Original Instructions
Revision: Release
Publication Date: October 11, 2017
PULSE_DM_DI_PULSECarrierAssemblyInstructionsManual_V.171011
KUKA Systems North America LLC., 6600 Center Drive, Sterling Heights, MI 48312, USA T +586 795 2000 F +586 978 0429
ServiceCenter@kukanao.com www.kuka.com
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................................................. 3
1.1 System Background .................................................................................................................. 3
1.2 Information about these instructions ...................................................................................... 3
1.3 Representation of Warnings and Notes ................................................................................... 3
1.4 Safety Signs on the System ....................................................................................................... 3
1.4.1 Prohibiting Signs ....................................................................................................................... 4
1.4.2 Mandatory Signs....................................................................................................................... 4
1.4.3 Warning Signs ........................................................................................................................... 4
2 INTENDED USE .................................................................................................................................................. 5
3 SAFETY .............................................................................................................................................................. 7
3.1 Disclaimer ................................................................................................................................. 7
3.2 Safety Equipment ..................................................................................................................... 7
3.3 Personnel .................................................................................................................................. 8
3.4 Safety Regulations .................................................................................................................... 9
3.5 Safety Instructions Governing Specific Operating Conditions ................................................ 11
3.5.1 Commissioning ....................................................................................................................... 11
3.5.2 Maintenance work ................................................................................................................. 11
4 TOOLS REQUIRED............................................................................................................................................ 12
4.1 Tools Required for PULSE Installation..................................................................................... 12
5 INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................................................. 13
5.1 PULSE Floor Mounted System ................................................................................................ 13
5.1.1 Prerequisites........................................................................................................................... 13
5.1.2 Energy Control and Power Lockout (ECPL) ............................................................................. 18
5.1.3 Handling and Lifting Safety..................................................................................................... 20
5.2 PULSE Floor Mounted Material .............................................................................................. 21
5.3 Static Tower set-up ................................................................................................................. 22
5.4 Lifter Tower Set-Up ................................................................................................................. 37
5.5 Attach Rail Mounting Brackets ............................................................................................... 40
5.6 Attaching Rail to Mounting Brackets ...................................................................................... 42
5.6.1 Attach Rails to Rail Mounting Brackets................................................................................... 42
5.7 Lifter Drive and Drive Shaft Assembly .................................................................................... 44
5.8 PULSE Return Rail Mounting Kits ........................................................................................... 51
5.8.1 Mount Rails to the Return Rail Mounting Kits........................................................................ 51
5.8.2 Mounting Return Rail Mounting Kits...................................................................................... 52
5.8.3 Weld Angle Iron from the Return Rail Mounting Kits............................................................. 53
5.9 Chassis-Pallet Marriage Procedure......................................................................................... 58
It is highly recommended that the system integrator performs a risk assessment after the equipment has been
properly installed. This will identify any areas that will require further safety enhancements.
2 INTENDED USE
The PULSE Carrier system constitutes partly completed machinery as defined by Directive 2006/42/EC (Machinery
Directive) and will be called “machine” in the following text.
The user of the PULSE Carrier system must comply with the national laws and regulations.
Use
The PULSE Carrier system is intended exclusively as a transport system. It must only be operated in an industrial
environment.
Using it for any other or additional purposes is considered contrary to its intended use. The manufacturer cannot
be held liable for any damage resulting from such use. The risk lies entirely with the user.
Operation within the limits of the intended use also involves observing these assembly instructions – particularly
the preconditions for operation of the PULSE Carrier system and complying with the inspection and maintenance
directives.
Misuse
Any applications deviating from the intended use are regarded as inadmissible misuse; these include:
• Applications not specified under intended use
• Failure to comply with the recommended maintenance intervals, or performing maintenance incorrectly
• Installation of non-approved spare parts and wearing parts
User
The user of the PULSE Carrier system is responsible for its use and operation. He must ensure faultless operation
in terms of safety and lay down all safety regulations for the personnel.
At certain self-defined intervals, the user should check that the personnel are working in compliance with the
assembly instructions and paying attention to hazards and safety factors.
The user is responsible for complying with the national laws, regulations and standards.
Operator
The responsibilities of the personnel for commissioning, operation, maintenance and repair must be defined.
• The personnel must meet the following requirements:
• They must have read and understood the complete PULSE Carrier system documentation including the
safety chapter.
• They must be trained and instructed with regard to the work to be performed.
• They must use the personal protective equipment.
• The machine may be operated only by persons at least 18 years old.
• Work on the PULSE Carrier system may be performed only by qualified personnel. This means persons
who are capable of assessing the work to be performed and recognizing potential hazards on account of
their professional training and experience as well as their knowledge of the relevant standards.
• These requirements must be adapted by the user in accordance with country-specific legislation,
regulations and standards.
Instruction
The following points must be observed regarding instruction or training:
• The person receiving instruction must confirm participation in the training with their signature.
• The person receiving instruction must be familiarized with the work under the supervision of an
experienced and authorized user.
3.4 Safety Regulations
The PULSE Carrier system must only be used in technically perfect condition in accordance with its intended use,
and only by safety-conscious persons. Operator errors can result in personal injury and damage to property.
If any defects or malfunctions affecting the operational safety or reliability are detected, the PULSE Carrier system
must be immediately switched off or not put into operation.
• Avoid any operational mode that might be prejudicial to safety.
• Take the necessary precautions to ensure that the PULSE Carrier system is used only when in a safe and
reliable state!
• Operate the PULSE Carrier system only if all protective and safety-oriented devices, such as removable
safeguards, EMERGENCY OFF and EMERGENCY STOP equipment, and working range limitations, are in
place and fully functional.
• Pneumatic parts may only be moved with the maintenance gate closed.
• Monitor the PULSE Carrier system throughout working shifts. Report any changes (including changes in
the machine’s working behavior) to the competent organization/person immediately. If necessary, stop
the PULSE Carrier system immediately and lock it.
4 TOOLS REQUIRED
4.1 Tools Required for PULSE Installation
Mallet – Wood or Rubber end – various sizes
Pinch Bar
Laser Equipment
Laser Tracker
Targets (dowel and magnetic mount styles)
Scale Bar
Computer
Straight Edge
5 INSTALLATION
5.1 PULSE Floor Mounted System
5.1.1 Prerequisites
Adhere to plant safety guidelines and wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including:
Safety Glasses
Protective Footwear
Gloves
Ensure you are aware of Laser safety around the Laser Tracker system
Do not look directly into the Laser Beam – severe eye damage may occur
ECPL (Energy Control and Power Lockout) is a set of safety standards used to describe all potential
hazards associated with a machine. These hazards include all electrical energy (i.e. motors, switches) as
well as any stored energy (i.e. pneumatic and hydraulic pressure). Through the use of ECPL standards
operating and maintenance work on the machine and associated mechanical devices can be performed
in a safe manner. For each station on the machine an ECPL sign (sometimes referred to as a placard) is
posted nearby in a location that is easily accessible to the operating and maintenance personnel. The
ECPL sign contains information regarding the location of all lockouts and potential hazards associated
with the machine. These lockout and hazardous locations are designated with a Lockout Tag (i.e. E1, e1,
P1, p1, RH, CG...) that will be posted nearby for easy identification. Also, the proper lockout and
verification procedures are prominently displayed on the sign.
ALWAYS follow the instructions on the ECPL sign for proper machine lockout and verification procedures.
The ECPL Sign(s) shows the system's lockout points and lists procedures for proper machine lockout. ALWAYS
follow the instructions on the sign(s) POSTED ON THE END USERS OR INTEGRATOR’S EQUIPMENT for proper
lockout (see DANGER notice below).
DANGER
LOCKOUT OPERATIONS SHOULD BE PERFORMED AS INSTRUCTED ON
THE ECPL SIGN(S) POSTED ON THE END USER OR INTEGRATOR’S
EQUIPMENT. The information currently posted on the machine ECPL
DANGER
placard(s) is the authoritative, current procedure. Due to the
possibility of future changes being made to the equipment, this
section cannot be guaranteed to be current.
THE END USER OR INTEGRATOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL SAFETY
EQUIPMENT AND SAFETY LOCKOUT PROCEDURES! Please refer to the
sign(s) posted on the equipment. Failure to observe the lockout
procedures AS POSTED ON THE EQUIPMENT could result in injury or
death and/or could cause severe equipment damage.
Essentially Lockout Tags are utilized as a method of warning personnel of a potential hazard associated with a
particular energy source. They are attached to or are placed in close proximity to energy isolating devices.
Lockout Tags alone do not provide the physical restraint on the energy device, this can only be provided by a lock.
Understanding the proper meaning of a Lockout Tag is necessary to prevent a false sense of security around
potential hazards on the machine. Lockout Tags identify the energy source lockout device. When the energy
source is locked out, they cannot become inadvertently or accidentally detached. The Lockout Tags shown below
illustrate some of the most common lockout designations.
Caution: The Lift Towers with the Rail Brackets are top heavy and will topple if not properly
secured.
Dowel #1 is located lower left and Dowel #2 is located upper right. Note – image shown is a
Lifter Tower, the Static Tower has the exact same hole pattern. Dowel hole numbers are
assigned by the Assembly Technician from the Layout Drawing.
Image shows the Laser Target (magnetic mount) positioned in various locations on the mounting
surface to ensure that the surface plane is parallel to the X plane and perpendicular to the Y
plane. Note – image shown is for a Lifter Tower, the Static Tower has the exact same hole
pattern.
Image of Laser Computer screen referencing Dowel locations relative to the Delta. Dowel hole
numbers are assigned by the Assembly Technician from the Layout Drawing.
Image shows Dowel #1 and #2 locations for each set of Towers at each station
Image shows Dowel #1 and #2 locations for each set of Towers at each station
Image shows Dowel #1 and #2 locations for each set of Towers at each station
Image shows fine tune adjustments being made to the Tower for vertical height adjustment, and
also establishing the mounting surface plane.
Image shows the use of a Wooden Mallet for side to side adjustment (X and Y direction) of the
Tower.
Image shows the use of a Small Pry Bar in adjusting the position of the Tower.
• Important: Use 7018 Welding Rod or equivalent – this minimizes distortion of the Towers during
the welding sequence!
Note: Welding will continue to move the location of the Tower…continue to measure with the Laser
Tracker and adjust accordingly through the welding process.
Image shows section cut of set up – note the gap between the underside of the Mounting Plate and
the top of the Grout Plate.
Image shows pointer at “zero” position – indicating the Lifter is in the full up Dwell Position.
The Lockout Pin should be inserted through the Tower and into the Lift Screw. The Pin is located on
the lower right side. The Lockout Pin has a Pin Plug Disconnect.
Note – use Laser Targets to verify (adjust if needed) Rail Mounting Surface Height, and ensure the
surface is level and the dowels are in the correct location +/- .010” or +/- .25mm.
All Labels as shown in this photo should be on the same side of every rail (arrows in direction of part flow). Motor
flow is denoted as upstream to downstream (from Drive Connector to Sense Connector). This assures the correct
orientation of the magnets and motors.
Image shows Rail Assemblies mounted to Rail Mounting Brackets on Static Tower (right) and
Lifter Tower (left).
Note – The Brake Motor cannot be overcome by hand. Drive Shafts have a special assembly
sequence to the Lifter Towers.
Mount the Drive Shaft to the Motor Gearbox Flange first
Carefully remove the Lockout Pin from the Lifter and Rotate the Lifter Drive Shaft
Flange until the mounting holes of the Drive Shaft line up
Insert and properly Torque the Drive Shaft Screws
CAUTION: It is imperative that the identification numbers of the Pin Connectors match the Pin Plugs
exactly – especially the Motor Connectors – or serious damage may occur to the PULSE equipment.
Image showing Angle Iron welded to the Return Rail Mounting Kit and the
Mounting Plate
Image shows the Chassis Roller against the Rail on the Positive Side of the Rail
• Note: The magnetic field will always pull the Chassis against the Positive Side as shown. The Wheels
on this side will always be in contact with the Rail.
Ensure the Hard Stops are mounted to the ends of the Rails (in case of run-away condition)
CAUTION: It is imperative that the identification numbers of the Pin Connectors match the Pin Plugs
exactly – especially the Motor Connectors – or serious damage may occur to the PULSE equipment.
Figure 5.9.1: PULSE Pull-Off Cart positioned at the end of the line.
Magnet arrays are always active and present a strong magnetic field. Never use chains or bring a forklift in
direct contact with a magnet array. Failure to do so will result in potential injury and/or damage to
equipment.
Figure 5.9.6: Rough locators positioning over the chassis pin blocks.
General Safety:
1. Do not place any body parts (e.g. finger) between a magnet and any ferrous material or another magnet.
2. To avoid serious injury, people with pacemakers and other medical electronic implants must stay away
from the magnets.
3. To avoid damage to watches, instruments, and magnetic media (e.g. credit cards), keep these items 2 feet
4. Always utilize lifting straps when attempting to lift a chassis assembly or pallet. Never use chains or bring
a forklift in direct contact with a magnet array. Failure to do so will result in potential injury and/or
damage to equipment.
5.12Ethernet Communications
Reference lift point stickers attached to FRP rails for proper moving methods.
Incorrect use and attachment of lifting tackle can cause the PULSE Carrier system
to fall, resulting in injury.
Using unsuitable lifting tackle can damage the PULSE Carrier system. Only lifting
tackle and attachment points with sufficient load-bearing capacity may be used.
The system can also be transported by means of a fork lift or crane.
Procedure
1. Attach the lifting tackle with or without a lifting frame to all 4 transport eye-bolts on the
enclosure.
Fig. 6-3 Example of packaged enclosures prepared for transportation by fork lift truck. Note,
enclosures should be secured to pallets with all cables protected when being transported
via fork lift truck
Procedure
This section describes all the work required for decommissioning the PULSE system. After
decommissioning, it is prepared for storage or for transportation to a different location.
Following its removal, the PULSE system may only be transported with lifting tackle and a fork
lift truck or pallet truck.
Precondition
• The removal site must be accessible with a crane or with a fork lift truck for transportation.
• The crane and fork lift truck have an adequate carrying capacity.
• There is no hazard posed by system components.
7.2 Storage
Preconditions
If the PULSE system must be put into long-term storage, the following points must be
observed:
• The place of storage must be as dry and dust-free as possible.
• Avoid temperature fluctuations.
• Avoid wind and drafts.
• Avoid condensation (80% humidity, non-condensing).
• Observe and comply with the permissible temperature ranges for storage
(-20°C ~ 40°C).
• Select a storage location in which the packaging materials cannot be damaged.
• Only store the PULSE system indoors.
• Chassis are not to be stored directly over ferrous material such as motors in a rail for
longer than one week at a time without moving the chassis. Failure to do so could
result in premature roller assembly failures.
7.3 Disposal
When the PULSE system reaches the end of its useful life, it can be dismantled, and the
materials can be disposed of properly by type.
As the end user, the customer is legally required to return depleted batteries. Used
batteries can be returned to the vendor or brought to the designated collection points (e.g.
the communal refuse collection facilities or commercial centers) free of charge. The
batteries can also be sent to the vendor by post.
Follow all facility, local, and national procedures for the disposal of hazardous materials.
8 CONTACT INFORMATION
Please contact KUKA Systems North America’s Service Center for assistance, questions or comments regarding
the operation or maintenance of your equipment.
Authorized CE Representative: