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Rockwell Automation Publication LDAT-UM001A-EN-P - April 2016
Chapter 5
Maintenance
6.
Locate the axis tag ActualPosition.
You can monitor this tag while doing the next step.
7.
Move the linear thruster through its entire range of motion.
Verify the position readout does not miscount.
Hookup Test
1.
Run the Logix Designer application.
2.
Double-click on the axis to show the Axis Properties for your linear
thruster.
3.
Click Hookup tab.
4.
Set Test Increment to 60 mm.
5.
Click Test Feedback.
Follow prompts to complete the test.
Remove Encoder Scale
1.
Remove the scale and stainless steel backer.
2.
Clean the scale alignment groove with isopropyl alcohol to remove all of
the adhesive residue.
3.
Dry thoroughly.
Install Encoder Scale
1.
Place the paper-backed scale into the groove.
2.
Mark off a length that is 0.8 mm (0.03 in.) shorter than the encoder
scale groove length.
3.
Repeat step 2 with the stainless steel backer.
4.
Remove the paper backing from the stainless steel backer and place the
backer in the groove.
5.
Remove the paper backing from the encoder scale tape and place the
scale tape on the stainless steel backer.
IMPORTANT
Lay the stainless steel backer flat to the slider. If the scale is not flat,
the encoder scale can rub on the encoder.
