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3D | EN | Rev.02
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GENERAL

The two-pole compact conductor system VCL2 was developed specifical- APPROVALS
ly for various intralogistics applications. With its compact size and dura- UL approval in preparation.
bility, the VCL2 possesses the ideal properties for small parts warehouse
shuttle applications or for other transfer carriages. Additionally, installing EXPANSION
VCL2 is simple due to minimal parts and an easy clip-fastening system. System lengths of up to 150 meters can be installed without additional
expansion sectons.
SAFETY
The compact conductor system, VCL2, has been designed according FEEDS
to VDE 0100. It complies with current conductor system safety require- The feeds can be realized as an end feed via the transfer guides or on
ments and is protected against accidental contact according to VDE the line as a line feed.
0470, part 1 (protection class IP 2X).
TRANSFER GUIDES
The current collectors are protected against contact only if the carbon Transfer guides are the contact-protected ends of the conductor rails at
brushes are fully located in the conductor rails. For conductor rail sys- the end of the lines and mechanical line interruptions (switches, dropout
tems located at arm’s length, where under normal operation the current sections, etc.). Transfer guides are available with or without feed capa-
collectors leave the conductor rails, contact protection must be provided bility.
on site, e. g. by means of barriers or by switching off. This, however, only
applies to voltages above 25 volts AC or 60 volts DC. CURRENT COLLECTORS
The current collectors are manufactured from impact-resistant plastic
Fig. 1 shows that the VDE finger cannot touch live parts. The insulation and stainless steel parts. The current is drawn via a carbon brush.
rail covering the conductor rail offers good insulation for maximum safe-
ty. Any number of conductors can be installed The length of the current collector connection cable may not exceed 3 m
side by side at minimum space requirement. if the downstream overcurrent protection device is not designed to han-
dle the capacity of the connection cable. Refer also to DIN VDE 0100,
Standard rail sections are 4 m long, but short- part 430 and DIN EN 60204-32. (Note: this is often the case if more
er sections are available. The ground conduc- than one collector is used in the system).
tor is yellow, marked with a continuous green
stripe at the insulating housing. Fig 1: VDE finger The cross section of the supplied connecting cables is designed for the
stated nominal currents. The reduction factors according to DIN VDE
APPLICATION 0298-4 must be observed for the various laying procedures.
For indoor systems with travel speeds of up to 300 m/min.
According to DIN EN 60204-1 and DIN EN 60204-32, the continuity of
HANGERS the ground conductor system via sliding contacts must be ensured using
The maximum support distance between the hangers is 0.8 m. suitable measures. As a simple and suitable measure, it is recommend-
ed to double the PE current collector.
JOINTS
Joints are used for the electrical and mechanical connection of the con- SAFETY INFORMATION
ductor rail sections. Every joint is protected against contact with a joint To avoid pinching, ensure that the arrangement of the conductor sys-
cap tem and current collectors / tow arms provides a minimum distance
of 0.5 m between fixed and mobile plant parts.
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STANDARD DESIGN FOR SHUTTLE APPLICATION

48 V DC, 50 A

EXAMPLE OF 80 METER LINE

Inscribing with dimensions

21 x connection material VM-VCL2-7

2 x end segment ESM-VCL2-100-C-SSD

102 x support AH-VCL2-7

1 x transfer guide with fixpoint US-VCL2-7-F

1 x transfer guide without fixpoint US-VCL2-7

20 x conductor system VCL2-100C-4000SSD

*
incl. 1 piece as fitting length

1000 4000 4000 1000

Fixed end segment Conductor system Sliding end segment

150-400 800 150-400 150-400 800 150-400

Hanger Connector

Conductor system

≥150 ≤700 ≥150

Sliding end segment

≥150 ≤700 ≥150

Fixed end segment

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

ISOLATING PROFILE

Electrical values: Specific resistance Surface resistance Comparative Service Flammability

Dielectric strength according to according to tracking index temperature*
according to IEC 60093 IEC 60093 according to IEC
DIN 53481 60112
>22.4 kV/mm >8 x 1015 2 x 1013 CTI > 400 –30°C to +55°C Flame-retardant,
ohm x cm ohm x cm self-extinguishing,
UL 94 V0

VCL2
LENGTH SECTION
4 m standard length,
18
shorter sections are available 7

SUPPORT SPACING
0.8 m for installation in straight runs

CONDUCTOR SPACING
25
15

15 mm

APPLICATION
Only for indoor systems

Type Weight kg/m Length m Order No. Order No.

phase phase + PE
VCL2/100C-4000SSD 2.406 4 0281524 -

VCL2/100C-4000HSC 2.406 4 - 0281534

VCL2/40F-4000SSD 2.190 4 0281544 -

VCL2/40F-4000HSC 2.190 4 - 0281554

CONDUCTOR SYSTEM VALUES

Type Conductor cross Creepage max. max. continuous Resistance Impedance***

section** distance of voltage current ohm/1000 m ohm/1000 m
mm² insulation mm V A
VCL2/100C 25 32 48 V AC/DC 100 0.721 0.723
500 V AC
VCL2/40F**** 25 32 48 V AC/DC 40 3.844 3.846
500 V AC

*
For applications permanently below 0°C (cold storage), please inquire separately.
**
C = conductor material copper; F = conductor material galvanized steel
***
At phase spacing of 15 mm and frequency of 50 Hz.
****
VCL2 / 40F max. feed length 100 meters
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ACCESSORIES VCL2

CONNECTING MATERIAL
100 Ampere

Type Description Weight kg Order No.

VM-VCL2-7 Joint connector, plug-in 0.024 0281559

END SEGMENT**
Application: for line start and end with transfer guide

Type Weight kg/m Length m Order No. Order No.

phase phase + PE
ESM-VCL2-100C-SSD 0.324 1 0281510 -

ESM-VCL2-100C-HSC-R *
1 - 0281515

ESM-VCL2-100C-HSC-L* 1 - 0281518

ESM-VCL2-40F-SSD 0.297 1 0281516 -

ESM-VCL2-40F-HSC-R* 1 - 0281517

ESM-VCL2-40F-HSC-L *
1 - 0281519

TRANSFER GUIDE**
with or without feed
(also used as end caps and as a fixpoint in connection with the provided carrier profile)
max. vertical and lateral offset ±3 mm to each other,
please contact us for greater tolerances,
for use as infeed max 50 ampere

Type Description Weight kg Order No.

Height 27
US-VCL2-7-F Transfer guide with fixpoint 0.055 0281556

US-VCL2-7 Transfer guide without fixpoint 0.052 0281555

*
Lines with PE marking require 1x end segment ... -HSC-R and 1x end segment ... -HSC-L
**
Pre-assembled unit with transfer guide or transfer guide with connecting cable on request
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HANGER
For clip or screw fastening, expanding rivet is included in scope of delivery

Type Description Weight kg Order No.

AH-VCL2-7 Support 0.004 0281520

Customer-specific supports on request

LINE FEED*
max. current 50 A

Type Weight kg/m Straight section Order No. Order No.

length phase phase + PE
ES-VCL2/100C-SSD 0.324 1 0281502 -

ES-VCL2/100C-HSC 1 - 0281503

ES-VCL2/40F-SSD 0.297 1 0281504 -

ES-VCL2/40F-HSC 1 - 0281505

*
100 ampere on request
**
Pre-assembled straight section with connection on request

EXPANSION JOINT
max. current 50 A

Type Weight kg/m Straight section Order No. Order No.

length phase phase + PE
DT-DVCL2/100C-SSD 0.324 1 0281506 -

DT-DVCL2/100C-HSC 1 - 0281507

DT-DVCL2/40F-SSD 0.297 1 0281508 -

DT-DVCL2/40F-HSC 1 - 0281509
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LOCATING CLAMP*
Permissible only for voltages up to 48 volt

Type Description Weight kg Order No.

FK-AH-VCL2 Locating clamp VCL2 0.020 0281527

DRILL TEMPLATE
For fixpoint terminal

Type Description Weight kg Order No.

MZ-BS-AH-VCL2 Drilling template for fixpoint 0.050 0281525

ASSEMBLY SAFETY DEVICE

Type Description Weight kg Order No.

MZ-MK-VCL2 Assembly safety device 0.050 0281526

*
Can be applied in special cases if the transfer guide cannot be used and a fixpoint is needed for technical reasons.
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CURRENT COLLECTORS VCL2

18 80
CURRENT COLLECTOR SET D-EAS
Suitable for funnel Y

Phase spacing: 15 mm X

30
75
15
Max. current: 30 A
Lift ±12 mm, Swifel ±20 mm
Contact pressure: approx. 4 N per carbon brush X = +/- 12
Y = +/- 20
HS version with PE current collector

Type Number of poles Weight kg Order No.

SA-DEAS-2/30-2-SS-2.5-02/2-2-PA 2 0.302 2823983/00-0

SA-DEAS-2/30-2-HS-2.5-0/2-2-PA 2 (PE) 0.302 2823998/00-0

18 55
CURRENT COLLECTOR SET EASL 10
Y
Phase spacing: 15 mm
Max. current: 20 A
X 29
15

Lift ±15 mm, Swifel ±20 mm

Contact pressure: approx. 4 N per carbon brush
HS version with PE current collector X = +/- 12
Y = +/- 20

Type Number of poles Weight kg Order No.

SA-EASL-20-2-SS-0-2-PA-V.E 2 0.098 2823982/00-0

SA-EASL-20-2-HS-0-2-2-PA-V.E. 2 (PE) 0.098 2823997/00-0

WEAR PARTS FOR CURRENT COLLECTOR

COLLECTOR BRUSHES FOR CURRENT COLLECTOR

55 55 55
44 44 44
6.5 6.5 6.5
RH RH RH
17 17 17

EAS DEAS DEAS

Type Description RH/mm Weight kg Order No.

SK-EK-DEAS-2/30-PH-32-6.3-H Rear collector brush 0.5 0.016 2808580

SK-EK-DEAS-2/30-PH-32-6.3-V Front collector brush 0.5 0.016 2808575

SK-EK-DEAS-2/30-PE-36-6.3-H Rear collector brush 0.5 0.016 2808581

SK-EK-DEAS-2/30-PE-36-6.3-V Front collector brush 0.5 0.016 2808576

SK-EK-EAS-20-PH-36-6.3-PA Collector brush 0.5 0.014 2820750/00-PA

SK-EK-EAS-20-PE-36-6.3-HG-PA Collector brush 0.5 0.014 2820751/00-PA

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CONNECTING CABLE
WFLA FLA

CONNECTING CABLE, DOUBLE INSULATED, HIGHLY FLEXIBLE

For current collector, cable length: 1 m

Type Cross section A Ø mm Weight kg Order No. Order No.

mm2 Phase black PE green/yellow
AL-WFLA2.5PH1-6.3 2.5 4.5 0.038 2 809 179 -

AL-WFLA2.5PE1-6.3 0.034 - 2809183

AL-FLA2.5PH1-6.3 2.5 4.5 0.078 2 809 171 -

AL-FLA2.5PE1-6.3 0.034 - 2809175

AL-FLA4PH2-6.3 4.0 5.3 0.064 2 823 085 -

AL-FLA4PE1-6.3 0.058 - 2823086

CONNECTING CABLE, DOUBLE INSULATED, FLEXIBLE

For line feed with cable lug M6, cable length: 1 m

Type Cross section A Ø mm Weight kg Order No. Order No.

mm2 Phase black PE green/yellow
AL-RKLA2.5PH1-M6 2.5 4.5 0.038 2 808 979 -

AL-RKLA2.5PE1-M6 0.036 - 2808978

AL-RKLA4PH1-M6-HL 4.0 5.3 0.058 2 808 751 -

AL-RKLA4PE1-M6 0.052 - 2808752

AL-RKLA6PH1-M6 6.0 6.5 0.084 2 808 745 -

AL-RKLA6PE1-M6-HL 0.086 - 2808759

CONNECTING CABLE, DOUBLE INSULATED, FLEXIBLE

For transfer guide with cable lug M5, cable length: 1 m

Type Cross section A Ø mm Weight kg Order No. Order No.

mm2 Phase black PE green/yellow
AL-RKLA2.5PH1-M5 2.5 4.5 0.038 2808971 -

AL-RKLA2.5PE1-M5 0.036 - 2808958

AL-RKLA4PH1-M5-HL 4.0 5.3 0.059 2821809

AL-RKLA4PE1-M5-HL 2821810

AL-RKLA6PH1-M5-HL 6.0 6.5 0.110 2808965

AL-RKLA6PE1-M5-HL 2808967
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MOUNTING ACCESSORIES FOR VCL2

TABLE SAW
For cutting insulating profile and conductor rails with length stop. Connection: 230 Volt, 50 Hz.

Type Weight kg Order No.

Table saw KS 10 6.500 165276

Spare Blade SB 0.070 165263

HEXAGON SOCKET SW 4

Type Weight kg Order No.

Hexagon screwdriver 4 mm 0.036 2812962

MOUNTING HANDLE FOR PLUG-IN JOINT CONNECTOR

Type Weight kg Order No.

MZ-MGF100 0.010 2809348

DEBURRING TOOL FLAT BLUNT FILE FSF

For deburring the outside of the conductor rail in case of shorter sections.

Type Weight kg Order No.

Flat blunt file FSF 150 x 16 x 4 0.085 2812964

SCREW DRIVER PH1

Type Weight kg Order No.

Phillips screwdriver PH 1 0.014 2812963

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QUESTIONNAIRE
Company:____________________________________________________ Date:�������������������������������������������������������

Phone:_______________________________________________________ Fax:��������������������������������������������������������

Email:_______________________________________________________ Website:�����������������������������������������������������

1. Number of wiper line systems:�����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������

2. Type of crane or device to be fed:��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������

3. Operating voltage: ________ volt Phases: ________ frequency: ________ Hz

Three-phase voltage AC voltage DC voltage

4. Line length: ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������

5. Number of phase rails: ________ N-rails: ________ Control rails: ________ Ground conductor: ________
6. Installation position of the wiper line:

Hanging wiper line / current collector cable downwards

Hanging wiper line / current collector cable lateral entry (1)

Hanging distance ________ m (max. 2 m) Other:�������������������������������������������������������������������������

7. Number of cranes or devices in a wiper line system: ����������������������������������������������������������������������������

8. Indoor system Outdoor system

9. Special operating conditions (moisture, dust, chemical influences, etc)�������������������������������������������������������������
10. Ambient temperature: ________°C min. ________°C max.

11. Position and number of feeds (1):���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������

12. Position and number of disconnecting points (e. g. for repair zones) (1):��������������������������������������������������������������

13. Where is the wiper line to be positioned? (1):������������������������������������������������������������������������������������

14. Screw consoles to be supplied: yes no Distance middle of carrier – middle of wiper line �������������������������������������

Flange width of carrier:�����������������������������������������������������������

15. Travel speed for longitudinal travel: ________ in bends: ________ at transfers: ________

16. Current consumption of the individual electricity consumers: ���������������������������������������������������������������������

(Please use the table below.)

17. Max. voltage drop from conductor rail feed to the current collectors and considering the start-up currents:

3% or ________ % in relation to nominal current.

Crane/device 1 Crane/device 2
Motor data
Power Nominal current Start-up Drive Power Nominal current Start-up Drive
kW current type(2) kW current type(2)
A cos ϕN % duty A cos ϕA A cos ϕN % duty A cos ϕA
Lifting device
Auxiliary lifting device
Carriage
Trolley traveling winch

Mark motors that can be switched on at the same time with an *.

Mark motors that can start up at the same time with Δ.

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Signature:

(1) Outline drawing required for offer preparation

(2) Enter drive type: K for squirrel-cage rotor, S for slip ring rotor, F for frequency-controlled motor
We reserve the right to make changes due to further technical development.
Please copy questionnaire and send by fax.
PAUL VAHLE GmbH & Co. KG

Westicker Str. 52
59174 Kamen
Germany

Phone: +49 2307 704-0

[email protected]

www.vahle.com

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VAHLE Incorporated

407 Cane Island Pkwy

Katy, TX, 77494, USA

Phone: +1 713-465-9796
[email protected]

www.vahleinc.com

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