Zimmer GmbH
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Im Salmenkopf 5
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77866 Rheinau
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Germany
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+49 7844 9138 0
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+49 7844 9138 80
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www.zimmer-group.com
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS:
Clamping plate, SPN series
Installation and
Im Salmenkopf 5
Operating
instructions
77866 Rheinau
SPN series
Germany
DDOC01239
+49 7844 9138 0
Index 0
EN 2021-03-16
www.zimmer-group.com
1. Supporting documents
NOTICE
Read through the installation and operating instructions before installing or working with the product.
The installation and operating instructions contain important notes for your personal safety. They must be read and
understood by all persons who work with or handle the product during any phase of the product lifetime.
The documents listed below are available for download on our website
www.zimmer-group.com
:
• Catalogs, drawings, CAD data, performance data
• Information on accessories
• Detailed installation and operating instructions
• Technical datasheets
•
General Terms and Conditions of Business with specifications for the warranty entitlement
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Only those documents currently available on the website are valid.
In these installation and operating instructions, "product" refers to the product designation.
2. Safety notices
WARNING
Risk of injury during manual loading
Risk of injury during manual loading due to independent movement of parts after the failure of the power supply,
switch-off of the power supply (including emergency stop), accidental or negligent actuation of the PLUS connection
for clamping and accidental or negligent loosening actuation.
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Do not reach into the product.
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Do not reach between the clamping surfaces.
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Do not insert the clamping pin in or place it on a product that is clamped.
Risk of injury due to unauthorized intervention
Various components of the product are continuously under spring tension.
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Do not remove the cover.
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Warranty and disclaimer
Risk of injury due to malfunctions
Use of the product on machine tables with magnetic clamping devices is not permitted.
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It is possible for the magnetic forces to affect the mechanical system within the product.
CAUTION
Injuries or malfunctions can occur, especially with:
• Crushing during installation due to an unsecured mounting piece
• Improperly assembled electrical connections
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Power supply faults, e.g. due to pressure fluctuations
• Damaged or loose power lines
• Missing or loosened attachment screws
• Failure to switch off the working medium during assembly or repair work on the product
• Human error
• Failure to observe the safety and warning instructions during assembly and commissioning
• Failure to observe the safety regulations for operating the machine into which the product is to be installed
3. Proper use
NOTICE
The product is only to be used in its original state with its original accessories, with no unauthorized changes and
within the stipulated parameter limits and operating conditions. Any other or secondary use is deemed improper.
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Operate the product only in compliance with the associated installation and operating instructions.
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Operate the product only when it is in a technical condition that corresponds to the guaranteed parameters and
operating conditions.
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Zimmer GmbH shall accept no liability for any damage caused by improper use. The operator bears sole respon-
sibility.
The product is used exclusively for the positioning and clamping of clamping pins that are connected with workpieces, clamping
plates or other clamping devices.
The product is designed exclusively for use in industrial and industry-related applications and for operation with compressed air.
The product is not suitable for operation with operating media other than compressed air. The product is designed exclusively for
operation within the parameter limits and operating conditions stipulated in the order confirmation. For questions regarding use
outside of the stipulated parameters, please contact Zimmer Customer Service.
Use is considered improper if:
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The product is mounted on an application other than what the manufacturer has specified.
• The product is installed in applications used for transporting people or in which people are located below the product.
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The product is used as a press tool, tool mount, load-carrying equipment or hoisting devices.
• The product is used in rotation applications with speeds greater than 80 rpm, without consultation with Zimmer GmbH.
• The product is used in an aggressive environment (acids, etc.) or comes in direct contact with food.
• The product is used in areas with a potentially explosive environment.
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The product is used in range of strong magnetic fields.
4.
Personnel qualification
Installation, commissioning and maintenance may only be performed by trained specialists. These persons must have read and
understood the installation and operating instructions in full.
5. Product description
5.1 Forces and torques
INFORMATION
For information on the forces and torques for this product, please refer to our website
www.zimmer-group.com
.
Please contact Zimmer Customer Service if you have any questions.
5.2 Type plate
A type plate is attached to the product.
The article number
am
and confirmation number
an
are shown on the
type plate.
XXX
XX-XXXXXX
am
an
INFORMATION
Please state the confirmation number
an
in the event of damage or a complaint.
Please contact Zimmer Customer Service if you have any questions.
5.3 Functional description
The pneumatically operated product is designed for clamping workpieces and workpiece-clamping devices with extremely high
repeatability. Due to its structural design, it is clamped without pneumatic pressure applied.
The clamping force can be significantly increased by using an additional impulse on the PLUS connection. The form-fit arrest
cannot be released until the release connection is actuated, the clamp dog is pressurized and the PLUS connection is simulta-
neously vented.
When clamped, the seal on the contact surface prevents dirt or liquids from penetrating into the product.
Safe operation can be verified by the following statuses by means of piston position sensing and a positioning check:
• Product opened
• Product closed (clamping pin clamped)
• Product closed (no clamping pin present)
• Workpiece present (rests upon the contact surface)
INFORMATION
More information can be found in the installation and operating instructions of the zero-point clamping system.
5.4 Design of the product
7
2
3
7
8
1
4
bm
bn
bo
9
bl
6
1
Unlocking
2
PLUS function
Sensing: Zero-point clamping system closed (advanced)
3
Blowing out/cleaning/positioning check (advanced)
4
Sensing: Zero-point clamping system opened (advanced)
7
Transport threaded hole
8
Sealing cap
bm
Pallet*
bn
Centering pin*
bo
Clamping plate
6
Attachment screw*
9
T-slot nut*
bl
T-slot nut attachment screw*
*Not included in delivery
5.5 Advanced clamping plate
In the advanced version of the clamping plate, an advanced zero-point clamping system is mounted in the clamping plate.
When using pneumatic piston position sensing, this zero-point clamping system must be used.
6. Accessories
NOTICE
Before installing an accessory, make sure it is suitable for use with the selected variant. For information on all
available accessories, please visit our website.
Please contact Zimmer Customer Service if you have any questions.
7. Technical data
INFORMATION
For technical data, please visit our website.
This data varies within the series, depending on the specific design.
Please contact Zimmer Customer Service if you have any questions.
8. Installation
WARNING
Risk of injury due to uncontrolled movement
Risk of injury in case of uncontrolled movement of the machine or system into which the product is to be installed.
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Switch off the power supply of the machine before all work.
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Secure the machine's power supply against being switched on unintentionally.
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Check the machine for any residual energy that may be present.
Risk of injury in the event of uncontrolled movement of parts when the power supply is connected.
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Switch off the power supply to the product before all work.
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Secure the power supply against being switched on unintentionally.
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Check the product for any residual energy that may be present.
NOTICE
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Switch off the power supply before any assembly, installation or maintenance work.
The product must be mounted on a suitable mounting piece (made of steel).
• Mount the product to the mounting piece from above using the installation holes.
• Strength class of the 8.8 attachment screws (DIN EN ISO 4762)
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Observe the tightening torques of the mounting screws.
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Zimmer GmbH recommends verifying the permitted load-carrying capacity of the required screw connections in accordance
with VDI 2230.
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You can find the exact installation positions in the technical datasheet on our website.
• Check the product for possible transport damage before assembly.
• Recommendation: As a principle, only use tested compressed air hoses.
• Seal unused pneumatic connections.
