nvet Hoffman VL22 Syspend VL-Motion Arm System User Guide
- June 13, 2024
- nvet Hoffman
Table of Contents
nvet Hoffman VL22 Syspend VL-Motion Arm System
INDUSTRY STANDARDS
Maintains NEMA Type 4 and 12 and IEC IP66 enclosure rating when properly installed per Hoffman instructions.
APPLICATION
Vertical motion pendant arm effortlessly lifts, lowers and repositions HMI
enclosures in NEMA Type 4 and 12 environments.
Gas spring counterbalance can be adjusted for loads of 30-100 lb.
Release handle and locking mechanism are ideal for applications where machine
vibration is a concern.
features
- Field-adjustable gas-spring counterbalance supports loads of 30-100 lbs.
- Gas springs are set to maximum pressure (100 lb. load) and lifting force can be reduced through a sealed access cap in the top of the arm (Lifting force cannot be increased once spring pressure is reduced.)
- Provides 13 in. of vertical height adjustment
- Release handle (included with arm) automatically locks arm in place when repositioned vertically (release handle is required to operate the arm)
- Easily interfaces with Hoffman HMI enclosures using a 60-x-60- mm enclosure mounting pattern (enclosure must be ordered separately)
- 1.4-in. internal cable pathway maintains NEMA Type 4 and 12 enclosure rating and protects wires and cables
- Gasketed mounting surfaces at both ends of arm maintain seal integrity
- Enclosure and arm can be swiveled 320 degrees
- Wall-mount, machine-top-mount and post-top-mount options available
- Optional floorpost available
specifications
- Aluminum construction
- RAL 7035 light-gray finish
- Gas spring counterbalance Bulletin: VM4
Standard Product
Catalog Number| AxBxC in./mm| Description a| Wall-Mount
Adapter
| Post-Top-Mount
Adapter
| Machine-Top-Mount
Adapter
| Load
Capacity (lbs.)
| Load
Capacity (kg)
| Arm Weight
(lb.)
| Arm Weight
(kg)
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
VL22| 6.72 x 25.50 x 3.50
171 x 648 x 89
| VL-Motion Arm, 22-in.| VLWALL| VLPOST| VLMACHINE| 30-100| 14-45| 20.0| 9.07
a Mounting adapter required. Order separately. Release handle included with arm.
WALL-Mount Adapter
Order separately to install the SYSPEND VL-Motion Arm on a wall or vertical surface.
- RAL 7035 light-gray polyester powder paint finish
- Includes hardware to mount the adapter to the arm
- Hardware for mounting to the wall is not included
Bulletin: VM4
Catalog Number| AxBxC in./mm| Description| Weight (lb.)|
Weight (kg)
---|---|---|---|---
VLWALL| 5.25 x 6.00 x 4.01
133 x 152 x 102
| VL-Motion Arm Wall-Mount Adapter| 8.0| 3.63
MACHINE-TOP-MOUNT ADAPTER
Order separately to install the SYSPEND VL-Motion Arm on a machine top or horizontal surface.
- RAL 7035 light-gray polyester powder paint finish
- Includes hardware to mount the adapter to the arm
- Hardware for mounting to a horizontal surface is not included
Bulletin: VM4
Catalog Number| AxBxC in./mm| Description| Weight (lb.)|
Weight (kg)
---|---|---|---|---
VLMACHINE| 5.12 x 5.12 x 2.06
130 x 130 x 52
| VL-Motion Arm
Machine-Top-Mount Adapter
| 8.0| 3.63
POST-MOUNT ADAPTER
Order separately to install the SYSPEND VL-Motion Arm on a 3.5-in. OD tube.
- RAL 7035 light-gray polyester powder paint finish
- Includes hardware to mount the adapter to the arm and set screws to attach to a tube
Bulletin: VM4
Catalog Number| AxBxC in./mm| Description| Weight (lb.)|
Weight (kg)
---|---|---|---|---
VLPOST| 5.01 x 4.68 x 4.68
127 x 119 x 119
| VL-Motion Arm Post-Mount Adapter| 8.0| 3.63
FLOORPOST WITH JUNCTION BOX
Provides method for mounting the SYSPEND VL and VHD Motion Arms when a structural surface is not available.
- Heavy-wall 3.5-in. structural tube welded to a 12 x 12 x 3/8-in.- thick baseplate
- Provides a “rough-in” point and pull box for power and network field wiring
- Includes internal CAT5 coupler and finger-safe power terminals
- Two conduit knock-outs can be opened to either 1/2 in. or 3/4 in.
- Fully gasketed 16 gauge cover panel on junction box can be used for additional conduit attachment
- Tough, molded ABS junction box is contoured to fit the post and is fluted into the post to protect cables
Bulletin: VM4
Catalog Number| AxBxC in./mm| Description| Weight (lb.)|
Weight (kg)
---|---|---|---|---
FLOORPOST| 11.90 x 11.90 x 74.00
302 x 302 x 1880
| Floorpost with Junction Box| 65.0| 29.48
REPLACEMENT RELEASE HANDLE
Replacement release handle for use with the SYSPEND VL-Motion Arm. (Handle is included with the VL-Motion Arm.) Includes handle end supports with 491 mm (19.3 in.) tube that can be easily cut to length to fit the enclosure.
Bulletin: HB1
Catalog Number | AxBxC in./mm | Description |
---|---|---|
VLHANDLE | 3.88 x 1.38 x 19.30 |
99 x 35 x 490
| Replacement Release Handle for
VL-Motion Arm
Replacement Gas Springs
Includes instructions for field replacement of gas springs for the SYSPEND VL- Motion Arm.
Bulletin: HB1
Catalog Number | AxB in./mm | Description |
---|---|---|
VLSPRINGS | 2.00 x 15.00 |
51 x 381
| Replacement Gas Springs for VL-Motion Arm
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
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