Installation and Operation Manual
Document #9620-20-b-mc-16 base tool changer-07
Pinnacle Park
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1031 Goodworth Drive
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Apex, NC 27539
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Tel: 919.772.0115
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Fax: 919.772.8259
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www.ati-ia.com
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Email: [email protected]
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4. Maintenance
4.1 Preventive Maintenance
The Tool Changer and optional modules are designed to provide a long life with regular
maintenance.
A visual inspection and preventative maintenance schedule is provided in the table below
depending upon the application. Details are provided in
Section 8—Drawings
Table 5.1 —Preventative Maintenance Checklist
Application(s)
Tool Change Frequency
Inspection Schedule
General Usage, Material Handling, Docking Station
More than 1 per minute
Weekly
Less than 1 per minute
Monthly
Wet or Humid Environments
All
Weekly
Welding/Servo/Deburring, Foundry Operations
(Dirty Environments)
All
Weekly
Locking Mechanism Cam and Alignment Pins
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Inspect for lubrication and wear. A NLGI #2, lithium-based grease with molybdenum disulfide additive is suggested
for locking mechanism and alignment pin lubrication. Over time, lubricants can become contaminated with process
debris. Therefore, it is recommended to thoroughly clean the existing grease and replace with new as needed.
Refer to
Section 4.2—Locking Mechanism, Alignment Pins Cleaning and Lubrication
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Excessive alignment pin/bushing wear may be an indication of poor robot position during pickup/drop-off. Adjust
robot position as needed. Check Tool Stand for wear and alignment problems. Refer to
Section 4.3—Alignment
Mounting Fasteners and Interface Connections
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Inspect for proper torque and interference or wear, abrasions, cuts of hoses, and electrical cables. Tighten and
correct as required.
O-rings and Rubber Bushings
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Exposed o-rings and rubber bushings may be subject to damage during normal operation. Inspect for wear,
abrasion, and cuts. Replace damaged o-rings and rubber bushings as needed.
Electrical Module
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Clear debris from area of the contact using compressed air. Do not directly clean contacts as abrasion may occur
and the performance of the contact may be compromised. Inspect Electrical Contacts for wear or damage. Refer
to
Section 4.4—Electrical Module Pin Block Contact Inspection and cleaning.
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Inspect V-Ring Seal for wear, abrasion, and cuts. Refer to
Section 4.5—Electrical Module Seal Inspection and
NOTICE:
All Tool Changers are initially lubricated using
MobilGrease® XHP222 Special
grease. The end user must apply additional lubricant to the locking mechanism
components and alignment pins prior to start of service (See Section 4.2). Tubes of
lubricant for this purpose are shipped with every Tool Changer. Note:
MobilGrease®
XHP222 Special
is a NLGI #2 lithium complex grease with molybdenum disulfide.
NOTICE:
The cleanliness of the work environment strongly influences the trouble-free operation
of the changer. The dirtier the environment, the greater the need is for protection against debris.
Protection of the entire EOAT, the Master, the Tool, and all of the modules may be necessary.
Protective measures include the following: 1) placement of Tools Stands away from debris
generators, 2) covers incorporated into the Tool Stands [see Section 2.3] and 3) guards,
deflectors, air curtains, and similar devices built into the EOAT and the Tool Stand.