Conair UGR003/0800 User manual

UCR-150L Robot

with PC-E IV control

Instant Access

Parts and Service

(800) 458-1960

(814) 437-6861

www.conairnet.com

The Conair Group, Inc.

One Conair Drive

Pittsburgh, PA 15202

Phone: (412) 312-6000

Fax: (412)-312-6227

UGR003/0800

Installation

Operation

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

It is important to record the model and serial number(s) of

your equipment and the date you received it in the User

Guide. Our service department uses this information, along

with the manual number, to provide help for the specific

equipment you installed.

Keep this User Guide and all manuals, engineering prints and

parts lists together for documentation of your equipment.

Date:

Document Number: UGR003/0900

Serial number(s):

Model number(s):

Power Specifications:

Amps

Volts

Phase

Cycle

DISCLAIMER: The Conair Group, Inc., shall not be liable for errors

contained in this User Guide or for incidental, consequential dam-

ages in connection with the furnishing, performance or use of this

information. Conair makes no warranty of any kind with regard to

this information, including, but not limited to the implied warranties

of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.

Record your equipment’s

model and serial num-

ber(s) and the date you

received it in the spaces

provided.

THE CONAIR GROUP, INC.

UGR003/0900 UCR-150L Robots

INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1

Purpose of the User Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2

How the Guide is Organized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2

Your Responsibility as a User . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2

ATTENTION: Read this so no one gets hurt . . . . . . . . . . .1-3

DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1

What is the UCR-150L Robot? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2

Typical Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2

Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3

How the UCR-150L Robot Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3

UCR-150L Robot Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5

Optional Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6

I

NSTALLATION

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1

Unpacking the Boxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2

Cautions and Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3

Preparing for Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4

Preparing the Platen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5

Positioning the Robot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6

Connecting the Robot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6

Setting Gripper Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-8

Setting Strip Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9

Connecting Air Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-10

Adjusting the Sprue Verification Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-10

Adjusting the Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-11

Verifying the Electrical Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-12

Manual Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-14

Automatic Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-15

OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1

Hand Control Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2

Before Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2

Starting the Robot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3

Stopping the Robot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3

Emergency Stopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3

Viewing Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4

Operating Manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5

Starting Automatic Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6

Choosing the Mold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-7

Programming the Motion Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-8

i

T

ABLE OF

CONTENTS

UCR-150L Robot UGR003/0900

OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CONT’D

Programming Home, Grip and Vacuum Positions . . . . . . .4-10

Monitoring Input/Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-12

Setting Timer Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-13

Choosing Timer Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-14

Adjusting Traverse Movement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-15

Restarting Automatic Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-16

Answering an Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-16

MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1

Maintenance Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2

Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2

Preventative Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-4

Checking Electrical Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6

TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1

Before Beginning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2

A Few Words of Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2

Identify the Cause of a Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2

Answering an Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-3

The Robot Does Not Cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-4

The Mold is Not Working Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-5

The Arm is Not Working Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-6

Strip Motion is Not Working . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7

There is No Horizontal Motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-8

The Gripper Does Not Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-9

There is No Vacuum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-10

APPENDIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-1

Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-1

Guarantee/Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-2

Electrical Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-1

System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-1

Robot and IMM Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-2

Solenoid and Limit Switch Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-3

Relay and IMM Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-4

Solenoid Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-1

P

ARTS/DIAGRAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P/D-1

ii

T

ABLE OF

CONTENTS

CONT’D

1-1

UGR003/0900 UCR-150L Robot

●●

Purpose of the User Guide . . . .1-2

●●

How the User Guide

is organized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2

●●

Your Responsibilities

as a User . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2

●●

ATTENTION: Read this so

no one gets hurt . . . . . . . . . . .1-3

INTRODUCTION

UCR-150L Robot UGR003/0900

1-2

INTRODUCTION

This User Guide describes the Conair UCR-150L Robot with

the PC-E IV control, and explains step-by-step how to install,

operate, maintain and repair this equipment.

Before installing this product, please take a few moments to

read the User Guide and review the diagrams and safety infor-

mation in the instruction packet. You also should review man-

uals covering associated equipment in your system. This

review won’t take long, and it could save you valuable instal-

lation and operating time later.

Symbols have been used to help organize the User Guide and

call your attention to important information regarding safe

installation and operation.

Symbols within triangles warn of conditions that could

be hazardous to users or could damage equipment.

Read and take precautions before proceeding.

Numbers within shaded squares indicate tasks or steps

to be performed by the user.

A diamond indicates the equipment’s response to an

action performed by the user.

An open box marks items in a checklist.

A shaded circle marks items in a list.

You must be familiar with all safety procedures concerning

installation, operation and maintenance of this equipment.

Responsible safety procedures include:

● Thorough review of this User Guide, paying particular

attention to hazard warnings, appendices and related dia-

grams.

● Thorough review of the equipment itself, with careful

attention to voltage sources, intended use and warning

labels.

● Thorough review of instruction manuals for associated

equipment.

● Step-by-step adherence to instructions outlined in this

User Guide.

P

URPOSE OF

THE USER

GUIDE

HOW THE USER

GUIDE IS

ORGANIZED

1

◆

❒

●

YOUR

RESPONSIBILITY

ASAUSER

WARNING: Improper installation, oper-

ation, or servicing may result in

equipment damage or personal injury.

This equipment should only be installed, adjust-

ed, and serviced by qualified technical person-

nel who are familiar with the construction, oper-

ation, and potential hazards of this type of

machine.

All wiring, disconnects, and fuses should be

installed by qualified electrical technicians in

accordance with electrical codes in your region.

Always maintain a safe ground. Do not operate

the equipment at power levels other than what

is specified on the machine serial plate.

WARNING:Voltage hazard.

This equipment is powered by alternating cur-

rent, as specified on the machine serial tag and

data plate.

A properly sized conductive ground wire from

the incoming power supply must be connected

to the chassis ground terminal inside the electri-

cal enclosure. Improper grounding can result in

severe personal injury and erratic machine

operation.

Always disconnect and lock out the incoming

main power source before opening the electrical

enclosure or performing non-standard operating

procedures such as routine maintenance. Only

qualified personnel should perform trou-

bleshooting procedures that require access to

the electrical enclosure while power is on.

INTRODUCTION 1-3

We design equipment with the user’s safety in mind. You can

avoid the potential hazards identified on this machine by fol-

lowing the procedures outlined below and elsewhere in the

User Guide.

ATTENTION:

R

EAD THIS SO NO

ONE GETS HURT

UGR003/0900 UCR-150L Robot

2-1

UGR003/0900 UCR-150L Robot

●●

What is the UCR-150L Robot? . .2-2

●●

Typical Applications . . . . . . . . . .2-2

●●

Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3

●●

How the Robot Works . . . . . . . .2-3

●●

UCR-150L Robot Features . . . . .2-4

●●

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5

●●

Optional Equipment . . . . . . . . . .2-6

DESCRIPTION

Conair UCR-150L Robot isideal for applications requiring

quick, consistent part removal. The robot exchanges signals

via the SPI interface on the mold machine to ensure pre-

dictable, constant cycle times. This feature avoids setup prob-

lems and allows accurate time quoting for production and

maintenance schedules.

Use the UCR-150L Robot to eliminate common problems:

● inconsistent cycle times

● improper part/sprue separation

● unsafe sprue/part removal

The Conair UCR-150L Robot is a pneumatic robot that

removes the sprue/part from the injection molding machine.

The UCR-150L minimizes injection machine pause time with

a fast take-out time (1.5 second) by utilizing the slide cylinder

in addition to the main arm cylinder.

The robot is mounted on a fixed platen on the injection mold

machine. When the mold-open-complete signal goes from the

mold machine to the robot controller, the strip frame slides

down at the same time the main cylinder arm enters the mold

area; the gripper grips the sprue/part and removes the item to a

designated area. When the arm moves outside the mold area

the robot can release the sprue/part with or without the option-

al second descent.

W

HAT IS THE

UCR-150L

R

OBOT?

UCR-150L Robot UGR003/0900

2-2

DESCRIPTION

TYPICAL

APPLICATIONS

UGR003/0900 UCR-150L Robot

DESCRIPTION 2-3

L

IMITATIONS

Choose Conair UCR-150L Robot when you want a low cost,

easily maintained robot. The UCR-150L Robot has a long ver-

tical stoke (950 mm) that allows easy adjustment to an injec-

tion mold machine. The robot does not have a swing in/swing

out movement; rather it transverses the beam. Maximum pay-

load with standard gripper is 4.4 lb. (2 Kg), and without grip-

per, 6.6 lb. (3 Kg).

HOW THE

UCR-150L

R

OBOT WORKS

The UCR-150L Robot exchanges signals via the SPI interface

on the mold machine. The hand control provides the buttons

for controlling and monitoring the robot. From the hand con-

trol you can:

● monitor the input/output status

● set and adjust cycle timers in both manual and automatic

mode

● adjust mode

● operate/stop the robot manually

● operate the robot automatically

● store programs

The robot receives the signal from the mold machine to

remove the sprue/part. The robot arm moves into the mold

area, grips the part, raises out of the mold and places the part

in a specific location. The robot sends a signal to the mold

machine to begin the next cycle. Each robot is equipped with a

part verification switch to stop the molding machine if a

sprue/part is missed.

UCR-150L Robot UGR003/0900

2-4

DESCRIPTION

Main arm cylinder

vertically moves the gripper

to remove part from mold

machine.

Vacuum generator

provides vacuum for

optional EOAT suction

Cable Track

protects tubing and

wires as arm moves

Main strip cylinder

strips part from mold

after gripping.

UCR-150L

R

OBOT

FEATURES

Slide cylinder

slides the strip frame up and down

at the same time as the main arm

ascends and descends.

Traverse cylinder

moves the mobile frame as

the part/sprue is removed

from the mold machine.

LM guide

maintains the linear

motion of the arm

Base

holds robot in

position.

Gripper

picks up part/sprue in

mold machine

Safety lock cylinder

prevents arm from dropping if pneu-

matic pressure suddenly drops.

Wrist flip cylinder

positions the gripper or end-of-arm

tooling horizontally or vertically.

EOAT mounting plate

holds the optional end-of-

arm tooling

UGR003/0900 UCR-150L Robot

DESCRIPTION 2-5

S

PECIFICATIONS

MODEL UCR-150L

Performance characteristics

Molding Machine Size up to 300 ton

Minimum take out time seconds 1.5

Minimum cycle time seconds 8

Maximum payload with sprue grip lb {kg} 4.4 {2}

Dimensions inches {mm}

Height 65 {1651}

Width 88 {2235}

Depth 46 {1168}

Distance from face of platen (min-max) 25.5 - 6.5 {647-165}

Gripper center to top of platen 4 {102}

Tooling plate center to top of platen 11.5 {292}

Main arm vertical stroke 37 {950}

Main arm horizontal stroke 47 {1200}

Main arm strip stroke 5 {125}

Wrist flip 90°

Weight lb {kg}

Shipping weight 635 {288}

Installed weight (without control box) 485 {220}

Electrical Requirements amps running peak

110V/1 phase/ 50 or 60 Hz 0.5 20

240V/1 phase or 3 phase/50 or 60 Hz 0.25 10

Utility requirements

Air consumption ft

3

{l/min} 8 {232}

Working air pressure psi {bar} 80 {5.5}

Maximum air pressure psi {bar} 100 {6.9}

SPECIFICATION NOTES:

Maximum payload increases to 6.6 lb {3 kg} when the sprue

grip tooling is removed.

Specifications may change without notice. Check with a Conair

representative for the most current information.

64 {1626}

8 {203}

13 {330}

35 {889}

8 {203}

11 {279}

23 {584}

4 {101.6}

11.5 {292}

43 {1092}

65 {1165}

35 {889}

max 25.5 {648}

6

{152}

C

L

6 {150}

0.8 {20}

0.59

{15.0}

2.362 {60}

4.724

{120}

9.448 {240}

11 {280}

4.3 {110}

1.5 {40}

2.756

{70}

2.7

{70}

4 x M6

MOUNTING TO STATIONARY PLATEN

BASIC TOOLING PATTERN

6 bolt holes 1/2 inch - 13 tap, 1.25 deep

Front view

Side view

1.575

{40}

UCR-150L Robot UGR003/0900

2-6

DESCRIPTION

O

PTIONAL

EQUIPMENT

Available options include:

●

Extended strip stroke

Extends the kick stroke motion for deep draw parts (typi-

cally used with end-of-arm tooling)

● End-of-arm tooling

Used for light duty part removal.

3-1

UGR003/0900 UCR-150L Robot

●●

Unpacking the Boxes . . . . . . . . .3-2

●●

Cautions and Warnings . . . . . . .3-3

●●

Preparing for Installation . . . . . .3-4

●●

Preparing the Platen . . . . . . . . .3-5

●●

Positioning the Robot . . . . . . . .3-6

●●

Connecting the Robot . . . . . . . .3-6

●●

Setting Gripper Position . . . . . .3-8

●●

Setting Strip Positions . . . . . . . .3-9

●●

Connecting Air Pressure . . . . .3-10

●●

Adjusting the Sprue

Verification Switch . . . . . . . .3-10

●●

Adjusting the Speed . . . . . . . .3-11

●●

Verifying the

Electrical Interface . . . . . . . .3-12

●●

Manual Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-14

●●

Automatic Testing . . . . . . . . . .3-15

INSTALLATION

The UCR-150L Robot comes fully assembled in a single

crate.

U

NPACKING THE

BOXES

UCR-150L Robot UGR003/0900

3-2

INSTALLATION

CAUTION: Lifting

To avoid personal injury or damage to the robot,

lift the robot using a forklift or hoist with straps

that have been positioned at the robot's center

of gravity.

Carefully uncrate the robot and its

components.

Remove all packing material,

protective paper, tape, and plastic. Compare contents to

the shipping papers to ensure that you have all the parts.

Carefully inspect all components to make sure

no damage occurred during shipping. If any damage is

found, notify the shipping agent immediately. Check all

wire terminal connections, bolts, and any other electrical

connections, which may have come loose during ship-

ping.

Record serial numbers and specifications

in the blanks provided on the back of the User Guide's

title page. This information will be helpful if you ever

need service or parts.

You are now ready to begin installation.

1

2

3

4

UGR003/0900 UCR-150L Robot

INSTALLATION 3-3

CAUTION: Moving the Robot

When you receive the robot, the swing arm is

bolted to prevent movement. Leave the bolt in

place until the robot is mounted on the press.

Remove after mounting.

WARNING: Improper installation, oper-

ation, or servicing may result in

equipment damage or personal injury.

This equipment should only be installed, adjust-

ed, and serviced by qualified technical person-

nel who are familiar with the construction, oper-

ation, and potential hazards of this type of

machine.

All wiring, disconnects, and fuses should be

installed by qualified electrical technicians in

accordance with electrical codes in your region.

Always maintain a safe ground. Do not operate

the equipment at power levels other than what

is specified on the machine serial tag and data

plate.

C

AUTIONS AND

WARNINGS

UCR-150L Robot UGR003/0900

3-4

INSTALLATION

Plan the location. Make sure the area where the robot is

installed has the following:

● A grounded power source. Check the robot’s serial

tag for the correct amps, voltage, phase, and cycle. All

wiring should be completed by qualified personnel and

comply with your region’s electrical codes.

● Air pressure source. The robot requires a working

pressure of 80 PSI and a maximum pressure of 100

PSI for gripping and vacuum release.

● Clearance for safe operation and maintenance.

Make sure there is enough clearance around the robot

for movement, maintenance and servicing. Be sure the

robot has proper clearance to avoid structures, utilities,

overhead cranes, material hoppers and loading pipes, as

well as other machines and equipment. Be sure that the

maximum envelope is clearly marked and protected

from entry by personnel during operation. The maxi-

mum envelope is the volume of space encompassing

the maximum designed movement of ALL robot parts,

including the end of arm tooling, work piece and

attachments.

Perform the installation in the following order:

❒ Prepare the platen.

❒ Move the robot into position on the platen and attach.

❒ Connect the robot cables.

❒ Adjust the grip and strip movement WITHOUT air

pressure (manually move the arm).

❒ Attach air line and apply pressure.

❒ Make adjustments to the robot (grip, speed, etc.)

❒ Run robot in manual mode, making any adjustments

needed to prevent damage to the robot, mold machine,

and parts. Check interface to assure that mold machine

does not close on robot arm.

❒ Run robot in automatic mode. Do this step only after

robot has been thoroughly tested in the manual mode to

prevent damage to equipment and parts.

P

REPARING FOR

INSTALLATION

UGR003/0900 UCR-150L Robot

INSTALLATION 3-5

Drill holes in the stationary (fixed) platen to accept the robot

using the mounting pattern for the UCR-150L.

Mounting pattern for the UCR-150L Robot*.

P

REPARING THE

PLATEN

*Dimensions shown are inches (mm). Machine flat spacer mounting surface.

6 x 1/2-13 x 1 1/4 dp

0.591 (15)

2.953 (75)

5.315 (135)

5.9 (150)

11 (280)

9.448 (240)

UCR-150L Robot UGR003/0900

3-6

INSTALLATION

C

ONNECTING

THE

ROBOT

WARNING: Electrical hazard

Before performing any work on this product, dis-

connect and lock out electrical power sources

to prevent injury from unexpected energization

or start-up.

WARNING: Improper installation, oper-

ation, or servicing may result in

equipment damage or personal injury.

This equipment should only be installed, adjust-

ed, and serviced by qualified technical person-

nel who are familiar with the construction, oper-

ation, and potential hazards of this type of

machine.

All wiring, disconnects, and fuses should be

installed by qualified electrical technicians in

accordance with electrical codes in your region.

Always maintain a safe ground. Do not operate

the equipment at power levels other than what

is specified on the machine serial tag and data

plate.

CAUTION: Lifting

To avoid personal injury or damage to the robot,

lift the robot using a hoist. Place the straps

around the swing shaft between the strip frame and

the base.

Use a sling to lift the robot.

Place a sling under both ends of the beam and under the

traverse arm.

Move the robot into position.

Carefully hoist the robot into position on the platen.

Secure the robot to the platen with the

supplied screws, lock washers, and flat washers.

Remove any shipping brackets

holding the arms.

1

2

3

4

P

OSITIONING

THE

ROBOT

Page is loading ...

Conair UGR003/0800 User manual

This manual is also suitable for

Conair UGR003/0800 User manual

Related papers

Other documents