Manual, Robotic Tool Changer, QC‑24Z1
Document #9610‑20‑3727‑03
Pinnacle Park • 1041 Goodworth Drive • Apex, NC 27539 • Tel: 919.772.0115 • Fax: 919.772.8259 •
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3.7.2 Optional Module Removal
Refer to
Tools required: hex keys
1. Place the Tool in a secure location.
2.
Uncouple the Master and Tool plates.
3.
Turn off and de‑energize all energized circuits (for example: electrical, pneumatic, and
hydraulic circuits).
4. Disconnect any cables, air line, etc. If required.
5.
Supporting the module, remove the (4) mounting fasteners from the each module.
6.
Remove the module and gasket from the Tool Changer plate.
3.8 Pneumatic Connections
The air supply used for coupling and uncoupling the Tool Changer should be clean, dry, and non‑lubricated.
A supply pressure in the range of the 60 to 100 psi is acceptable for operation of the locking mechanism,
with a setting of the 80 psi suggested. The air should be filtered 40 micron or better.
CAUTION:
Do not use the Tool Changer in a fail‑safe condition. Do not transport the
Tool Changer in a fail‑safe condition. Possible damage to the locking mechanism
could occur. Re‑establish air pressure to the Tool Changer before returning to
normal operations.
3.8.1 Valve Requirements and Connections for the Locking Mechanism
It is required that a customer supplied 2‑position 4‑way or 5‑way valve be used to actuate the
locking mechanism in the Master plate. It is imperative that when air is supplied to the lock or
unlock port on the Master plate, that the opposite port be vented to atmosphere (for example: when
air is supplied to the lock port, the unlock port must be open to the atmosphere.) Failure to vent
trapped air or vacuum on the inactive port may inhibit proper shuttling of the valve and prevent
coupling/uncoupling from the occurring.
CAUTION:
The locking mechanism will not function properly when connected
to a single 3‑way valve as this type of valve is incapable of venting trapped air
pressure from the within the Tool Changer. This could result in damage to the
product, attached tooling, or personnel. Connect the lock and unlock supply air
to a 2‑position 4‑way or 5‑way valve.
Figure 3.4—Lock and Unlock Pneumatic Connections
4 or 5 -way Valve
Supply Clean, Dry,
Non -lubricated Air
60 – 100 psi (4.1 – 6.9 Bar)
Exhaust
Open to Atmosphere
Lock Port
Unlock Port
