
Rockwell Automation Publication MPAI-IN001F-EN-P - January 2016
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MP-Series Heavy-duty Electric Cylinders
Tune Your Electric Cylinder with MotionView OnBoard Software
1.
From the Drive Organizer, select General.
2.
From the Drive Mode pull-down menu, choose Autotune.
3.
Enable the motor.
4.
From the Drive Organizer, select Dynamics.
5.
Click Autotune.
The Autotune dialog box opens with the default set to Velocity Tuning.
6.
Check Velocity Tuning or Position Tuning or both.
7.
Follow the instructions in the dialog box.
Maintenance
Follow these steps to maintain your electric cylinder.
1.
Remove power to the electric cylinder.
Lock-out and tag-out the electric cylinder at the power source.
2.
Check the axial play of the thrust rod for wear of the spindle nut.
Increased noise is one indicator of wear.
3.
Clean the electric cylinder with a soft cloth and, if needed, non-abrasive cleaning
solution.
4.
Lightly dampen a soft cloth with isopropyl alcohol and wipe the thrust rod and seal.
ATTENTION:
If a worn spindle nut breaks on a vertically or diagonally mounted electric
cylinder, the work load falls. Uncontrolled moving mass can cause personal injury or
damage to equipment.