Swing Clamps and Arms
Ultrasonic Position Sensing
Ultrasonic Position Sensing Clamps Ultrasonic Position Sensing Clamps provide accurate and repeatable live clamp position measurements. Sensing available for TuffCam Swing Clamps (page C-19), VersaCam Swing Clamps (page C-50), TuffLink Link Clamps (page D-13), and Block Body Cylinders (page I-9). Repeat accuracy of +/-0.002". Allowable maximum pressure of 5000 psi. Accuracy unaffected by heat up to 185° F. Communication through IO-Link, discrete IO, or analog. All components are rated to at least IP67. All-in-one Vektek ultrasonic position sensing package available for easy integration. How does ultrasonic position sensing work? The ultrasonic sensor sends an ultrasonic pulse from the bottom of the clamp and the signal is reflected back to the sensor at the bottom of the plunger. The sensor measures the return time and gives an accurate position based off how quickly the pulse returns. Set up the desired clamping and unclamping ranges using the Data Link System (DLS). Ultrasonic sensors can also be set manually. During operation, the DLS will send a go signal to the machine if the clamps are in the correct position and no signal if the clamps are out of position.
C-49
Distance For Unclamp Location Distance For Unclamp Location
Ultrasonic Sensor Ultrasonic Sensor
Route M12 Cable Through Fixture To IO-Link Hub Route M12 Cable Through Fixture To IO-Link Hub
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4
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4
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Signal 1 L+ (Operating voltage +, SIO 10...30 V, IO-Link 18...30V) 2 I/Q (Digital input/digital output/analog output) 3 L-(Operating voltage -) 4 C/Q (IO-Link communication/digital output in SIO mode)
Clamp and Unclamp Tolerance Range Exaggerated for Clarity Clamp and Unclamp Tolerance Range Exaggerated for Clarity
Acceptable Unclamp Range Acceptable Unclamp Range
Acceptable Clamp Range Acceptable Clamp Range
Missing Part or Over Travel Missing Part or Over Travel
Part to be machined Part to be machined
Part to be machined Part to be machined
Fixture Plate Fixture Plate
Fixture Plate Fixture Plate
Fixture Plate Fixture Plate
ILS140015 REV A ILS140015 REV A
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