Telesis PINSTAMP TMP4100 Series, Installation & Maintenance

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TMP4100-Series Installation/Maintenance
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Table 2-1. Troubleshooting the Marking Head (continued)
PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION
Marking pin fires but does not mark
1. Ensure the pin stroke does not exceed its maximum limit. Reduce the
distance between the retracted pin and the marking surface as required.
2. Ensure the pin is not binding in the pin cartridge. Clean or replace as
necessary.
3. TMP4100, TMP4150, TMP4155: Ensure the drive air is at least 70 psi (4.8
bars).
4. TMP4150, TMP4155: Ensure the return air is not set too high.
5. TMP4100, TMP4150, TMP4155: Ensure the air lines are not crimped or
broken. Replace as required.
6. TMP4100, TMP4150, TMP4155: Ensure the filter is not clogged. Clean as
necessary.
7. Using the marking system software, display the Marker Properties and
ensure the Marking Speed and Pin Type parameters are set properly.
Poor marking performance
1. If the marker was performing properly in previous marks, check the
fixturing of the part. Poor marks may be caused by the marker having
been moved or by part-fixturing problems.
2. TMP4100, TMP4150, TMP4155: Ensure the drive air is at least 70 psi (4.8
bars).
3. TMP4150, TMP4155: Ensure the return air is properly adjusted.
4. Ensure the pin cartridge bore is not worn. Replace if necessary
5. Ensure the pin is not binding in the pin cartridge. Clean or replace as
necessary.
6. Ensure the pin cartridge movement is not restricted in either axis.
7. Using the marking system software, display the Marker Properties and
reduce the Marking Speed parameter setting, as required.
Marker will not respond to external I/O
(Host, Discrete I/O, or TTL Input)
1. Ensure the marking head cable is securely connected to the marking head
and to the controller.
2. Ensure the controller is energized. Refer to the Controller
Installation/Maintenance Manual.
3. Using the marking system software, place the marker Online.
4. Check for a Serial Communications fault, Discrete I/O fault, or TTL Input
fault, as applicable. Refer to the Controller Installation/Maintenance
Manual.
Marker starts marking in an unexpected
location
1. Using the marking system software, view the pattern object definition(s).
2. Adjust the X/Y Anchor parameters and/or Justification parameter settings,
as required.
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