Festo ELGC-TB-KF, Instructions & Operating

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NOTICE!
The toothed-belt elasticity changes acceleration of the axis through the spring effect. This might result
in deviations from the acceleration set at the controller.
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Take deviations into account accordingly.
Procedure Purpose Note
1. Control travel Determining the approach direc-
tion of the motor Even with identical control, motors of the
same design can turn in opposite directions
due to different wiring.
2. Homing Comparison of real situation to
the image of the controller Homing takes place:
–
towards the reference switch
– towards the motor-side end stop. Com-
ply with maximum impact energy
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Tab. 3.
Observe additional information
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Instruc-
tion manual of the drive system.
3. Test run Checking the overall behaviour Check the following requirements:
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The slide moves through the intended
positioning cycle completely.
– Slide stops as soon as a limit switch is
reached.
After a successful test run, the axis is ready
for operation.
Tab. 2
Size 45 60 80
Max. impact energy
1)
[10
-3
J] 0.125 0.25 0.75
1) max. Speed of homing for all sizes: 0.01 m/s
Tab. 3
9 Service
WARNING!
Unexpected movement of components.
Injury due to impacts or crushing.
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Before working on the product, switch off the control and secure it to prevent it from being
switched back on accidentally.
Service
10 Festo — ELGC-TB-KF — 2018-08a