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Last updated: 10/14/2024

Zero Point Ready - VMC Installation - AD0764

AD0764

Introduction

The zero point ready installation only needs to be done on machines that are ordering the RPL to be added to an existing machine. 

 Note: For machines purchased with an RPL, the zero point ready is already installed on the machine. Skip this section if the machine already has the zero point ready kit installed.

This procedure applies to the following kits:

  • 93-1001032 - Zero Point Ready Kit VMC

 IMPORTANT: Depending on the machine's built by date, separate brackets may need to be ordered to make the machine compatible. The brackets that are sold separately are 25-12138, 25-14177 & 25-12749. The brackets for machines built after the dates listed below are included in Zero Point Ready Kit VMC. Refer to the below table to determine if and what brackets are needed for each machine:

Machine Date Part Number
VF-2 Built before 7/22/2022 25-12138 & 25-14177
VF-2YT Built before 7/21/2022 25-12138 & 25-14177
VF-3/4 Built before 7/30/2022 25-12749 & 25-14177 
VF-3YT/40 Built before 8/16/2022 25-12749 & 25-14177 
VF-3YT/50 Built before 12/1/2022 25-12749 & 25-14177 
VF-5/40/XT Built before 9/20/22 25-12749 & 25-14177 
VF-5/50/XT Built before 10/16/22 25-12749 & 25-14177 

Zero Point Vise - Installation

1

The zero point receiver comes assembled and needs to be fastened to the table.

The instructions below can be referenced in case the receiver needs to be reassembled or to verify the receiver has all the needed components.

Note: The receiver for a VF machine is different than the receiver for UMC machines. Make sure that the receiver is compatible with the machine.

2

Turn the clamp assembly upside down.

Use dielectric grease to install the 3 O-rings onto the clamp assembly.

Install the smallest O-ring on the clamp port [1].

Install the large O-ring [2] and the medium O-ring [3] onto the clamp assembly as shown in the image.

3

Install the clamp assembly [1] onto the zero point receiver [2].

Make sure that the clamp port [3] is aligned with the port on the pallet receiver plate [4].

Note: If the clamp port is not aligned, the zero point will not clamp/unclamp properly.

4

Place the alignment keys [1] on the pallet receiver plate spacer [4] and pallet receiver plate [3].

Fasten the alignment keys [2] to the plates using the M6 x 1 x 12MM SHCS [1]

Torque the bolts to their required specifications.

Use the SHCS ½-13 X 3.5" bolts [5] to align the pallet receiver plate [3] to the pallet receiver plate spacer [4].

5

Bolt the zero point receiver [3] to the table in the orientation as shown in the image using the SHCS ½-13 X 3.5" bolts [1] and the 1/2-13 5/8 WIDE T-SLOT [2].

Check the table below to determine how far the zero point can be placed from the right edge of the table depending on the machine it is going on.

Note: Make sure the zero point receiver is oriented the correct direction. See the next step for details.

Machine Right edge of machine table to left side of Zero Point
VF-2 16.25 in (412.75 mm)
VF-3 28.00 in (711.2 mm)
VF-4 32.00 in (812.8 mm)
VF-5 29.00 in (736.6mm)

6

When bolting down the zero point receiver to the table, make sure the receiver is oriented the correct direction.

The clamp and unclamp fittings should be pointed towards the back of the machine.

Also, make sure that deep bore [1] on the receiver is located on the opposite side of the auto window. 

Note: The deep bore [1] is for the dowel pin of the pallet. This needs to be oriented away from the window since the robot can only load pallets in one orientation.

7

Install the foot pedal cable [1] to P14 on the I/O board.

From there route the cable to the hole of the front skirt of the machine. 

Connect the foot pedal cable 32-1286 to the other cable 32-1303 [1] routed to the front skirt of the machine. 

Note: The cable routed to the machine skirt must be cable 32-1303 [1]. If there is another cable that is a different part number already routed to the foot pedal, it needs to be replaced with the 32-1303 cable included in the Zero Point Ready Kit.

Lube Panel - Installation

1

Close the air valve [1] at the bottom of the lube cabinet.

Bleed the remaining air out of the manifold by pulling on the air release [2]. Make sure the gauge on the manifold reads zero.

2

Install the air booster on the side of the lube cabinet using the magnets to attach.

Place the decal for setting air pressure on the front plate of the booster.

3

Install the elbow fitting [1] directly into the air manifold on the front face as shown in the image. 

4

For Lube Cabinet:

Connect the zero point solenoid assembly to the air manifold. 

Tighten the male fitting [1] into the air manifold port [2].

Note: The solenoid assembly should be oriented as shown in the image. If the solenoid is not oriented this way then the lube cabinet door might not be able to close fully.

5

Connect the pressure sensor cable to the pressure sensor as shown. 

Route the cable back to the I/O board and plug this into P13 using the adapter cable provided in the kit.

Hose and Cable Routing

1

Route the steel braided air lines [1] through the through the conduit spring holder [2].

Route the opposite ends of the air lines through the hole in the enclosure..

Note: The hole in the enclosure shown is for a VF-2. The enclosure hole for the VF-3 through 5 is on the right enclosure wall.

 Note: Both hoses coming from the work holding are steel braided. They are shown as green and red in the image to differentiate between them.

2

Attach the mounting bracket [1] to the sheet metal on the exterior side of the machine, around the enclosure hole. Use ¼-20 bolts [2].

Run each steel braided hose through a cable clamp [3] and bolt these to the mounting bracket. 

Route the hoses to the lube panel.

 Note: Both hoses coming from the work holding are steel braided. They are shown as green and red in the image to differentiate between the clamp (red) and unclamp (green) hoses.

3

Connect one end of the red high pressure hose (shown as blue) to the push connect fitting on the inlet of the air booster [2]. Connect the other end of that hose to the elbow push connect fitting going straight to the air manifold [1].

Connect the other red high pressure hose (shown as yellow) to output of the air booster [3]. Connect the other end to the elbow push connect fitting on the top solenoid [4].

Connect the steel braided hoses coming from the zero point receiver in the machine to the straight fittings [5] and [6]. The braided hose for clamping gets connected to the fitting with the pressure sensor [6]. The unclamp braided hose is connected to the fitting next to it [6].

The elbow push connect on the bottom solenoid [7] gets connected to the clear hose that is routed to unclamp the load station.

4

Connect cable 33-1355 to P36 [5] on the IO PCB. Connect the coolant refill to the pigtail if needed.

Route the other end to the lube panel.

Connect the V-1 end [1] to the solenoid going to the zero point in the machine [2].

Connect the V-2 end [3] to the solenoid going to the load station zero point [4].

5

Re-introduce air to the manifold by turning the valve [1].

Check for leaks and tighten fittings as needed. 

Note: Adjust the regulator on the air booster to change the pressure of the zero point receivers. Set the pressure of the booster at a minimum of 100 PSI to ensure proper clamping and unclamping.

Zero Point Ready - Testing

1

To test the clamp and unclamp of the zero point ready kit go to the Pallet Changer Recovery page.

Press [F2] [1] to unclamp the zero point pallet. 

Place a pallet [2] into the zero point receiver [3].

 Note: Make sure that pallet is oriented correctly so that the dowel pin aligns with the zero point receiver.

Press [F2] again to clamp the zero point pallet.

Verify that the pallet is clamped to the receiver and that no alarms are generated.