfalling hazards during operation.
►When working with the EPC 01, the hands, arms, shoulders and neck can be stressed. Pain and discomfort
canbe the result.
– Interrupt work with the EPC 01 at regular intervals.
– Stop work if symptoms of stress persist or recur. Have stress symptoms medically checked.
2.6 Safety devices
Safety devices protect against hazards when handling the EPC 01.
►Do not modify the safety devices.
►Ensure that all safety devices are effective during operation.
2.6.1 Pressure relief valve
One or more pressure relief valves are installed in the service unit, to protect against excessive pressure. The
valves are arranged in such a way that they limit the pressure in all relevant system parts and equipment. Alterna-
tive devices, such as pressure regulators, may be used provided they meet the requirement of the application.
2.6.2 Safety shut-off valve
A safety shut-off valve is installed in the compressed air supply line in the area of the compressed air filter. In the
event of excessive pressure, the safety shut-off valve closes and shuts off the compressed air supply line to the
downstream plant components and equipment.
2.6.3 Safety lever
There is a safety lever on the Trigger Unit of the pincer. The safety lever is pressed and held down during the
crimping process. The safety lever actuates the integrated 3/2 safety valve. The safety valve is designed to close
independently under pressure and to vent safely.
Actuating the safety lever prevents unintentional closure.

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2.7 Using the EPC 01 via an external control system
• The integrator is responsible for the safe integration of the EPC 01.
• The integrator must prepare a risk assessment and implement the system according to the risk assessment.
• Integration may be performed only by qualified personnel.
• For more information on this topic seechapter9.
• If you have any questions about integration, contact OETIKER.
2.8 Modifications, changes
If the seal on the EPC 01 is damaged or is removed without authorization, OETIKER will not accept any warranty
claims.
►Do not modify the EPC 01 without the consent of OETIKER. Any modification excludes liability on the part
ofOETIKER for any resulting damage.
►Only use original spare parts and accessories. In particular, use only the pneumatic components and lines
described in this instruction manual.
►Do not remove any safety devices.
2.9 Qualified personnel
WARNING
Risk of injury
Danger due to actions of unauthorized or unqualified personnel.
The use of this device is reserved exclusively for authorized and qualified personnel. Use without the instruction
manual is prohibited. The authorization levels for use are as follows:
Personnel
Activities
User
(public)
Line
manager
Customer
Administrator
Operating the EPC 01 999
Making settings  9 9
Training users in using the EPC 01  9 9
Providing the instruction manual  9 9
Ensuring closure data  9 9
Updating firmware   9
Explanation: 9= permitted  = not permitted
«User»:
• is familiar with the specified safety instructions and regulations
• knows the relevant procedures described in this document
• has been trained appropriately
• has been trained by the responsible line manager or an employee of OETIKER
The operating company must ensure that the employee has received the safety instructions and regulations in his
orher respective language.