VertiDrive V700 Series User manual

VertiDrive V700 Series Robot
User Manual
This is the original English manual to be used by VertiDrive on-site user training certified operators.
REVISION: 1.2
ISSUE DATE: 20-06-2023
APPLIES TO: VertiDrive V700 Series robot
VERTIDRIVE B.V.
Gieterijweg 15
3089JZ, Rotterdam
The Netherlands
Phone: [phone]
Website: www.vertidrive.com
E-Mail: [e-mail]
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No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any
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manufacturer.

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FOREWORD
This manual is written to inform you, as a user, how to work safely with our product. The manual provides information
on the level of a technical specialist. The system should not be operated by unauthorized personnel or technical
specialist without training.
Read and fully understand these instructions before using the equipment. Make sure all security recommendations
and precautions have been read and understood. Also, read the security recommendations of complementary
supplier’s documents. The users remain responsible for supervision and compliance with this manual.
This manual only applies to the “V700 Series” modular carrier for various applications and does not describe the
complete “VertiDrive” set of equipment with applicable tools. Upon request, different tools for the V700 Series robot
are available, such as a safety winch system and specifically designed equipment. Contact the support department
of VertiDrive B.V. for more information.
As a manufacturer, we strongly recommend to:
 Contact VertiDrive B.V. for urgent questions;
 Keep the manual in a dry, safe, and available place for everyone who’s involved;
 Keep all security marks on the system visible, replace them if needed.
Equipment supplied by VertiDrive B.V., to which the machine directive is applicable, complies with the EU declaration
of conformity.
Contents of manual
This manual contains the following subjects:
 Product specification;
 Product certification;
 Safety information;
 System description;
 Installation instructions;
 Operation instructions;
 Maintenance instructions;
 Storage and transport instructions.
Notice
All applicable procedures, described in this manual, have been verified by VertiDrive B.V.
The provided images are meant to represent the actual product, but the image content may vary from reality.
Revision history
Rev. No.
Issue date
Description
Created
Checked
1.0
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2023
First
release
for new V700 Series
robot
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GVE
1.1
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5
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2023
Improved
descriptions regarding safety
RBE
GVE
1.2
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2023
Added new
magnet adjustment
visuals and
descriptions
RBE
GVE

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CONTENTS
1. CONTACT INFORMATION ................................................................................................................................................. 5
Supplier....................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Support and service .................................................................................................................................................. 5
2. TERMS AND DEFINITIONS ................................................................................................................................................... 6
3. MACHINE SPECIFICATION ................................................................................................................................................. 7
General specifications ............................................................................................................................................. 7
CE marking and identification ................................................................................................................................. 7
Technical specifications ........................................................................................................................................... 7
Applications ............................................................................................................................................................... 8
Documentation ......................................................................................................................................................... 8
4. PRODUCT CONFORMITY AND LIABILITY ........................................................................................................................... 9
General ...................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Intended and non-intended use of the machine ................................................................................................. 9
Responsibilities for owner and user .......................................................................................................................... 9
Warranty .................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Liability ...................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Guarantee (= warranty), or other claims ............................................................................................................. 11
5. SAFETY .............................................................................................................................................................................. 12
Symbols in this document ....................................................................................................................................... 12
Safety signs on the system ...................................................................................................................................... 12
General safety instructions ..................................................................................................................................... 13
5.3.1. Job functions, tasks, certification, and team line-up (UHP and abrasive equipment) ............................ 13
5.3.2. Before starting ................................................................................................................................................. 13
5.3.3. During operation ............................................................................................................................................. 14
5.3.4. During maintenance / service: ...................................................................................................................... 14
Safety provisions ...................................................................................................................................................... 15
5.4.1. Emergency stop .............................................................................................................................................. 15
5.4.2. Wall contact sensor (WCS)............................................................................................................................. 15
5.4.3. Whip checks .................................................................................................................................................... 15
Hearing protection ................................................................................................................................................. 15
Risk for personal injury ............................................................................................................................................. 16
5.6.1. Electrocution / Electric shock ........................................................................................................................ 16
5.6.2. Electrical safety earth ..................................................................................................................................... 16
5.6.3. Cuts, injuries on head and feet ..................................................................................................................... 16
5.6.4. Injuries on face and eyes ............................................................................................................................... 17
5.6.5. Hearing damage ............................................................................................................................................ 17
5.6.6. Liquid injection by UHP water jet ................................................................................................................... 17
5.6.7. Crushing hand ................................................................................................................................................. 17
5.6.8. Magnetism ....................................................................................................................................................... 17
6. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ...................................................................................................................................................... 18
General .................................................................................................................................................................... 18
V700 Series robot ..................................................................................................................................................... 18

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Control box (incl. optional transport frame) ........................................................................................................ 19
Remote control ....................................................................................................................................................... 20
Umbilical and (optional) extension kit .................................................................................................................. 21
Fall arrester and (optional) winch system ............................................................................................................. 22
7. INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................................................................... 24
General .................................................................................................................................................................... 24
Pump / valve control connection ......................................................................................................................... 24
Handling of the Robot ............................................................................................................................................ 26
8. OPERATION ...................................................................................................................................................................... 27
Operating procedure ............................................................................................................................................. 27
8.1.1. Magnet distance adjustment ........................................................................................................................ 27
8.1.2. Robot placement ........................................................................................................................................... 29
8.1.3. Connection and application setup .............................................................................................................. 30
8.1.4. Robot operation .............................................................................................................................................. 32
8.1.5. Application operation .................................................................................................................................... 33
8.1.6. Shutting down ................................................................................................................................................. 34
8.1.7. WCS overrule ................................................................................................................................................... 34
8.1.8. Recover from an emergency stop ................................................................................................................ 35
9. MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING .................................................................................................................................... 36
General .................................................................................................................................................................... 36
Frequency of inspection and maintenance ........................................................................................................ 36
Inspection and maintenance activities ................................................................................................................ 36
Part replacement instructions ................................................................................................................................ 38
Cleaning .................................................................................................................................................................. 38
10. TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................................................................................................... 39
11. STORAGE AND TRANSPORT ........................................................................................................................................ 42
General ................................................................................................................................................................ 42
12. DISMANTLING AND DISPOSAL .................................................................................................................................... 42
General ................................................................................................................................................................ 42
APPENDIX A - EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY .............................................................................................................. 43

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1. CONTACT INFORMATION
Supplier
VertiDrive B.V.
Gieterijweg 15
3089JZ, Rotterdam
The Netherlands
Telephone: [phone]
E-Mail: [email protected]m
Support and service
VertiDrive B.V.
Gieterijweg 15
3089JZ, Rotterdam
The Netherlands
Telephone: [phone]
E-Mail: [email protected]

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2. TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
The following definitions, abbreviations, and units are used in this manual.
Definition Description
Abrasive blasting A process of smoothing or cleaning a surface by forcing solid particles across
that surface at high speeds.
Emergency shut-off A stop button that ensures a safe situation when activated.
High-pressure water
jetting system
A system that consists of a pump, hoses, and high-pressure jetting equipment,
that can jet water under high pressures between 250 bar and 2000 bar.
High-pressure
washing
A process of cleaning a surface using high-pressure water jets.
Jetting area This is the area where the cleaning is carried out and where people are
exposed to the water jets or jetting components.
Nozzle A head with one or more discharge openings through which the water jet
spray emerges.
Ultra-high-pressure
water jetting system
A system that consists of a pump, hoses, and high-pressure jetting equipment,
that can jet water under ultra-high pressures of more than 2000 bar.
Ultra-high-pressure
water blasting
A process of smoothing or cleaning a surface using ultra-high-pressure water
jets.
Whip check A safety cable, used on high-pressure air or water hoses to prevent the hoses
from flying around if the connection inadvertently separates.
Abbreviation Description
CE Conformité Européenne: CE marking ensures that the product is
manufactured according to European standards.
EN European Norm: A set of unified standards for products, services, testing
procedures, or systems recognized by the European Union.
IP Ingress Protection: The IP code indicates how well a device is protected
against water and dust.
HP High-Pressure: Refers in this manual to high-pressure water jetting. Working
pressures from 25 up to 1000 bar.
LMRA Last-Minute Risk Analysis: This is a short assessment performed immediately
before the start of work to identify and exclude all potential safety, health, and
environmental hazards at the workplace.
PPE Personal Protective Equipment: Anything a worker uses or wears to keep them
healthy and safe.
UHP Ultra-High Pressure: In this manual refers to ultra-high pressure water jetting.
Working pressures from 2000 bar and up.
Unit Description
°C Degrees Celsius.
°F Degrees Fahrenheit.
A Ampere; SI unit of electrical current.
bar Unit of pressure; 1 bar = 100,000 Pa (pascals).
cm Centimeter = 0.01m.
dB(A) Decibels (absolute); a weighted scale for judging loudness that corresponds to
the hearing threshold of the human ear.
Hz Hertz, SI unit of frequency of one cycle per second.
kg Kilogram.
m Meter; SI unit for length.
mm Millimeter = 0.001m.
V Volt; SI unit for electric potential difference.

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3. MACHINE SPECIFICATION
General specifications
Product description: V700 series.
Country of origin: The Netherlands.
CE marking and identification
The product has a CE mark, to indicate that it complies with the fundamental safety and health requirements as
written in the EU Declaration of Conformity.
The mark is located on the type plate, placed on the robot at the location shown below as well as on the inside of
the door of the control box. The type plate also shows the unique identification number of the robot, the year of
manufacture, and electrical specification.
CE mark V700 series on robot and inside control box
Technical specifications
Robot
Robot dimensions l x w x h: 750 x 520 x 720 mm.
Weight: 62 kg.
Payload capacity: 180 kg max.
Driving speed: max 4,9 m/min.
Swing arm
Torque capacity (horizontal): max 150 Nm (15 kg at 1m arm length).
Thrust capacity (vertical): max 600 N (60 kg force) at 1m arm length.
Swing arm speed: max 30 °/s.
Umbilical
Umbilical dimensions: ø18mm, length 50 m.
Umbilical weight: 25 kg (0.5 kg / m).
Umbilical extension: Max 100m (use 2nd 322035 umbilical + 323018 extension kit).
Control box (CB4.0)
Dimensions h x w x d: 600 x 600 x 260 mm (600 x 690 x 260 mm with cooling).
Weight: 35 kg (44 kg for ‘high temperature’ systems with cooling).

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Electrical specifications
Input voltage range: 230V systems: 200-240 VAC, 120V systems: 100-120 VAC.
Input frequency range: 50/60 Hz.
Input current (without cooling): 230V systems: 5A, 120V systems: 10A.
Input current (with cooling): 230V systems: 7A, 120V systems: 14A.
Output voltage to the robot: 70 VDC (motors) and 24 VDC (logic).
Remote control system: Hetronic Nova XL.
Range remote control: 100 meters.
Environmental conditions
Working temperature (without cooling): -20 to +35°C (0 to +95°F).
Working temperature (with cooling): -20 to +50°C (0 to +120°F).
Storage temperature: -40 to +85°C (-40 to +185°F).
IP rating robot: IP65.
IP rating control box: IP66.
IP rating remote control: IP66.
Applications
The V700 Series robot can be equipped with different types of applications:
 Swing arm for abrasive blasting (313550);
 Swing arm for high-pressure washing (322006, 322032, 322033 & 322034);
 Swing arm for ultra-high-pressure water blasting (310143);
Contact VertiDrive for detailed information and advice on all available applications.
The procedures for installing and using the different applications are described in the application user manuals.
Documentation
V700 Series robot system (standard)
User Manual VertiDrive V700 Series robot (supplied with robot system).
Control system wiring diagram (supplied with control box).
322027 V700 Series Robot – IPM (Illustrated Parts Manual).
3.4 F-03 Startup Checklist.
3.4 F-04 Inspection and Maintenance Schedule.
V700 Series ancillary equipment (optional)
Optional: Transport frame - User Manual and IPM.
Optional: Swing arm abrasive blasting - User Manual and IPM.
Optional: HP washing arm - User Manual and IPM.
Optional: UHP hydro blasting arm - User Manual and IPM.

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4. PRODUCT CONFORMITY AND LIABILITY
General
The VertiDrive V700 Series fulfills all relevant requirements to be used safely. To achieve this, important safety
instructions are described in this manual that must be followed throughout the whole lifecycle of the product.
See the EU Declaration of Conformity, appendix A to this document, for details on directives and standards used.
The original Declaration of Conformity (DoC) and the full Technical Construction File (TCF) are held at the
manufacturer's office in Rotterdam.
Intended and non-intended use of the machine
The VertiDrive V700 Series robot is a remote-controlled vehicle that uses powerful permanent magnets to adhere to
steel surfaces. This permanent adhesion allows operation on flat or slightly curved steel surfaces at any angle, e.g.,
vertically to, or underneath a horizontal surface (upside down). The robot is designed as a modular carrier for various
applications for surface treatment. The robot can ONLY be used on a magnetic surface such as steel as the reaction
force of the application can make the robot jump up otherwise.
The magnets will prevent this on a magnetic surface. The possibilities and limitations are shown in this document.
By intended use means that the operations on this system must be carried out following the instructions given in this
manual and the relevant application or other ancillary equipment manual(s). Tools and materials used for this
purpose must be applicable to this product and approved by VertiDrive.
Only trained and certified personnel who are duly qualified are authorized to operate the system. Before the use of
the robot, VertiDrive and/or an authorized VertiDrive representative / trainer will demonstrate the product and
provide training on the safe use of the robot and equipment. Participants receive a signed and dated certificate of
participation, which is obligatory to operate and/or maintain the robot. The minimum operator age is 18.
Maintenance engineers must be instructed by VertiDrive or an authorized VertiDrive representative. VertiDrive
maintenance instructions and procedures must be adhered to.
Responsibilities for owner and user
Any changes made to the VertiDrive V700 Series robot may lead to severe damage and injury to the operator or
other personnel in the vicinity of the robot.
The VertiDrive V700 Series robot must not be changed in any way without the written permission of VertiDrive B.V. The
risks and consequences related to adaptations are explicitly excluded from the responsibility of VertiDrive B.V.
VertiDrive B.V. cannot be held responsible for failures or any damage caused by improper use of the equipment, or
overdue maintenance. Personnel will always remain responsible for their actions and the consequential results.
Warranty
Delivery takes place according to the delivery terms specified in “Terms and conditions of the Metaalunie.” The
warranty applies according to Article 14: ‘Guarantee and other claims’ from these terms and conditions unless
agreed upon in writing otherwise.
In all cases, the Warranty does not cover defects that are the result of:
 normal wear and tear;
 improper use;
 lack of maintenance or maintenance carried out incorrectly;
At all times VertiDrive start-up checklists, inspection- and maintenance checklists, including registration and
execution of resulting needed maintenance work, need to be consistently used and stored for reference.
 installation, assembly, modification, or repairs carried out by the Client or third parties;
 faulty or unsuitable goods originating from or prescribed by the Client;
 faulty or unsuitable materials or tools used by the Client.

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No warranty is given for:
 goods delivered that were not new at the time of delivery;
 inspections and repairs carried out on goods owned by the Client;
 parts that are subject to a manufacturer’s guarantee.
 Defects due to use improper use and / or maintenance by uncertified (operations and/or maintenance)
personnel.
Liability
VertiDrive B.V. accepts no liability for unsafe situations, accidents, and / or damage resulting from any of the following
points:
 poor or improper inspection and/or maintenance of the product;
 the robot is explicitly NOT suitable for carrying people and/or objects;
 it is NOT permitted to modify the robot (including ancillaries and applications) in any way without prior
consultation and prior written permission from VertiDrive B.V.;
 the working surface must be ferritic to provide sufficient adhesion of the permanent magnets. The metal
thickness of the working surface needs to be a minimum of 8 mm. Lower values will decrease the holding
force of the permanent magnets and increase the risk of the robot getting detached from the surface;
 for optimal adhesion, the distance between the magnets and metal should not exceed the boundary
conditions described in this document. VertiDrive advises using the default configuration when possible;
 coating thickness and / or surface contamination can affect the holding force. Prior to starting operation,
the holding force of the robot must always be checked;
 the magnets are temperature sensitive and will lose holding force when exposed to elevated temperatures.
The robot is NOT suitable for applications that result in a magnet temperature above 80° C (175° F). Do NOT
use the robot on hot surfaces (> 80°C) or in applications where the robot is directly exposed to temperatures
above the 80°C limit;
 pay attention when driving on curved surfaces. The robot is designed for flat and large radius curved surfaces
only. The robot can handle certain curved surfaces as instructed by authorized VertiDrive personnel. The
exact limits are application and situation dependent. Practical instruction on how to avoid and /or cope
with curved surfaces is explained during (mandatory) training.
Driving on a surface with a radius