Hardware Installation

ELAM START System

Hardware Installation

QuickStep Version 1.1.1-r | Armbruster Engineering GmbH & Co. KG

 

Disclaimer

This QuickStep is valid for software version 1.1.1-r

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1. Basic Delivery Scope

Thank you for purchasing an ELAM START system. Please first check the completeness of the delivery scope. For each item you will find our unique STAMA No. and the QuickStep (QS) describing its installation, setup and assembly. Some basic devices are already described in this QuickStep; more complex devices such as the scanner are described separately in their own QuickStep.

SWA Power Supply
1x SWA Power Supply
STAMA No.: 5520
QS - Hardware Installation
SWA Server
1x SWA Server
STAMA No.: 3287
QS - Hardware Installation
Touch Monitor
1x Touch Monitor 23"
STAMA No.: 3158
QS - Hardware Installation
SWA Ident Keys
3x SWA Ident Keys
STAMA No.: 3095
QS - Hardware Installation
Handheld Scanner
1x Handheld Scanner
STAMA No.: 3450
QS - Scanner

1.1 Optional Hardware Group 1

Quick-Change Device
STAMA No.: 3180
QS - Hardware Installation
SWA Keys various colors
SWA Keys various colors
STAMA No.: 3095
QS - Hardware Installation
USB Hub
STAMA No.: 3576
QS - Hardware Installation
External Key Reader
External Key Reader
STAMA No.: 3410
QS - Hardware Installation
SWA Terminal Box
SWA Terminal Box
STAMA No.: 3574/3575
QS - Hardware Installation
WiFi Access Point
WiFi Access Point
STAMA No.: 3578
QS - Hardware Installation
Network Switch
Network Switch
STAMA No.: 3635
QS - Hardware Installation
Document Camera
STAMA No.: 3038
QS - Document Camera
Sensor Island
STAMA No.: 3586
QS - Sensor Connection
Kolver Screwdriver
STAMA No.: 3860/3861/3865
QS - Kolver Screwdriver
Screwdriver Adapter
STAMA No.: 3890
QS - Kolver Screwdriver

1.2 Optional Hardware Group 2

Pick Tower Ambos
STAMA No.: 3693
QS - Ambos PTL
Measuring Probe
STAMA No.: 3870
QS - Sensor Box
Label Printer Ethernet
STAMA No.: 3460
QS - Label Printer
Bitcube Ethernet
STAMA No.: 3562
QS - Bitcube
Sensor Box
STAMA No.: 3850
QS - Sensor Box
Kolver Handling Arm
STAMA No.: 3868
QS - Sensor Box
HS-T NutBee/RivBee/TorqBee
STAMA No.: 3840/3841/3842
QS - Screwdriver HS-T
Handling Arm
STAMA No.: 3864
QS - Sensor Box
Kolver K-Ducer
STAMA No.: 3867
QS - Kolver K-Ducer
Pick to Light Sets
STAMA No.: 3648/3649
QS - Pick to Light

1.3 Optional Hardware Group 3

Camera
STAMA No.: 3035
QS - Document Camera
Digital Calipers
STAMA No.: 3871 to 3875
QS - Calipers
Collaborative Robot
STAMA No.: 3524/3525/3526
QS - CoBot
Scale
STAMA No.: 3882
QS - Scale
BursterDigiforce
STAMA No.: 3886
QS - BursterDigiforce

 

 

2. SWA Installation

The SWA is delivered with an adapter plate on the back of the device. The adapter plate allows you to attach a VESA-compliant mount (75/100, M4 thread) to integrate the SWA into your workstation.

If you have chosen our quick-change device (STAMA No.: 3180), please follow the instructions on the next page.

VESA mount
Adapter plate

 

 

2.1 Assembly Using the Quick-Change Device

  1. Screw the head piece onto the SWA adapter plate
  2. Insert the monitor bracket into the wall mount and tighten
  3. Slide the SWA with head piece over the monitor bracket until it clicks into place
  4. Push the safety clip forward to secure the SWA
Quick-change step 1
Quick-change step 2

 

 

2.2 Power Connection

Power connection
  • Connect the power supply to the designated socket on the SWA
  • Secure the connector using the two screws

Connector pin assignment:

Connector pin assignment

The image shows the polarity of the connector.

 

 

2.3 Additional SWA Connections

Setting up touch function: Connect the USB cable to the monitor and the USB 3.0 port of the SWA; additionally insert the USB-B connector into the monitor port.

Scanner: Connect to one of the USB 2.0 ports of the SWA. More information in QS: 0.6-QS_Scanner

Network: Connect the SWA to the network via the Ethernet socket.

Monitor: Connect the monitor to the SWA via HDMI cable.

Additional devices can be connected to the SWA using a USB hub (STAMA No. 3576).

Optionally, you can purchase a network switch (STAMA No. 3635) for connecting multiple network devices, or a WiFi access point (STAMA No. 3578) to connect a wireless device to the SWA.

Connect the pick-to-light connector to the PTL port. More information in QS: 2.1-QS_PTL

 

 

2.4 Digital Input/Output Assignment

Connect the digital inputs and outputs to the SWA using the supplied connectors.

Optional terminal box (STAMA No.: 3574 / 3575): For wiring your inputs and outputs.

 

2.4.1 Input Assignment

Place the wires onto the corresponding terminals of the connector, then insert the connector into the input socket.

To connect an input, connect the SWA to ground and wire the desired input according to the diagram shown.

Warning: Observe the maximum voltage of 24 VDC. Exceeding the voltage or reverse polarity will destroy the device. Liability is excluded for improper connections.

 

2.4.2 Output Assignment

Place the wire onto the corresponding terminals of the connector, then insert the connector into the output socket.

To switch an output, supply the output terminal with 24 V and ground. Connect your load according to the diagram shown.

Warning: Observe the maximum current of 500 mA. Exceeding this will destroy the device. Liability for the device is excluded in case of improper overloading.

 

 

2.5 Internal and External Key Reader

SWA Keys

Every SWA server and SWA client is equipped with an internal key reader. Three keys are included, which can be programmed with different user data. More information: QuickStep 0.2-QS_Assistant

External Key Reader: The functionality and setup are identical to the internal key reader. It connects via a USB port of the SWA.

External Key Reader

 

 

3. System Start

Once everything is connected, start the SWA by pressing the on/off switch once. If power is supplied, the LED ring should light up green. Otherwise, please check the power supply.

LED ring green
System start screen

 

 

4. Abbreviations and Definitions

AbbreviationDescription
ELAMElectronic Line Integration of Assembly Systems
ETHEthernet
I/OInput / Output
KeyRFID chip for employee identification
PTLPick to Light
QSQuickStep, quick guide for the ELAM system
STAMA No.Internal article number at Armbruster Engineering
SWASmart Work Assistant

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