Assembly
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4.4 Maintenance of gripping force unit
WARNING
Risk of injury due to spring forces!
To secure the gripping force in case of a drop in pressure, a spring
(18)
Stroke adjustment of the gripper jaws
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without any additional parts. Depending on which side the spring
is installed, the gripping force maintenance device acts in the dir-
ection of clamping or spreading.
When ordering a gripping module including a gripping force main-
tenance device as described in the catalog, the spring will have
already been installed by SCHUNK.
4.5 End position monitoring
To monitor the end positions, standardized monitoring sets for
direct installation are available.
The installation of the monitoring set is possible on both sides of
the module, whereby both end positions can be monitored.
The switch bolt that is integrated in the gripper jaws is directly
monitored.
Proximity switch -
monitoring set:
GMNS-...
Scope of delivery of the monitoring set:
• 1 x retaining plate
• 1 x Inductive proximity switch
• 1 x connection cable
Position of the proximity switches
1
Proximity switch (GMNS-... installation on both sides)
Setting the
monitoring
Ø
Undo the attachment screw.
Ø
Set the sensor via the retainer plate.
Ø
Fix the sensor via the attachment screw.
