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Zimmer GmbH • Im Salmenkopf 5 • 

 77866 Rheinau, Germany • 

 +49 7844 9138 0 • www.zimmer-group.com

DDOC00836 / e

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INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS: 

SPN

EN / 2022-10-12

2  Safety notices

WARNING

Risk of injury during manual loading

Risk of injury due to parts moving independently after the power supply has failed or is switched off (including an 

emergency stop).

 

Do not reach into the product.

 

Do not reach between the clamping surfaces.

 

Wait for the system to come to a complete standstill.

Risk of injury due to parts moving independently after accidental or careless actuation of the release actuation.

 

Do not insert a clamping pin into a clamped product.

 

Do not place a clamping pin onto a clamped product.

Risk of injury from parts flying and being flung

Various components of the product are continuously under spring tension.
•  Spring package
•  Cover

 

Do not loosen the screws of the cover.

 

Do not remove the cover.

 

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Warranty and disclaimer

Summary of Contents for SPN Series

Page 1: ...www zimmer group com INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Zero point clamping system SPN series DDOC00836 THE KNOW HOW FACTORY ...

Page 2: ...or 10 6 5 Piston position sensor 11 6 5 1 Circuit diagram of piston position sensing 12 6 5 2 Dynamic pressure sensing via a pressure switch 12 6 5 3 Dynamic pressure sensing via a flow sensor 12 7 Technical data 13 8 Accessories scope of delivery 13 9 Transportation storage preservation 13 10 Installation 14 10 1 Installing the product 15 10 2 Installing clamping pins 17 10 2 1 Minimum diameter o...

Page 3: ...tices can lead to serious injury or even death You absolutely must comply with the described measures for avoiding these dangers Ö The warning symbols are assigned according to the type of danger WARNING This notice warns of a situation that is potentially hazardous to personal health Ignoring these notices can cause serious injury or damage to health You absolutely must comply with the described ...

Page 4: ...ch into the product Do not reach between the clamping surfaces Wait for the system to come to a complete standstill Risk of injury due to parts moving independently after accidental or careless actuation of the release actuation Do not insert a clamping pin into a clamped product Do not place a clamping pin onto a clamped product Risk of injury from parts flying and being flung Various components ...

Page 5: ... the intended use of the product as well as modifications to the product such as those in the following examples require the written permission of the manufacturer Use of the product under extreme conditions such as aggressive fluids or abrasive dusts Additional drilled holes or threads Ö Zimmer GmbH shall accept no liability for any damage caused by improper use The operator bears sole responsibi...

Page 6: ...on tooling machines or other suitable technical equipment The product is designed exclusively for pneumatic operation The product is designed for use in commercial or industrial applications For questions regarding use outside of the stipulated parameters please contact Zimmer Customer Service INFORMATION The permitted position deviation of center axes is 0 03 mm for the simultaneous use of multip...

Page 7: ...uct is not in use a manually inserted locking bolt or automatic seal prevents dirt or liquid from penetrating the opening of the pin Safe operation can be verified by the following statuses by means of piston position sensing and a positioning check All functions can be controlled directly by means of the contact surface and the standard connections with O rings There is also the option to control...

Page 8: ... the workpiece or pallet is mounted approx 1 mm Switch the exhaust air on after the workpiece or pallet has been lifted approx 1 mm Comply with permitted operating pressure 6 4 Positioning check INFORMATION This connection is only available in the Advanced series NOTICE Malfunctions in case of non compliance Pressure fluctuations can influence the settings of the pressure switch or flow sensors an...

Page 9: ...sitioned correctly Positioned correctly Status 0 dynamic pressure Status 1 flow Connection 3 1 5 1 0 6 4 2 Dynamic pressure sensing via a pressure switch It is recommended to have a measurable differential pressure in an amount that enables reliable evaluation via a pressure switch The pressure is 1 5 bar A pressure manometer an adjustable throttle valve and a pressure switch are required for moni...

Page 10: ...ndation Measurement range of the flow sensor 0 5 l min 25 l min Switching point of the flow sensor 4 5 l min Throttle valve setting Status 1 flow minimum 7 l min Status 0 dynamic pressure maximum 2 l min When sensing multiple products it may be required to adjust the values of the volume flow and the setting of the throttle valve to the respective installation Schematic diagram of a positioning ch...

Page 11: ...necessary replace the control components In case of errors in the sensor control rectify the cause of the errors see Error diagnosis section INFORMATION The operator of the product has sole responsibility for piston position sensing Make sure that the entire contact surface of the product is covered Please contact Zimmer Customer Service if you have any questions Two dynamic pressure sensors are i...

Page 12: ...setting Status 1 flow maximum 0 7 bar Status 0 dynamic pressure minimum 1 3 bar The hysteresis of the pressure switch may not exceed 0 2 bar When sensing multiple products it may be required to adjust the threshold value of the pressure switch at status 0 dynamic pressure to the respective installation 6 5 3 Dynamic pressure sensing via a flow sensor It is recommended to have a measurable differen...

Page 13: ...to the individual products For information on optional accessories and those included in the scope of delivery refer to our website 9 Transportation storage preservation Store the product in its original packaging During transport make sure that no uncontrolled movements can occur if the product is already mounted on the higher level machine unit Prior to commissioning and after transport check al...

Page 14: ...ent of uncontrolled movement of the product when the power supply is connected Switch off the power supply to the product before all work Secure the power supply against being switched on unintentionally Check the product for any residual energy that may be present NOTICE Installation may only be carried out by qualified personnel in accordance with these installation and operating instructions Sw...

Page 15: ...pe of delivery Strength class of the mounting screws 10 9 DIN EN ISO 4762 Comply with the maximum tightening torque If the PLUS connection is not in use insert a filter into the connection Make sure that the filter closes flush with the product see section 10 4 1 Venting the piston chamber Insert the O rings Lubricate the O rings 3 bo 1 2 5 4 1 Open 2 PLUS connection 3 Blowing out cleaning positio...

Page 16: ...ctions for the tubeless connection are positioned correctly If necessary insert the straight pin for the rotation prevention Manually screw the mounting screws into the thread until the product is in contact Make sure that the vent holes and filters are completely open to the passage of air over their entire cross section and protected against liquids and chips Tighten the mounting screws with the...

Page 17: ...e permitted load capacity of the required clamping pin screw connections in accordance with VDI 2230 Strength class of the mounting screws 10 9 DIN EN ISO 4762 Comply with the maximum tightening torque There are two ways to install the clamping pins Install the clamping pins from above to the workpiece or pallet with the mounting screw If there is a fault the workpiece or pallet can be removed by ...

Page 18: ...to completely cover the contact surface of the product Installation size Min Ø D on the support mm SPN062 62 SPN112 112 SPN138 138 D 0 03 0 05 10 2 2 Tightening torques INFORMATION The screw in thread of the mounting piece and workpiece or pallet is made of the material 16MnCr5 DIN ISO 4762 DIN ISO 10642 Thread size Strength class Tightening torque Nm Thread size Strength class Tightening torque N...

Page 19: ... flung Various components of the product are continuously under spring tension Spring package Cover Do not loosen the screws of the cover Do not remove the cover Ö Warranty and disclaimer Make sure that the opening of the pin is free of foreign objects Open the product with operating pressure Remove the locking cover cm cm Locking cover Slide the automatic seal with the seal ring into the lower en...

Page 20: ...matic seal co co Pressure spring Install the locking cover against the pre load of the pressure spring cm co cm Locking cover co Pressure spring Tighten the locking cover to 1 Nm cm cm Locking cover Check the automatic seal by pressing it down manually with a clamping pin Ö The automatic seal is installed correctly if it closes the opening of the pin independently when the clamping pin is removed ...

Page 21: ...product a complete ventilation of the piston chamber when clamping is only possible via the pneumatic connections Release the valves or shut off valves If the PLUS connection is not used the filter must be installed to enable the piston chamber to be vented Remove the grub screw in the cover of the product Install the filter in the PLUS connection Make sure that the filter closes flush with the pr...

Page 22: ...k bm Alternatively Piston position sensor Connection 5 bn Alternatively Piston position sensor Connection 4 bo O ring cr Pneumatic connection cs Alternatively Open ct Alternatively PLUS connection 11 Commissioning 11 1 Checking operational readiness After the product has been properly installed check the following properties to verify that it is ready to be operated Check the pneumatic connections...

Page 23: ...ce must be carried out Have maintenance work be performed by Zimmer Customer Service whenever possible Ö Dismantling and reassembling the product without authorization may result in complications as special installation equipment is required in some cases Zimmer GmbH accepts no liability for any resulting malfunctions or damage Interval Maintenance work After 10 000 cycles or every 3 weeks Visual ...

Page 24: ...Power supply lines from the valve to the product are too long product opens after a delay Shorten the supply lines Keep the distance of the product to the valve as short as possible Increase the cross section of the supply lines Air leak or blow off noise Housing parts are leaky Installation error Realign the product Re install the product Check the pneumatic connections and sealing locations Chec...

Page 25: ... Authorized representative for compiling the relevant technical documents Place and date of issue Martin Zimmer Legally binding signature Managing Partner 17 REACH declaration In terms of the EU Regulation 1907 2006 Name and address of the manufacturer Zimmer GmbH Im Salmenkopf 77866 Rheinau Germany 49 7844 9138 0 info zimmer group com www zimmer group com REACH stands for Registration Evaluation ...

Page 26: ...conform to the requirements of the 2006 42 EC directive in their design and the version we put on the market The following harmonized standards have been used DIN EN ISO 12100 2011 03 Safety of machinery General principles for design Risk assessment and risk reduction DIN EN ISO 13849 1 2 Safety of machinery Safety related parts of control systems DIN EN ISO 349 1993 A1 2008 Safety of machinery Mi...

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