Swisslog ERS 53 User manual

November 20
Content:
ERS 53 STRAIGHT WITH END DRIVE
ERS 53 STRAIGHT WITH GENERAL DRIVE
Assembly Instructions
ERS 53 Belt Driven Roller Conveyor

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Manufacturer
Swisslog GmbH
Martin-Schmeißer-Weg 6-8
44227 Dortmund
Germany
Tel. [phone]
www.swisslog.com
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drawings and illustrations which may not be disclosed, published or duplicated, either fully
or in part, not used for any other purpose than the installation referred to in this manual,
without the prior written consent of Swisslog GmbH.

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Content
1GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTION ..................................................................................................................... 4
1.1 TARGET GROUP .................................................................................................................................................4
1.2 REPRESENTATION OF WARNINGS AND NOTES ..........................................................................................................4
1.3 REQUIREMENTS AND CONDITIONS ........................................................................................................................5
1.4 RISKS................................................................................................................................................................8
2PRODUCT DESCRIPTION.................................................................................................................................. 9
2.1 ERS 53 BELT DRIVEN ROLLER CONVEYOR..............................................................................................................9
2.2 ERS 53 STRAIGHT WITH END DRIVE....................................................................................................................10
2.3 ERS 53 STRAIGHT WITH GENERAL DRIVE.............................................................................................................10
2.4 ERS 61 STOPPER .............................................................................................................................................10
2.5 ERS SUPPORT..................................................................................................................................................10
2.6 ERS SENSOR AND REFLECTOR ............................................................................................................................10
2.7 ERS SIDE GUIDE ..............................................................................................................................................10
2.8 ERS SIDE COVER PROFILE..................................................................................................................................11
2.9 ERS COVER CAPS.............................................................................................................................................11
2.10 ERS STRAIGHT CONNECTOR...............................................................................................................................11
3SAFETY .......................................................................................................................................................... 11
3.1 DANGEROUS AREAS ..........................................................................................................................................11
4TECHNICAL DATA.......................................................................................................................................... 12
4.1 ERS 53 STRAIGHT WITH END DRIVE....................................................................................................................12
4.2 ERS 53 STRAIGHT WITH GENERAL DRIVE.............................................................................................................14
4.3 ERS 61 STOPPER .............................................................................................................................................16
4.4 ERS SUPPORT..................................................................................................................................................17
4.5 ERS SENSOR AND REFLECTOR ............................................................................................................................18
4.6 ERS SIDE GUIDE ..............................................................................................................................................19
4.7 ERS SIDE COVER PROFILE..................................................................................................................................20
4.8 ERS COVER CAPS.............................................................................................................................................21
4.9 ERS STRAIGHT CONNECTOR...............................................................................................................................22
5TRANSPORTATION ........................................................................................................................................ 23
6ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION..................................................................................................................... 24
6.1 GENERAL INFORMATION....................................................................................................................................24
6.2 ERS 53 COUPLING BELT DRIVEN CONVEYOR MODULES.........................................................................................27
6.3 ERS 53 FLAT BELT INSTALLATION .......................................................................................................................28
6.4 ERS 61 STOPPER .............................................................................................................................................34
6.5 ERS 60 SUPPORT.............................................................................................................................................35
6.6 ERS SENSOR AND REFLECTOR ............................................................................................................................36
6.7 ERS SIDE GUIDES.............................................................................................................................................38
6.8 ERS SIDE COVER PROFILE AND ERS COVER CAPS..................................................................................................40
7CLEANING, MAINTENANCE AND REPLACEMENTS ........................................................................................ 41
7.1 GENERAL INFORMATION....................................................................................................................................41
7.2 ERS 53 BELT DRIVEN WITH END DRIVE/GENERAL DRIVE/CURVE WITH END DRIVE..................................................43
7.3 ERS SENSOR AND REFLECTOR ............................................................................................................................59

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7.4 ERS SIDE GUIDE ..............................................................................................................................................61
7.5 ERS SIDE COVER PROFILE..................................................................................................................................63
7.6 ERS COVER CAPS.............................................................................................................................................64
7.7 ERS STRAIGHT CONNECTOR...............................................................................................................................65
8STORAGE AND DISPOSAL .............................................................................................................................. 66
8.1 STORAGE.........................................................................................................................................................66
8.2 DISPOSAL ........................................................................................................................................................66
9APPENDIX...................................................................................................................................................... 66
DECLARATION OF INCORPORATION OF PARTLY COMPLETED MACHINERY..................................................................................67

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1General Safety Instruction
1.1 Target Group
This documentation is aimed at users with the following knowledge and skills:
•Advanced knowledge of mechanical engineering
•Advanced knowledge of electrical engineering
1.2 Representation of warnings and notes
Caution
For your personal safety please precisely observe the
working and operating procedures
Warning
Observe all instructions and procedures,
in order to maintain your plant in working condition.
Note
In order to keep the machine in working order,
observe precisely all technical requirements for
appropriate handling of the machine.
Additional information
Helps you to make optimum use of all the functions on
your machine.

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1.3 Requirements and Conditions
Supplement to the documentation
-Generally applicable and local rules for accident prevention.
-Law on staff protection.
-Regulations on the protection of the environment.
Qualification of staff
-You have the required training.
-You are thoroughly familiar with the use of the plant.
-You are familiar with the documentation contents.
Safe operation
-There are no persons or obstacles in the danger areas.
-Shut down operation at once when there is a threat of danger.
-Regular inspection and maintenance keeps your plant
ready for use.
-Immediately rectify any defects or damage which occurs.
-Ensure all use is for the purpose intended.
-Protective equipment is fitted professionally and is fully
functional.
-Safety and danger notices must be fully legible.
Explanation of terminology
Maintenance: Measures for upkeep and repairs of the projected
status and also determining and assessing the actual status of
the technical devices of a system. The measures comprise:
- Inspection
- Servicing
- Repairs
Safe maintenance
-Access to the plant is forbidden for all unauthorized persons.
-You are thoroughly aware of all sources of danger.
-You have switched off the main switch and secured it
against being switched on again.
-You access the plant only at those points designed for access.
-Never ignore or fail to use safety equipment.
-Always observe the safety notices.

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Correct maintenance
-Appropriately trained maintenance staff.
-You are familiar with the maintenance measures.
-You have completed the tests required within the time period
laid down.
-You use suitable tools.
-Immediately rectify any defects or damage which occurs.
1.3.1 Special safety devices
Protective measures
-Machine movements are dangerous.
-Danger areas of this kind are to be separated
from the rest of the plant by protective screens, Plexiglas
barriers, etc. and marked with safety warning notices.
Further safety devices
-See documentation on electrical system, controls.
1.3.2 Intended use and misuse
Intended use
Products to be transported
-You must not exceed the maximum load capacity.
Products to be transported
-The load must not project more than the amount foreseen
above the carrier, in order to avoid tipping, catching or falling.
-The carrier must be in a satisfactory condition.
Plant
-You must observe the generally valid safety notices.
-You must observe the maintenance regulations.

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Misuse
Not permitted is
The transport of:
- Explosives, highly inflammable or radioactive materials.
- Fluids not in closed barrels.
- Materials to which special hygienic regulations apply.
- Parts with high electrical potential and magnetic fields.
- Live animals.
- The removal of or ignoring of safety equipment.
- The ignoring of safety notices.
1.3.3 Special Regulations
These regulations apply when working with the ERS Belt Driven Roller Conveyor Modules.
Clothing & Appearance
-Wear suitable work clothes and Personal Protection
Equipment (no loose hanging clothes, safety shoes, gloves,
etc.).
-Tie up long hair or wear a cap or hairnet.
-Remove jewellery (necklaces, rings, bracelets, watches, etc.).

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1.4 Risks
Danger
Cause
Avoidance
Permanent injury to the area of
the spine
Permanent injury to the area of
the wrist
Excessive bodily strain during
manual lifting of the products
Do not manually lift the
product
Use appropriate lifting
equipment
Serious injury to hands
Clamping of hands between
moving objects
Catching of clothing / jewellery
in moving machine parts during
maintenance / operation
Do not touch the product when
connected to a power source
Observe the general safety
notices
Approved working clothes
Remove jewellery
Serious injury to head
Catching of hair in moving
machine parts during
maintenance / operation
In case of long hair, bind them
together or wear a hairnet or
cap
Serious injury to body parts
Falling of products during
manual removal e.g. after a
failure of the machine controls
Use of safety straps
Do not lift products exceeding
specified weight limits
Use of protective gloves with
grip coating
Serious injury to body parts
Falling of products from
conveyor
If conveyor is placed overhead,
make sure to place protection
against falling products around
the conveyor
Place side guard
Provide a stop at the end of
each conveyor

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Danger
Cause
Avoidance
Serious injury to body parts
During set up, sharp edges of
the frame are accessible
Wear protective gloves during
handling of the conveyor
Wear protective gloves during
set up of the conveyor
Place cover caps after set up
and installation of the conveyor
2Product description
2.1 ERS 53 Belt Driven Roller Conveyor
2.1.1 Product Description
The ERS Belt Driven Roller Conveyor System is a modular system used to transport products. The ERS
Belt Driven Roller Conveyor System provides a low noise, high volume solution. The throughput of the
standard ERS Belt Driven Roller Conveyor System depends on the weight and dimensions of the
transported products.
The ERS Belt Driven Roller Conveyor System consists of the following principal components:
•ERS 53 Straight with End Drive
•ERS 53 Straight with General Drive