Joining module with integrated force sensor 2168A-F025-D020-S025

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Product overview
The Integrated Joining System (IJSys, Type 2168A) is a compact electromechanical joining module that integrates a servomotor, an integrated servo amplifier and a flange-mounted strain-gauge force sensor in a single housing. The unit provides position- and force-controlled joining functions optimized for low-force servo press applications.

Structure
The IJSys 2168A uses a ball screw drive to convert rotary motion into linear motion and consolidates drive, sensors and safety technology in one robust enclosure. The force sensor is integrated into the flange and digitized inside the unit. Safety functions such as Safe Torque Off (STO) and a holding brake with Safe Brake Control (SBC) are incorporated.

Operation, measurement and evaluation
Supply: logic 24 VDC, power section 48 VDC. Real-time EtherCAT transmits force–displacement data plus control and status signals. Optional fieldbus slave interfaces: PROFIBUS, PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT. Ethernet supports quality-data transfer, VNC visualization and backups. Combined with process monitoring systems (e.g., maXYmos NC) the module enables comprehensive process control and evaluation.

Main features / advantages

• Compact, fully integrated solution with servo amplifier, motor and sensors in one device
• Standardized mechanical interface to ISO 15552 for simplified integration
• Fast installation due to integrated power electronics and safety
• Operation on safe extra-low voltages (24 VDC logic, 48 VDC power)
• Simple electrical connection via two plugged cables
• Suitable for push–pull joining applications and low-force processes

Variants

• Example: 2168A-F025-D020-S025 — 2.5 kN servo press, 200 mm stroke, 250 mm/s speed, with holding brake and maXYmos NC (available on request)

Technical specifications

• Type: 2168A (Integrated Joining System, IJSys)
• Integrated components: servomotor, integrated servo amplifier, flange-mounted strain-gauge force sensor (digitized in-unit)
• Drive: ball screw (rotary-to-linear)
• Control modes: join-to-block, position-controlled joining, force-controlled joining, intermediate positions
• Force measurement: strain-gauge sensor, digitized in unit
• Safety: Safe Torque Off (STO), holding brake with Safe Brake Control (SBC)
• Supply voltages: logic 24 VDC, power 48 VDC
• Communication: real-time EtherCAT; fieldbus slave interfaces: PROFIBUS, PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT
• Ethernet: quality data transfer, VNC visualization, data backup
• Mechanical interface: ISO 15552
• Electrical connection: two plugged cables
• Applications: low-force servo presses, push–pull joining applications