TuffCam ™ 7 MPa Swing Clamps
Ultrasonic Position Sensing TuffCam Swing Clamps
Ultrasonic Position Sensing Clamps Ultrasonic Position Sensing Clamps provide accurate and repeatable live clamp position measurements. Sensing available for TuffCam Swing Clamps. Repeat accuracy of +/-0.05mm. Allowable maximum pressure of 70 Bar. Accuracy unaffected by heat up to 85° C. 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. Easy troubleshooting to identify failed unclamp or clamp states. 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 individually programmed. See Data Link System in the Inch Catalog. 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-11
Distance For Unclamp Location
Ultrasonic Sensor
Route M12 Cable Through Fixture To IO-Link Hub
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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
Acceptable Unclamp Range
Acceptable Clamp Range
Missing Part or Over Travel
Part to be machined
Part to be machined
Fixture Plate
Fixture Plate
Fixture Plate
ILMV140015 REV A
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