MATCH

End-of-arm
ecosystem
Any robot. Any gripper.
Any end effector.

THE KNOW-HOW FACTORY

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ZIMMER GROUP
COMMITTED TO OUR
CUSTOMERS
WE HAVE SUCCEEDED FOR YEARS BY OFFERING OUR CUSTOMERS INNOVATIVE AND
INDIVIDUALIZED SOLUTIONS. ZIMMER HAS GROWN CONTINUOUSLY AND TODAY WE HAVE
REACHED A NEW MILESTONE: THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE KNOW-HOW FACTORY.
IS THERE A SECRET TO OUR SUCCESS?

Foundation. Excellent products and services have always been the

foundation of our company’s growth. Zimmer is a source of ingenious
solutions and important technical innovations. This is why customers
with high expectations for technology frequently find their way to us.
When things get tricky, Zimmer Group is in its best form.

Style. We have an interdisciplinary approach to everything we do,

resulting in refined process solutions in six technology fields. This
applies not just to development but to production. Zimmer Group serves
all industries and stands ready to resolve even the most unique and
highly individualized problems. Worldwide.

Motivation. Customer orientation is perhaps the most important factor

of our success. We are a service provider in the complete sense of the
word. With Zimmer Group, our customers have a single, centralized
contact for all of their needs. We approach each customer’s situation
with a high level of competence and a broad range of possible solutions.

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TWO STRONG PARTNERS –
ONE UNIQUE PLATFORM

MATCH

This is what we call the new multi-functional end-of-arm

platform from Zimmer Group and Schmalz, two technology
leaders and handling specialists. Equipped with an extensive
range of functions and universal communication interfaces,
MATCH is compatible with all common lightweight robots on MATCH components can be
the market – an ideal system for cobots and conventional recognized by this logo in the
future.
6-axis robots.

Two strong partners

The new MATCH platform from Zimmer Group and Schmalz diverse applications in robotics. Furthermore, in addition to
combines the best of two gripper worlds. This collaboration their accumulated problem-solving expertise, both compa-
created something unique: a modular system that the nies offer a global sales network for support and service.
customer can use to meet various requirements and handle

Applications as varied as the system Standardized connection and communication

Whether mobile and collaborative robotics or fully automated Appropriate for all common lightweight robots –
applications, just one flexible system gives the user access to an ideal system for cobots and conventional 6-axis
a nearly unlimited range of uses from production and robots.
assembly to warehouse logistics, shipping and even laborato-
ry automation.
Simple installation

Typical tasks for the system include pick-and-place, order
picking, packaging and palletizing, checking and testing.
Various mechanical and vacuum grippers can be selected
corresponding to the workpiece and handling task. If the
requirements change, the system can be quickly and easily
adapted.
Mechanical connection by quick-changer and
configuration using a setup assistant.
Flexible
Any robot, any gripper, any end effector. High
flexibility thanks to an extensive portfolio.

Full process control

Collect, evaluate and visualize added-value data,

including cloud connection.

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SIMPLE INSTALLATION
THANKS TO DIGITAL SERVICES

Installation

Installation of MATCH is incredibly easy. The system can be to accomplish thanks to the support of the digital services
mounted to the robot flange and set up conveniently with just and the entire ecosystem (SCM module with guideZ, expertZ,
a few manual adjustments. Configuration is intuitive and easy monitorZ and Comfort app/cloud connection).

Software for easy configuration,

adjustment and monitoring
Digital
Services Cloud
connection

Fixed part with

integrated SCM
Temporary Permanent
Ethernet connection Ethernet connection
Simple activation of the robot from

EM
the control panel
R

E
GE P
N C Y S TO

– X
R +

Comfort
– Y
B +

– Z
T +

App
R

Y
B

Z
T

7 8 9

4 5 6

1 2 3

Digital I/O

24 V master supply

IO-Link – Digital I/O

Smart Communication Module Robot controller
ANY ROBOT, ANY GRIPPER,
ANY END EFFECTOR

Compatibility with all common robots

The MATCH portfolio opens up countless application action between robot and gripper is guaranteed by the smart
possibilities in all industries. No matter which modular connection concept.
solution you choose, we promise: It‘s a MATCH. Smooth inter-

Robot
Appropriate for all common lightweight robots – an ideal
system for cobots and conventional 6-axis robots.

Communication module for IO-Link module

No SCM is necessary for quick-change module with digital I/O.
With quick-change module RS485, the SCM is integrated.

Cloud
connection

SCM

Quick change module (top)

Digital
Services

Digital I/O IO-Link RS485

Gripping components incl. quick-change module (bottom) Vacuum generator

A constantly expanding portfolio of compatible gripping components.

Connection of gripping components (vacuum)

Gripping components (vacuum)

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TECHNOLOGY OPTIONS THROUGH
STANDARDIZED INTERFACES

Standardized interfaces

The quick-change system features various interfaces. variety of technological options makes it possible to use
Alongside a compatible mechanical interface and a pneuma- many different robot types with a wide variety of end effec-
tic connection, electrical connections are also available. This tors.

1 Electric

The quick-change system is hot-pluggable and can be

changed during live operation. The integrated pin field 2
transmits both the load and signal currents.

3 3
1

2 Pneumatic / vacuum 2

Four interior and two lateral fluid channels supply connected

gripper systems with compressed air or vacuum pressure.
The generous size enables operation of a powerful pneuma-
tic vacuum generator for applications such as handling
porous cardboard.

3 1 3
3 Mechanical

The high processing quality guarantees a long service life (>

100,000 cycles). Rotation prevention ensures a clearly
defined position of the loose part relative to the fixed part and
a clearly defined orientation of the end effector in the storage 2
station.

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QUICK-CHANGE FUNCTION
MANUAL AND AUTOMATED

Fast, convenient exchange

The compact quick-change module provides two quick and to the ergonomic click system – integrated on the end
easy ways to swap a component. In addition to an automated effector being changed – it is possible to carry out a manual
exchange in a storage station, known as the gripper station, change with just one hand. At the same time, this prevents
exchanging by hand is also possible within seconds. Thanks the exchange module from falling.

Automated exchange (without external activation). Manual exchange with one-hand function within seconds.

The quick-change system is hot-
pluggable and can be changed
during live operation. The high
processing quality as well as the
materials used (rugged locking
elements) guarantee a long ser-
vice life (> 100,000 cycles).
Rotation prevention ensures a
clearly defined position of the
end effector in the storage stati-
on. Furthermore, during a manual
exchange, it ensures that the end
effector itself is connected with
the robot in the same orientation.
In setup mode, pins and visual
markings in the storage station
enable simple, clear positioning
of the end effector. In continuous
operation, the pin disappears in
the storage station, thus enabling
a greater degree of freedom
in the exchange process. The
storage station can be attached
in three ways here.
The storage station features an
optional sensor query. In combi-
nation with the standard connect
signal, 100% system security is
ensured. In addition, an optical
LED display on the fixed part is
also available.

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SMART ECOSYSTEM –
INTUITIVE SOFTWARE

Intuitive software solution

Zimmer Group and Schmalz have their own ecosystem that setup software for further configuration of the gripper and
the user can use for countless digital services. In addition to Schmalz Connect Suite for diagnostics of IO-Link devices in
the SCM communication module (master gateway), the user the cloud.
has two other tools at their disposal: the intuitive guideZ

Comfort App

The Comfort app, coordinated to the robot manufacturer,

EM
R

makes it possible to actuate and operate the gripper conve-

E
GE P
N C Y STO

Gripper 1: Manual control – +

niently and directly using the respective robot control panel.
X
R

– Y
+

The easiest setup mode and all necessary commands for

B

Grip Release
– Z
T +

hitch-free automatic mode. X

R

Y
Reset MotorOn WP_00 WP_01 WP_02 B

Z
T
IsClosed IsReleased IsGripped OnUndefinedPos

Error MotorOn

Act_WP_00 Act_WP_01 7 8 9

4 5 6

< > 1 2 3

expertZ guideZ monitorZ expertZ guideZ monitorZ expertZ guideZ monitorZ

Gripper GEH6040IL-03-B 0 homing ok 0 acquire

device mode Outward Inward Gripper GEH6040IL-03-B 0 homing ok outputs
1 motor on 60 Mode Type Mode Type 1 motor on
50 POSITION 70 HARD is released
Status word in [hex]
2 in motion 1 store wp
workpiece no 60 HARD 75 ELASTIC Status word in [hex]
2 in motion HMI is
3 motion complete 60 65 ELASTIC 90 PREPOSITION is gripped active
44B 2 reset flag
80 PREPOSITION 95 PREPOSITION... 8449
3 motion complete
4 jog - active position tolerance in [mm] 4 jog - active
85 PREPOSITION... is closed
Diagnosis in [hex] 5 jog + active 3 teach Diagnosis in [hex]
0,55 5 jog + active

0 6 gripper PLC active

8 to base gripping power in [%] 0 6 gripper PLC active on undefined position
7 position error 7 position error
Actual position in [mm] 55 Actual position in [mm] error
8 base position 9 to work 8 base position
19,52 9 teach position
gripping speed in [%]
19,52 9 teach position motor on
10 jog plus 55
10 work position grip force 10 work position
base position in [mm] homing ok
11 undefined position 11 jog minus 11 undefined position
4,55

v
12 data transfer ok 12 data transfer ok
13 control word 0x100 shift position in [mm] 13 control word 0x100
14 control word 0x200 15,55 14 control word 0x200
15 error teach position in [mm] 15 error active
grasping speed in % 18,55 WP 4

30
work position in [mm]
19,55
Diagnosis Diagnosis

status ok, status ok

device is ready

1 2 3 4 5 6 7
plug plug
service motor auto device w.piece PDU ISDU to base acquire to work grip release
< > HMI HMI

Configuring with guideZ Perfection through expertZ Monitoring with monitorZ

guideZ is a wizard for commissioning expertZ is the software tool for all monitorZ is used to monitor gripper unit
components quickly and extremely gripping experts. It makes it possible to positions and statuses on a screen
easily. It enables user-guided implemen- optionally optimize the gripper parame- during operation. By detecting errors
tation and commissioning for anyone. ters defined in guideZ for the specific early, system availability can be
Users can switch between guideZ, application. permanently increased.
expertZ and monitorZ mode with one
and the same software module.

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SCM
SMART COMMUNICATION MODULE
IO-Link meets digital I/O
The Smart Communication Module (SCM) is a master
gateway that is suitable for all IO-Link components. With its
two channels, the SCM can control two devices and on a
functional level, offers the direct implementation of IO-Link to
digital I/O. The module thus makes it possible to integrate
IO-Link devices into a digital infrastructure and utilize almost
the full extended range of functions of the IO-Link device.
SCM
Includes the Smart Communication Module, including
the guideZ, expertZ, monitorZ software bundle
SCM + Comfort (ready-to-connect)
Includes the Smart Communication Module, including
the guideZ, expertZ, monitorZ software bundle
+ Comfort app
+ Robot-specific connection elements
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YOUR BENEFITS
► Translates IO-Link to digital inputs and outputs
(digital I/O) and from digital I/O to IO-Link
► Easy control of intelligent
IO-Link grippers via 24 V digital I/O
► Configuration and training take place using the
corresponding intuitive guideZ software
► Can be used with one or two grippers
depending on the flexibility required
► Up to 15 different workpieces can be trained for
one gripper
SCM + Comfort
Includes the Smart Communication Module, including
the guideZ, expertZ, monitorZ software bundle
+ Comfort app
startZ package
Includes the Smart Communication Module as an
external module or flange version, including
guideZ, expertZ, monitorZ software bundle
+ Grippers
+ Comfort app
+ Robot-specific connection elements
+ Tool and mounting material
startZ
INNOVATION IN ONE BOX
PLUG&
WORK
The robot starter box
YOUR BENEFITS
startZ is one of the easiest options for turning your idea for a
► All components ready to connect in one box
robot application into a reality in no time at all. All the neces-
sary components are located in a single box. Everything is ► Intuitive guideZ setup software
integrated, including the gripper, communication module with ► Manufacturer-specific Comfort app for actuating
intuitive operating software, and tools. the gripper via the robot control panel
► Mounting material included
► Required assembly tools included

Gripper
The central element between the workpiece and robot.
Including universal gripper fingers to ensure the first use runs
without a hitch.

Communication module
The interface between the robot controller and end effector
with intuitive software for setting up the gripping parameters.

Comfort app
The app for actuating the gripper from the robot control panel.
The convenient solution for setup and automatic modes.

Tools
All accessories integrated, such as tools and mounting mate-
rial.

Connection elements
All connection elements needed for operating and setting up
the system included.

SUPPORTED ROBOT MANUFACTURERS

We are constantly expanding our portfolio for startZ. A current overview of

all supported robot types as well as additional information can be found on
our website at
www.zimmer-group.com/en/starterbox

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FULL PROCESS CONTROL
IN EVERY APPLICATION

Your ecosystem
YOUR BENEFITS
MATCH guarantees full support and process control – from
► A system for lightweight robots, cobots and
commissioning to ongoing operation and process monito-
conventional robots
ring. Digital services such as HMI functions for setup and
operation, collection of process data / condition monitoring, ► Automated exchange in the device
evaluation and visualization and cloud connection offer ► Manual exchange with easy-click function
added value in all phases of the product life cycle.
► Large variety of end effectors
More information about our MATCH quick-change system is ► Compatibility & flexibility – combining the
available in the product area of Zimmer Group at primary handling technologies (vacuum and
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► Innovative digital ecosystem
► Long service life, even in automated continuous
operation

Wherever a wide range of workpieces are being handled in a pick-and- Mobile robotics is playing an ever more important role in logistics.
place application, MATCH offers the right solution. A flexible automated system that provides as many gripping tools as
needed is indispensable here.

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