Faults
Operating instructions
Version 1.0.0
Rotary indexer RTX
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Faults
6.1
Safety instructions
DANGER
Risk of death by electrocution!
There is an immediate risk of fatal injury due to electric shock if live components are touched.
Damage to the insulation or to individual components can cause fatal injury.
Only allow work on the electrical system to be carried out by qualified electrical
engineers.
In the event of damage to the insulation, immediately shut off the power supply and
initiate a repair.
Before starting work on active parts of the electrical system or equipment, ensure that it
is completely powered down and cannot be switched on again.
WARNING
Risk of injury from improper troubleshooting!
Improper troubleshooting can cause serious injury to staff and material.
Before starting work ensure that there is sufficient room to carry out the work.
Pay attention to tidiness and cleanliness in the working area! Loose parts and tools
which are piled up or lying around are sources of accidents.
Fault
Possible cause
Remedy
Motor does not
rotate
•
No supply voltage
•
Motor contactor defective
•
Motor protection switch
triggered
•
Brake not open
Check voltage
Replace motor contactor
Let the motor cool down if necessary and
engage the switch
Brake incorrectly connected or worn
Check sensor setting on position cams
Check sensor cable on sensor
Motor rotates, but
drum cam table
does not rotate
and roller star /
output flange has
no play
•
External gear defective
•
Friction clutch disengages
•
Cam follower breakage due to
excessive load
•
Clamping set not mounted
correctly
Call TAKTOMAT GmbH
Remove external blockage / engage
safety clutch
Call TAKTOMAT GmbH
Call TAKTOMAT GmbH
Mount clamping set according to
manufacturer's operating instructions
Motor rotates, but
drum cam table
does not rotate
and indexing ring /
output flange
•
Cam follower torn off due to
excessive overload
Call TAKTOMAT GmbH
Motor rotates with
strong humming
noise
•
Motor runs on 2 phases only
Check fuses or motor contactor
Perform current measurement in all
3 phases
–
voltage measurement is not
sufficient
