Page 2 - Danger; Do not use this product for the following applications:
Safety Precautions (Please read before using the product.) Before installing, operating, maintaining or inspecting this product, please peruse this operating manual as well as the operating manuals and other related documentations for all equipment and peripheral devices connected to this product in...
Page 3 - Warning; to use the product may result in product damage or fire.
z Avoid using the product in a place where the main unit or controller may come in contact with water or oil droplets. z Never cut and/or reconnect the cables supplied with the product for the purpose of extending or shortening the cable length. Doing so may result in fire. [Operation] z Do not ente...
Page 4 - Caution; measures are not taken, the product may malfunction:
z Do not step on the product, use it as a footstool or place any object on it. You may slip and fall or the product may tip over or drop, resulting in injury. Malfunction, runaway product, etc., may also result due to product breakdown or damage. [Maintenance, Inspection, Repair] z Before commencing...
Page 5 - inflammation due to spattered grease.; Note; direct contact with the operators.; Others; observe the items specified in “Safety Precautions.”
[Operation] z Turn on the power to individual equipment one by one, starting from the equipment at the highest level in the system hierarchy. Failure to do so may cause the product to start suddenly, resulting in injury or product damage. z Do not insert a finger or object in the openings in the pro...
Page 6 - Prohibited Handling of Cables
Prohibited Handling of Cables When designing an application system using IAI’s actuators and controllers, incorrect wiring or connection of each cable may cause unexpected problems such as a disconnected cable or poor contact, or even a runaway system. This section explains prohibited handling of ca...
Page 8 - Table of Contents
Table of Contents 1. Foreword ............................................................................................................................................ 1 2. Safety Precautions ............................................................................................................
Page 11 - Safety Precautions; Operating; power is ON since this is dangerous.; and
1 1. Foreword Thank you for purchasing an IAI product. This manual explains the structure, correct operation and maintenance of the actuator. Please read this manual carefully before using the product. For more complete information on operating the actuator, please also refer to the controller opera...
Page 12 - Period; 8 months after shipment from our factory; Scope of Warranty; Faded paint or other changes that occur naturally over time.
2 3. Warranty 3.1 Warranty Period Warranty period shall be either of the following periods whichever ends first: • 18 months after shipment from our factory • 12 months after delivery to a specified location • 2500 hours of operation time 3.2 Scope of Warranty If a breakdown occurs within the period...
Page 13 - Names of the Parts
3 Rod side Motor side Right Left Rod Rod cover Cylinder tube Head cover Motor unit Cable Rod tip adapter 4. Names of the Parts The names of the actuator parts are indicated below. In this manual, the right and left are determined by viewing the actuator from the top and from the motor side. 4.1 Moto...
Page 22 - Transporting and Handling; the; Handling the Packed Unit; The operator should not carry heavy shipping boxes by themselves.; Handling the Actuator After It is Unpacked; Do not exert excessive force on any part of the actuator.
12 5. Transporting and Handling 5.1 Handling the Actuator 5.1.1 Handling the Packed Unit Unless otherwise specified, each actuator (axis) is shipped individually. Please take care that the shipping box is not dropped or subjected to strong impact during transport. • The operator should not carry hea...
Page 23 - Handling the Actuator Assembly; Condition of Shipment from IAI (Assembled); ropes do not contact the actuators directly.
13 5.2 Handling the Actuator Assembly Pay attention to the following instructions when transporting an assembly of actuator axes. 5.2.1 Condition of Shipment from IAI (Assembled) The actuators you have ordered are assembled at IAI, after which the assembly receives a shipping inspection and is shipp...
Page 24 - Operating and Storage Environment; Environment; C during a short
14 6. Operating and Storage Environment 6.1 Operating Environment The actuator should be set up in an environment, which meets the following criteria: • Avoid direct sunlight. • Avoid radiant heat from strong heat sources such as a furnace. • Ambient temperature should be 0 ~ 40 ° C. • The humidity ...
Page 25 - Installing the Main Body
15 7. Installation 7.1 Installing the Main Body (1) Using screws on the rod or head side Install the actuator using screws set on the rod or head side of the actuator. z Applicable model: RCS2-RA4 Type MA MB RA4 type M30 x 1.5 M40 x 1.5 Straight type Rod cover Cylinder tube Head cover Motor unit Rev...
Page 37 - shortening the cable length.
27 8. Wiring Cable • In an application where the cable cannot be anchored, try to place the cable so that it sags only under its own weight or use self-standing type cable as large radial wire duct to limit the load on the cable. • Never cut and/or reconnect the cables supplied with the product for ...
Page 38 - Caution: The air tube should not be more than 3 m long.; Connecting the Air Tube of the RCS2W Dustproof/Splash-proof; Intake/exhaust port
28 Caution: The air tube should not be more than 3 m long. 9. Connecting the Air Tube of the RCS2W Dustproof/Splash-proof Type Intake/exhaust port Install the air tube (outer diameter: 10 mm, inner diameter: 6.5 mm) on the intake/exhaust port and guide the air tube to a location where the external e...
Page 40 - Load on the Actuator; Lateral load may cause damage or breakdown of the actuator.
30 11. Load on the Actuator • The actual load should not exceed the value specified in the catalog. • Be sure to align the shaft center of the rod and the moving direction of the load. • Lateral load may cause damage or breakdown of the actuator. • If the rod may receive lateral load, provide a guid...
Page 41 - High Acceleration/Deceleration Option; Applicable Actuator Models; xxxxxxxxxxxxx
31 13. High Acceleration/Deceleration Option 13.1 Applicable Actuator Models Actuators that support high acceleration/deceleration are indicated by an option code at the end of the model name. Other applicable options are the same as those available with conventional models. Series Model Encoder typ...
Page 42 - specification
32 13.3 Notes Take note of the following points if you are using a high acceleration/deceleration type: (1) Keep the duty within 50%. If the duty exceeds 50%, an overload error may occur. (2) The maximum loading capacity follows the applicable value specified in the table under “Specifications of Hi...
Page 43 - Maintenance Schedule; Visual Inspection of the Machine Exterior
33 14. Maintenance 14.1 Maintenance Schedule Perform maintenance work according to the schedule below. The schedule is set assuming eight hours of operation a day. When the operation time is long such as 24-hour operation, shorten the maintenance intervals as needed. Visual inspection Grease supply ...
Page 44 - Applying Grease to the Sliding Surface of the Rod; Kyodo Yushi
34 14.4 Applying Grease to the Sliding Surface of the Rod (1) Applicable grease Kyodo Yushi Multemp LRL3 Warning: Never use any fluorine-based grease. It will cause a chemical reaction when mixed with a lithium-based grease and may cause damage to the actuator. (2) How to apply grease Apply grease o...
Page 45 - The teeth and end faces of the belt have worn significantly.; Belt; Rubber, cleanroom type (Bando Chemical Industries) 6 mm wide
35 14.5 Reduction Belt [Motor Reversing Type] 14.5.1 Inspecting the Belt Remove the pulley cover and visually inspect the belt. Durability of the reduction belt is affected significantly by the operating condition, and there is no standard guideline as to when the belt should be replaced. Generally,...
Page 48 - Replacing the Belt of the Motor Reversing Type: RA4R Type
38 14.5.5 Replacing the Belt of the Motor Reversing Type: RA4R Type [Items Required for Replacement] • Replacement belt RA4R --- 60S2M152R Rubber, cleanroom type (Bando Chemical Industries) 6 mm wide • Allen wrenches • Tension gauge (capable of tensioning to 7 kgf or greater) • Strong string, looped...
Page 49 - Cause the rod to project 2 mm from the mechanical end.
39 [Procedure] 1) Remove the pulley case cover using two Allen wrenches, one of 2 mm across flats and the other of 3 mm across flats. 2) Move the rod to a position where Z phase turns on (home position). This corresponds to a position where the rod projects 2 mm from the mechanical end. Apply counte...
Page 53 - Replacing the Belt of the Motor Reversing Type: RA5R Type
43 14.5.6 Replacing the Belt of the Motor Reversing Type: RA5R Type [Items Required for Replacement] • Replacement belt RA5R ---100S3M219R Rubber, cleanroom type (Bando Chemical Industries) 10 mm wide • Allen wrenches • Tension gauge (capable of tensioning to 8 kgf or greater) • Strong string, loope...
Page 55 - that both pulleys do not move.
45 4) Adjust the belt tension. Pass a looped strong string (or long tie-band) around the motor cover and pull it with a tension gauge to the specified tension. In this condition, uniformly tighten the motor-unit affixing bolts. Recommended tightening torque for adjustment bolts: (M5) 763 N-cm (78 kg...
Page 56 - Replacing the Motor
46 14.6 Replacing the Motor 14.6.1 Replacing the Motor of the Motor Straight Type (Coupling Type): RA4C Type [Items Required for Replacement] • Replacement motor unit • Coupling (with screws) • Allen wrenches • Scale • Oil-based marker pen • Grease Idemitsu Kosan Daphne Eponex Grease No.2 • PC or te...
Page 58 - Tab on the motor unit
48 3) Pull out the motor unit. Before pulling out the motor unit, apply a countermark on the cylinder tube at a position corresponding to the tab on the motor unit, so that the motor unit and cylinder can be aligned in the correct position later on. 4) Apply grease on the actuator coupling. Tab on t...
Page 61 - Coupling
51 7) Return the coupling in the replacement motor unit to the initial motor position (Z phase position). Align the tab on the replacement motor unit with the countermark on the cylinder. With the motor unit and cylinder positioned this way, confirm that the orientation of the actuator coupling (adj...
Page 63 - Replacing the Motor of the Motor Reversing Type: RA4R Type
53 Z phase ON position Mechanical end Home position Approx. 2 mm The countermark on the motor aligns with this position. Set by the home offset parameter (SCON) or home preset parameter (SSEL, X-SEL). (The above value indicates the factory setting.) 1 mm 14.6.2 Replacing the Motor of the Motor Rever...
Page 65 - Replacement motor
55 Replacement motor 3) Take out the motor. 4) Install the replacement motor. Loosely tighten the motor-unit affixing bolts.
Page 66 - achieve proper alignment.
56 5) Move the rod to a position where Z phase turns on (home position). This corresponds to a position where the rod projects 2 mm from the mechanical end. Apply countermarks in this position. Warning: If the actuator is installed vertically, move it after turning on the controller power and forcib...
Page 69 - Replacing the Motor of the Motor Reversing Type: RA5R Type
59 14.6.3 Replacing the Motor of the Motor Reversing Type: RA5R Type [Items Required for Replacement] • Replacement motor with pulleys (See the photograph to the right.) (Confirm that the motor has countermarks.) • PC or teaching pendant • Allen wrenches • Tension gauge (capable of tensioning to 8 k...
Page 70 - Remove the pulley case cover.
60 [Procedure] 1) Move the slider from the home position toward the mechanical end and check the rotating direction of the motor shaft. (If the actuator has its home located on the opposite side to the standard specification, this check is always required because the motor shaft rotates in the diffe...
Page 75 - Wire; Cable Drawings
65 (Front view) (Front view) Controller end Actuator end Wire Signal No. Wire Signal No. 0.75 sq PE 0.75 sq (crimped) U V W PE U V W 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 (16) (20) (21) (10) 4 1 4 1 (21) (1 8) (9 ∅ ) (41) L 15. Cable Drawings [1] Motor cable/robot motor cable Model: CB-RCC-MA
/CB-RCC-MA
-RB
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