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Issue 11.22

OETIKER EPC 01

Table of ConTenTs

08905306

8.5  Menu Control Unit.   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   . 41

8.5.1  overview of the menu structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
8.5.2  Connecting to the Control Unit.   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   . 41
8.5.3  Read data set  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
8.5.4  sending the data set .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 42
8.5.5 Measure  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
8.5.6  Pincer test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
8.5.7  execute commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

8.6  local dataset menu .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   . 46

8.6.1  overview of the menu structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
8.6.2  edit local dataset .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   . 47
8.6.3  Importing the local dataset.   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   . 48
8.6.4  exporting the local dataset.   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   . 49
8.6.5  editing the clamping dataset.   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   . 49
8.6.6  edit sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
8.6.7  edit the Control Unit settings.   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   . 53
8.6.8  View statistics  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
8.6.9  View log file.   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   . 59
8.6.10  View licensed functions.   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   . 60

9 

Operate the EPC 01 via an external Control Unit (PLC) 

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9.1  Description of the integration for semi/fully automatic mode.   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   . 61

9.1.1  Instruction of Incorporation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

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Maintenance and repair                                                                                                                               62

10.1  General safety instructions for maintenance and repair work  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
10.2  Preparation and completion of maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

10.2.1  Preparing for maintenance .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   . 62
10.2.2  Completing maintenance.   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   . 62

10.3  Perform maintenance according to the maintenance schedul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

10.3.1  Cleaning the ePC 01 .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 63
10.3.2  lubricating the pincer head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
10.3.3  Checking and changing the pre-filter  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
10.3.4  Have the pincer and pincer head serviced (recommended)  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 64

10.4 Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

10.4.1  Changing the pincer head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
10.4.2  aligning the pincer head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
10.4.3  Changing the pincer jaws  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
10.4.4  Have the ePC 01 unit repaired .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   . 69

11 

Troubleshooting and error messages                                                                                                         70

11.1  General instructions in the event of errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
11.2  Displaying errors  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Summary of Contents for EPC 01

Page 1: ...Translation of the original instruction manual Part no 08905306 Issue 221129_V02_a OETIKER Schweiz AG Spätzstrasse 11 CH 8810 Horgen Switzerland OETIKER EPC 01 Instruction manual ...

Page 2: ... working methods 9 2 6 Safety devices 9 2 6 1 Pressure relief valve 9 2 6 2 Safety shut off valve 9 2 6 3 Safety lever 9 2 7 Using the EPC 01 via an external control system 10 2 8 Modifications changes 10 2 9 Qualified personnel 10 2 10 Maintenance tasks 11 2 11 Signs on the EPC 01 11 2 11 1 Safety signs 11 2 11 2 Nameplates 12 3 Structure and description 13 3 1 Overall EPC 01 system 13 3 2 Contro...

Page 3: ...h the EPC 01 30 6 1 Preparatory activities 30 6 2 Switching the EPC 01 on and off 30 6 2 1 Switching the EPC 01 on 30 6 2 2 Switching the EPC 01 off 30 6 3 Proceed with the closure functions 31 6 4 EPC 01 feedback 32 6 5 Changing the pincer 32 6 6 Set EPC 01 out of operation 32 7 EPC 01 menu 33 7 1 User level 33 7 2 Display and operating elements 33 7 3 Menu structure 34 7 3 1 Overview 34 7 3 2 St...

Page 4: ... external Control Unit PLC 61 9 1 Description of the integration for semi fully automatic mode 61 9 1 1 Instruction of Incorporation 61 10 Maintenance and repair 62 10 1 General safety instructions for maintenance and repair work 62 10 2 Preparation and completion of maintenance 62 10 2 1 Preparing for maintenance 62 10 2 2 Completing maintenance 62 10 3 Perform maintenance according to the mainte...

Page 5: ... 3 Mass and weights 80 13 1 4 System capability within the working temperature range 81 13 1 5 Compressed air 81 13 1 6 Lubricant 81 13 2 Electrical connections and interfaces 82 13 2 1 Electrical connection 82 13 2 2 Interface X1 pincer 83 13 2 3 X12 interface jack 83 13 2 4 X20 interface digital connection 83 13 2 5 Interface X3 RS232 85 13 2 6 USB Interface 85 13 2 7 Ethernet interface 85 13 3 ...

Page 6: ...for the successful execution of an action Connect Display or operating elements of the menu or the PC software are highlighted 1 2 Scope This instruction manual applies to all OETIKER Electro Pneumatic Controllers 01 EPC 01 and describes the mode of operation as well as the correct commissioning operation decommissioning recommissioning storage and transport This instruction manual contains import...

Page 7: ...tted If the EPC 01 is used in an automated environment the operating company is responsible for compliance with the applicable safety regulations Any use not in accordance with the intended use shall be regarded as incorrect usage Usage other than intended use The EPC 01 device is built to current state of the art technology and is safe to operate Residual hazards re main if the device is used inc...

Page 8: ...the pincer head at other persons 2 4 2 Ejected parts If the workpiece accessories or machine tool breaks parts can be ejected at high speed There is a risk of serious injury Before use check the EPC 01 for fractures Exchange any damaged parts Wear protective equipment 2 4 3 Noise level When venting the pincer a max noise level of 92 dBA can be expected at the Control Unit Where high noise levels a...

Page 9: ...sult Interrupt work with the EPC 01 at regular intervals Stop work if symptoms of stress persist or recur Have stress symptoms medically checked 2 6 Safety devices Safety devices protect against hazards when handling the EPC 01 Do not modify the safety devices Ensure that all safety devices are effective during operation 2 6 1 Pressure relief valve One or more pressure relief valves are installed ...

Page 10: ...y the pneumatic components and lines described in this instruction manual Do not remove any safety devices 2 9 Qualified personnel WARNING Risk of injury Danger due to actions of unauthorized or unqualified personnel The use of this device is reserved exclusively for authorized and qualified personnel Use without the instruction manual is prohibited The authorization levels for use are as follows ...

Page 11: ...ust be observed accordingly Regularly check that the pincer head and closure mechanism are working properly If cracks and fractures occur replace the relevant components Complex maintenance work involving opening the EPC 01 must be carried out exclusively by a local OETIKER Service Center see chapter 14 2 11 Signs on the EPC 01 2 11 1 Safety signs 1 Warning Keep hands away from the crush points Di...

Page 12: ...12 www oetiker com OETIKER EPC 01 Basic safety instructions Issue 11 22 08905306 2 11 2 Nameplates Fig 2 Nameplates left control unit right pincer ...

Page 13: ...stem Structure 1 Pincer holder recommended plastic 2 Pincer 3 Hybrid hose 4 Control Unit 5 Compressed air supply line 6 Safety shut off valve 7 Compressed air filter 8 Compressed air reservoir 9 Service unit 10 PC 11 CAL 01 12 Compressor compressed air supply 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 12 11 10 Fig 3 Structure of the overall EPC 01 system ...

Page 14: ...the crimping operations using defined control parameters and closure data The data of the Control Unit are stored in the PC software of the PC 10 The hybrid hose 3 supplies the pincer 2 with compressed air and power The pincer 2 is the tool used by the operator to close the clamps and low profile clamps The pincer is held in the pincer holder 1 The CAL 01 11 is used to calibrate the pincer during ...

Page 15: ...nit 12 13 IN X30 P1 OUT X30 P0 Optional BUS interface for industrial communication with a external system PLC 14 On Off switch Switching the Control Unit on and off 15 Plug for light cur rent equipment 3 pin plug male for light current equipment 16 pE Compressed air inlet compressed air supply line Description The Control Unit is the central device for controlling and monitoring the crimping opera...

Page 16: ...re and venting when the safety lever 6 is actuated The LED 8 signals status messages The pincer is suspended from the suspension bracket 4 The pincer body 2 has several vent holes 9 for venting The pincer head 3 is mounted to the pincer body The pincer head 3 uses the pincer jaws 13 to close the clamps and low profile clamps There are different pincer heads for different product groups of clamps T...

Page 17: ...is particularly required for the force test during the pincer test The SKS0x sensor 2 is mounted on the pincer head The measured force can either be transferred to the PC software or directly to the Control Unit The CAL 01 is a stand alone device available from OETIKER The function of the device can be found in the corre sponding Instruction manual 1 2 Fig 6 Structure of the CAL 01 ...

Page 18: ... and holding down the safety lever 4 and is then initiated via the START button 3 The safety lever should be released after each completed closure but is required every 20 closures The pincer jaws crimp the ear 5 using the preset force When using clamps the preset value is used so that the clamp is hooked in The Control Unit monitors qualifies and quantifies the crimp ing process Various interface...

Page 19: ...sing process 4 2 2 Stroke priority With this closure function closure takes place at a defined closure gap which is regulated by the Control Unit The resistance of the parts being clamped and the resistance of the clamp itself result in a closing force This closing force is needed in order to move to the given position The closing force can be used to verify the assembled components however this f...

Page 20: ...ended by incorporating the options shown below The options can be set in the PC software see chapter 8 6 5 4 3 1 Open Turning this option on allows the tool to be pre loaded with air to keep it at a specific gap This option is suitable when the open gap is larger than the ear of the clamp To activate the opening gap the safety lever must be pressed and held continuously As soon as the START key is...

Page 21: ...jaws in order to pre position and hold in place the parts being crimped Thus the clamp can be moved to the desired position and subsequently closed Holding must be performed by continuously pressing the safety lever and pressing the START key In order to pro ceed with the closure function a new start must be triggered The course of holding for all the options is shown in the figure below Fig 13 Ho...

Page 22: ...wn 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 compress...

Page 23: ...ter changing the pincer jaws or the pincer head The mentioned pincer test is selected with the rotary pushbutton on the Control Unit Basically 3 test steps are performed one after the other during the pincer test Friction test Force test Gap test The safety lever must be pressed and held continuously during the entire test procedure Pressing the START key starts the pincer test cycle Each test ste...

Page 24: ...than HO 2000 4000 100 N HO 5000 7000 170N N HO 10000 250 N the procedure must be repeated 4 4 4 Two stage guided force test In the PC software it is possible to enable the two stage guided force test This test is safer more accurate and more guided than the force test described previously Enabling the two stage guided force test will supersede the standard setting Force test see chapter 4 4 3 In t...

Page 25: ...re process of the clamps and low profile clamps Appropriate devices are available as options 9 Ambient conditions tested Ensure that the installation site meets the following conditions Sufficient space for the installation removal of all components as well as for the operator s work area Necessary connections for pneumatic and electric supply available Good visibility of the display of the Contro...

Page 26: ...air filter 8 Compressed air reservoir 9 Service unit 10 PC 11 Power cable 12 Compressor compressed air supply 9 Setup and connection prepared 9 Tools resources prepared Power drill EPC 01 bracket Control Unit 1 Proceed as follows for wall mounting Measure the oblong or round holes of the EPC 01 bracket Drill 4 holes in the wall accordingly 2 Mount the EPC 01 back plate with four M6 screws 3 Mount ...

Page 27: ... If required connect the PC 10 or a PLC to the interfaces of the Control Unit 4 Components of the compressed air supply WARNING Escaping compressed air In the event of improper work on the compressed air supply escaping flows of compressed air can lead to injuries Permit only qualified personnel to work on the compressed air supply Ensure that the compressed air supply is disconnected 1 Mount the ...

Page 28: ... socket for 24 V supply ensure the following Fuse 0 3 A is a slow blow fuse connected in series Switch on time of the 24 V DC supply 10 ms 9 For the variant with a light current equipment plug proceed as follows Connect the mains cable 11 to the light current equipment plug of the Control Unit Plug the power cord 11 into the socket 10 For the variant with an AIDA socket for 24 V supply proceed as ...

Page 29: ...ect correct interface e g USB 6 Press Connect button 7 Log in as Customer Admin 8 Navigate to the menu page Home Control Unit Commands Control Unit Licensing 9 Enter the license code provided with your documentation in the input field 10 Press Send The transfer is successful if the connection is interrupted and the connection view is displayed 11 Reconnect Control Unit to PC software 12 Navigate t...

Page 30: ...ure that sufficient inlet pressure is applied to the EPC 01 see chapter 2 4 4 6 2 Switching the EPC 01 on and off 6 2 1 Switching the EPC 01 on 9 Preparatory activities carried out see chapter 6 1 1 Ensure that the power supply is switched on at the workstation 2 On the Control Unit switch the On Off switch on 3 For the 24 V DC variant switch on the EPC 01 at the separate voltage supply detailed i...

Page 31: ...n the Control Unit 2 Select the intended APN for the application 3 Proceed with the pincer test see chapter 4 4 4 Insert one ear of each OETIKER clamp 1 into the clamping area on the pincer head 2 For low profile clamps 5 Position the pincer jaws on the closure hooks of the low profile clamp 6 Trigger closure Press and hold the safety lever 4 Press the START key 3 The crimping process is triggered...

Page 32: ... of the hybrid hose from the compressed air outlet pA Disconnect the electrical plug of the hybrid hose from the connection X1 Remove the pincer 4 Mount the new pincer Connect the electrical plug of the hybrid hose to the connector X1 Secure the plug in connection finger tight with both screws Connect the pneumatic plug of the hybrid hose to the compressed air outlet pA 5 Switch on the Control Uni...

Page 33: ...Item Element Designation Description Function 1 Display Show menu 2 Rotary pushbutton Press to trigger an action Turn the rotary pushbutton counterclockwise or clockwise to navigate in the menu Selection Confirm the selection Cancel Cancel action Back Navigate back to the previous menu page Settings Call up the menu settings Language Set the language of the menu Information View information Nomina...

Page 34: ...tart menu the rotary pushbutton can be used to navigate to the next menu level For the complete structure refer to the graphical menu structure see chapter 7 3 2 Start menu Menu Sub menu Functions Description Function selection APN Current APN APN selection Pincer test Start Friction test System Languages English German French Spanish Chinese Japanese System Info Firmware Version Build Date Hardwa...

Page 35: ...35 www oetiker com OETIKER EPC 01 EPC 01 menu Issue 11 22 08905306 7 3 2 Structure Fig 18 Structure of the menu ...

Page 36: ...36 www oetiker com OETIKER EPC 01 EPC 01 menu Issue 11 22 08905306 Fig 19 Structure of the menu here Pincer Test ...

Page 37: ... 8 2 1 System requirements 1 Check the minimum requirements of the PC in the following table Parameter Value Description Graphics Minimum screen resolution 1920x1080 Working memory 8 GB Hard disk space 2 GB free disk space Operating system Windows 10 64 Bit or Windows 11 Professional Connections USB Ethernet 8 2 2 Installing the PC software and USB driver The PC software can be downloaded from www...

Page 38: ...C software including the following Converting the force display from Newton to pounds Configure TCP IP address Here a list of Control Units can be created so that the connection between the computer and Control Unit can be easily selected The set IP address cannot be sent to the Control Unit Roles configuration 5 Instruction manual Opens the instruction manual 6 About View information about softwa...

Page 39: ...software there are specific software elements and parameters and they have the following meaning Element example Naming Description Function Function bar The function bar is displayed on the left side of the software interface and may not present on every menu page or sub menu page example here Record measurement Depending on the menu the toolbar contains spe cific dialog elements for editing as w...

Page 40: ...esktop click the shortcut to the PC software The PC software is started and the start page appears 8 4 2 Exit PC software In the title bar of the PC software press the x button 8 4 3 Checking the roles configuration Navigation Home Settings In the PC software the role configuration of the 4 user groups is checked Active rights are marked with a check mark Fig 21 Roles configuration ...

Page 41: ...e pincer test Commands Reset the Control Unit Update firmware Update firmware language Control Unit license 8 5 2 Connecting to the Control Unit Navigation Home Control Unit Connect to Control Unit The Control Unit is connected to the PC using the Connect to Control Unit menu page To establish the connec tion first select the interface to the Control Unit Ethernet or Serial RS232 USB The interface...

Page 42: ...clude log data function This is necessary for example in the event that support is being provided 8 5 4 Sending the data set Navigation Home Control Unit Send On the Send menu page a newly created or edited data set is sent to the Control Unit The Control Unit determines specific values for each pincer test When the Overwrite calibration values function is performed the defined values of the pince...

Page 43: ...topped Existing entries can be erased The log entry selected as an example in the figure has the following meaning Verification Gap 0 4 0 5 1 0 2 5 mm Verification Force 243 150 250 350 N Log message Meaning Log message Meaning Verification gap Verification gap Verification Force Verification force 0 4 Actual value mm 243 Actual value N 0 5 Lower tolerance mm 150 Lower tolerance N 1 0 Set point mm...

Page 44: ...n be entered in the Nominal force input field Pressing the OK button sends the value to the Control Unit If this is a repetition of the nominal force measurement the new value can be sent to the Control Unit The pincer test can be authorized or denied Authorization is available only if the Authorize the pincer test op tion is selected in the local data set see section Edit pincer test settings on ...

Page 45: ...ation Home Control Unit Commands Update Firmware On the Update firmware sub menu page the firmware of the controller unit is updated To be able to update the firmware the following requirements must be met The Control Unit is connected to the PC via the USB port The other ports cannot be used for this purpose The correct driver is installed If the default driver is used the update cannot be perfor...

Page 46: ...e the license key is entered to unlock extended functions Press ing the Send button sends the license key to the Control Unit for processing 8 6 Local data set menu Navigation Home Local data set The Local data set menu allows both the closure data and the settings of the Control Unit to be managed These can also be exported or imported as a complete package 8 6 1 Overview of the menu structure Me...

Page 47: ...ic General Closures Reset closings divisions Pincer test Log data Export measurements Licensed features 8 6 2 Edit local data set Navigation Home Local data set Local data set Local data sets are edited using the Local data set sub menu page To do this select the data set from the list and then open it for editing with the Open button Data sets can be duplicated deleted renamed locked or unlocked ...

Page 48: ... are imported e g even from an external device using the Import sub menu page The data set file is selected via the Browse button After the correct file has been selected the type of saving is chosen Overwrite existing local data set Create new local data set The import of the data set file is executed by pressing the Import button Fig 34 Import sub menu ...

Page 49: ...he data set is selected and exported by pressing the Export button This automatically opens the stor age location in the folder system From there the file can then be copied and moved to another location e g using drag and drop 8 6 5 Editing the clamping data set Navigation Home Local data set Clamp data All clamping data sets are displayed as an overview on the Clamp data sub menu page The clampi...

Page 50: ...data Clamp data single view Once the Clamp data single view has been opened the closure data set is edited as required In the individual view additional options such as hold verify or detect can be selected and parameterized NOTICE Detailed information of the options is described in chapter 4 3 Fig 37 Clamp data single view sub menu ...

Page 51: ...uence sub menu page all sequences are displayed as an overview The sequence to be edited is selected here and then depending on the requirements selected as follows opened newly created duplicated or deleted In a sequence different APNs can follow one another This prevents frequent APN changes at the Control Unit Fig 38 Sequence sub menu ...

Page 52: ...a sequence single view Once the Clamp data sequence single view sub menu page has been opened the sequence is edited as need ed To create or edit a sequence the clamping data are selected according to the desired sequence in the drop down menu Only the clamping operations that are actually required are selected but not all 30 Fig 39 Sequence sub menu ...

Page 53: ...Control Unit synchronizes the time with the integrated NTP server at regular intervals Time zone Set the time zone IP address Enter the IP address Subnet mask Enter the subnet mask Gateway address Enter the gateway address Firmware language Select the firmware language Force display in lbs Select whether the force display is shown in the unit of pounds Pincer remains closed in the event of NO Sele...

Page 54: ...e Element Description of the setting Start Type of triggering Select the type of triggering START button on the triggering unit External control If the start signal is sent from a external control this must be selected here With this option the safety valve must be actively mechanically locked by a lock ing ring recommended by OETIKER see chapter 9 START button on the Trigger Unit and external con...

Page 55: ...ing mode Automatic Step by step Step by step operation is implemented for demo purposes among others When the device is triggered the system moves to the next step The following Sequence settings are made on the Closing sub menu page Element Description of the setting Behavior in the event of errors Select the behavior in the event of an NOK closure Repeat APN The currently active APN is repeated ...

Page 56: ...gnal is selected deselected in the General feedback settings range The output parameters of the respective signal are set in the OK signal and NOK signal ranges The time or the operating event for the signal output is selected deselected in the Trigger signal range Edit pincer test settings Navigation Home Local data set Settings Control Unit Pincer test The settings of the pincer test are made in...

Page 57: ... Pin cer test step Select whether OK signals are sent after each step during the pincer test Pincer test with authori zation Select whether to authorize a pincer test in the pincer test menu at the Control Unit see chapter 8 5 6 Two stage guided force test Enables the two stage guided force test see chapter 4 4 4 Edit compatibility mode settings Navigation Home Local data set Settings Control Unit...

Page 58: ...ssue 11 22 08905306 8 6 8 View statistics Navigation Home Local data set Statistic On the Statistic sub menu page all closures per pincer are displayed In addition the Control Unit counts all clo sures and all NOK closures Fig 45 Statistic sub menu ...

Page 59: ... file Navigation Home Local data set Log data On the Log data sub menu page all actions of the Control Unit are stored as log files provided that the log files have been read in see chapter 8 5 3 Log files that are not needed can be deleted see chapter 8 5 7 Fig 46 Log data sub menu ...

Page 60: ...rights conferred by the license that is used are displayed on the Licensed features sub menu page Ac tive rights are marked with a check mark License violations are displayed in the right hand column Extended functions or rights can be unlocked by entering a license key see section Entering the license key on page 46 Fig 47 Licensed features sub menu ...

Page 61: ...he EPC 01 is designed as a complete machine with valid CE confor mity NOTICE When operating the EPC 01 in semi fully automatic mode via an external control the closing process is controlled or triggered by an external Control Unit PLC In this case the product operated in semi fully automatic mode is therefore considered to be an incom plete machine The valid declaration of incorporation for semi f...

Page 62: ...er or other liquids 10 2 Preparation and completion of maintenance Before and after maintenance the following preparatory and final activities are performed 10 2 1 Preparing for maintenance DANGER Danger of death from electric shock Touching live parts can result in death Disconnect the mains plug from the socket and secure the EPC 01 against unintentional reconnection Ensure that only qualified a...

Page 63: ...Do not use aggressive cleaning agents 1 In the event of minor contamination clean the EPC 01 with a dry cloth 2 In the event of heavy soiling clean the EPC 01 with a damp cloth 3 Completion of maintenance see chapter 10 2 2 10 3 2 Lubricating the pincer head The rollers and plunger are mechanically stressed parts on the pincer head and must be lubricated regularly but at least monthly 9 Maintenanc...

Page 64: ...2 10 3 4 Have the pincer and pincer head serviced recommended OETIKER recommends that the pincer and the pincer head are sent to the local OETIKER Service Center see chapter 14 for servicing after the specified interval A counter is integrated in the Trigger Unit of the clamp which after 250 000 closures issues a warning to the Con trol Unit that maintenance is due 9 Maintenance prepared 1 Disasse...

Page 65: ...rom the pincer body 1 Undo the locknut 2 Undo the union nut 8 4 Remove the plunger 6 plunger piston 5 piston guide band 4 lip seal 3 with compression spring 7 from the pincer body 1 5 Lubricate the plunger piston 5 together with the plung er 6 piston guide band 4 and lip seal 3 from the new pincer head set with the recommended lubricant see chapter 13 1 6 6 Insert the lubricated unit into the pinc...

Page 66: ...lightly so that the pincer head 3 can be aligned 4 Align the pincer head 3 and hold it in the desired position 5 Tighten the union nut 2 6 Tighten the lock nut 1 against the union nut 2 7 Proceed with the pincer test see chapter 4 4 10 4 3 Changing the pincer jaws NOTICE Pincer jaws to be replaced are available as a pincer jaw replacement kit In order to ensure the fast and accurate delivery of sp...

Page 67: ...onnect the compressed air supply and switch off the Control Unit 2 Detach the pincer unit from the Control Unit 3 Undo the locknut 1 4 Unscrew the union nut 2 CAUTION Risk of injury from ejected parts The built in compression spring 4 is under compression Hold the pincer head firmly during disassembly 5 Separate the pincer head 6 from the pincer body 3 The plunger 5 and compression spring 4 remain...

Page 68: ...ove the unit consisting of the pincer jaws 13 compression spring 14 and cover plates 15 11 Lubricate the sliding surfaces of the new pincer jaws 13 from the pincer jaw replacement kit using the recom mended lubricant see chapter 13 1 6 12 Assemble the lubricated pincer jaws 13 and compres sion spring 14 as one unit on the bolts 10 13 Insert the cover plates 15 on both sides into the grooves 16 of ...

Page 69: ... unit repaired For repair requests please complete the Power Tool Return Form please go to https oetiker com en us powertoolreturn Sending the unit back OETIKER recommends that the components are sent back in their original packaging If this cannot be done the components must be packed in an equivalent manner The condition is that the pneu matic plugs are plugged on the Control Unit and compressed...

Page 70: ...s follows The error is shown as an error message with a clear marking in the display of the Control Unit see chapter 11 3 Errors that cannot be shown in the display of the Control Unit are described separately see chapter 11 4 The error message in the display of the Control Unit is structured as follows Position Characters Designation Description 1 S System The first letter describes the type of e...

Page 71: ...ad is too great Pincer head is obstructed Check that the plunger of the pincer head lies be tween the rollers If necessary realign the plunger If the error cannot be resolved return the defective pincer SE1004 Firmware is not compatible with the new pincer Update the firmware of the Control Unit Customer Admin Send in the pincer and have the firmware updated SE1005 No data received from the propor...

Page 72: ...esend it if necessary Update the firmware Customer Admin Send in the Control Unit and have it repaired HE4005 The crimping measuring process was aborted Start button was released in jog mode Process aborted by external device Process abort at the Control Unit or Trigger Unit by the op erator Errors in the control sequence of the closure or the pincer test Selected holding force too low Selected op...

Page 73: ...ever and perform the clo sure or the pincer test again HE4014 The safety lever was released during the closure process or during the pincer test Keep the safety lever fully depressed during the entire closure process incl retraction of the pin cer HE4015 Safety lever was not released after more than 20 consecutive closures Check safety lever for blockage and remove the blockage if necessary During...

Page 74: ... to reach the closing gap more than the pre set closing force is required The set minimum force closure force closure force tolerance could not be reached at the set closure gap Perform actions in the following sequence until the error is eliminated Adjust the closure force tolerances more precisely to the application and increase the minus toler ance if necessary Proceed with the pincer test Chec...

Page 75: ... the pincer head specifi cation Perform actions in the following sequence until the error is eliminated If the clamp is broken or the pincer jaws have slipped repeat closure using a new clamp Insert correct clamp and the parts being clamped Extend closing time Proceed with the pincer test Check the type of clamp PE7005 The holding force is outside the toler ance range The holding tolerances select...

Page 76: ...cer jaws have not verified on the closing mechanism pincer was removed before verification The verification force was set too low The verification force tolerance chosen was set too tight The verification gap tolerance was set too tight Perform actions in the following sequence until the error is eliminated Check the insertion of the clamp Proceed with the pincer test Check the verification force ...

Page 77: ... Contact Force could not be reached before the Closing Force is reached Decrease the Contact Force so it is lower than the Closing Force Insert correct clamp and the parts being clamped Adjust closing gap tolerances so Contact Force and Closing Force can be reached within the tolerance field PE7018 During the force test the pincer jaws were able to close com pletely The force sensor was not presen...

Page 78: ...se the correct cable APN sequence cannot be selected No APN sequence created APN sequence does not match connected pincer type Perform actions in the following se quence until the error is eliminated Resend the data set Ensure the correct type of pincer and reconnect the pincer The changes in the data set were not applied after sending Error not acknowledged Perform actions in the following se que...

Page 79: ...orage as follows Use dummy plugs to close the pneumatic connections Cleaning 3 Pack the components dust tight in suitable storage containers Ensure that the components are secured against damage and sudden changes in position 12 3 Disposal 9 EPC 01 disconnected from the power supply and compressed air supply 9 Compressed air operated equipment and plant components depressurized 9 Decommissioning c...

Page 80: ...Category II to EN 61010 1 13 1 2 Electrical data Parameter Value Power supply Standard power cord Input voltage 110 to 230 V Frequency 50 to 60 Hz 24 V supply external control Input voltage 24 V DC 10 Back up fuse 0 3 A Power consumption 7 W 13 1 3 Mass and weights Control Unit Parameter Value External dimensions 200 x 300 x 70 mm Weight 2 4 kg Color gray powder coated Pincer Parameter Value Lengt...

Page 81: ...lity 5 µm must not contain oil or water ISO 8573 1 Air volume up to 2 l closure Compressed air inlet pE 4 bar to max 10 bar 6 bar recommended Compressed air connection specification Connection Specification Compressed air inlet pE Push in connector for hose 8 6 mm Compressed air output pA Compressed air reservoir specification Parameter Value Volume 2 to 5 ltr depending on the size of the pincer 1...

Page 82: ...l connection of the Control Unit is available in 2 variants light current equipment plug standard Parameter Value Description Designation Plug for light current equipment Type Socket for light current equipment plug 3 pin C13 Usage Electrical connection to the mains on site 110 V to 230 V AC 50 to 60 Hz Cable specification Only use power cord according to country specific standard may also be supp...

Page 83: ...the pincer not at the pincer head Pincer pressure curve Cable specification Suitable cable available from OETIKER 13 2 4 X20 interface digital connection General technical data Parameter Value Description Designation X20 Type 25 pin D SUB plug with screw restraint Usage Connection for external control Cable specification Shielded cable required Cable length 3 m Inputs and outputs The opto decouple...

Page 84: ...st Impulse 300 ms Enable Input Enable with start function Start Input Triggering the Start function only if enable TRUE pos sible 100 ms Function back Input Skip back to the Function display Error pending Acknowledging errors At Function display Start Screen Request pincer test Skip to the selected APN Skip to SEQ At APN display Skip to main menu Start Screen At pincer test Confirm the force test ...

Page 85: ...In the PC software the corresponding device is selected for communication 13 2 6 USB Interface Parameter Value Description Designation USB Type USB socket Usage Interface for short term communication with the PC e g service Update the firmware of the Control Unit Cable specification Cable length 3 m Install a ferrite ring at the end of the cable near the USB socket 13 2 7 Ethernet interface Parame...

Page 86: ...ck mark the EPC 01 can be used for industrial communication Defining the settings for industrial communication The required parameters for industrial communication are set in the PC software in the Closing sub menu for the menu description see section Editing clamping settings on page 54 For this it is necessary to define the START button on the Trigger Unit and the command processing of the Contr...

Page 87: ...4 LEDs 1 are provided for industrial communication The LEDs have the following meaning Designation Description L A0 Link Activity Port 1 L A1 Link Activity Port 2 SF System error Profinet BF Bus error Profinet ST Status EtherCAT NS Network Status Ethernet IP FB FBLED Configuration Diagnosis LED 1 Fig 51 Display elements on the Control Unit ...

Page 88: ... be assigned via the usual programs hardware configuration Siemens Step7 Pronenta etc 13 3 3 EtherNet IP The corresponding EDS file can be downloaded from the OETIKER homepage visit www oetiker com When configuring the hardware 128 input bytes and 32 output bytes must be defined Parameter Assembly Instance Size bytes Input 101 128 Output 100 32 The structure for the applicable mapping is the same ...

Page 89: ...92 168 10 215 2 Navigate to the Settings page 3 Log in with the following credentials Login Customer Password EPC 01 4 Enter the IP address in the corresponding menu 5 Press the Submit button to confirm the assignment If the IP address is no longer known the IP address can be determined with the help of the Ethernet Device Configuration tool ...

Page 90: ...lscher 8 In List devices determine the corresponding IP address 13 3 4 EtherCAT EtherCAT is a registered trademark and patented technology licensed by Beckhoff Automation GmbH Germany For the hardware definition a corresponding XML file is available please visit www oetiker com Downloads Software The structure for the applicable mapping is the same for all industrial communication types and is des...

Page 91: ...the force test and then move to the next test 1 1 0 Bool Enable Safety control bit to ensure that a closure was not started accidentally 1 Bool Apply APN To be activated when the APN number is to be input and applied 2 Bool Apply sequence No To be activated when the sequence number is to be input and applied 3 Bool Apply nominal force To be activated when the nominal force is to be input and appli...

Page 92: ...the Trigger Unit 18 4 String Trigger Unit Article No Article number of the Trigger Unit 22 4 String Pincer Head Article No Saved for article number of the pincer head 26 1 Sint Closing mode Force Prio 1 Stroke Prio 2 27 1 0 Bool OK Active if last closure function was OK 1 Bool NO Active if last closure function was Not OK 2 Bool Hold Active when the measurement values of the hold function are avai...

Page 93: ...time of the last closure 74 4 Float Actual closure gap at closing Measured gap during the closing function at the time of the last closure 78 2 Int Closure force at closing setpoint Target force during the closing function at the time of the last closure 80 2 Int Closure force at closing tolerance Negative tolerance of the target force during the closing function at the time of the last closure 82...

Page 94: ...Two stage guided force test lower force Ready to retriggering 86 Two stage guided force test higher force Ready to triggering 57 Two stage guided force test higher force Test running 88 Two stage guided force test higher force Ready to retriggering 96 Gap test smaller gap and lower force ready to triggering 97 Gap test smaller gap and lower force running 98 Gap test smaller gap and higher force re...

Page 95: ...tested on a PLC of the relevant model at OETIKER The software was written in the Structured Text language PLC Type of communication Connection established Software Programming language Siemens S7 1212C Profinet Profinet connection S7 1212C TIA Portal V15 Structured Text Beckhoff CP6706 Profinet Bus coupler EK1100 Module EL6631 TwinCAT 3 Structured Text Beckhoff CP6706 EtherNet IP Bus coupler EK110...

Page 96: ...he condition is that the pneu matic plugs are plugged on the Control Unit and compressed air hose of the Trigger Unit If the component is damaged due to defective packaging the customer shall bear the costs irrespective of any justified warranty claims 13 4 4 Consequential damages We accept no liability for consequential damages occurring directly or indirectly in connection with the installation ...

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