EPCE-TB
Electric cylinder unit
Festo SE & Co. KG
Ruiter Straße 82
73734 Esslingen
Deutschland
+49 711 347-0
www.festo.com
Operating instructions
8174333
2022-04c
[8174335]
Translation of the original instructions
© 2022 all rights reserved to Festo SE & Co. KG
IO-Link® is a registered trademark of its respective trademark holder in certain
countries.
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About this document
1.1
Applicable documents
All available documents for the product
Type
Product
Table of contents
EMCS-ST
Integrated drive
Manual
NEFC-M12G8-0.3-M12G5-LK
Adapter
Assembly instructions
Tab. 1: Applicable documents for the product
1.2
Product version
This documentation refers to the following datasets:
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Firmware version of the integrated drive from "v19.0.4.107_release"
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IO-Link device description file (IODD) from V1.2.6
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Adapter NEFC from production date 01/2022
When using a different firmware version, check whether a corresponding version
of the documentation is available
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Safety
2.1
Safety instructions
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Observe labelling on the product.
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Before working on the product, switch off the power supply and secure it
against being switched on again.
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Store the product in a cool, dry environment protected from UV and corrosion.
Keep storage times short.
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Observe the tightening torques. Unless otherwise specified, the tolerance is
± 20%.
2.2
Intended use
The electric cylinder unit EPCE-TB is intended for linear movement of payloads or
as a drive when external guides are used between two end positions.
2.3
Training of qualified personnel
Work on the product may only be carried out by qualified personnel who can
evaluate the work and detect dangers. The qualified personnel have knowledge
and experience in dealing with electric drive systems.
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Additional information
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Contact the regional Festo contact if you have technical problems
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Accessories and spare parts
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Product overview
4.1
Scope of delivery
The following components are included in the scope of delivery:
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Electric cylinder unit EPCE-TB
–
Instruction manual for the electric cylinder unit EPCE-TB
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Adapter for IO-Link operation (optional accessory)
4.2
Function
The electric cylinder unit converts the rotary motion of the mounted motor into a
linear motion of the piston rod. The toothed belt drive converts the torque of the
motor into a feed force. The linear movement of the piston rod is guided by the
guide in the blanking plate.
4.3
System overview
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3
4
5
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Fig. 1: System overview EPCE-TB
1
PELV fixed power supply for load
voltage
2
PELV fixed power supply for logic
voltage
3
Application software
4
PC or laptop
5
Controller or IO-Link master
6
Electric cylinder unit EPCE-TB
Items
1
…
5
are not included in the scope of delivery.
4.3.1
Product design
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3
4
5
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7
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Fig. 2: Product design EPCE-TB
(example EPCE-...-MF)
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Electric cylinder unit EPCE-TB
2
Controller housing
3
Warning symbol "Attention! Hot sur-
face"
4
Integrated drive EMCS-ST
5
Product labelling
6
Slot for profile mounting
7
Through-hole for direct fastening
8
Thread and centre hole for direct fas-
tening
Electrical connections, display and operating components (HMI)
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2
3
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5
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7
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Fig. 3: Electrical connections, display
and operating components
(HMI)
1
LED display menu (Speed Out, ...,
Demo)
2
LED parameter display
3
LED C/Q
4
Connection for load voltage [Power]
5
Logic voltage connection and digital
I/O or IO-Link connections [Logic]
6
Pushbutton actuator (right arrow)
7
Pushbutton actuator (Edit)
8
Pushbutton actuator (left arrow)
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Transport
NOTICE
Unexpected and unbraked movement of components
• Secure moving components for transport.
Transport conditions and storage conditions
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Store and transport the product in its original packaging.
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Store the product in a cool, dry environment protected from UV and corrosion.
Keep storage times short.
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Store product in areas where it is not exposed to oils, greases and degreasing
vapours.
