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var_GetPosition
•  Function: Reports the current absolute position of the 

LIFTKIT.

•  Type: String Array
•  Default: empty

var_GetStroke
•  Function: Reports the maximum stroke of the LIFTKIT unit.
•  Type: String Array
•  Default: empty

var_GetVirtualLimits
•  Function: Reports the currently configured virtual upper 

and lower limits for the LIFTKIT.

•  Type: String Array
•  Default: empty

var_GetType
•  Function: Reports the currently configured LIFTKIT type. If 

the reported LIFTKIT type is different from what the actual 

LIFTKIT unit should be, then this can be reconfigured us-

ing the Set_Type command within the Set_Info function.

•  Type: String Array
•  Default: empty

var_GetTypesAvailable
•  Function: Reports the available types of the LIFTKIT that 

can be used with the Set_Type command. If the purchased 

LIFTKIT unit’s type does not exist in this list, please con-

tact Ewellix customer support.

•  Type: String Array
•  Default: empty

var_ErrorCode
•  Function: The error code that is output when there is an 

error (See Appendix A for a list of LIFKIT component error 

codes)

•  Type: Integer variable, ranges from 4000-4005 (or 0 if 

there is no error)

•  Default: 0

var_PreviousPosition
•  Function: If the Move_Absolute function is used, this vari-

able will store the LIFTKIT’s current absolute position be-

fore moving to the commanded position.

•  Type: Float variable
•  Default: 0

var_WaitTime_ms
•  Function: Sets the wait time in milliseconds. Wait time is 

the amount of delay time required between each serial 

command sent from TMflow to the pillar. In newer versions 

of TMflow, this is referred to as “Extra Idle Time”.

•  Type: Integer variable
•  Default: 50 ms

var_MaxReceiveTime_ms
•  Function: Sets the maximum receive data time in millisec-

onds. Max receive time is the amount of time TMflow will 

wait for data to be received in the buffer for reading before 

timing out.

•  Type: Integer variable
•  Default: 50 ms

Imported Variables

Imported Variables

var_GetStatus
•  Function: Reports the current status of the LIFTKIT, used 

in all three functions of Get_Info, Set_Info, and Move_Ab-

solute. If multiple functions are used in one component in-

stance, then the value of GetStatus will be overwritten 

multiple times.

•  Type: String Array

Summary of Contents for Ewellix LIFTKIT-OM

Page 1: ...CATEGORY MAX 2 LINES INSTALLATION OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL LIFTKIT OM...

Page 2: ...2 1 Intended use 5 2 2 Safety elements 5 2 3 Application notes 5 2 4 Potential risks 5 2 5 E Stop setup and behavior 5 3 0 LIFTKIT components 6 3 1 Scope of delivery 6 4 0 Mechanical installation 7 4...

Page 3: ...personnel working with the de vice must read and understand this manual before starting any work Strict compliance with all specified safety notes and instructions is a basic requirement for safety a...

Page 4: ...x com TC 08023 EN May 2020 THG TLG TLT operating manual TC 08005 EN March 2020 SCU operating manual 1 5 Target audience This manual is intended for qualified technical personnel who install and use LI...

Page 5: ...chain of the complete system prior to operating LIFTKIT The emergency stop function has to be connected in such a way that a disruption of the power supply or the activa tion of the power supply after...

Page 6: ...produced or given to third parties even extracts without permission Although great care has been taken in the production of this catalog Ewellix does not take any responsibility for damage or other lo...

Page 7: ...ing at least four attachment holes on the plate 3 a Alternatively if mounting to a SLIDEKIT attach the bottom plate with 8x M6 screws to the LIFTKIT s attachment plate 5 Loosen and remove 4 transport...

Page 8: ...or 7 Ethernet Connector 8 K1 A1 9 K2 A1 10 K1 A2 11 K2 A2 12 K1 31 13 K1 32 14 K2 31 15 K2 32 A1 14 24 32 A2 13 23 23 24 13 14 A1 A2 31 32 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 5 2 Safety connection...

Page 9: ...9 5 0 Hardware connection SBOX 5 3 Schematic SBOX 5 4 LIFTKIT connection setup...

Page 10: ...ultaneously for about 5 seconds until the SCU rattles and beeps Now the pil lar will run at 50 speed and force 4 Move the pillar downwards until it hits the end position The SCU controller beeps 5 Mov...

Page 11: ...ila ble for LIFTKIT integration Command 7 2 Installation Download the zipped component file from the Ewellix web site https www ewellix com en gb products telescop ic pillars liftkit liftkit om 1 1 Ta...

Page 12: ...r_ Ewellix_LIFTKIT_v01_Command zip 3 Open the Import Export menu in TMflow then plug the USB drive into the robot controller or select the network drive as shown here 4 Select Import then select the c...

Page 13: ...t menu in the robot settings page then enable the Ewellix component Click Save when done 7 Now the component is ready for drag and drop use with TMflow projects 7 0 Software instruction for Ewellix LI...

Page 14: ...pecify Pillar IP Address does not reconfigure the pil lar s IP 2 Get Pillar Info such as current status current virtual lim its and current position 3 Set Pillar Info such as pillar type and virtual l...

Page 15: ...ded if the LIFTKIT IP address has been reconfigured by the user Get_Info Get_Info Settings var_GetInfo Function Determines whether the component will request information from the pillar using the Get...

Page 16: ...command is issued Use the get_type sAvailable command in the Get Info function of the compo nent for a list of acceptable pillar types Type String variable Default LIFTKIT 601 Set_Info Set_Info Settin...

Page 17: ...osition com mand Type Float variable Default 0 var_MoveTimeout_ms Function Sets the amount of time in ms for the pillar to reach its commanded position before timing out Type Integer variable Default...

Page 18: ...rror See Appendix A for a list of LIFKIT component error codes Type Integer variable ranges from 4000 4005 or 0 if there is no error Default 0 var_PreviousPosition Function If the Move_Absolute functi...

Page 19: ...nt Refer to the Ewellix LIFTKIT manual for more details on the available LIFTKIT commands allowed states and responses After each troubleshooting step repeat Step 3 c If the response from the pillar i...

Page 20: ...nough for the pillar to finish processing and sending the results to the TM 4002 Invalid State Pillar is in an invalid state for the specified command See Ewellix LIFTKIT manual for details 4003 Error...

Page 21: ...ool like a pliers 5 Download and install one of these tools Raspberry imager from https www raspberrypi org downloads balenaEtcher from https www balena io etcher 6 Copy Image on SD card 6 3 Place SD...

Page 22: ...sure that the 24 stays behind the static IP address 4 Put the file on an USB Stick 5 Remove all cables from the SBOX L 01 6 Open the Box 7 Insert USB Stick into the controller 8 Close the Box 9 Plug...

Page 23: ...23 3 0 Software operation 23...

Page 24: ...o PLe Cat 4 Communication Control interface TMflow Positioning repeatability mm 1 Accessible positions any Feedback Position Status Soft start and stop Implemented for smooth operation Software contro...

Page 25: ...40 83 5 27 6 40 40 8 M5 11 mm deep 340 141 5 2 13 5 50 5 75 75 360 365 87 Controller SBOX Robot attachment plate TLT Pillar Bottom fixation plate 180 70 140 200 180 146 4 11 mm 8 6 3 mm 15 Stroke 4 30...

Page 26: ...catalog Ewellix does not take any responsibility for damage or other loss resulting from omissions or typographical errors The photo may differ slightly in appearance from the actual product Due to c...

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