YXML-1 - Industrial robot Festo - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Linear gantry YZ module
Model Series	YXML-1, YXML-2, YXML-3 (with EXCT-15, EXCT-30, EXCT-100 variants)
Manufacturer	Festo SE & Co. KG, Ruiter Straße 82, 73734 Esslingen, Germany
Intended Use	Positioning tasks within machines or automation systems in an industrial environment
Safety Instructions	Use only in original condition, perfect technical state; switch off power before working; observe tightening torques (±20% tolerance)
Foreseeable Misuse	Unauthorized modifications, exceeding load limits, invalid mounting positions
Assembly	Demount motors with brake before assembly; secure against falling; use only motors with brake if third-party
Motor Mounting Positions	Front or rear; cable outlets adjustable in 90° steps
Tightening Torque (Retaining Screws)	EXCT-15: 6 Nm; EXCT-30 & EXCT-100: 18 Nm
Product Labelling	Configuration-specific: product name, order ID, serial number, Product Key
Applicable Documents	Operating instructions; configuration-dependent documents available at www.festo.com/sp
Technical Data	General data at www.festo.com/catalogue; configuration-specific data at www.festo.com/sp
Accessories & Spare Parts	Available at www.festo.com/catalogue
Contact for Technical Problems	Regional Festo contact via www.festo.com
Power Supply	Requires external power; disconnect before servicing
Dimensions	Configuration-dependent; refer to data sheet at www.festo.com/sp
Weight	Configuration-dependent; refer to data sheet at www.festo.com/sp
Environment	Industrial environment only
Original Instructions Language	German; translation provided

Frequently Asked Questions - YXML-1 Festo

What is the intended use of the Festo YXML-1?

The YXML-1 is designed for positioning tasks within machines or automation systems in an industrial environment. It must be used with a higher-order controller.

Can I use third-party motors with the YXML-1?

Yes, but only motors with a brake are allowed. The maximum approved driving torque must be checked at www.festo.com/catalogue. Use the correct combination of coupling, coupling housing, and motor flange.

How do I adjust the motor cable outlets?

First ensure the Z-axis interface is at the bottom end position. Unscrew the retaining screws, rotate the motor in the specified direction (left motor clockwise, right motor anticlockwise) in 90° steps, then retighten the screws to the correct torque. Note: changing cable outlets causes loss of homing.

What are the tightening torques for the retaining screws?

For EXCT-15: 6 Nm. For EXCT-30 and EXCT-100: 18 Nm. Tolerance is ±20% unless otherwise specified.

How do I find the technical data for my specific configuration?

Technical data is configuration-dependent. Read the order ID on the product, then download the documents from the Festo Support Portal at www.festo.com/sp by entering the order ID.

Is it safe to demount the motors while the product is mounted?

No. The Z-axis may move uncontrolled due to gravity. Before demounting, secure the product to the mounting surface or place it on a stable surface. Also, secure the Z-axis to prevent movement and bring it to the bottom end position. Always disconnect power first.

What should I do if I have technical problems?

Contact the regional Festo contact via www.festo.com. They can provide support and spare parts. Accessories and spare parts are also available at www.festo.com/catalogue.

Can I use the product in a non-industrial environment?

No, the intended use is strictly for industrial environments. Using it in other environments may lead to safety hazards and damage.

What does the product labelling include?

The configuration-specific higher-order labelling includes: product name, configuration-specific order ID, Festo serial number, and configuration-specific Product Key. It is attached at a defined position.

How should I maintain the YXML-1?

Regularly check the product for damage and ensure it is in perfect technical condition. Observe the tightening torques. For detailed maintenance, refer to the configuration-dependent documents. Only use the product in its original condition without unauthorized modifications.

USER MANUAL YXML-1 Festo

Isometric technical diagram of a mechanical assembly with no visible text or symbols

FESTO

Festo SE & Co. KG

Ruiter Straße 82

73734 Esslingen

Deutschland

[phone]

www.festo.com

Operating instructions

8170140

2022-03a

[8170142]

8170140

Translation of the original instructions

© 2022 all rights reserved to Festo SE & Co. KG

1 About this document

1.1 Applicable documents

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All available documents for the product→ www.festo.com/sp.

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The area of application and the approvals of the individual components of the kit are described in separate documents → www.festo.com/sp.

Download configuration-dependent documents

The technical data for the product are described in configuration-dependent documents.

These documents form part of the product documentation and can be downloaded as follows.

1. Read the order ID of the product.

2. Download the documents from the Festo Support Portal by entering the order ID → www.festo.com/sp.

3. Print out the documents and keep them together with these operating instructions.

2 Safety

2.1 General safety instructions

• Only use the product in its original condition without unauthorised modifications.
  -Only use the product if it is in perfect technical condition.
• Observe labelling on the product.
• Before working on the product, switch off the power supply and secure it against being switched on again.
  -Observe tightening torques. Unless otherwise specified, the tolerance is ± 20% .

2.2 Intended use

The intended use of the product is to execute positioning tasks within machines or automation systems with a higher-order controller in an industrial environment.

2.3 Foreseeable misuse

Never use the product as follows:

• With unauthorised modifications or alterations to the product
  -With load limits exceeded
  – In an invalid mounting position

3 Additional information

- Contact the regional Festo contact if you have technical problems

→ www.festo.com.

- Accessories and spare parts → www.festo.com/catalogue.

4 Product overview

Linear gantry YZ module type

YXML-1 EXCT-15
YXML-2 EXCT-30
YXML-3 EXCT-100

Tab. 1: Product allocation

Product labelling

In addition to product labelling of individual components, the product also has configuration-specific, higher-order product labelling in accordance with the following schematic:

Fig. 1: Configuration-specific product labelling

1 Product name
2 Configuration-specific order ID

3 Festo serial number
4 Configuration-specific Product Key

The configuration-specific, higher-order product labelling is attached to all products at a specifically defined position.

Technical line drawing of a mechanical assembly with rollers and linkages (no text or symbols)

Fig. 2: Position of higher-order product labelling

1 Position of higher-order product labelling

5 Assembly

5.1 Demounting/mounting motors

DANGER

Serious injuries due to the motor falling from an elevated position.

• Demount motors with brake before assembling the product.
• Before loosening the retaining screws: secure the motor against falling.

WARNING

Electric shock.
- Make sure that the motors are disconnected from the power supply.

NOTICE

Third-party motors with a driving torque that is too high can damage the product.

- When using third-party motors observe the following:

• Only use motors with a brake.
  • Maximum approved driving torque → www.festo.com/catalogue
• Attachment dimensions motor interface www.festo.com/catalogue
• Matching combination of coupling, coupling housing and motor flange

Motor attachment position, front

Fig. 3: EXCT-15-...-VV shown, motor as an example

Motor attachment position, rear

Fig. 4: EXCT-15-...-VH shown, motor as an example

1 Motor 1, left
4 Coupling housing
2 Retaining screw, 4x
5 Drive housing
3 Motor flange

Demounting

NOTICE

Product damage in the event of incorrect handling or falling down due to a change in the centre of gravity when the motors are demounted.

Fasten the product to the mounting surface.

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Place the product with the underside of the Y-axis on a stable surface,

e.g. mounting table:

• Do not subject the Z-axis to stress.
• Secure the product to the bases to prevent tipping or falling.

WARNING

Risk of injury from electric shock, impact, crushing.

With motors demounted the weight of the Z-axis may cause it to move uncontrolled in the Y-direction and Z-direction.

• Before demounting the motors:

• Secure the Z-axis to prevent uncontrolled movements.

• Bring the Z-axis interface to the bottom end position.

• Disconnect all cables from the motor.

• Unscrew the 4 retaining screws on the motor.
• Remove the motor.
• Repeat steps 1. ... 3. for the other motor.

Mounting

1. Position the motor flange and the motor.
2. Tighten the retaining screws.

Tightening torque EXCT-15 EXCT-30 EXCT-100

Retaining screws [Nm] 6 18 18

1. Connect the cables to the motor.
2. Repeat steps 1. ... 3. for the other motor.

5.2 Adjust motor cable outlets

WARNING

Risk of injury from electric shock, impact, crushing.

After unscrewing the motor retaining screws, the Z-axis interface drops to the bottom end position.

- Make sure that the Z-axis interface is at the bottom end position.

The position of the motor cable outlets is factory-installed at the top mounting position. The position can be adjusted to the installation situation by rotating the motors in 90° steps.

Prerequisite: the product is secured to the mounting surface.

Fig. 5: EXCT-15 shown with front motor attachment positions

1 Motor 1, left
4 Motor 2, right
2 Retaining screw, 4x
5 Z-axis interface
3 Motor connection cable outlet

Procedure

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Changing the cable outlets will result in loss of homing.

1. Position the Z-axis to ensure a range of movement of 10 cm in the Y-direction to left and right.
2. Disconnect the cables from the motor if they are connected.
3. Unscrew the retaining screws on the motor.
4. Rotate the motor in the installed state in the direction shown to the desired position:
5. Motor 1, left: clockwise
   -Motor 2, right: anticlockwise

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For a rear motor attachment position:

The direction of rotation of the motors is identical with the directions shown

→ Fig. 5.

The Z-axis moves diagonally slightly upwards.

1. Tighten the retaining screws.

Tightening torque EXCT-15 EXCT-30 EXCT-100

Retaining screws [Nm] 6 18 18

1. Connect the cables to the motor.

6 Technical data

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Non-compliance with the technical data will damage the product.

The technical data are included in various documents:

- General technical data www.festo.com/catalogue.

-Configuration-dependent technical data in the data sheet

→ www.festo.com/sp.