Maintenance
Repair
MagneMover LITE User Manual
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Rockwell Automation Publication MMI-UM002E-EN-P - March 2016
Replacing Motors
The MagneMover LITE motors can typically be replaced very easily depending upon the
location and mounting method for the motor.
Remove the Existing Motor
1.
All material transfers should be completed (move all material to the appropriate loca-
tions) on the section of the MagneMover LITE transport system where the motor will
be replaced.
2.
Command all vehicles to known safe positions off of the Path where the motor will be
replaced.
3.
Issue a Suspend Movement command for the Path where the motor will be replaced.
All vehicles come to a controlled stop.
4.
Once all motion has stopped, issue a Reset command for the Path where the motor will
be replaced.
Clears all vehicle records.
5.
Turn off all electrical and pneumatic power to the section of the MagneMover LITE
transport system where the motor will be replaced.
6.
Label the power and sense connections to the motor.
7.
Disconnect all connections.
8.
Remove the bolts securing the motor.
9.
Remove the motor from the transport system.
10.
Store the motor in a secure location.
11.
to return the motor to MagneMotion.
CAUTION
Heavy Lift Hazard
The MagneMover LITE motors can weigh as much as
7.3 kg [16 lb]. Failure to take the proper precautions
before moving them could result in personal injury.
Use proper lifting techniques and steel toe shoes
when moving any MagneMover LITE motors.
kg