How to Install

Unpack the system and ensure all components are present before starting.

Follow the steps below in order.

Step 1: Mount SpinMount on Robot

  1. Insert dowel pin (A) into the robot flange

  2. Mount SpinMount (B) using M6 screws (C)

  3. Tighten screws to 8 Nm

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Warning

Always use the dowel pin.

If not used:

  • Tool orientation will be incorrect

  • Preconfigured TCP will not match

  • Errors will appear later during programming

Step 2: Mount the Tool

  1. Insert the SD/SDV tool into the SpinMount

  2. Push and rotate clockwise until you hear a “click”

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Note

Make sure the tool is fully locked. A loose tool will cause unstable screwdriving.

Step 3: Connect Tool Cables

  1. Connect M12 power cable (D) to the front port

  2. Connect M12 signal cable (E) to the rear port

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  1. Secure cables using Velcro straps

  2. Ensure sufficient slack at robot joints

Warning

Do NOT tighten cables too tightly.

This may damage cables during robot movement.

Tip

Watch the mounting process:

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Step 4: Connect SpinBridge

Connect cables from the tool to the SpinBridge:

  1. Connect 4-pin power cable to port (F) – Power

  2. Connect 8-pin signal cable to port (G) – Comm

Choose one connection method depending on your system:

Robot integration (Ethernet)

  • Connect Ethernet cable between robot and SpinBridge port (H) (Robot)

  • Required when using robot-specific software (e.g. URCap, Kassow Cbun)

I/O integration

  • Connect digital I/O between robot and SpinBridge

  • See I/O module for details

Note

When using I/O integration, 24V and 0V from the safety cable must be connected to the robot controller power supply to ensure a common electrical reference.

Note

Only one connection method should be used at a time.

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Note

Always use the lower Ethernet port (Port 2 – Robot (H)).

The upper port is for external communication.

  1. Mount antenna

  2. Connect power cable (I)

  3. Place SpinBridge near robot controller

  4. Connect safety cable (see next step)

  5. Turn on power switch (J)

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Tip

Watch SpinBridge installation:

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Step 5: Connect Safety Cable

  1. Connect the safety cable to the SpinBridge safety input

  2. Connect the safety outputs to the robot or PLC emergency stop circuit

  3. Connect 24V and 0V to the robot or PLC power supply

Warning

Do NOT operate the system in collaborative applications without the safety cable installed.

Note

Correct safety wiring and functionality must be verified before operation.

See Connecting Safety to Robot or PLC for wiring principles and requirements.

Verification (Quick Check)

After installation:

  1. Power on the system

  2. Trigger the safety sensor (e.g. push the tool upwards)

  3. Confirm that the robot stops

Warning

If the robot does NOT stop:

  • Do NOT continue operation

Note

Full validation and revalidation requirements are described in Verification and Operation.

Step 6: Connect Ethernet to Robot Controller

  1. Connect an Ethernet cable between the robot controller and the SpinBridge (Robot port)

  2. Configure the robot network settings to match the SpinBridge network

Note

Ethernet connection is required when using robot-integrated software (e.g. URCap or Kassow Cbun).

For network configuration details, refer to the robot manufacturer’s documentation.

Step 7: Mount Magnetic Screw Holder

The SD/SDV tools use interchangeable magnetic screw holders.

The system supports 1/4” (6.35 mm) bits with 50 mm length.

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Select correct holder size based on screw type:

Magnetic screw holder size

Small imgA

Medium imgB

Large imgC

Inner diameter ø[mm]

2.5

3

4

4.5

5

6

Outer diameter Ø[mm]

6

8

10

Typical Screw size

M1.6-3

M3-4

M4-6

Torx

img1

TX4-9

TX10-15

TX20

TX25-30

Hex socket

img2

2-3

4

5-6

Phillips

img3

PH 0

PH1

PH2

Pozi drive

img4

PZ1

PZ2

Step 8: Assemble Bit and Holder

  1. Insert screw bit (A) into magnetic holder (B)

  2. Ensure screw head contacts magnetic ring

  3. Verify screw is centered

  4. Tighten M3 grub screws (C)

  5. Insert assembly into tool

  6. Pull gently to release if needed

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Note

Let the screw align naturally with the magnetic holder before tightening.

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Tip

Watch bit mounting:

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Installation Complete

The hardware installation is now complete.

Proceed to:

  • Create your first screw program

  • Program robot motion

Important

A stable process depends on:

  1. Correct screw pickup

  2. Correct step transitions in the screw program

These are the most common sources of errors.