Zimmer GPP5025N-00-A User manual

INSTALLATION AND
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
2-jaw parallel gripper, pneumatic
GPP5000
3-jaw concentric gripper,
pneumatic
GPD5000
DDOC00196
THE KNOW-HOW FACTORY
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1 Supporting documents ............................................................................................................................................................... 4
1.1 Notices and graphics in the installation and operating instructions ...............................................................................................................................4
2 Safety notices............................................................................................................................................................................... 5
3 Proper use .................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
4 Personnelqualication................................................................................................................................................................ 6
4.1 Electricians ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................6
4.2 Specialists ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................6
4.3 Instructed personnel............................................................................................................................................................................................................6
4.4 Service personnel................................................................................................................................................................................................................6
4.5 Additionalqualications ......................................................................................................................................................................................................6
5 Product description ..................................................................................................................................................................... 7
5.1 Type plate .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................7
6 Functional description ................................................................................................................................................................. 7
7 Technical data .............................................................................................................................................................................. 7
8 Accessories/scope of delivery ................................................................................................................................................... 8
9 Transportation/storage/preservation......................................................................................................................................... 8
10 Installation .................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
10.1 Installing GPP5000 ............................................................................................................................................................................................................10
10.2 Installing GPD5000............................................................................................................................................................................................................11
10.3 Installing the energy supply ..............................................................................................................................................................................................12
10.4 Installing the sensors.........................................................................................................................................................................................................13
10.4.1 Adjustingthemagneticeldsensors.................................................................................................................................................................13
10.4.2 Setting the inductive sensors .............................................................................................................................................................................13
10.5 Installingthegripperngers .............................................................................................................................................................................................14
10.6 Installing the support structure.........................................................................................................................................................................................15
10.7 Installing accessories ........................................................................................................................................................................................................15
11 Maintenance............................................................................................................................................................................... 16
12 Decommissioning/disposal ...................................................................................................................................................... 17
13 Declaration of Incorporation ..................................................................................................................................................... 18
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1 Supporting documents
NOTICE
Readthroughtheinstallationandoperatinginstructionsbeforeinstallingorworkingwiththeproduct.
The installation and operating instructions contain important notes for your personal safety. They must be read
andunderstoodbyallpersonswhoworkwithorhandletheproductduringanyphaseoftheproductlifetime.
The documents listed below are available for download on our website www.zimmer-group.com.
• Installation and operating instructions
• Catalogs, drawings, CAD data, performance data
• Information on accessories
• Technical data sheets
• General Terms and Conditions, including warranty information.
ÖOnly those documents currently available on the website are valid.
In these installation and operating instructions, "product" refers to the product designation on the title page!
1.1 Notices and graphics in the installation and operating instructions
DANGER
This notice warns of an imminent danger to the life and health of people. Ignoring these notices can lead to
serious injury or even death.
►You absolutely must comply with the described measures for avoiding these dangers!
ÖThe warning symbols are assigned according to the type of danger.
WARNING
This notice warns of a situation that is potentially hazardous to personal health. Ignoring these notices can cause
serious injury or damage to health.
►You absolutely must comply with the described measures for avoiding these dangers!
ÖThe warning symbols are assigned according to the type of danger.
CAUTION
This notice warns of a situation that is potentially hazardous for people or that may result in material or environ-
mental damage. Ignoring these notices may result in slight, temporary injuries or damage to the product or to the
environment.
►You absolutely must comply with the described measures for avoiding these dangers!
ÖThe warning symbols are assigned according to the type of danger.
NOTICE
General notices contain usage tips and valuable information, but no warnings of dangers to health.
INFORMATION
Thiscategorycontainsusefultipsforhandlingtheproducte󹱺ciently.Failuretoobservethesetipswillnotresult
indamagetotheproduct.Thisinformationdoesnotincludeanyinformationrelevanttohealthorworkplace
safety.
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2 Safety notices
CAUTION
Risk of injury and material damage in case of non-compliance
Installation,commissioning,maintenanceandrepairsmayonlybeperformedbyqualiedspecialistsin
accordance with these installation and operating instructions.
The product is state-of-the-art.
Itisttedtoindustrialmachinesandisusedtohold,transportandstoreworkpieces.
The following are examples of situations in which the product may cause a hazard:
• The product is not properly installed, used or maintained.
• The product is not used for its designated purpose.
• The locally applicable regulations, laws, directives or guidelines are not observed.
►The product may only be used in accordance with these installation and operating instructions and the
product'stechnicaldata.Anychangesoradditionstotheintendeduseoftheproduct,aswellasmodications
to the product, such as those in the following examples, require the written permission of the manufacturer:
• Useoftheproductunderextremeconditions,suchasaggressiveuidsorabrasivedusts
• Additional drilled holes or threads
ÖZimmer GmbH shall accept no liability for any damage caused by improper use. The operator bears sole
responsibility.
►Makesurethatthepowersupplyisdisconnectedbeforeyoumount,adjust,modify,maintainorrepairthe
product.
►Wheneverworkiscarriedoutontheproduct,makesurethattheproductcannotbeactuatedbymistake.
►Performmaintenancetasks,renovationworkorattachmentworkoutsideofthemachine'sdangerzonewhen
possible.
►Note that, due to the spring tension, you should exercise increased caution when uninstalling products with
integrated springs.
►Do not reach into the operational range of the product.
►Operate the product only when it is mounted.
►Observethespeciedmaintenanceintervalsandspecicationsregardingthequalityoftheoperatingmaterial.
►When using the product under extreme conditions, adjust the maintenance interval according to the degree of
contamination.
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3 Proper use
NOTICE
The product is only to be used in its original state with its original accessories, with no unauthorized changes and
within the stipulated parameter limits and operating conditions.
Any other or secondary use is deemed improper.
►Operate the product only in compliance with the associated installation and operating instructions.
►Operate the product only when it is in a technical condition that corresponds to the guaranteed parameters
and operating conditions.
ÖZimmer GmbH shall accept no liability for any damage caused by improper use. The operator bears sole
responsibility.
• The product is designed exclusively for pneumatic operation.
• The product is to be used as intended in enclosed rooms for temporary gripping, handling and holding.
• Theproductisnotsuitableforclampingworkpiecesduringamachiningprocess.
• Direct contact with perishable goods/food is not permitted.
4 Personnel qualication
WARNING
Injuries and material damage due to inadequate qualication
Ifinadequatelyqualiedpersonnelperformworkontheproduct,thiscancauseseriousinjuriesandsignicant
material damage.
►Allworkontheproductmustbeperformedbyqualiedpersonnel.
►Beforeworkingwiththeproduct,readthedocumentinitsentiretyandmakesurethatyouhaveunderstood
everything.
►Observecountry-specicaccidentpreventionregulationsandthegeneralsafetynotices.
Thefollowingqualicationsareaprerequisiteforperformingvariousworkontheproduct.
4.1 Electricians
Electriciansareabletoperformworkonelectricalsystems,canrecognizeandavoidpossibledangersandknowthe
relevantstandardsandprovisionsduetotheirtechnicaltraining,knowledgeandexperience.
4.2 Specialists
Specialistsareabletoperformtheassignedwork,canrecognizeandavoidpossibledangersandknowtherelevant
standardsandprovisionsduetotheirtechnicaltraining,knowledgeandexperience.
4.3 Instructed personnel
Instructedpersonnelhavebeentrainedbytheoperatingcompanyonthetasksandpossibledangersofimproperbehavior.
4.4 Service personnel
Servicepersonnelareabletoperformtheassignedworkandcanrecognizeandavoidpossibledangersduetotheir
technicaltraining,knowledgeandexperience.
4.5 Additional qualications
Personswhoworkwiththeproductmustbefamiliarwiththevalidsafetyregulationsandlawsaswellasthestandards,
guidelines and laws listed in this document.
Personnelwhoworkwiththeproductmusthavefacility-issuedauthorizationtocommission,program,congure,operate,
maintain and also decommission this product.
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5 Product description
5.1 Type plate
A type plate is attached to the housing of the product.
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Thearticlenumberandtheconrmationnumberareshownonthetype
plate.
am Article number
an Conrmationnumber
6 Functional description
Alternating ventilation moves the internal drive up and down.
Themovementgeneratedinthisprocessistransferredtothegripperjawsbykinematics,producingthegripperjaw
movement.
For products with gripping force retention, this supports the grip force, acting in the force-transfer direction.
GPP5000 GPD5000
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1
1Gripper jaw
7 Technical data
INFORMATION
►Youcanndtheinformationinthetechnicaldatasheetonourwebsite.
Thisdatavarieswithintheseries,dependingonthespecicdesign.
►Please contact Zimmer Customer Service if you have any questions.
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8 Accessories/scope of delivery
INFORMATION
If any accessories not sold or authorized by Zimmer GmbH are used, the function of the product cannot be
guaranteed.ZimmerGmbHaccessoriesarespecicallytailoredtotheindividualproducts.
►For optional accessories and those included in the scope of delivery, refer to our website.
9 Transportation/storage/preservation
►Transportandstorageoftheproductmustbedoneonlywiththeoriginalpackaging.
►Iftheproducthasalreadybeeninstalledonthesuperordinatemachineunit,caremustbetakenduringtransportto
ensure that no unexpected movements can occur.
►Beforecommissioningtheproductandaftertransport,checkallpowerandcommunicationconnectionsaswellas
all mechanical connections.
►If the product is stored for an extended period, the following points are to be observed:
►Keep the storage location as dust-free and dry as possible.
►Avoidtemperatureuctuations.
►Avoid wind/drafts/water condensation formation.
►Packtheproductanddonotexposeittodirectsunlightduringstorage.
►Clean all components. There must be no soiling left on the components.
►Visually inspect all components.
►Remove all foreign substances.
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10 Installation
WARNING
Risk of death due to unsuitable lifting equipment
►Use suitable lifting equipment for overhead assembly or disassembly of the product if the dead weight of the
productis>3kg.
WARNING
Risk of injury from crushing
Removingthecoverofthewedgehooktransmissionresultsinacrushinghazardbetweenthegripperjaws.
Crushing injuries can result from the gripping process.
►Makesurethattherearenopartsofthebodyintherangeofmovementoftheproduct!
►Onlypermitinstallation,maintenanceandservicingworktobecarriedoutbytrainedpersonnel.
►Doinstallation,maintenanceandservicingworkinjogmodeonly.
WARNING
Risk of injury due to uncontrolled movements
Riskofinjuryincaseofunexpectedmovementofthemachineorsystemintowhichtheproductistobeinstalled.
►Switchofftheenergysupplyofthemachinebeforeanywork.
►Secure the power supply against being switched on unintentionally.
►Checkthemachineforanyresidualenergythatmaybepresent.
►For spring-assisted products, wait until the gripper jaws reach the end position with the system depressurized.
CAUTION
Risk of injury due to uncontrolled movements
Riskofinjuryintheeventofuncontrolledmovementoftheproductwhenthepowersupplyisconnected.
►Switchoffthepowersupplytothemachinebeforecarryingoutanywork.
►Secure the power supply against being switched on unintentionally.
►Checkthemachineforanyresidualenergythatmaybepresent.
CAUTION
Risk of injury from impact
Whenthegripperjawsareopening,thereisariskofimpactintheguidearea.
NOTICE
Installationmayonlybecarriedoutbyqualiedpersonnelinaccordancewiththeseinstallationandoperating
instructions.
►Switchoffthepowersupplybeforeanyassembly,installationormaintenancework.
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Assembly requirements
Permissible unevenness [mm] Mounting surface length [mm] < 100 0.02
Mounting surface length [mm] > 100 0.05
Strengthclassofthemountingscrews(ENISO4762) 8.8
INFORMATION
Further installation information:
• The mounting screws are not included in the scope of delivery.
►Installtheproductonanappropriatemountingsurfaceinaccordancewiththeatnessspecications.
►Makesurethatthemountingpieceissu󹱺cientlyrigid.
►Observe the tightening torque of the mounting screws.
►Verify the permitted load capacity of the required screw connections in accordance with VDI 2230.
10.1 Installing GPP5000
The product can be installed from multiple
sides.
1
2
►Insert the centering sleeves into the
providedtsontheproduct.
►Position the product on the mounting piece
using centering sleeves.
►Mount the product on the mounting piece
using the appropriate mounting screws.
1Mounting screw
2Centering Disc
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10.2 Installing GPD5000
The product can be installed from multiple
sides.
1
2
►Insert the straight pins into the designated
tsontheproduct.
►Use the straight pins to position the product
on the mounting piece.
►Mount the product on the mounting piece
using the appropriate mounting screws.
1Mounting screw
2Straight pins
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10.3 Installing the energy supply
NOTICE
►Youcanndtheinformationinthetechnicaldatasheetonourwebsite.
►Close off unused connections using pressure-resistant closures.
►The authorized connections that are available can be found in the accessories list on our website. The
necessary ordering information can also be found there.
►UsecompressedairinaccordancewithDINISO8573-1[4:4:4].
►Insertthescrewttingsintotheprovidedconnections.
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1Connector
INFORMATION
Multiple alternative connections are available.
Noscrewttingshavetobeinstalledinthealternativeconnections.
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10.4 Installing the sensors
10.4.1 Adjusting the magnetic eld sensors
NOTICE
►Notethatswitchingpointshiftsmayoccurifthesensorsareexposedtoanadditional,externalmagneticeld.
INFORMATION
The sensors are available as accessories.
►More information can be found in the installation and operating instructions of the sensor.
10.4.2 Setting the inductive sensors
INFORMATION
The inductive sensors can be used in ascending order starting from installation sizes GPP5006 and GPD5006.
Exceptions are the GPP50XX-AL-A and GPD50XX-AL-A
INFORMATION
External limit stops are a requirement to use inductive sensors.
►For information on optional accessories and those included in the scope of delivery, refer to our website.
The sensors can detect any desired position of
the gripper jaws directly at the mechanical
system.
1
2
3
5
4
►Insertthesensorintotheterminalblock
provided for this purpose.
►Push the sensor as far as it will go (to the
endstop).
►Clamp the sensor using the clamping screw.
►Connect the sensor to the operating voltage.
►Move the gripper jaws into the desired
position.
►Adjust the switch cam using the set screw
until the function display on the sensor
illuminates.
1Gripper jaw
2Adjusting screw
3Clamping screw
4Mountingblock
5Inductive sensor
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10.5 Installing the gripper ngers
NOTICE
►Beforeinstallingthegripperngers,checkwhethertheirlengthissuitableforusewiththeselectedvariant.
►Youcanndinformationonourwebsite.
►Please contact Zimmer Customer Service if you have any questions.
Assembly requirements
Strengthclass(DINENISO4762) GPP5000 8.8
GPD5000 12.9
1Mounting screw
2Grippernger
3Centering Disc
1
2
3
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10.6 Installing the support structure
CAUTION
Risk of injury from collision
►Makesurethatwhentheproductismoving,thesupportstructuredoesnotcollidewithotherpartsofthe
machine in which the product is installed.
NOTICE
Thiscustomer-specicsupportstructuremustbedesignedsuchthatitdoesnotimpedethemovementofthe
gripper jaws.
Dimension A may not be exceeded by the support structure.
Dimension B may be exceeded by the support structure.
►Forthedimensionsrequiredforthecustomer-specicsupportstructure,refertothetechnicaldatasheet
found on our website.
INFORMATION
GPD5000 series: You cannot install an additional support structure if a pressure piece is installed on the product.
It is possible to remove the cover plate in order
touseacustomer-specicsupportstructure.
For installing a support structure, there are
additionaltsunderthecoverplate. 3
1
2
1Dimension B
2Dimension A
3Cover plate
10.7 Installing accessories
NOTICE
►Beforeinstallinganaccessory,makesureitissuitableforusewiththeselectedvariant.
►Youcanndinformationonourwebsite.
►Please contact Zimmer Customer Service if you have any questions.
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11 Maintenance
WARNING
Risk of injury from crushing
Removingthecoverofthewedgehooktransmissionresultsinacrushinghazardbetweenthegripperjaws.
Crushing injuries can result from the gripping process.
►Makesurethattherearenopartsofthebodyintherangeofmovementoftheproduct!
►Onlypermitinstallation,maintenanceandservicingworktobecarriedoutbytrainedpersonnel.
►Doinstallation,maintenanceandservicingworkinjogmodeonly.
WARNING
Risk of injury due to objects being ejected
The product has integrated gripping force retention. This device is a spring that acts as an energy accumulator.
When uninstalling the piston cover, it and/or the piston can be ejected due to the pretensioned spring.
►When disassembling the product, use a device that prevents the piston or the piston cover from being ejected.
►HavemaintenanceworkbeperformedonlybyZimmerCustomerService.
CAUTION
Risk of injury from impact
Whenthegripperjawsareopening,thereisariskofimpactintheguidearea.
CAUTION
Material damage resulting from blowing out with compressed air
Blowingouttheproductwithcompressedaircancausemalfunctionsandposeariskofaccidents.
►Never purge the product with compressed air.
CAUTION
Material damage caused by liquid and solvent-based cleaners
Liquidandsolvent-basedcleaningagentscancausemalfunctionsandposeariskofaccidents.
►Do not clean the product with any cleaning agents that are liquid or contain solvents.
NOTICE
Material damage due to leaking lubricant
Excessivelubricationcancausemovingmachinepartstoleaklubricant.Thiscancontaminatethemachine,
objectbeinggrippedorworkpiece.
►Only use approved or recommended lubricants.
►Observethemanufacturerinformationforuseofspeciclubricants.
►Adhere to the lubrication interval.
►Avoid excessive lubrication.
►Removeleakinglubricantimmediatelyandthoroughly.
►Replace damaged seals.
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Maintenance-free operation of the product is guaranteed for up to 30 million cycles , with the exception of mainte-
nance-free operation of the product for installation sizes GPP50XX-AL-A and GPD50XX-AL-A within up to 15 million cycles.
The maintenance interval may be shortened under the following circumstances:
• Dirty environment
• Improperuseandusethatdoesnotcomplywiththepowerspecications.
• Operation with impermissible compressed air
• Permissible temperature range not observed
• Ambienttemperature>60°C
►Eventhoughtheproductismaintenance-freeasmentionedabove,performaregularvisualinspectiontocheckforany
damage or contamination.
►HavemaintenanceworkbeperformedbyZimmerCustomerServicewheneverpossible.
ÖDismantling and reassembling the product without authorization may result in complications, as special installation
equipment is required in some cases. Zimmer GmbH accepts no liability for any resulting malfunctions or damage.
12 Decommissioning/disposal
INFORMATION
When the product reaches the end of its operational phase, it can be completely disassembled and disposed of.
►Disconnect the product completely from the power supply.
►Dispose of the components properly according to the material groups.
►Comply with the locally applicable environmental and disposal regulations.
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13 Declaration of Incorporation
IntermsoftheEUMachineryDirective2006/42/EC(AnnexII1B)
Name and address of the manufacturer:
Zimmer GmbH
ImSalmenkopf
77866 Rheinau, Germany
[phone]
[email protected]
www.zimmer-group.com



We hereby declare that the incomplete machine described below
Product designation: 2-jaw parallel gripper/3-jaw concentric gripper, pneumatic
Type designation: GPP5000, GPD5000
conform to the requirements of the Machinery Directive, 2006/42/EC, Article 2g, Annex VII.b – Annex II.b, in its design and
theversionweputonthemarket.
Basic health and safety requirements:
No. 1.1.2, No. 1.1.3, No. .1.5, No. 1.3.2, No. 1.3.4, No. 1.3.7, No. 1.5.3, No. 1.5.4, No. 1.5.8, No. 1.6.4, No. 1.7.1, No. 1.7.4
A full list of applied standards can be obtained from the manufacturer.
WealsodeclarethatthespecictechnicaldocumentswereproducedinaccordancewithAnnexVIIPartBofthisDirective.
Weundertaketoprovidethemarketsupervisorybodieswithelectronicversionsofspecialdocumentsfortheincomplete
machine through our documentation department, should they have reason to request them.
The incomplete machine may only be commissioned if it has been ascertained, if applicable, that the machine or
system in which the incomplete machine is to be installed satises the requirements of Directive 2006/42/EC on
Machinery and an EC Declaration of Conformity has been drawn up in accordance with Annex II 1 A.
Kurt Ross Rheinau, Germany, 2020-10-08
Authorized representative for the
compilation of relevant technical
documents
(Placeanddateofissuance) Martin Zimmer
(Legallybindingsignature)
Managing Partner
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