STEINEL S-Former E User manual

Assembly instructions
for S-Former E

2 Assembly instructions Version 12.2022
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Assembly instructions
Edition 1 English
Date of issue 12/2022
Changes to the design and product that serve to improve the product remain reserved.

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Table of contents
1 Introduction 7
1.1 Preface 7
1.2 Product identification/product information 7
1.3 Scope of supply 7
1.4 Warranty and liability 8
1.5 Symbols in these operating instructions 9
1.5.1 Danger warning levels 9
1.5.2 Danger symbols 10
1.5.3 Command symbols 10
1.5.4 General symbols 11
1.6 Demarcation from the superordinate complete machine 11
2 Safety 12
2.1 Safety measures 12
2.2 Intended use 12
2.3 Foreseeable misuse 13
2.4 Owner obligations 13
2.5 Obligations of the personnel 13
2.6 Dangers when handling the S-Former E 14
2.7 S-Former E identification 15
3 Function 16
3.1 Functional description 16
3.2 S-Former E control unit 16
3.3 S-Former E control unit with the STEINEL S-Former E control unit 17
4 Design according to type 18
4.1 S-Former E types 18
4.1.1 S-Former E0 18
4.1.2 S-FormerE1.1 19
4.1.3 S-FormerE1.1 SSP 20
4.1.4 S-FormerE1.2 21
4.1.5 S-Former E2 22
4.1.6 S-Former E3 23

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5 Transport, storage 24
5.1 Transport information 24
5.2 Storage information 24
6 Electrical installation 25
6.1 Safety instructions 25
6.2 Connecting the S-Former E to the STEINEL S-Former E control unit 25
6.3 Connecting the S-Former E to an external control unit 25
6.4 Connecting the AC Servodrive 26
6.4.1 General procedure 26
6.4.2 Kollmorgen AKM1 to AKM7 type 26
6.4.3 Beckhoff Am802x type 27
6.4.4 Beckhoff AM803x to Am807x type 27
6.5 Coding for the operation of a STEINEL S-Former E control unit 28
7 Assembly 29
7.1 Safety instructions 29
7.2 Requirements 29
7.3 Forces and torques 29
7.4 S-Former E0 30
7.5 S-FormerE1.1 30
7.6 S-FormerE1.1 SSSP 31
7.7 S-Former E1.2 31
7.8 S-Former E2 32
7.9 S-Former E3 32
8 Setup, putting into service 33
8.1 Safety instructions 33
8.2 Connecting to a STEINEL S-Former E control unit 33
8.3 Connecting to another manufacturer’s servo amplifier or servo controller 33
9 Tool change 34
9.1 Safety instructions 34
9.2 S-Former E0 34
9.2.1 Changing the tool 34
9.2.2 Changing the tool size 34

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9.3 S-Former E1.1 35
9.3.1 Changing the tool 35
9.3.2 Changing the tool size 36
9.4 S-Former E1.1SSP 37
9.4.1 Changing the tool 37
9.4.2 Changing the tool size 37
9.5 S-Former E1.2 38
9.5.1 Changing the tool 38
9.5.2 Changing the tool size 39
9.6 S-Former E2 40
9.6.1 Changing the tool 40
9.6.2 Changing the tool size 40
9.7 S-Former E3 41
9.7.1 Changing the tool 41
9.7.2 Changing the tool size 42
10 Maintenance, repair 43
10.1 Safety instructions 43
10.2 Maintenance schedule 43
10.2.1 Regular inspections 43
10.2.2 Maintenance, cleaning 43
10.2.3 Repairs 43
10.3 Maintenance work on the S-Former E0 45
10.3.1 Cleaning 45
10.3.2 Retightening of the toothed belt 46
10.4 Maintenance work on the S-Former E1.1 48
10.4.1 Cleaning 48
10.4.2 Retightening of the toothed belt 49
10.5 Maintenance work on the S-Former E1.1SSP 50
10.5.1 Cleaning 50
10.5.2 Retightening of the toothed belt 51
10.6 Maintenance work on the S-Former E1.2 52
10.6.1 Cleaning 52
10.6.2 Retightening of the toothed belt 53
10.7 Maintenance work on the S-Former E2 54
10.7.1 Cleaning 54
10.7.2 Retightening of the toothed belt 55
10.8 Maintenance work on the S-Former E3 56
10.8.1 Cleaning 56
10.8.2 Retightening of the toothed belt 57
10.9 Sensor calibration 58

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11 Disposal 59
12 Technical data 60
12.1 Performance data, limits, lifetime 60
12.1.1 S-Former E0 60
12.1.2 S-Former E1.1 62
12.1.3 S-Former E1.1SSP 64
12.1.4 S-Former E1.2 66
12.1.5 S-Former E2 68
12.1.6 S-Former E3 70
12.2 Drawings and parts lists 72
12.2.1 S-Former E0 72
12.2.2 S-Former E1.1SSP 78
12.2.3 S-Former E1.2 81
12.2.4 S-Former E2 85
12.2.5 S-Former E3 88

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1 Introduction
1.1 Preface
Dear technical supervisor,
You are facing the task of operating the S-Former E. These assembly instructions will assist you in per-
forming this responsible job.
Please read these assembly instructions carefully and pay particular attention to the safety instructions!
If you have questions about this product, our employees are available to assist you.
Your STEINEL Normalien AG
1.2 Product identification/product information
Legal classification
The S-Former E is an incomplete machine in accordance with Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC Article
1 Paragraph (1) g.
Validity
These assembly instructions describe the conditions that must be fulfilled in order for the S-Former E to
be properly assembled into a complete machine using other components and without endangering the
health and safety of the personnel.
Only commission the S-Former E unit after you have read and understood the assembly instructions.
By installing and using the S-Former E, you confirm that you are aware of the unit’s intended use and any
potential dangers, have read and fully understood the safety instructions, and are aware of the required
maintenance and servicing measures in order to ensure sustained safety and functionality.
Storage
Always store these assembly instructions in a location the maintenance personnel can access at any time.
1.3 Scope of supply
The S-Former is supplied without a control unit or operating elements.
The following components are included in the scope of supply:
S-Former E, consisting of an AC servodrive, belt drive, pneumatic cylinder, pneumatic valve, cylinder
position sensor and spindle
Assembly instructions and declaration of incorporation

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1.4 Warranty and liability
For the use of the S-Former E, our “General Terms and Conditions” always apply.
The “General Terms and Conditions” are accessible via our homepage.
Warranty or liability claims in case of damage to persons or property are precluded if they were the result
of one or several of the following causes in particular:
non-intended use of the S-Former E
improper assembly, commissioning, operation, maintenance and inspection of the S-Former E
operating the S-Former E with defective safety equipment or protective devices that were not
installed properly or protective devices and/or safety equipment that does not work.
non-observance of the notices contained in these assembly instructions regarding safety, putting
into service, operation, setting, maintenance and inspection of the S-Former E
unauthorised structural alterations of the S-Former E
insufficient monitoring and maintenance of parts that are subject to wear.
improperly performed repairs
disaster situations caused by external elements or force majeure
In order to maintain functional reliability, only original spare parts from the manufacturer may be used.

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1 Introduction
1.5 Symbols in these operating instructions
1.5.1 Danger warning levels
Various signal words and colours are used depending on the level of risk.
DANGER
DANGER indicates danger which, if not avoided, has a high chance of
resulting in death or serious injury.
WARNING
WARNING indicates danger which, if not avoided, has a medium chance
of resulting in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates danger which, if not avoided, has a low chance of
resulting in minor or moderate injury.
ATTENTION
Obligation to specific conduct or a task for the safe handling of the
manifold plate in order to avoid property damage.
This symbol points to texts that contain important instructions/comments.

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1.5.2 Danger symbols
Warning of a danger area
Warning of automatic start
Warning of hand injuries
Warning of hot surface
Warning of dangerous electrical voltage
1.5.3 Command symbols
Observe instructions for use
General warning signs