Fault elimination
Assembly instructions EN
DG 16
Edition 07/2020
Rev. 3.0
39–50
8 Fault elimination
8.1 General notes
This chapter contains general information and safety instructions for
troubleshooting.
8.2 Safety instructions for troubleshooting
Also observe the safety instructions in
Chapter 2 „Safety instructions“ in
this manual.
8.3 Table Fault causes and remedy
The following table contains an overview of possible fault causes and how to
proceed to eliminate them
8.3.1 Troubleshooting table
Fault
Possible cause
Remedy:
Rotary head does not turn to
end position
Payload too high
Pressure too low
Module incorrectly connected
Module defect
Reduce payload
Increase pressure to max. 8 bar
Check pneumatic hoses
Send module to Afag for overhaul
Gripper jaws do not move to
end position
Payload too high
Pressure too low
Rotary gripper incorrectly
connected
Module defect
Reduce payload
Increase pressure to max. 8 bar
Check pneumatic hoses
Send module to Afag for overhaul
Compressed air audibly
escapes from the rotary
gripper
Leakage at compressed air
connection
Leakage at cylinder
Check and tighten all compressed
air connections
Send module to Afag for overhaul
WARNING
Danger of injury due to improper work!
Poorly performed troubleshooting work can lead to serious injuries and
damage to property.
The due diligence obligations of the user include ensuring that the
personnel working on eliminating faults appropriately trained and
qualified.
