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OETIKER EPC 01
PRoCess DesCRIPTIon
Issue 11.22
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Detect
The detection function identifies a second closure of the same clamp or low-profile clamp and reports the proce-
dure as noK. The detection function requires that a specified force must be achieved for a specified gap. If the
clamp had already been closed the force at the gap will not be reached, and the closure process is canceled.
This type of detection can also be implemented with the Hold or Detect options. If the pincers do not reach the
holding force at the holding gap, this is an indication that the clamp had already become deformed. This requires
a correct setting.
The course of detection for all options is shown in the figure below:
4 3 3 Contact
With this option, the contact position is determined. This refers to the contact of the clamp to the parts being
crimped but not to the ear of the clamp. The contact detection function displays the contact gap when the spec-
ified force is reached. Together with the closing gap, an external system can calculate the difference and thus an
approximation to the compression of the material.
4 3 4 Verification
In this option, the closure is checked. after closing, the pincer jaws are pressed against the clamp with only a low
force. This can verify whether the low-profile clamp has sprung open or has closed correctly. If a force cannot be
built up on the clamp, the clamp has sprung open again and the assembled components are noK. The safety
lever must be held in the actuated position during the entire closure process, including verification.
Fig 14:
Detection for all options