SCHUNK AGE-Z 2 User instructions

Translation of the original manual
Assembly and Operating Manual
AGE-Z 2
Compensation unit in Z-direction

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1 General.................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 About this manual ................................................................................................ 5
1.1.1 Presentation of Warning Labels ...............................................................5
1.1.2 Definition of Terms...................................................................................6
1.1.3 Applicable documents ..............................................................................6
1.2 Warranty .............................................................................................................. 6
1.3 Scope of delivery .................................................................................................. 6
1.4 Accessories ........................................................................................................... 6
2 Basic safety notes ................................................................................................... 7
2.1 Intended use......................................................................................................... 7
2.2 Not intended use.................................................................................................. 7
2.3 Constructional changes ........................................................................................ 7
2.4 Ambient conditions and operating conditions .....................................................7
2.5 Personnel qualification......................................................................................... 8
2.6 Personal protective equipment............................................................................ 8
2.7 Notes on safe operation.......................................................................................9
2.8 Malfunctions......................................................................................................... 9
2.9 Disposal ................................................................................................................ 9
2.10 Fundamental dangers........................................................................................... 9
2.10.1 Protection during handling and assembly ..............................................10
2.10.2 Protection during commissioning and operation ...................................11
3 Technical Data ........................................................................................................12
4 Assembly and installation .......................................................................................13
4.1 Assembly example.............................................................................................. 13
4.2 Mounting of the module on the robot ............................................................... 14
4.3 Compressed air connection................................................................................ 15
4.4 Installing the sensors.......................................................................................... 16
4.4.1 Magnetic switch MMS 22 .......................................................................17
4.4.2 Programmable magnetic switch (MMS-P)..............................................19
4.4.3 Inductive proximity switch IN 5 ..............................................................24
5 Troubleshooting .....................................................................................................27
6 Maintenance ..........................................................................................................28
6.1 Maintenance and lubrication intervals............................................................... 28
6.2 Lubrication.......................................................................................................... 28
6.3 Disassembling the product ................................................................................. 28
6.4 Servicing and assembling the product................................................................29
7 Assembly drawing...................................................................................................30
8 Sealing kit ...............................................................................................................31
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Table of Contents
9 Translation of the original declaration of incorporation ..........................................32
10 UKCA declaration of incorporation..........................................................................33
11 Annex to declaration of Incorporation ....................................................................34
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General
1 General
1.1 About this manual
This manual contains important information for a safe and
appropriate use of the product.
This manual is an integral part of the product and must be kept
accessible for the personnel at all times.
Before starting work, the personnel must have read and
understood this operating manual. Prerequisite for safe working is
the observance of all safety instructions in this manual.
In addition to these instructions, the documents listed
under }1.1.3 [/6] are applicable.
NOTE: The illustrations in this manual are intended to provide a
basic understanding and may deviate from the actual version.
1.1.1 Presentation of Warning Labels
To make risks clear, the following signal words and symbols are
used for safety notes.
DANGER
Dangers for persons!
Non-observance will inevitably cause irreversible injury or death.
WARNING
Dangers for persons!
Non-observance can lead to irreversible injury and even death.
CAUTION
Dangers for persons!
Non-observance can cause minor injuries.
NOTICE
Material damage!
Information about avoiding material damage.
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General
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1.1.2 Definition of Terms
The term "product" replaces the product name on the title page in
this manual.
1.1.3 Applicable documents
• General terms of business *
• Catalog data sheet of the purchased product *
• Assembly and operating manuals of the accessories *
The documents labeled with an asterisk (*) can be downloaded
from schunk.com.
1.2 Warranty
If the product is used as intended, the warranty is valid for 24
months from the ex-works delivery date under the following
conditions:
• Observe the specified maintenance and lubrication intervals
• Observe the ambient conditions and operating conditions
Parts touching the workpiece and wear parts are not included in
the warranty.
1.3 Scope of delivery
The scope of delivery includes
• Compensation unit in Z-direction AGE-Z 2 in the version ordered
• Assembly and Operating Manual
• Accessory pack
1.4 Accessories
A wide range of accessories are available for this product
For information regarding which accessory articles can be used
with the corresponding product variants, see catalog data sheet.

Basic safety notes
2 Basic safety notes
2.1 Intended use
The product was designed to compensate a pocess-related
displacement in XY plane. A mechanical center locking using a
positive piston is included as a standard in the product. A position
storage via a pneumatic cylinder is optional available.
• The product may only be used within the scope of its technical
data, }3 [/12].
• When implementing and operating components in safety-
related parts of the control systems, the basic safety principles
in accordance with DIN EN ISO 13849-2 apply. The proven safety
principles in accordance with DIN EN ISO 13849-2 also apply to
categories 1, 2, 3 and 4.
• The product is intended for installation in a machine/automated
system or for attachment to a robot. The applicable guidelines
for the machine/automated system must be observed and
complied with.
• The product is intended for industrial and industry-oriented use.
• Appropriate use of the product includes compliance with all
instructions in this manual.
2.2 Not intended use
• Any utilization that exceeds or differs from the appropriate use
is regarded as misuse.
2.3 Constructional changes
Implementation of structural changes
By conversions, changes, and reworking, e.g. additional threads,
holes, or safety devices can impair the functioning or safety of the
product or damage it.
• Structural changes should only be made with the written
approval of SCHUNK.
2.4 Ambient conditions and operating conditions
Required ambient conditions and operating conditions
Incorrect ambient and operating conditions can make the product
unsafe, leading to the risk of serious injuries, considerable material
damage and/or a significant reduction to the product's life span.
• Make sure that the product is used only in the context of its
defined application parameters, }3 [/12].
• Make sure that the product is a sufficient size for the application.
• Make sure that the environment is free from splash water and
vapors as well as from abrasion or processing dust. Exceptions
are products that are designed especially for contaminated
environments.
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Basic safety notes
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2.5 Personnel qualification
Inadequate qualifications of the personnel
If the personnel working with the product is not sufficiently
qualified, the result may be serious injuries and significant
property damage.
• All work may only be performed by qualified personnel.
• Before working with the product, the personnel must have read
and understood the complete assembly and operating manual.
• Observe the national safety regulations and rules and general
safety instructions.
The following personal qualifications are necessary for the various
activities related to the product:
Trained electrician Due to their technical training, knowledge and experience, trained
electricians are able to work on electrical systems, recognize and
avoid possible dangers and know the relevant standards and
regulations.
Qualified personnel Due to its technical training, knowledge and experience, qualified
personnel is able to perform the delegated tasks, recognize and
avoid possible dangers and knows the relevant standards and
regulations.
Instructed person Instructed persons were instructed by the operator about the
delegated tasks and possible dangers due to improper behaviour.
Service personnel of
the manufacturer
Due to its technical training, knowledge and experience, service
personnel of the manufacturer is able to perform the delegated
tasks and to recognize and avoid possible dangers.
2.6 Personal protective equipment
Use of personal protective equipment
Personal protective equipment serves to protect staff against
danger which may interfere with their health or safety at work.
• When working on and with the product, observe the
occupational health and safety regulations and wear the
required personal protective equipment.
• Observe the valid safety and accident prevention regulations.
• Wear protective gloves to guard against sharp edges and
corners or rough surfaces.
• Wear heat-resistant protective gloves when handling hot
surfaces.
• Wear protective gloves and safety goggles when handling
hazardous substances.
• Wear close-fitting protective clothing and also wear long hair in
a hairnet when dealing with moving components.

Basic safety notes
2.7 Notes on safe operation
Incorrect handling of the personnel
Incorrect handling and assembly may impair the product's safety
and cause serious injuries and considerable material damage.
• Avoid any manner of working that may interfere with the
function and operational safety of the product.
• Use the product as intended.
• Observe the safety notes and assembly instructions.
• Do not expose the product to any corrosive media. This does
not apply to products that are designed for special
environments.
• Eliminate any malfunction immediately.
• Observe the care and maintenance instructions.
• Observe the current safety, accident prevention and
environmental protection regulations regarding the product's
application field.
2.8 Malfunctions
Behavior in case of malfunctions
• Immediately remove the product from operation and report the
malfunction to the responsible departments/persons.
• Order appropriately trained personnel to rectify the
malfunction.
• Do not recommission the product until the malfunction has
been rectified.
• Test the product after a malfunction to establish whether it still
functions properly and no increased risks have arisen.
2.9 Disposal
Handling of disposal
The incorrect handling of disposal may impair the product's safety
and cause serious injuries as well as considerable material and
environmental harm.
• Follow local regulations on dispatching product components for
recycling or proper disposal.
2.10 Fundamental dangers
General
• Observe safety distances.
• Never deactivate safety devices.
• Before commissioning the product, take appropriate protective
measures to secure the danger zone.
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Basic safety notes
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• Disconnect power sources before installation, modification,
maintenance, or calibration. Ensure that no residual energy
remains in the system.
• If the energy supply is connected, do not move any parts by
hand.
• Do not reach into the open mechanism or movement area of
the product during operation.
Possible electrostatic energy
Components or assembly groups may become electrostatically
charged. When the electrostatic charge is touched, the discharge
may trigger a shock reaction leading to injuries.
• The operator must ensure that all components and assembly
groups are included in the local potential equalisation in
accordance with the applicable regulations.
• While paying attention to the actual conditions of the working
environment, the potential equalisation must be implemented
by a specialist electrician according to the applicable
regulations.
• The effectiveness of the potential equalisation must be verified
by executing regular safety measurements.
WARNING
Risk of injury due to uncontrolled movements!
Due to faulty control the product can move uncontrolled and
cause serious injuries.
•Do not reach into the movement range of the product during
commissioning, conversion and adjustment work.
•Observe the direction of rotation of the product when
designing the control.
2.10.1 Protection during handling and assembly
Incorrect handling and assembly
Incorrect handling and assembly may impair the product's safety
and cause serious injuries and considerable material damage.
• Have all work carried out by appropriately qualified personnel.
• For all work, secure the product against accidental operation.
• Observe the relevant accident prevention rules.
• Use suitable assembly and transport equipment and take
precautions to prevent jamming and crushing.
Incorrect lifting of loads
Falling loads may cause serious injuries and even death.
• Stand clear of suspended loads and do not step into their
swiveling range.

Basic safety notes
• Never move loads without supervision.
• Do not leave suspended loads unattended.
2.10.2 Protection during commissioning and operation
Falling or violently ejected components
Falling and violently ejected components can cause serious injuries
and even death.
• Take appropriate protective measures to secure the danger
zone.
• Never step into the danger zone during operation.
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Technical Data
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3 Technical Data
Size 50 63 80
Weight [kg] 0.55 0.8 1.7
Operating pressure [bar]
min.
max.
2
6
Compensation path in Z-
direction [mm]
8 8 10
Ambient temperature [°C]
min.
max.
+5
+60
Noise emission [dB(A)] ≤ 70
Pressure medium Compressed air, compressed air
quality according to ISO 8573-1:7 4
4
More technical data is included in the catalog data sheet.
Whichever is the latest version.

Assembly and installation
4 Assembly and installation
WARNING
Risk of injury due to improperly carried out assembly!
Improperly carried out assembly work can lead to severe injuries
and property damage.
•Before beginning work, ensure sufficient assembly clearance.
•Secure components from falling down or over.
•Ensure that all work has been carried out in accordance with
the specifications in these instructions.
•Observe tightening torques.
WARNING
Risk of injury when the machine/system moves unexpectedly!
Remove the energy supplies.
Make sure that no residual energy remains in the system.
NOTE
To increase the life of the unit, it is recommended to retract the
unit during fast movements and/or heavy loads.
4.1 Assembly example
Assembly example
Item Description Note
1 Robot arm with interface according to
DIN ISO 9409
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Item Description Note
2 Mounting screws pre-mounted
3 Compensating element
AGE-Z 2
4 Allen key for fastening the pre-mounted
fastening screws (2)
4.2 Mounting of the module on the robot
NOTICE
Breakage possible due to incorrect assembly!
•Comply with the maximum depth of engagement on the robot
and tool side; see table: Permissible fastenings, centering and
screw tightening torque.
Mounting of module
Type Robot interface
AGE-Z 2 - 050 ISO 9409-1-50-4-M6
AGE-Z 2 - 063 ISO 9409-1-63-4-M6
AGE-Z 2 - 080 ISO 9409-1-80-6-M8
Permissible fastenings, centering and screw tightening torque

Assembly and installation
Size
Ite
m
Designation 50 63 80
1 Mounting screw thread diameter [mm] M6 M6 M8
2 Cylindrical pin [mm] Ø6 Ø6 Ø8
X Max. depth of engagement on tool side [mm] 10 9 11
Y Max. depth of engagement on robot side [mm] 11 11 14
Z Diameter and depth of centering Z [mm] Ø6H7x8 Ø6H7x7 Ø8H7x8
Mounting screw tightening torque [Nm] 10 10 25
The required cylindrical pin (2) is included in the enclosed pack.
The illustrated mounting screws (1) are pre-mounted in the
module.
1. For centering of the AGE-Z 2 the cylindrical pin (2) can be used.
2. AGE-Z 2 can be fastened on the robot interface by tightening
the pre-mounted screws (1); see table: Permissible fastenings,
centering and screw tightening torque.
3. The pneumatic connection and electric cables are fastened,
bundled and mounted with strain relief to ensure maximum
freedom of movement during the application.
4.3 Compressed air connection
NOTICE
Damage to the unit is possible!
If the maximum permissible handling weight or the permissible
mass moment of inertia is exceeded, the unit can be damaged.
•A compensating movement always has to be without jerks
and bounce.
•You must therefore implement sufficient reduction and/or
damping.
•Observe the diagrams and information in the catalog data
sheet.
NOTICE
Observe the requirements for the air supply
}3 [/12].
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Compressed air connection
Item Designation Note
1 Connection B, extend Thread diameter: M5
2 Connections A, retract Thread diameter: M5
4.4 Installing the sensors
NOTE
Observe the assembly and operating manual of the sensor for
mounting and connecting.
The product is prepared for the use of sensors.
• For the exact type designations of suitable sensors, please see
catalog datasheet and Link Übersicht Sensoren.
• For technical data for the suitable sensors, see assembly and
operating manual and catalog datasheet.
– The assembly and operating manual and catalog datasheet
are included in the scope of delivery for the sensors and are
available at schunk.com.
• Information on handling sensors is available at schunk.com or
from SCHUNK contact persons.

Assembly and installation
4.4.1 Magnetic switch MMS 22
brown
black
blue
load closer
NOTICE
Material damage due to an incorrect tightening torque!
If the threaded pin is tightened with an incorrect tightening
torque, the product may be damaged.
•Observe a maximum tightening torque of 10 Ncm for the set-
screws.
NOTE
Ferromagnetic material changes the switching positions of the
sensor. For example: Adapter plate made of ordinary steel.
At ferromagnetic adapter plates:
• First mount the product on the adapter plate.
• Then set the position of the magnetic switch.
NOTE
• Do not use the sensor as a safety component.
• Do not pull on the cable of the sensor.
• Secure the cable and connection plug so that they are not
taught and cannot move during operation.
• Do not exceed the permitted bending radius of the cable.
• Do not allow the sensor to come into contact with hard objects
and chemicals (e.g., nitric acid, chromic acid and sulfuric acid).
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The switching function is drawn in undamped condition.
Magnetic Switch
Item Designation Item Designation
1 Magnetic switch 1
“retracted state”
2 Magnetic switch 2
“extended state”

Assembly and installation
Compensation unit
retracted
1. Pressurize connection A.
✓AGE-Z 2 is retracted.
2. Slide the magnetic switch 1 into the profiled groove until it
switches.
3. Secure the magnetic switch 1 in this position with the screw in
the magnetic switch.
4. AGE-Z 2 must be extended and retracted again to test the
function.
Compensation unit
extended
1. Pressurize connection B.
✓AGE-Z 2 is extended.
2. Slide the magnetic switch 2 into the profiled groove until it
switches.
3. Secure the magnetic switch 2 in this position with the screw in
the magnetic switch.
4. AGE-Z 2 must be extended and retracted again to test the
function.
4.4.2 Programmable magnetic switch (MMS-P)
Magnetic switch MMS-P 22
1 Mounting screw 4 Teach-button
2 Center sensor elements 5 LED display
3 LED display 6 Ribs for cable tires
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brown
white
black
blue
Connection diagram PNP-4 conductor (MMS-P 22)
Types available for order (see catalog):
• MMS-P 22-S-M8-PNP
• MMSK-P 22-S-PNP
• V2-M8-4-2XM8-3
The MMSK-P 22-S-PNP features a cable with open strands so that
it can be connected via terminal contacts.
The V2-M8-4-2XM8-3 distributor is used to convert the 4-pin
connector plug of the MMS-P 22-S-M8-PNP sensor to two
standard M8 plugs with 3 pins each.
Mounting of the
sensor
NOTICE
Sensor can be damaged during assembly.
•Do not exceed the maximum tightening torque of 10 Ncm for
the set screws!
NOTE
Ferromagnetic material changes the switching positions of the
sensor (e.g. Adapter plate made of ordinary steel).
For ferromagnetic adapter plates:
• The module must be first mounted on the adapter plate.
• Then, the position of the magnetic switchs has to be set.