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LIMIT SWITCHES) Upon receipt of the product and prior to initial operation, read these instructions thoroughly, and retain for future reference. MOTOMAN INSTRUCTIONS MOTOMAN-VA1400 INSTRUCTIONS DX100 INSTRUCTIONS DX100 OPERATOR’S MANUAL DX100 MAINTENANCE MANUAL The DX100 operator’s manual above corresponds to specific usage.
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If such modification is made, the manual number will also be revised. • If your copy of the manual is damaged or lost, contact a YASKAWA representative to order a new copy. The representatives are listed on the back cover. Be sure to tell the representative the manual number listed on the front cover.
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ALLOW UNTRAINED PERSONNEL TO OPERATE, PROGRAM, OR REPAIR THE EQUIPMENT! We recommend approved Yaskawa training courses for all personnel involved with the operation, programming, or repair of the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules.
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Failure to observe this caution may result in electric shock or injury. • For disassembly or repair, contact your YASKAWA representative. • Do not remove the motor, and do not release the brake. Failure to observe these safety precautions may result in death or serious injury from unexpected turning of the manipulator's arm.
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155556-1CD VA1400 Notes for Safe Operation WARNING • Before operating the manipulator, check that servo power is turned OFF pressing the emergency stop buttons on the front door of the DX100 and the programming pendant. When the servo power is turned OFF, the SERVO ON LED on the programming pendant is turned OFF.
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Read and understand the Explanation of Warning Labels in the DX100 Instructions before operating the manipulator: Definition of Terms Used In this Manual The MOTOMAN is the YASKAWA industrial robot product. The MOTOMAN usually consists of the manipulator, the controller, the programming pendant, and supply cables.
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155556-1CD VA1400 Explanation of Warning Labels Explanation of Warning Labels The following warning labels are attached to the manipulator. Always follow the warnings on the labels. Also, an identification label with important information is placed on the body of the manipulator. Prior to operating the manipulator, confirm the contents.
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155556-1CD VA1400 Safeguarding Tips Safeguarding Tips All operators, programmers, maintenance personnel, supervisors, and anyone working near the system must become familiar with the operation of this equipment. All personnel involved with the operation of the equipment must understand potential dangers of operation. General safeguarding tips are as follows: •...
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Do not make any modifications to the controller unit. Making any changes without the written permission from Yaskawa will void the warranty. • Some operations require standard passwords and some require special passwords.
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Turn the power OFF and disconnect and lockout/tagout all electrical circuits before making any modifications or connections. Perform only the maintenance described in this manual. Maintenance other than specified in this manual should be performed only by Yaskawa- trained, qualified personnel. Summary of Warning Information This manual is provided to help users establish safe conditions for operating the equipment.
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If you need assistance with any aspect of your VA1400 system, please contact YASKAWA Customer Support at the following 24-hour telephone number: (937) 847-3200 For routine technical inquiries, you can also contact YASKAWA Customer Support at the following e-mail address: techsupport@motoman.com When using e-mail to contact YASKAWA Customer Support, please provide a detailed description of your issue, along with complete contact information.
155556-1CD VA1400 Table of Contents Table of Contents 1 Product Confirmation ........................1-1 1.1 Contents Confirmation ....................... 1-1 1.2 Order Number Confirmation ....................1-2 2 Transport............................2-1 2.1 Transport Method ......................2-1 2.1.1 Using a Crane ...................... 2-2 2.1.2 Using a Forklift...................... 2-3 2.2 Shipping Bolts and Brackets....................
155556-1CD VA1400 Product Confirmation 1.1 Contents Confirmation Product Confirmation CAUTION • Confirm that the manipulator and the DX100 have the same order number. Special care must be taken when more than one manipulator is to be installed. If the numbers do not match, manipulators may not perform as expected and cause injury or damage.
155556-1CD VA1400 Product Confirmation 1.2 Order Number Confirmation Order Number Confirmation Check that the order number of the manipulator corresponds to the DX100. The order number is located on a label as shown below. Fig. 1-1: Location of Order Number Labels Label (Enlarged View) THE MANIPULATOR AND THE CONTROLLER Check that the manipulator...
155556-1CD VA1400 Transport 2.1 Transport Method Transport CAUTION • Sling applications and crane or forklift operations must be performed by authorized personnel only. Failure to observe this caution may result in injury or damage. • Avoid excessive vibration or shock during transport. The system consists of precision components.
155556-1CD VA1400 Transport 2.1 Transport Method 2.1.1 Using a Crane As a rule, the manipulator should be lifted by a crane with two wire ropes when removing it from the package and moving it. Be sure that the manipulator is fixed with the shipping bolts and brackets before transport, and lift it in the posture as shown in Fig.
155556-1CD VA1400 Transport 2.2 Shipping Bolts and Brackets 2.1.2 Using a Forklift When using a forklift, the manipulator should be fixed on a pallet with shipping bolts as shown in Fig. 2-2 “Using a Forklift”. Insert claws under the pallet and lift it. The pallet must be strong enough to support the manipulator.
155556-1CD VA1400 Installation Installation WARNING • Install the safeguarding. Failure to observe this warning may result in injury or damage. • Install the manipulator in a location where the tool or the workpiece held by its fully extended arm will not reach the wall, safeguarding, or controller.
155556-1CD VA1400 Installation 3.1 Safeguarding Installation Safeguarding Installation To insure safety, be sure to install safeguarding. It prevents unforeseen accidents with personnel and damage to equipment. Refer to the quoted clause for your information and guidance. Responsibility for Safeguarding (ISO10218) The user of a manipulator or robot system shall ensure that safeguards are provided and used in accordance with Sections 6, 7, and 8 of this standard.
155556-1CD VA1400 Installation 3.2 Mounting Procedures for Manipulator Base 3.2.1 Mounting Example For the first process, anchor the baseplate firmly to the ground. The baseplate should be rugged and durable to prevent shifting of the manipulator or the mounting fixture. It is recommend to prepare a baseplate of 40 mm or more thick, and anchor bolts of M16 or larger size.
(Tensile strength: 1200 N/mm or more) In case of using the wall-/ceiling-mounted type, inform YASKAWA of the matter when placing an order. Be sure to NOTE contact your YASKAWA representative (listed on the back cover of this instruction manual) to perform a wall/ceiling installation on site.
155556-1CD VA1400 Installation 3.4 Location Location When installing a manipulator, it is necessary to satisfy the following environmental conditions: • Ambient temperature: 0° to + 45°C • Humidity: 20 to 80%RH (no-condensing) • Free from dust, soot, oil, or water •...
155556-1CD VA1400 Wiring 4.1 Grounding Wiring WARNING • Ground resistance must be 100 Ω or less. Failure to observe this warning may result in fire or electric shock. • Before wiring, make sure to turn the primary power supply off, and put up a warning sign.
155556-1CD VA1400 Wiring 4.2 Cable Connection Fig. 4-1: Grounding Method Section A-A' Bolt M8 (for grounding) Delivered with the manipulator Cable Connection Two manipulator cables are delivered with the manipulator; an encoder cable (1BC) and a power cable (2BC). (Refer to Fig. 4-2 “Manipulator Cables”.) Connect these cables to the manipulator base connectors and to the DX100.
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155556-1CD VA1400 Wiring 4.2 Cable Connection Fig. 4-2: Manipulator Cables The DX100 Side The Manipulator Side Encoder Cable The DX100 Side The Manipulator Side Power Cable 28 of 85 HW0484963...
155556-1CD VA1400 Basic Specifications 5.2 Part Names and Working Axes Part Names and Working Axes Fig. 5-1: Part Names and Working Axes U-arm Wrist flange L-arm B L-arm A S-head Manipulator base Manipulator Base Dimensions Fig. 5-2: Manipulator Base Dimensions +0.018 16 dia.
155556-1CD VA1400 Basic Specifications 5.4 Dimensions and P-Point Maximum Envelope Dimensions and P-Point Maximum Envelope Fig. 5-3(a): Dimensions and P-Point Maximum Envelope (YR-VA01400-A00, -A01) P-point maximum envelope 1734 P-point 150° 32 of 85 HW0484963...
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155556-1CD VA1400 Basic Specifications 5.4 Dimensions and P-Point Maximum Envelope Fig. 5-3(b): Dimensions and P-Point Maximum Envelope (YR-VA01400-A 10,-A11) 150° P-point 1734 The working envelope of wrist part (B-axis) P-point maximum in downward postur envelope 33 of 85 HW0484963...
Alterable Operating Range The operating range of the S-axis can be altered in accordance with the operating conditions as shown in Table 5-2 "S-Axis Operating Range". If alteration is necessary, contact your YASKAWA representative in advance. Table 5-2: S-Axis Operating Range...
The allowable wrist load is 3 kg maximum. If force is applied to the wrist instead of the load, force on R-, B-, and T-axes should be within the value shown in Table 6-1 "Allowable Wrist Load". Contact your YASKAWA representative for further information or assistance.
155556-1CD VA1400 Allowable Load for Wrist Axis and Wrist Flange 6.2 Wrist Flange Wrist Flange The wrist flange dimensions are shown in Fig. 6-2 “Wrist Flange”. It is recommended that the attachment be mounted inside the fitting in order to identify the alignment marks.
155556-1CD VA1400 System Application 7.1 Peripheral Equipment Mounts System Application Peripheral Equipment Mounts The peripheral equipment mounts are provided on the U-axis (upper arm) and S-axis (rotary head) as shown in Fig. 7-1 “Installing Peripheral Equipment” for easier installation of the users’ system applications. The following conditions shall be observed to attach or install peripheral equipment.
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155556-1CD VA1400 System Application 7.1 Peripheral Equipment Mounts Fig. 7-1: Installing Peripheral Equipment View A Tapped hole M6 (2 holes) Tapped hole M8 (3 holes) (Depth: 14) (Pitch: 1.0) (Depth: 16) (Pitch: 1.25) Mount the peripheral equipment within this range The center of gravity of the peripheral equipment on the U-arm should be...
155556-1CD VA1400 System Application 7.2 Internal User I/O Wiring Harness and Air Line Internal User I/O Wiring Harness and Air Line Internal user I/O wiring harness (14 wires: 0.2 mm x 8 wires, 0.75 mm 2 wires and 1.25 mm x 4 wires), and two air lines are incorporated in the manipulator for the drive of peripheral devices mounted on the upper arm as shown in Fig.
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155556-1CD VA1400 System Application 7.2 Internal User I/O Wiring Harness and Air Line Fig. 7-2: Connectors for Internal User I/O Wiring Harness and Air Line Connector for the internal user I/O wiring harness: JL05-2A20-29SC (socket connector with a cap) Prepare pin connector: JL05-6A20-29P Exhaust port: B PT3/8 with a pipe plug Exhaust port: A...
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155556-1CD VA1400 System Application 7.2 Internal User I/O Wiring Harness and Air Line Fig. 7-3: Details of the Connector Pin Numbers Connector for Internal User I/O Wiring Harness on the Connector Base Pins used 7 (Open) 8 (Open) (0.75 mm (0.75 mm (1.25 mm (1.25 mm...
155556-1CD VA1400 Electrical Equipment Specification 8.1 Position of Limit Switch Electrical Equipment Specification Position of Limit Switch The limit switches are optional. See Fig. 8-1 “Location of Limit Switches”. The manipulator with S- and L-axis overrun limit switches, and L-, U-axes interference limit switches are the type YR-VA01400-A01 (standard specification) or YR-VA01400-A11 (ceiling-mounted specification).
155556-1CD VA1400 Electrical Equipment Specification 8.2 Internal Connections Internal Connections Highly reliable connectors are equipped on each connection part of the manipulator to enable easy removal and installation for maintenance and inspection. For the number and location of connectors, see Fig. 8-2 “Locations and Numbers of Connectors”.
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No.7 and No.8 of 3BC on U-arm, the crimped contact-pins (SS1.SS2) CN4-1 CN4-1 +24V CN4-6 CN4-6 need to be replaced as shown in CN4-2 CN4-2 (Contact your Yaskawa representative in case of modifying the wiring before use.) CN4-7 CN4-7 No.16CN CN2-1 CN2-1 SPG+3 16CN-1 DATA+3...
The inspection may be conducted at shorter intervals if the manipulator is used very frequently for the application such as handling; in this case, contact your YASKAWA representative. 46 of 85 HW0484963...
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Table 9-1: Inspection Items (Sheet 1 of 2) Schedule Method Operation Inspection Items Charge • • • • Alignment mark Visual Check alignment mark accordance and damage at the home position. • • • • External lead Visual Check for damage and deterioration of leads. •...
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2 The occurrence of a grease leakage indicates the possibility that grease has seeped into the motor. This can cause a motor breakdown. Contact your YASKAWA representative. 3 When checking for conduction with multimeter, connect the battery to “BAT” and “OBT” of connectors on the motor side for each axis, and then remove connectors on detector side for each axis from the motor.
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Fig. 9-1: Inspection Items Note: This figure shows the standard specification manipulator in the home position. 49 of 85...
155556-1CD VA1400 Maintenance and Inspection 9.2 Notes on Maintenance Procedures Table 9-2: Inspection Parts and Grease Used Grease Used Inspected Parts 12, 13 VIGO Grease RE No. 0 Speed reducers for S-, L-, U- and E-axes Harmonic Grease 4B No. 2 R-axis speed reducer Harmonic Grease SK-1A B-axis speed reducer...
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155556-1CD VA1400 Maintenance and Inspection 9.2 Notes on Maintenance Procedures Fig. 9-3: Battery Connection Battery pack See replacing step 5. before replacement Connector Circuit Board See replacing step 4. (Type: SGDR-EFBA02A) New battery pack 1. Turn OFF the DX 100 main power supply. 2.
155556-1CD VA1400 Maintenance and Inspection 9.3 Notes on Grease Replenishment/Exchange Procedures Notes on Grease Replenishment/Exchange Procedures Make sure to follow the instructions listed below at grease replenishment/ exchange. Failure to observe the following notes may result in damage to motor and speed reducer. •...
155556-1CD VA1400 Maintenance and Inspection 9.3 Notes on Grease Replenishment/Exchange Procedures 9.3.1.1 Grease Replenishment (Refer to Fig. 9-4 “S-Axis Speed Reducer Diagram”.) Replenish the grease according to the following procedure: 1. Remove the hexagon socket head plugs PT1/8 from the grease inlet and grease exhaust port.
155556-1CD VA1400 Maintenance and Inspection 9.3 Notes on Grease Replenishment/Exchange Procedures 9.3.1.2 Grease Exchange (Refer to Fig. 9-4 “S-Axis Speed Reducer Diagram”.) 1. Remove the hexagon socket head plugs PT1/8 from the grease inlet and grease exhaust port. • If grease is injected with the plug on, the grease will leak inside the motor and may cause a damage.
155556-1CD VA1400 Maintenance and Inspection 9.3 Notes on Grease Replenishment/Exchange Procedures 9.3.2 Grease Replenishment/Exchange for L-Axis Speed Reducer Fig. 9-5: L-Axis Speed Reducer Diagram Grease exhaust port Hexagon socket head plug PT 1/8 L-axis speed reducer L-arm Grease Inlet Hexagon socket head cap screw M6 For the ceiling-mounted manipulator, the grease exhaust NOTE port and the grease inlet are inverted.
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155556-1CD VA1400 Maintenance and Inspection 9.3 Notes on Grease Replenishment/Exchange Procedures 8. Wipe the discharged grease with a cloth, and reinstall the plug. Before installing the plug, apply Three Bond 1206C on the thread part of the plug. Then tighten the plug with a tightening torque of 4.9 N•m (0.5 kgf•m).
155556-1CD VA1400 Maintenance and Inspection 9.3 Notes on Grease Replenishment/Exchange Procedures 7. Wipe the discharged grease with a cloth, and reinstall the plug. Before installing the screw, apply Three Bond 1206C on the thread part of the plug, then tighten the plug with a tightening torque of 10 N•m (1.0 kgf•m).
155556-1CD VA1400 Maintenance and Inspection 9.3 Notes on Grease Replenishment/Exchange Procedures 9.3.4 Grease Replenishment/Exchange for U-Axis Speed Reducer Fig. 9-7: U-Axis Speed Reducer Diagram U-axis speed reducer U-arm Grease exhaust port Hexagon socket head cap screw M6 Grease inlet Hexagon socket head plug PT 1/8 For the ceiling-mounted manipulator, the grease exhaust NOTE port and the grease inlet are inverted.
155556-1CD VA1400 Maintenance and Inspection 9.3 Notes on Grease Replenishment/Exchange Procedures 8. Wipe the discharged grease with a cloth, and reinstall the screw. Before installing the screw, apply Three Bond 1206C on the thread part of the screw, then tighten the screw with a tightening torque of 10 N•m (1.0 kgf•m).
155556-1CD VA1400 Maintenance and Inspection 9.3 Notes on Grease Replenishment/Exchange Procedures 9.3.5 Grease Replenishment for R-Axis Speed Reducer Fig. 9-8: R-Axis Speed Reducer Diagram R-axis speed reducer Exhaust port Hexagon socket head cap screw M6 Grease inlet Hexagon socket head cap screw M6 For the ceiling-mounted manipulator, the exhaust port and NOTE...
155556-1CD VA1400 Maintenance and Inspection 9.3 Notes on Grease Replenishment/Exchange Procedures 7. Install a grease zerk A-MT6X1 to the grease inlet 2. (The grease zerk is delivered with the manipulator.) 8. Inject grease through the grease inlet 2 using a grease gun. –...
155556-1CD VA1400 Maintenance and Inspection 9.3 Notes on Grease Replenishment/Exchange Procedures 4. Install a grease zerk PT1/8 to the grease inlet. (The grease zerk is delivered with the manipulator.) 5. Inject grease through the grease inlet using a grease gun. Refer to Fig.
155556-1CD VA1400 Maintenance and Inspection 9.3 Notes on Grease Replenishment/Exchange Procedures 9.3.9.2 Battery Pack Connection Before removing the encoder connector (with CAUTION label), connect the battery pack referring to the following figures. Fig. 9-13(a): Encoder connector Diagram (for S-, L-, U-and E- Axes) Motor Motor power connector Encoder connector...
10 Recommended Spare Parts It is recommended to keep the parts and components in the following table in stock as spare parts for the MOTOMAN-VA1400. Product performance cannot be guaranteed when using spare parts from any company other than YASKAWA. The spare parts are ranked as follows: •...
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Table 10-1: Spare Parts for the YR-VA01400-A00, -A01, -A10, -A11 (Sheet 2 of 2) Rank Parts Name Type Manufacturer Remarks Unit T-Axis Gear Unit HW0372792-A YASKAWA T-Axis Gear HW0310757-A YASKAWA (Input Side) Internal Wire HW0174026-A YASKAWA Harness Internal Cable for...
155556-1CD VA1400 Parts List 11.1 S-Axis Unit 11 Parts List 11.1 S-Axis Unit Fig. 11-1: S-Axis Unit 1004 1022 1005 1006 1008 1007 1023 1023 1017 1016 1047 1045 1018 1034 1002 1037 1036 1003 1054 1051 1053 1012 1011 1014 1055 1013...
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155556-1CD VA1400 Parts List 11.1 S-Axis Unit Table 11-1: S-Axis Unit DWG No. Name 1001 HW0102222-1 Base 1002 HW0102223-1 S head 1003 HW0312732-1 M base 1004 SGMRV-05ANA-YR2* Motor 1005 M4X10 GT-SA bolt 1006 HW0312734-1 Gear 1007 M5X85 Socket screw 1008 2H-5 Spring washer 1009...
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155556-1CD VA1400 Parts List 11.1 S-Axis Unit Table 11-1: S-Axis Unit DWG No. Name 1052 HW0411175-1 Cover 1053 HW0314103-1 Support 1054 C-30-SG-30A Glomet 1055 2H-5 Spring washer 11-3 71 of 85 HW0484963...
155556-1CD VA1400 Parts List 11.3 U-Axis Unit 11.3 U-Axis Unit Fig. 11-3: U-Axis Unit 3011 3003 3001 3025 3034 3024 3033 3008 3010 3009 3028 3032 3017 3039 3029 3031 3016 3014 3019 3004 3020 3018 3006 3007 3012 3021 3041 3027 3040...
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155556-1CD VA1400 Parts List 11.3 U-Axis Unit Table 11-3: U-Axis Unit DWG No. Name 3001 SGMRV-05ANA-YR2* Motor 3002 HW0102226-1 L arm B 3003 M8X30 GT-SA bolt 3004 HW9280738-B Speed reducer 3005 M10X30 GT-SA bolt 3006 2H-6 Spring washer 3007 M6X35 GT-SA bolt 3008 HW0303277-4...
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155556-1CD VA1400 Parts List 11.3 U-Axis Unit Table 11-3: U-Axis Unit DWG No. Name 3036 2H-12 Spring washer 3037 M6X6 Socket screw 3038 PT1/8 Plug 3039 KQE10-03 Union 3040 KQE12-03 Union 3041 PT3/8*dacro* Plug 3042 HW0313099-A Cover 3043 M6X15 GT-SA bolt 3045 Washer 2005...
155556-1CD VA1400 Parts List 11.4 E-Axis Unit 11.4 E-Axis Unit Fig. 11-4: E-Axis Unit 4002 4001 4009 4011 4010 4003 4004 4012 4005 4016 4015 4017 3002 4018 4006 4020 4019 4013 4021 4014 4007 4022 4023 4008 2005 11-8 76 of 85 HW0484963...
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155556-1CD VA1400 Parts List 11.4 E-Axis Unit Table 11-4: E-Axis Unit DWG No. Name 4001 SGMRV-05ANA-YR2* Motor 4002 M8X25 GT-SA bolt 4003 M8X20 Socket screw 4004 2H-8 Spring washer 4005 HW0312733-1 M base 4006 PT1/8 Plug 4007 HW0387811-A Speed reducer 4008 PT1/8 Plug...
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