ROHM RGP Long stroke gripper - Manual (Page 8)

Mounting, Initial operation of the parallel gripper
Parallel Long Stroke Gripper RGP
Id.1140167 Operating Instructions RGP
Röhm-Tool GmbH, Röhmstr. 6, 89407 Dillingen/Donau, GERMANY, Tel. (49)9071/508-0
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Proximity switch 1 Proximity switch 2
Sensor screw 1 Sensor screw 2
Fitting the inductive proximity switches
Query: Gripper open
1) Set the gripper to the “OPEN” position
2) Slide the proximity switch 1 as far as possible into the clamp holder 1 Pos.14 up to approx.
0.5mm switching distance between proximity switch and sensor screw 1.
3) Secure the proximity switch in this position by tightening the screw Pos.26.
4) Connect the proximity switch and test its function by closing and opening the gripper. The
proximity switches must be positioned against the sensor screw so that there is no chance of
double signals during closing and opening.
Query: Gripper closed
1) Set the gripper to the “CLOSED” position“
2) Slide the proximity switch 2 into the clamp holder Pos.14 up to approx. 0.5mm switching dis-
tance between proximity switch and sensor screw 2.
3) Secure the proximity switch in this position by tightening the screws Pos.26.
4) Connect the proximity switch and test its function by closing and opening the gripper. The
proximity switches must be positioned against the sensor screw in such a way as to ensure
that there is no chance of double signals during closing and opening.
Query: Workpiece gripped
1) Fit the proximity switch with 0,5mm switching distance.
2) Clamp the part you wish to grip.
3) Undo the screws Pos.26 , so that the clamp holder Pos.14 can be moved with the proximity
switch. Slide the proximity switch No.1 with internal gripping, resp. No.2 with external grip-
ping.
4) Slide the clamp holder with the proximity switch under the sensor screw until it trips. Proxim-
ity switch No. 1 for internal gripping or No. 2 for external gripping.
5) Test the function by actuating the gripper and clamping the part you wish to grip. The prox-
imity switches must be positioned against the sensor screw in such a way as to ensure that
there is no chance of double signals during closing and opening.