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Robotiq Hand-E
forHanwhaRobots
Instruction Manual robotiq.com | leanrobotics.org
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© 2022 Robotiq, Inc.
Robotiq Hand-EGripper Instruction Manual
Revisions 4
1. General Presentation 7
1.1. Grippernomenclature 8
1.2. Object picking 10
1.3. Setup and control 11
2. Safety 12
2.1. Warning 13
2.2. Intended Use 13
3. Installation 14
3.1. Scope of Delivery 15
3.2. Required Toolsand Equipment 16
3.3. Environmental and Operating Conditions 17
3.4. Mechanical Installation 18
3.5. Electrical Setup 21
3.6. Testing the Gripperwiththe Robotiq UserInterface (RUI) 23
3.7. InstallationforHanwha Robots 25
4. Control 27
4.1. Overview 27
4.2. GripperRegisterMapping 29
4.3. Robot Output Registers& Functionalities 30
4.4. Robot Input Registersand Status 32
4.5. Picking Features 36
4.6. Control LogicExample 39
4.7. ModbusRTU Communication 39
4.8. Control Over Hanwha Using the Plugin 53
5. Specifications 57
5.1. Technical dimensions 58
5.2. Mechanical Specifications 64
5.3. Electrical specifications 70
6. Maintenance 71
6.1. Grippercleaning 73
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6.2. Periodicinspection 74
6.3. Rack& pinionmechanism cleaning 75
7. Spare Parts, Kitsand Accessories 77
8. Troubleshooting 81
8.1. Using the Robotiq UserInterface (RUI) 81
9. Warrantyand Patent 82
10. Harmonized Standards, Declarationsand Certificates 85
10.1. EC declarationof incorporation 85
10.2. Applied standards 86
10.3. IngressProtectionCertificate 87
11. Contact 88
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Revisions
Robotiq may modify thisproduct without notice, when necessary, due to product improvements, modificationsor changesin
specifications. If such modification ismade, the manual will also be revised, see revision information. See the latest version of this
manual online at robotiq.com/support.
Revision2022/01/10
lPart number updated in the Scope of Deliverysection
Revision2021/07/01
lSection "Installation"
lAdded section 3.4.4"Installing Fingertip Extenderson the Gripper"
lUpdated subsection 3.4.1"Single Gripper Installation"
lSection "Specifications"
lUpdated subsection 5.1.3 "FingertipsExtenders", maximum opening isnow 98 mm
lUpdated section 5.2.1
lUpdated section 5.2.3
lSection "Spare Parts, Kitsand Accessories"
lHand-ESKU isnow HND-GRP
Revision2020/05/28
lMinor Revision: modificationsto standardize our manuals
lSection "Warrantyand Patent"
lCycle count isnow 5 000000.
lConsumable partsare now excluded of the warranty.
lSection "Specifications"
lUpdated subsection "Mechanical Specifications"
lUpdated subsection "Electrical Specifications"
lUpdated subsection "Technical Dimensions"
lSection "Harmonized Standards, Declarationsand Certificates"
lUpdated subsection "EC declaration of incorporation"
lUpdated subsection "Applied Standards"
Revision2019/12/19
lSection "Control"
lRevised dataon register and bitsin subsection "ModbusRTU Communication"
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lSection "Specifications"
lUpdated subsection "Fingersand Fingertips" with latest information on V-groove fingertips
lUpdated subsection "Mechanical Specifications"
lSection "Spare Parts, Kitsand Accessories"
lUpdated Itemsin tables.
lRemoved Section 5: User Interface
Revision2019/12/18
lSection "Control"
lRevised dataon register and bitsin subsection "ModbusRTU Communication"
lSection "Specifications"
lUpdated subsection "Fingersand Fingertips" with latest information on V-groove fingertips
lUpdated subsection "Specifications"
Revision2019/10/10
lAddition of the Electrostatic Discharge Safety section
Revision2019/05/17
lFirst publication of the Instruction Manual.
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Copyright
© 2019 - 2022 Robotiq Inc. All rightsreserved.
Thismanual and the product it describesare protected by the Copyright Act of Canada, by lawsof other countries, and by
international treaties, and therefore may not be reproduced in whole or in part, whether for sale or not, without prior written
consent from Robotiq. Under copyright law, copying includestranslation into another language or format.
Information provided by Robotiq in thisdocument isbelieved to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility isassumed
by Robotiq for itsuse. There maybe some differencesbetween the manual and the product if the product hasbeen modified after
the edition date.
The information contained in thisdocument issubject to change without notice.
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1.General Presentation
The terms"Gripper", "Robotiq Gripper", "Hand-EGripper" and "Hand-E" used in thismanual are used interchangeablyto
designate the "Robotiq Hand-EGripper". The Robotiq Hand-EGripper isa robotic peripheral designed for industrial applications.
It isaunique robotic end-of-arm tool designed to quicklypick,place and handle partsin a broad range of sizesand shapes.
Info
Thismanual usesthe metric system. Unlessotherwise specified, all dimensionsare in millimeters.
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The following section presentsthe keyfeaturesof the Gripper and must not be considered asappropriate to Gripper
operation, each feature isdetailed in the appropriate section of the manual. Safety guidelinesmust be read and
understood before anyoperation isattempted with the Gripper.
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1.1.Gripper nomenclature
The Hand-EGripper isa parallel gripper. Itstwo fingersare actuated by asingle motor.
Fig. 1-1: Robotiq Hand-EGripper.
Please refer to the Scope of Deliverysection and Spare Parts, Kitsand Accessoriessection for detailson standard and optional
parts. The Hand-Ebasic gripper unit includesflat aluminum fingersovermolded with NBR.
The statusLED presented in the figure above will be :
lsolid blue/red when booting
lsolid blue when powered with no errors(while communication isactive)
lsolid red if minor fault occurs, see statusdetailsin the Control section.
lblinking red/blue if major fault occurs, see statusdetailsin the Control section.
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The user can install fingersdirectly on the racks, or fasten fingertipsto fingertip holders, which are in turn installed on the racks.
Refer to the Installing the Gripperonthe Robot section for more information on how to integrate custom fingersand fingertipsto
Hand-E.
Fig. 1-2: Mounting a finger on a rack.
When ordered asakit (please refer to the Scope of Deliverysection), a fingertip starting kit isincluded (please refer to the Spare
Parts, Kitsand Accessoriessection). These fingertipsshould be mounted onto fingertip holders.
Fig. 1-3: Mounting a fingertip on afingertip holder (example).
Tip
You can customize fingersand fingertips. Mount custom fingerson racks, and fingertipson fingertip holders.
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1.2.Object picking
The Hand-EGripper hasasingle actuator for opening and closing the fingers. It also allowsinternal gripping. The fingerscan pick
hollow partsfrom the inside by applying pressure with the outer surface of the fingers.
See the figure below for a representation and refer to the Picking Featuressection for detailson avaible position commandsfor
your gripper.
Fig. 1-4: Hand-EGripper internal and external gripping.
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1.3.Setup and control
The Gripper ispowered and controlled directly via asingle device cable that carriesa 24VDC supply and ModbusRTU
communication over RS-485. Refer to the Electrical Setup section for wiring information and the Control section for control of the
gripper (software packagesare available for control viasome typesof robot controllers).
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Robotiq Universal Controller isavailable when industrial communication protocolsare required (other then ModbusRTU
over serial).
A gripper coupling isrequired for using Hand-E; the coupling will provide mechanical and electrical connectivity. Please refer to
the Mechanical Installation section for installation of the coupling, to the Specificationssection for technical drawings, and to the
Spare Parts, Kitsand Accessoriessection for available couplings.
The Hand-EGripper hasan embedded object detection feature using indirect sensing methods. When picking an object with the
"go to" command, the gripper statuswill allow you to know if an object ispicked or not viaa simple object detection bit (0or 1).
When an object isdetected, the gripper will stop. If the object isbeing dropped, the gripper will automatically close to keep the
object until the object isdetected or until the position target from the "go to" command isreached. For detailson object
detection, see the Control section.
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2.Safety
Warning
The operator must have read and understood all of the instructionsin the following manual before handling the Robotiq
Hand-EGripper.
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The term "operator" refersto anyone responsible for anyof the following operationson the Robotiq Hand-EGripper:
lInstallation
lControl
lMaintenance
lInspection
lCalibration
lProgramming
lDecommissioning
Thisdocumentation explainsthe variouscomponentsof the Robotiq Hand-EGripper and general operationsregarding the whole
life-cycle of the product from installation to operation and decommissioning.
The drawingsand photosin thisdocumentation are representative examples; nonetheless, discrepanciesmaybe observed
between those and the delivered product.
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2.1.Warning
Caution
Any use of the Gripper in noncompliance of these warningsisinappropriate and maycause injury or damage.
Warning
lThe Gripper needsto be properlysecured before operating the robot.
lDo not install or operate aGripper that isdamaged or lacking parts.
lNever supplythe Gripper with an alternative current source.
lMake sure all cord setsare alwayssecured at both ends, at the Gripper and at the robot.
lAlwaysmeet the recommended keying for electrical connections.
lMake sure no one isin the robot and/or Gripper path before initializing the robot'sroutine.
lAlwaysmeet the Gripper'spayload specifications.
lSet the Gripper'spinch force and speed accordingly, based on your application.
lKeep fingersand clothesawayfrom the Gripper while the power ison.
lDo not use the Gripper on people or animals.
lFor welding applications, make sure there are no Gripper partson the ground path of the welding power source.
2.1.1.Risk assessment and final application:
The Robotiq Hand-EGripper ismeant to be used on an industrial robot. The robot, Gripper and any other equipment used in the
final application must be evaluated with a risk assessment. It isthe robot integrator'sduty to ensure that all local safety measures
and regulationsare met. Depending on the application, there may be risksthat require additional protection/safety measures, for
example, the work-piece the gripper ismanipulating might be inherentlydangerousto the operator.
2.2.Intended Use
The gripper unit isdesigned for gripping and temporarily securing or holding objects.
The product isintended for installation on a robot or other automated machinery and equipment.
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Alwayscomplywith local and/or national laws, regulationsand directiveson automation safetyand general machine
safety.
The unit should be used exclusivelywithin the range of itstechnical data. Any other use of the product isdeemed improper and
unintended use. Robotiq will not be liable for any damagesresulting from anyimproper or unintended use.
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3.Installation
The following subsectionswill guide you through the installation and general setup of your Robotiq Hand-EGripper.
lThe Scope of Deliverysection
lThe Required Toolsand Equipment section
lThe Environmental and Operating Conditionssection
lThe Mechanical Installation section
lThe Electrical Setup section
lThe Testing the Gripperwiththe Robotiq User Interface (RUI)section
lThe Installation forHanwha Robotssection
Warning
Before installing:
lRead and understand the safety instructionsrelated to the Hand-EGripper.
lVerifyyour package according to the scope of delivery and your order.
lHave the required parts, equipment and toolslisted in the requirementsreadily available.
Warning
When installing:
lMeet the recommended environmental conditions.
lDo not operate the Gripper, or even turn on the power supply, before it isfirmlyanchored and the danger zone is
cleared. The fingersof the gripper may move and cause injury or damage.
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3.1.Scope of Delivery
Caution
The following isnot included aspart of a standard delivery:
lOptionssuch asadapter platesor couplingsfor mounting on variousindustrial robots, fingertipsor finger pads.
lHardware required for options; accessoriesor fixturesfor the gripper, unlessspecified.
lPower supply units, power supply wiring or fuses.
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When bought asa kit, the gripper will come in a package with the appropriate coupling, fingers/fingertipsand cabling.
Please refer to the Spare Parts, Kitsand Accessoriessection.
3.1.1.Robotiq Hand-EGripper HanwhaKit
Standard upon delivery
lRobotiq Hand-Ebasic gripper unit (HND-GRP)
lHand-Egripper
lHand-ENBR overmolded aluminum fingerskit
lScrew kit
lHand-EFingertip Starting Kit (HND-TIP-START-KIT)
lUSB to RS485 signal converter (ACC-ADT-USB-RS485)
lCoupling for connection to the robot controller (GRP-CPL-062)
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See the Spare Parts, Kitsand Accessoriessection section for alist of available couplings.
lRobotiq device cable (CBL-COM-2065-10-HF)
Caution
The following isnot included aspart of a standard delivery:
lOptionssuch asadapter platesor couplingsfor mounting on variousindustrial robots, fingertipsor finger pads.
lHardware required for options; accessoriesor fixturesfor the Hand-EGripper, unlessspecified.
lPower supply units, power supply wiring or fuses.
Info
When bought asa kit, the Hand-EGripper will come in a package with the appropriate coupling, fingers/fingertipsand
cabling. Please refer to the Spare Parts, Kitsand Accessoriessection.
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3.2.Required Toolsand Equipment
The following toolsare required to install the Hand-EGripper:
l4 mm hex key to mount the gripper onto itscoupling .
lMetric hexkeyaccording to your coupling to mount the coupling onto the robot.
Optional toolsif installing fingertip/holder kits: HND-FIN-ALU-KIT,HND-TIP-VGR-KIT or HND-TIP-HLD-KIT
l2,5mm hex key
The gripper needsto be supplied by aDC voltage source. Thispower supply isnot included with the gripper. Required power
supplymust match the Robotiq device. The following table showsthe specificationswith regardsto the power supplyrequired to
operate the gripper and the optional Robotiq Controller.
SPECIFICATION VALUE
Output voltage 24 VDC ±10%
Output current 1A
Overcurrent Recommended power supply with internal protection, otherwise
fusing isrequired.
2 A fuse at 25°C [77°F]1
Table 3-1: Hand-Epower supplyrequirements.
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1Suggested fuse isa: Phoenix Contact # 0916605 2 A thermal, use AWG #20 wiring.
Warning
If your power supply could exceed the specified regulation, over-voltage protection isrequired.
Robotiq recommendsthe use of the following power supplies:
lFor the 1A output current: TDK-Lambda DPPSeries, 100W Single Output DIN Rail Mount Power Supply:DPP30-24.
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Optional Robotiq Universal Controller can use the same power supply.
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3.3.Environmental and OperatingConditions
CONDITION VALUE
Minimum storage temperature -30°C [-22°F]
Maximum storage temperature 70°C [158°F]
Minimum operating temperature -10°C [14°F]
Maximum operating temperature 50°C [122°F]
Humidity (non-condensing) 20-80%RH
Maximum vibration
(storage/transit) 5G
Maximum vibration (operating) 2G
IPRating IP67
Other
lFree from corrosive liquidsor gases
lFree from explosive liquidsor gases
lFree from powerful electromagnetic interference
Table 3-2: Environmental and operating conditionsof the Hand-EGripper.
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3.4.Mechanical Installation
3.4.1.Installing the Gripperonthe Robot
Single GripperInstallation
Instructions
You must use a coupling to attach the gripper on the robot. Here are the stepsto follow to mount the gripper on the robot
(exploded viewsin the figure below).
1. Secure the gripper coupling on the robot wrist, and use the coupling dowel pin to align parts.
2. Secure the gripper to the coupling.
Caution
When no tooth lock washer ispresent, lock screwsin place using medium strength threadlocker. Tooth lock washers
provide grounding for the casing of the gripper through the mounting screws. For more information, refer to the
ElectrostaticDischarge Safetysection.
Fig. 3-1: Installing Hand-Eon the robot tool flange
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3.4.2.Installing Fingersonthe Gripper
If you need to change the fingers, follow the instructionsbelow.
1. Align the finger dowel pin with the finger dowel hole.
2. Applylow strength threadlocker on the provided screwsand secure the finger to the rack.
3. Repeat for the second finger, if necessary.
Fig. 3-2: Mounting fingerson racks.
3.4.3.Installing Fingertipsand Holdersonthe Gripper
If you need to change the fingertipsand holders, follow the instructionsbelow.
1. Align the fingertip holder dowel pin with the rack dowel hole.
2. Applylow strength threadlocker on the provided screwsand secure the fingertip holder to the rack.
3. Align the fingertip dowel pin with the fingertip holder dowel hole.
4. Applylow strength threadlocker on the provided screwsand secure the fingertip to the fingertip holder.
5. Repeat for the second fingertip, if necessary.
Fig. 3-3: Mounting fingertipson holders, and holderson racks.
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3.4.4.Installing Fingertip Extendersonthe Gripper
If you need to add extendersto the Gripper, follow the instructionsbelow.
1. Align the extender dowel pin with the rackdowel hole.
2. Applylow strength threadlocker on the provided M3 screwsand secure the extender to the rack (0.50Nm / 4.40 in-lb).
3. Align the fingertip dowel pinswith extender dowel holes.
4. Applylow strength threadlocker on the provided M5 screw and secure the fingertip to the extender (5.65 Nm / 50.00in-lb).
5. Repeat for the second fingertip if necessary.
Fig. 3-4: Mounting extenderson fingers, and extenderson racks.
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