Assembly instructions
Troubleshooting
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Rotary indexer RTX
Version 1.0
8
Troubleshooting
Fault
Possible cause
Remedy
Drive does not turn
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No supply voltage
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Drive contactor malfunction
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Drive protection switch has
triggered
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Brake not released
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Check power supply
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Change contactor
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Let the drive cool down; latch the drive
protection switch
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Incorrectly connected or worn brake
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Check sensor setting on position cam
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Check sensor cable on sensor
The drive turns but the rotary
indexer does not turn and the
roll star / output flange has
no clearance
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Worm gear malfunction
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Safety clutch overload / disengaged
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Input shaft is broken
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Clamping set not mounted correctly
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Contact TAKTOMAT GmbH
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Remove the external blockage /
engage the safety clutch
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Contact TAKTOMAT GmbH
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Install clamping set according to
manufacturer's operating instructions
The drive turns but the rotary
indexer does not turn and the
roll star / output flange has
clearance
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Cam follower ripped off by large
overload
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Contact TAKTOMAT GmbH
Drive turns with loud
humming noises
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Drive operates on 2 phases only
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Check fuses or drive contactor
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Measure current in all 3 phases
(voltage measurement is not enough)
Sensor transmits no signal
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Sensor not actuated / not fully
actuated
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Cable defective
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Sensor defective
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No supply voltage
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Remove blockage
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Check cable and replace if necessary
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Replace sensor
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Check power supply
