Manual, Robotic Tool Changer, QC‑24Z1
Document #9610‑20‑3727‑03
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6. Troubleshooting and Service Procedures
The following section provides troubleshooting and service information to help diagnose conditions and repair
the Tool Changer.
WARNING:
Do not perform maintenance or repair(s) on the Tool Changer or modules unless
the Tool is safely supported or placed in the tool stand, all energized circuits (e.g. electrical,
air, water, etc.) are turned off, pressurized connections are purged and power is discharged
from the circuits in accordance with the customer’s safety practices and policies. Injury or
equipment damage can occur with the Tool not placed and energized circuits on. Place the
Tool in the tool stand, turn off and discharge all energized circuits, purge all pressurized
connections, and verify all circuits are de‑energized before performing maintenance or
repair(s) on the Tool Changer or modules.
6.1 Troubleshooting
Check these conditions for all symptoms prior to troubleshooting:
•
Proper pneumatic and electrical connections have been made to the Tool Changer.
•
Air is supplied at a minimum of the 60 psi (4.1 Bar).
•
No air or vacuum can be trapped in a de‑energized lock or unlock port (pressure must be vented
to atmosphere).
Table 6.1—Troubleshooting Procedures
Symptom
Cause
Resolution
Unit will
not lock or unlock
The ball bearings and/or
cam are not moving freely in
the male coupling.
Clean and lubricate as needed to restore
smooth operation (see
and Lubrication of the Locking Mechanism and
Alignment Pins
The control module is not
operating correctly.
Check the troubleshooting section of the manual for
the specific module.
The Master plate and Tool plate are
not within the specified No‑Touch
zone when attempting to lock.
Check that the Tool is properly seated in the Tool
stand. Refer to
Re‑teach the robot to bring the Master
plate and Tool plate closer together prior to
attempting to lock.
Unit is locked but
lock signal does not
read “on” (true).
Lock sensor/cable is damaged.
Replace the lock sensor sub‑assembly as
necessary. Refer to
.
Lock sensor is out of the position.
Replace the lock sensor sub‑assembly as
necessary. Refer to
.
Unit is unlocked but
Unlock signal does
not read “on” (true).
Unlock sensor/cable is damaged.
Replace the unlock sensor sub‑assembly as
necessary. Refer to
.
Unlock sensor is out of the position.
Replace the unlock sensor sub‑assembly as
necessary. Refer to
.
Units Equipped with Electrical Modules
Contamination in the
electrical contacts
V‑ring seal damaged.
Inspect V‑ring seal for damage, replace damaged
seal. Refer to
Section 6.2.2—V‑ring Seal Inspection
.