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About these Operating Instructions 

Operating instructions 

 

 
 

Version 1.0.0 

Rotary indexer RTX 

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 About these Operating Instructions 

These Operating Instructions describe the partly completed machinery Rotary indexer.  
The Rotary indexer is referred to below as the partly completed machinery. 
 
The Operating Instructions are intended to help you to: 

 

work efficiently 

 

ensure quality 

 

find information quickly 

 

avoid danger 

 
Table of contents 
The Operating Instructions have a table of contents at the front. This gives you an overview of all the sections in the 
document. 
 
Headings and page numbers 
The chapters are numbered sequentially. The sections within each chapter are numbered sequentially. 
 
Safety information 
Any safety information is placed before the descriptions of actions that may pose a risk. You will find a detailed 
description of the safety information in the chapter entitled Safety. 
 
Text, symbols, figures 
Instructions for performing various activities and other information are presented in small, discrete sections. 
The information is presented using a combination of text, symbols and figures. 
Instructions for performing action are described in the appropriate sequence and numbered accordingly. 
 
Instructions for action 
For the sake of clarity the instructions for action have been broken down into individual steps: 

 

Introductory text…

 

 

Instruction result 

 
Lists 
Any lists which do not include individual operating steps are indicated as follows: 

 

Lists…

 

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Sub-items in lists 

 
Figures 
Figures, dimensions and technical data presented in these Operating Instructions may be subject to change. 
 
Cross-references 
Cross-references point you to additional descriptions within the Operating Instructions. (Chapter number/page 
number). 
 
Third-party components 
Refer to the Operating Instructions of the relevant manufacturers for information on operation and maintenance of 
third-party components fitted in the system. 
 
Additional documentation 
To complement the information in these Operating Instructions, please read the following regulations and directives: 

 

safety regulations and accident prevention regulations 

 

instruction sheets, instruction booklets 

 

work instructions provided by the statutory accident insurance provider 

 

generally accepted occupational health regulations 

 

 

Summary of Contents for RTX Series

Page 1: ...Rotary indexer Type RTX Original operating instructions Version 1 0 0 14 06 2021...

Page 2: ...Staff qualification 11 2 9 Personal protective equipment 12 2 10 Nameplate 13 3 Construction and function 14 3 1 Construction Rotary indexer type RTX 14 3 2 Function 15 3 3 Operating modes 16 3 4 Tec...

Page 3: ...information is presented using a combination of text symbols and figures Instructions for performing action are described in the appropriate sequence and numbered accordingly Instructions for action F...

Page 4: ...therefore reserve the right to make any changes and improvements that we deem appropriate However this does not imply any obligation to apply such changes retrospectively to equipment already supplie...

Page 5: ...the following documents according to the provided products before you operate the incomplete machine with these operating instructions Description Manufacturer Version Revision Date Number Assembly an...

Page 6: ...Operating instructions About these Operating Instructions Page 6 of 35 Rotary indexer RTX Version 1 0 0 1 3 Excerpt of Declaration of Incorporation...

Page 7: ...ions on the different phases during the service life of the system 2 1 Explanation of the symbols used 2 1 1 Warnings DANGER DANGER This combination of symbol and alert word indicates an inherently da...

Page 8: ...connected to the partly completed machinery via the controller The partly completed machinery may only be operated as part of a CE compliant system Customer specific constructions are mounted on the R...

Page 9: ...be accepted if the operator of the partly completed machinery makes any changes in the safety provisions without express permission 2 6 General hazards This section lists risks associated with the par...

Page 10: ...the staff at regular intervals and inform them of potential dangers They must bear the responsibility for personal injury and damage to property arising from manipulation of the partly completed machi...

Page 11: ...ompleted machinery operator A knowledge of first aid is required 2 8 2 Competent specialists Competent specialists are persons whose specialist training and experience have given them sufficient knowl...

Page 12: ...certain tasks on and with the partly completed machinery staff must wear personal protective equipment This is explicitly indicated in the relevant sections of these Operating Instructions WARNING Ri...

Page 13: ...ation Operating instructions Version 1 0 0 Rotary indexer RTX Page 13 of 35 2 10 Nameplate Fig 1 Example of a nameplate There is a nameplate attached to the partly completed machinery Fig 2 Position N...

Page 14: ...n Rotary indexer type RTX 3 1 1 Rotary indexer RTX350 RTX900 Fig 3 Rotary indexer Rotary indexer type RTX closed circuit Fig 4 Distance design Rotary indexer type RTX closed circuit Pos Description 1...

Page 15: ...res can be fastened to the non rotating centre section 6 An additional locking of the indexing ring output flange is not necessary It can lead to mechanical overdetermination and thus in the long term...

Page 16: ...d is the most common operating mode 3 3 3 Continuous mode The incomplete machine runs continuously without motor stop Step and cogging times are fixed and are run through evenly The drive motor has on...

Page 17: ...of application Inside Temperature range C 10 to 40 Relative air humidity max 40 to 70 Media do not expose the system to any aggressive agents 3 5 2 Storage conditions Area of application Inside Light...

Page 18: ...of the partly completed machinery DANGER Risk of fatal injury from suspended loads and falling parts Parts can fall during transport and cause serious or fatal injury Do not walk under suspended load...

Page 19: ...The sling equipment see figure must be attached to the attachment points see table and dimensions sheet in the positions shown in the figure and checked to ensure that it is working correctly see the...

Page 20: ...sling equipment have to comply and designed to the rules for the weight of the machine including It is prohibited to stand under suspended loads or raised machine parts NOTICE Damage arising from imp...

Page 21: ...chine to accommodate slinging equipment Please refer to the dimensions sheet in the technical data for the thread sizes Recommendation sling equipment Thread size Number of sling points Recommendation...

Page 22: ...7 Possible drive Installation orientation of RTX NOTICE Damage arising from improper installation of the drive Improper installation of the drive can cause significant damage to property and material...

Page 23: ...drive servo motor or asynchronous motor has to be agreed by TAKTOMAT The slings see figure are to be mounted in the threaded holes see dimension sheet as positioned in the figure tightened with torqu...

Page 24: ...s are touched Damage to the insulation or to individual components can cause fatal injury Only allow work on the electrical system to be carried out by qualified electrical engineers In the event of d...

Page 25: ...s according to requirements Compare the power supply with the details on the nameplate Connect the drive The housing of the rotary indexer RTX has to be earthed consistently according to the VDE regul...

Page 26: ...is calculated when designing rotary indexers The switching time is the time required to move the output flange from the station to the station switching at the constant rated motor speed 50 Hz The swi...

Page 27: ...put flange is shown in the figure below Correspondingly the figure shows the switching range of the cam which corresponds to the milled off area of the cam Fig 11 Switching range Switching range Coggi...

Page 28: ...he sensor signal can occur when the sensor is connected to sensor boxes intelligent terminals distribution boxes bus systems or similar 2 Control and wiring of the brake a Do not connect the brake wit...

Page 29: ...y Staff Daily General visual and noise check Operator Monthly Check rotary indexer RTX for leaking oil Operator Semi annual Visual inspection for damage Remove dust deposits especially on the ventilat...

Page 30: ...l compliant with DIN 51 517 ISO VG 460 Recommended gear oil Manufacturer Designation Mobil Mobilgear 600 XP 460 BP Energol GR XP 460 SHELL Omala 460 LIQUI MOLY meguin Getriebe l CLP 460 Zeller Gmelin...

Page 31: ...ts and tools which are piled up or lying around are sources of accidents Fault Possible cause Remedy Motor does not rotate No supply voltage Motor contactor defective Motor protection switch triggered...

Page 32: ...indexer RTX Version 1 0 0 Fault Possible cause Remedy Sensor does not send signal Sensor not actuated sensor actuated Cable defective Sensor defective No supply voltage Remove blockage Check cable and...

Page 33: ...of death by electrocution There is an immediate risk of fatal injury due to electric shock if live components are touched Damage to the insulation or to individual components can cause fatal injury On...

Page 34: ...nical specifications This is always ensured if original Spare parts are used Spare and wear parts for the TAKTOMAT rotary indexer are always order specific Please contact TAKTOMAT for a list of spare...

Page 35: ...Annex Operating instructions Version 1 0 0 Rotary indexer RTX Page 35 of 35 9 Annex 9 1 Safety data sheets No Designation 1 EP 2 Grease Data Sheet HI 2 MOBILGEAR 600 XP 460...

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