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Bosch Rexroth VKK Instructions Manual

Bosch Rexroth VKK Instructions Manual

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R320103150/2012-10
Replaces: 2009.09
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  • Page 1 Feed Modules VKK R320103150/2012-10 Replaces: 2009.09 Instructions...
  • Page 2 It should be noted that our products are subject to a natural process of aging and wear and tear. © Bosch Rexroth AG reserves all rights, including the right to apply for patent protection. We reserve all rights of disposition, including all reproduction and dissemination rights.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    R320103150/2012-10 | Feed Modules VKK Bosch Rexroth AG 3/40 Contents 1 About these Instructions ................. 4 1.1 Scope and purpose of the documentation ........4 1.2 Required documentation ..............4 1.3 Presentation of information ............4 2 Safety instructions .................. 6 3 Scope of supply ..................

  • Page 4: About These Instructions

    4/40 Bosch Rexroth AG Feed Modules VKK | R320103150/2012-10 About these Instructions Scope and purpose of the documentation This documentation applies to the following products: Feed Modules VKK as described in the “Feed Modules VKK” catalog. This documentation is intended for assembly/installation personnel, line operators and machinery/plant users.
  • Page 5 R320103150/2012-10 | Feed Modules VKK Bosch Rexroth AG 5/40 Warning notices are structured as follows: SIGNAL WORD Type of hazard! Consequences if ignored. Hazard avoidance precautions. • Safety alert symbol: draws attention to the hazard • Signal word: indicates the severity of the hazard •...

  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    6/40 Bosch Rexroth AG Feed Modules VKK | R320103150/2012-10 Safety instructions The general safety instructions for this product can be found in the documentation “Safety Instructions for Linear Motion Systems”. You must have read and understood these before handling the product.

  • Page 7: Product Description

    R320103150/2012-10 | Feed Modules VKK Bosch Rexroth AG 7/40 Product description Features Feed Modules are ready-to-install linear axes. Further information ! “VKK” catalog. Equipment description Fig. 1: Structural design of the VKK A Feed Modul consists of the following parts:...

  • Page 8: Identification Of The Product

    8/40 Bosch Rexroth AG Feed Modules VKK | R320103150/2012-10 Identification of the product The nameplate of the product carries the following information: Table 5: Details given on nameplate Nameplate details Meaning Part number Serial number Date of manufacture Customer order number Further information about the nameplate ! 7.

  • Page 9: Storing The Vkk

    R320103150/2012-10 | Feed Modules VKK Bosch Rexroth AG 9/40 Fig. 3: Transporting the VKK NOTICE Damage to the product due to improper transport Damage to the VKK. Retract the thrust rod. Lift the VKK only by the frame. The ball screw is not self-locking.

  • Page 10: Mounting

    10/40 Bosch Rexroth AG Feed Modules VKK | R320103150/2012-10 Mounting WARNING Risk of product crashing down due to inadequate load hoisting equipment! Severe personal injury or even death. Use only safety-inspected and suitable load hoisting equipment. Attach load hoisting equipment only to the frame (main body) or at the designated points.

  • Page 11: Mounting Orientation

    R320103150/2012-10 | Feed Modules VKK Bosch Rexroth AG 11/40 Mounting orientation The VKK can be mounted in any orientation. WARNING Risk of thrust rod crashing down in vertical or slanting installations due to lack of arrestor devices! Severe personal injury or even death.
  • Page 12 12/40 Bosch Rexroth AG Feed Modules VKK | R320103150/2012-10 Locating holes (1) are provided for precise alignment when fastening the Feed Module by the frame. Matching centering rings (2) and pliers (3) for easy removal are available as mounting accessories.

  • Page 13: Mounting The Drive

    R320103150/2012-10 | Feed Modules VKK Bosch Rexroth AG 13/40 6.4.2 Mounting the Feed Module to other linear systems NOTICE Risk of product damage due to incorrect mounting! Damage to the product. Fasten the product with the recommended fastening elements. Always fasten or support the product by the frame (main body).
  • Page 14 14/40 Bosch Rexroth AG Feed Modules VKK | R320103150/2012-10 6.5.1 Mounting the motor via motor mount and coupling Fig. 10: Mounting the motor mount and coupling Push the coupling (2) onto the drive journal. Make sure the mounting orientation is correct: The diameters of the bores in the coupling and the drive journal must match up.
  • Page 15 R320103150/2012-10 | Feed Modules VKK Bosch Rexroth AG 15/40 Tighten the fastening screws (6) on the motor side of the coupling (tightening torque (M If necessary, release the motor brake and move the thrust rod so that the drive journal turns (7).
  • Page 16 16/40 Bosch Rexroth AG Feed Modules VKK | R320103150/2012-10 Mounting the screw-side belt pulley Lightly oil the tensioning unit (2). NOTICE Risk of insufficient lubrication due to use of wrong lubricants Damage to the product. Do not use oil with MoS...
  • Page 17 R320103150/2012-10 | Feed Modules VKK Bosch Rexroth AG 17/40 Mounting the counterbearing (VKK 15-50 and VKK 15-70) Push the first lock washer (5) onto the screw end as a stop. Push the bearing (4) manually onto the screw end and secure it with the second lock washer (5).
  • Page 18 18/40 Bosch Rexroth AG Feed Modules VKK | R320103150/2012-10 Mounting the motor-side belt pulley and motor for i = 1 Pre-mounting the motor: Pre-mount the motor with the two motor strips (3) as close as possible to the Feed Module. This will allow easy insertion of the belt pulley (2).
  • Page 19 R320103150/2012-10 | Feed Modules VKK Bosch Rexroth AG 19/40 Mounting the motor-side belt pulley and motor for i = 1.5 or i = 2 Mounting the belt pulley: Lightly oil the tensioning unit (1). Push the belt pulley (2) and tensioning unit onto the motor journal.
  • Page 20 20/40 Bosch Rexroth AG Feed Modules VKK | R320103150/2012-10 6.5.3 Tensioning the belt: The pretensioning force F depends on the size of the unit, the motor, belt pulleys, and on the torque. The pretensioning value is indicated on the inside of the gear cover. If the timing belt side drive is not...
  • Page 21 R320103150/2012-10 | Feed Modules VKK Bosch Rexroth AG 21/40 Fastening the timing belt side drive cover Fasten all covers on the housing of the timing belt side drive. Fig. 18: Fastening the timing belt side drive cover...

  • Page 22: Mounting The Switching System

    22/40 Bosch Rexroth AG Feed Modules VKK | R320103150/2012-10 Mounting the switching system 6.6.1 Overview of switching system NOTICE Potential collision due to wrong mounting of the switching system! Damage to product, adjoining structure and workpieces. The entire switching system must be mounted on one side of the product.
  • Page 23 R320103150/2012-10 | Feed Modules VKK Bosch Rexroth AG 23/40 6.6.2 Switch activation points The Feed Module must already have been installed. ! 6.2. A T-slot for magnetic field sensor and cable management is provided on one side of the Feed Module frame.
  • Page 24 24/40 Bosch Rexroth AG Feed Modules VKK | R320103150/2012-10 6.6.4 Magnetic field sensor with connector Magnetic field sensor with potted cable and connector. 1 Set screw for fixing 2 Activation point (Dimension X) ±0,2 Fig. 22: Magnetic field sensor with connector...
  • Page 25 R320103150/2012-10 | Feed Modules VKK Bosch Rexroth AG 25/40 6.6.5 Mounting the magnetic field sensor Insert the sensor (1) with the set screw (2) pointing outward into the T-slot on the frame. Adjust the switch activation point and fix the sensor using the set screw (2).

  • Page 26: Mounting The Accessories

    26/40 Bosch Rexroth AG Feed Modules VKK | R320103150/2012-10 Mounting the accessories NOTICE Potential collision due to wrong mounting of the attachments! Damage to product, adjoining structure and workpieces. Use only the fastening elements provided and be sure to read the mounting instructions any special notes for mounting.
  • Page 27 R320103150/2012-10 | Feed Modules VKK Bosch Rexroth AG 27/40 6.7.2 Mounting the Gripper GSP Fig. 26: Mounting the Gripper GSP 6.7.3 Mounting the Gripper GSP-Z Fig. 27: Mounting the Gripper GSP-Z 6.7.4 Mounting the Rotary Compact Module RCM Fig. 28: Mounting the Rotary Compact Module RCM...
  • Page 28 28/40 Bosch Rexroth AG Feed Modules VKK | R320103150/2012-10 6.7.5 Mounting cable drag chains WARNING Risk of electrical shocks through touching live parts! Severe personal injury or even death. Before commencing any electrical installation work, switch off the power supply and secure it against reactivation.

  • Page 29: Connecting The Electrical Power Supply To The Vkk

    R320103150/2012-10 | Feed Modules VKK Bosch Rexroth AG 29/40 Connecting the electrical power supply to the VKK Fig. 31: Connecting the electrical power supply to the VKK WARNING Risk of electrical shocks through touching live parts! Severe personal injury or even death.

  • Page 30: Putting Into Service

    30/40 Bosch Rexroth AG Feed Modules VKK | R320103150/2012-10 Putting into service The product must not be put into service until it has been verified that the final product (for example a machine or system) into which the Rexroth product has been installed complies with the country-specific requirements, safety regulations and standards for the application.

  • Page 31: Checking The Operating Conditions

    R320103150/2012-10 | Feed Modules VKK Bosch Rexroth AG 31/40 Checking the operating conditions Take note of the permitted ambient temperature, load, linear travel speed and maximum travel of the VKK ! 13 and “VKK” catalog. For special operating conditions, please ask.

  • Page 32: Operation

    32/40 Bosch Rexroth AG Feed Modules VKK | R320103150/2012-10 Operation WARNING Risk of electrical shocks through touching live parts! Severe personal injury or even death. Before commencing any electrical installation work, switch off the power supply and secure it against reactivation.

  • Page 33: Cleaning And Care

    R320103150/2012-10 | Feed Modules VKK Bosch Rexroth AG 33/40 Cleaning and care NOTICE Damage to the surface from solvents and aggressive detergents! Degradation of seals and malfunction of the product. For cleaning use only water and, if necessary, a mild detergent.

  • Page 34: Lubrication

    Performance altered by special operating conditions! Damage to the product. Before putting the product into service under special operating conditions, please consult Bosch Rexroth AG. This applies especially to environments with glass fiber or wood dust, solvents, extreme temperatures, and for shortstroke applications.
  • Page 35 R320103150/2012-10 | Feed Modules VKK Bosch Rexroth AG 35/40 Lubricant must be applied to both of the lube ports. When designing the adjoining structure, make sure that the maximum stroke may be attained. Lubricating the ball screw drive Extend the thrust rod to the lubricating position a ! Table 14.

  • Page 36: Repair

    Feed Modules VKK | R320103150/2012-10 10.2 Repair Repairs to the linear axis may only be carried out by Bosch Rexroth. Fig. 36: Return the Feed Module to Bosch Rexroth Disassembly and replacement To assure the accuracy of the VKK after replacement of assemblies, sub-assemblies may only be dismantled and replaced by Rexroth.

  • Page 37: Removing The Drive

    R320103150/2012-10 | Feed Modules VKK Bosch Rexroth AG 37/40 11.2 Removing the drive WARNING Risk of electrical shocks through touching live parts! Severe personal injury or even death. Before commencing any electrical installation work, switch off the power supply and secure it against reactivation.
  • Page 38 38/40 Bosch Rexroth AG Feed Modules VKK | R320103150/2012-10 11.2.2 Removing the motor and timing belt side drive CAUTION Potential uncontrolled motion of the pretensioned toothed belt when loosening the screws! Risk of injury! Remove the covers from the protective profi le as required.

  • Page 39: Disposal

    R320103150/2012-10 | Feed Modules VKK Bosch Rexroth AG 39/40 Disposal The product contains a number of different materials: aluminum, steel, plastics, grease and, where appropriate, electronic components. NOTICE Environmentally hazardous materials can pollute the environment if not disposed of properly! Environmental pollution.
  • Page 40 Bosch Rexroth AG Ernst-Sachs-Straße 100 97424 Schweinfurt, Germany Tel. +49 9721 937-0 Fax +49 9721 937-275 www.boschrexroth.com Subject to amendments Printed in Germany R320103150/2012-10...

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