User Manual for AIM ROBOTICS models including: FD HIGH-V, FD Series, Fluid Dispenser, FD Series Fluid Dispenser, FD HIGH-V Fluid Dispenser, FD HIGH-V FD Series Fluid Dispenser

RELEASED FDSeries User manual 2.0

DAEUaaOGPYQ, BADdw9mJ-uw

Mie Haraldsted

PDF USER MANUAL FD SERIES - unchainedrobotics.de

5. TECHNICAL DATA. Airless grease cartridge dispensing with single M8 8 pin. connection. Use with 400ml cartridges DIN 1284. Recommended for single-component medium viscosity

USER MANUAL FD SERIES - unchainedrobotics.de


File Info : application/pdf, 28 Pages, 6.86MB

FDSeries User-manual 2.0
FD SERIES USER MANUAL
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS (EN) VERSION 2.0

THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS THE PROPERTY OF AIM ROBOTICS APS AND SHALL NOT BE REPRODUCED IN WHOLE OR IN PART WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN APPROVAL BY AIM ROBOTICS APS. THE INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGES WITHOUT NOTICE AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY AIM ROBOTICS APS. THIS MANUAL WILL PERIODICALLY REVIEWED AND REVISED. AIM ROBOTICS APS ASSUME NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR OMISSIONS IN THIS DOCUMENT. COPYRIGHT (C) 2020-2021 BY AIM ROBOTICS APS.

TABLE OF CONTENT

FD HIGH-V WHAT'S IN THE BOX

1

TECHNICAL DATA

2

INSTALLATION

3

FD400

WHAT'S IN THE BOX

4

TECHNICAL DATA

5

INSTALLATION

6

FD310

WHAT'S IN THE BOX

7

TECHNICAL DATA

8

INSTALLATION

9

CABLE ORIENTATION

10

SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION

11

PROGRAMMING

13

Installation Node / Purge Cycle

13

Toolbar

14

Dispensing Node

15

Circle Node

16

Wave Node

17

Purge Node

18

SAFETY

19

HOW TO / FAQ

21

CERTIFICATION:

22

EU DECLARATION OF INCORPORATION

WHAT'S IN THE BOX

D LED INDICATOR F NPT 1/4 INLET

C PUMP UNIT

FD HIGH-V

USB WITH URCAP 8PIN LEAD
3 X NOZZLES
6xM6 SCREW 1x ORIENTATION PIN 1

TECHNICAL DATA
FD HIGH-V FEATURES
Use with external feeding system Recommended for single-component medium viscosity fluids

Model # URCap version Mechanical interface: Electrical interface: Digital interfaces:
Weight: Dimensions:

FD HIGH-V 3.0
ISO 9409-1, type 50-4-M6 NPT 1/4
8-pole M8
URCap, PolyScope 5.5 URCap, API 1.8 RS485 24V I/O
0.8kg 1.75lbs
65 x 130 x 170 mm 2.55 x 5.10 x 6.7 inch

FD HIGH-V

65 170

130 2

INSTALLATION: FD HIGH-V
Assemble unit and attach to robot

FD HIGH-V

Attach unit to robot flange with 4 screws

Attach NPT1/4" connector with feeding line to inlet (F)

While the robot is off or tool I/O is zero: Plug in the 8 pin connector* into unit and robot.

LED indicator (D)
The unit has a LED indicator. When the unit has power a steady light is shown.

Max Inlet Pressure
Maximum permissible inlet pressure for FD High-V is 3 BAR 45 PSI Depending on the material used, it's advised to use a down-stream pressure regulator close or next to the inlet of the FD High-V. This allows to eliminate any pressure variance within the tool improving dispensing quality. Exceeding this inlet pressure might lead to seal failure.
3

WHAT'S IN THE BOX

A ROD HANDLE a ROD TAB

B CARTRIDGE BARREL

D LED INDICATOR E FLUID FUNNEL

C PUMP UNIT

FD400

USB WITH URCAP 8PIN LEAD
3 X NOZZLES
6xM6 SCREW 1x ORIENTATION PIN
4

TECHNICAL DATA

FD400 FEATURES
Airless grease cartridge dispensing with single M8 8 pin connection Use with 400ml cartridges DIN 1284 Recommended for single-component medium viscosity fluids, NLGI class 2-3

Model # URCap version Mechanical interface: Electrical interface: Digital interfaces:
Weight (without cartridge): Dimensions:

FD400 3.0
ISO 9409-1, type 50-4-M6
8-pole M8
URCap, PolyScope 5.5 URCap, API 1.8 RS485 24V I/O
1.7kg 3.75lbs
135 x 145 x 390 mm 5.3 x 5.7 x 15.35 inch

FD400

5

INSTALLATION: FD400
1. Assemble unit and attach to robot

Attach funnel (E) with 2 screws
2. Load cartridge

Attach unit to robot flange with 4 screws

While the robot is off or tool I/O is zero: Plug in the 8 pin connector* into unit and robot.

FD400

400ml DIN 1284

On the cartridge remove back lid

Pull the rod handle (A) fully back Insert new cartridge Remove top lid of cartridge

Screw cartridge barrel into funnel (E) Release the rod handle by pulling it back and pressing the tab (a) The rod is now fully inserted into the fluid and the handle is fully against the barrel
6

WHAT'S IN THE BOX

B RETAINER CAP

A PRESSURE REGULATOR

C CARTRIDGE RETAINER
D LED INDICATOR F 310 ADAPTER

E RETAINER MOUNT G PUMP UNIT

FD310

USB WITH URCAP 8PIN LEAD
3 X NOZZLES
6xM6 SCREW 1x ORIENTATION PIN 7

TECHNICAL DATA
FD310 FEATURES
Use with 290cc/300cc/310cc and 1/10th gallon cartrdiges Recommended for single-component medium viscosity fluids

Model # URCap version Mechanical interface:
Electrical interface: Digital interfaces:
Weight: Dimensions:

FD310 3.0
ISO 9409-1, type 50-4-M6 NPT 1/4
8-pole M8
URCap, PolyScope 5.5 URCap, API 1.8 RS485 24V I/O
0.8kg 1.75lbs
133 x 156 x 403 mm 5.25 x 6.15 x 15.85 inch

FD310

8

INSTALLATION: FD310
1. Assemble unit and attach to robot

Attach retainer mount (F) with 2x M6x12 screws.

Attach retainer mount (F) with 2x M6x12 screws.

Mount tool to robot using included M6x12 bolts and orientation pin.

FD310

On the cartridge remove back lid

Insert new cartridge in retainer and secure cap.

Install cartridge retainer assembly on the tool and tighten M5 bolt.

Start dispensing.

Install pressurized air hose

and adjust pressure. (4BAR

9

MAX)

Turn off robot power and connect the M8 8-pin cable.

CABLE ORIENTATION
* The 8 pin connector lead
Ensure Tool IO voltage is set to 'zero' or robot is off before attaching tool. Refer to the 'How to' page for guidance.
If robot shows error after attaching tool - restart the robot to reset. Position the lead from the unit to the robot so that it does not create a risk. The pin can be inserted for orientation.
10

SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION

1. Install URCap *
If password protected:

Enter Manual Mode: Press

and select

manual

Enter Password

If not protected by password:

Press

and select Settings > System > URCaps

+ Press

symbol to add a new URCap: Navigate to a USB device

and select Aim URCap

Accept when the robot prompts to restart before continuing.

2. Payload and TCP
Select the Installation tab for Payload select General > TCP: Payload and Centre of Gravity and press the wizard button To define Tool Centre Point, TCP select General > TCP: Tool Center Point and press the wizard button
This feature will guide you through the setup of the Tool Centre Point

* Multiple URCaps
If multiple URCaps are installed the tool might not perform as intended. Some tools are programmed to take over and control the Tool IO and will not allow the Aim URCap to change the Tool IO. It is recommended to remove all other tool URCaps to avoid this OR ensure that Tool IO is controlled by the user and input manually entered as described in point 3. Installation of FD unit. If multiple URCaps are required, please use our Aim USB2RS485 kit.
11

SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION
3. Unit Installation
The Tool IO can be controlled by the Aim URCap Select the Installation tab and select General > Tool IO The IO interface control, section use a pull-down menu to select Aim URCap
The Tool IO can be controlled by the user and manually entered The IO interface control, section use a pull-down menu to select User Change Tool Output Voltage to 24
You are now ready to start programming your unit to start dispensing.
12

PROGRAMMING
FD Setup node in Installation / Purge cycle

Activate Purge Cycle: Disabled by default, allows to purge material when in purge point. Useful to ensure material does not cure in the needle when idle. Purge Speed: Dispensing Speed in microliters when purging Purging Duration: Time in seconds to dispense at Purge Speed Set Purge Pos.: Used for defining the Purge position/Point in space Move to Purge Pos.: AUTO drive robot to the Purge Position. Tool Connection Status: Green or Red circle indicating tool connection status. Green = connection between robot and tool is stable. Red = robot to tool connection is bad. Scan for tool: Actively checks Tool Connection Status once clicked. Disable/Enable URCap: Allows for simple reset or disabling of Aim URCap. Useful when troubleshooting or switching between tool manufacturers. Enable USB/Disable USB: used when 8-pin M8 tool connection is used by another manufacturers tool, and SD is connected to robot control box using Aim USB2RS485 connection kit. Allows to combine Aim Robotics tools with other manufacturer tools. OnRobot Eyes or Robotiq Grippers for instance. Tool Power: select between Max Power (1200mA RMS) or Reduced Power (600mA RMS) modes. Max Power mode reduces likelihood of stall.
Example

Purge Position
13

Dispenses for 0.5 seconds every 10 minutes, when in Purge Position

PROGRAMMING
FD Toolbar
Press & Hold: dispenses at the chosen speed while depressed Speed: sets the dispensing speed to use while Press & Hold is depressed Purge Pos. Status: shows if the robot is at purge position. Red = not in purge position. Green = in purge position. Move to Pose: drives robot to Purge position.
14

PROGRAMMING
FD Dispense Node
Run with Dispensing: Disabled by default, allows to run the path without dispensing. When enabled, runs the path with dispensing. Auto TCP speed: Uses robot TCP speed and a multiplier to set dispensing speed. This ensures constant dispensing amount in corners. Recommended to use with robot speeds under 75mm/s for most fluids. Dispense Speed(0-100%): Set's dispensing speed in % of maximum rotational speed. Use 15-25% for medium-high viscosity fluid, 30+% for low-medium viscosity fluids. Be mindful to not overspeed your dispenser as this might result in cavitation. Pullback Speed (%): speed at which dispenser runs at the end of dispense node for amount of time set in Pullback Duration. Allows to suck-back material into the nozzle, reducing stringing, blobbing, leaking. Almost always should match with Prefeed (steps). Most cases should match dispensing speed. Pullback Duration (s): time for which Pullback Speed is being executed. Pre-feed Speed (%): speed at which dispenser runs at the start of dispense node for amount of time set in Pre-feed Duration. Allows to suck-back material into the nozzle, reducing stringing, blobbing, leaking. Almost always should match with Prefeed (steps). Most cases should match dispensing speed. Pre-feed Duration (s): time for which Pre-feed Speed is being executed.
15

PROGRAMMING

Programming CIRCLES

To program circles select the

button.

In the Program tree the Set Circle move has been inserted.

Enter Circle Radius and select Center Point to define the center of the circle.

After entering the Robot speed and Robot Acceleration press Move to start. This

will be the point where the robots starts dispensing the circle. Consider the run-up to

this point when programming.

Radius
Centre point
16

PROGRAMMING

Programming WAVES

To program waves select the

button.

In the Program tree the Set Wave move has been inserted.

Enter Wave Count (amount of waves between start and end point)

Enter Wave Width

Press Add Start-End to select the start and end point of the line for the wave to

follow

The wave curve is also dependant on the robots movements.

Start

Wave width End

Wave count

17

PROGRAMMING
Aim Purge Node
This node will run in the program tree, if inserted. This can be used to ensure the fluid does not harden in the tip while the program is running or to wipe the tip. The parameters and the Purge Point must be defined in the Purge Node. Select Purge Point in the program tree.
If a Halt command is added at Purge Position, and the Clean Cycle is active, the cleaning cycle will start.
18

SAFETY
Control path of tip
As the units can be used with nozzles care should be taken when defining the movement for the robot ensuring the tip does not cause incidents.
Define path to and from the dispensing path Define path to and from the purge point
Sharp objects
The FD Series can be equipped with nozzles and needles to dispense as desired. Caution should be taken when using these attachments, because they can puncture your skin.
Limitations
It is recommended to set robot limitations in Installation > Safety > Robot Limits: reduce limits to ensure greater safety so that the robot will stop dispensing if it exceeds these limits.
Tool Speed / Elbow Speed: In the safety settings consider changing speeds to ensure only full speed when dispensing and reduced speed when away from the path to avoid needle injuries. Tool Force / Elbow Force: Limit the maximum force exerted by the tool or elbow on the environment.
CAUTION
Take care when inserting / removing / releasing the handle on the container as the spring might release the container from the unit with great force. Hold on tight. Ensure the container is correctly fitted to unit before releasing the handle to avoid it falling of the unit Take care when attaching the container to the unit. If it is done while the unit is on the robot be careful to not use too much force, to protect the robot. Any change to the unit or in-correct assembly, such as removing o-rings or not screwing the unit on correctly , may lead to accidents, failures or leaks. Ensure that the orifice of the tip is suitable for the fluid to avoid pressure build up. The electronics box must not be opened or the warranty will be void.
19

SAFETY
AVOID: Clamping between nozzle and work item
Select the right (low) force settings in the safety system of the UR robot. Move slowly towards the work item.
AVOID: Dangerous chemical substances damaging eyes
Can happen if nozzle is blocked and pressure is built up in the system. Use cleaning node in programming. Change nozzles regularly. Use appropriate protective equipment when dispensing or handling dangerous substances (glasses / gloves / etc). Do not inspect nozzle at close range when attached to the unit.
AVOID: Collision between nozzle and eye when robot is moving
Can happen when moving between work units or between separate dispensing paths. Ensure safe (orientation down) versus unsafe travel paths between work units or separate dispensing paths. Move at slower speeds between work units / separate gluing points. Keep a short distance between nozzle tip and dispensing path. Whenever possible lock degrees of freedom in safety system.
AVOID: Entrapment of fingers / limbs
Entrapment of fingers between tool motor and cartridge can happen when inserting a hand between motor and cartridge and the robots program involves rotation in joint 6. Entrapment of fingers or limbs can happen if operator has extremities within the robots movement area.
If possible select the right (low) torque/force settings in the safety system of the robot. Whenever possible limit rotational range of joint 6. Rotate a low speeds or when clearance to robot links are small. Where possible ensure minimum gap to robot links and cartridge.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that products from Aim Robotics are integrated in compliance with the following standards, technical reports and specifications:
ISO 10218-2:2012 ISO 10218-1:2012
§5.10 and one or more of the requirements in 5.10.2 to 5.10.5 ISO 12100:2011 ISO/TR 20218-1:2018 ISO/TS 15066:2016
20

HOW TO
Set Tool IO to 'zero'
Tool IO: Power must be ´zero´ when plugging in the end-effector Select the Installation tab and select General > Tool IO
FAQ
The unit does not dispense
Too many URCaps controlling the Tool I/O Try to delete all other URCaps to avoid interference
Restart Ensure that restart has been done after installation and LED light is a steady green
21

CERTIFICATION
22

NOTES

NOTES

ROBOTAICIMS
DESIGNED IN DENMARK BY AIM ROBOTICS APS
AIM-ROBOTICS.COM / CONTACT@AIM-ROBOTICS.COM
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS (EN) VERSION 2.0



References

Canva Canva