Comet-33 and Comet-44

This manual describes parameter settings required to start up our robotic cell Comet-33 and Comet-44.

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(You will find a downloadable PDF version at the end of this page.)

1

Bring the robotic cell at its place by hand using the heavy-duty handles or with a forklift using the holes provided for this purpose. Make sure it is in the right position.

heavy-duty handles or with a forklift using the holes provided

2

Pull out the rachet handle, secure the four leveling casters to the floor making sure that all wheels don’t touch the floor and that the cell is properly leveled. With a level, adjust the height of the leveling caster to properly level the robotic cell.

rachet handle

3

Connect the teach pendant to the cable as shown. Rotate the teach pendant connector until it is seated. Then rotate the connector until it is threaded on tight. (Wiggling the connector might let you tighten a bit more.)

Connect the teach pendant image

4

Connect the EUROMAP 67 connector to the Injection molding machine.

EUROMAP 67 connector

5

Connect the EUROMAP 73 connector to the Injection molding machine.

EUROMAP 73 connector image

6

Install the tower light with provided screws on top of the cell as shown.

7

You will find the keys for mode selector key switch (T1 / AUTO) in the robot controller.

keys for mode selector image

8

Connect the main power connector plug to the dedicated power source. Turn on main the cell main power switch which is the controller breaker. Rotate clockwise to turn it ON.  You should now see the green power LED illuminated.

mceclip6

9

Check that each signal of the injection molding machine corresponds to the signal received by the robot controller via the Euromap 67 interface. Close the mold, open the mold, move the ejectors forward and backward. Check each signal sent to the robot controller.

IO digital in screen

10

Check that each signal sent by the robot corresponds to the signal received by the injection molding machine via the Euromap 67 interface. Put each BGLogic1 output to on and check if the corresponding signal is on in the IMM interface (HMI).

IO Digital out screen

11

Release the DCS (Dual Check Safety) by pressing the MENU key, then SYSTEM, DCS. The DCS has been set to restrict the robot from moving more than ±5° on each f his joints. Set all DCS Joint position check to DISABLE. (6 joints position check for the 6 joints of the robot).  The status will then change to CHGD instead of SAFE.

DCS disable screen

12

Go back to the main DCS page (PREV teach pendant button). Press APPLY and the Code number (master) will be asked. Enter xxxx and press ENTER key. Restart the controller for the changes to be effective. Any changes made by the customer after DCS removal will be at its own risks. To prevent unwanted changes to DCS set up, change the master code at delivery.

DCS Screen