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Handling Solution
Optimized control
Only turn on the suction when workpieces are being lifted. Otherwise, additional dust
from the environment is drawn in, which could shorten the necessary maintenance
intervals.
Simplified diagram of a gripper
FXCB
Compressed air connection
Vacuum generation
Vacuum connection
Sealing plate
Compressed air
Vacuum
FMCB
Applying suction
The gripper is placed onto the workpiece being handled.
The sealing plate must be compressed by at least 50% to
ensure that the workpiece is securely gripped.
Only FXCB:
The gripper is reset to the “Suction” state by
switching the “Suction OFF” pin (see chapter 5.4). In order
for this to occur, there must be compressed air at the com-
pressed air connection.
Only FMCB:
Vacuum is generated externally and must be
present at the vacuum connection. An additional valve for
switching between “Suction ON” and “Suction OFF” is re-
quired.
Once the pre-set vacuum value is reached (green light on
the vacuum switch is on and there is an output signal on
the “Signal output 2” pin – see attached operating instruc-
tions), the gripper may be moved.
FXCB
FMCB
Setting down
Once the workpiece has been transported and safely set
down on the target surface, it must be deposited.
Only FXCB:
Switching on the “Suction OFF” pin ends suc-
tion operation. Optionally, compressed air can be blown in-
to the suction chamber in order to more quickly deposit the
workpiece by switching on the “Vent ON” pin. In order for
this to occur, there must be compressed air at the com-
pressed air connection.
Only FMCB:
To deposit the workpiece, the vacuum must
be switched off or disconnected at the vacuum connection.
Optionally, compressed air can be blown into the suction
chamber via the compressed air connection in order to
more quickly deposit the workpiece.
Once the workpiece has been deposited, the gripper must
be returned to a neutral state (Suction OFF and Blow-off
OFF).
FXCB
FMCB
