10.2
Fault clearance
WARNING!
Danger of crushing due to unexpectedly fast-moving loads and unintentional movements.
•
Remove the payload.
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Switch off power to the product.
•
Safeguard the power supply from being switched on again unintentionally.
WARNING!
Danger of crushing.
The gripper fingers could move unintentionally and crush body parts.
•
Do not reach into the movement range.
Fault description
Cause
Remedy
Gripping point of gripper fingers
is too far outwards.
Move gripping point inwards.
Sufficient force cannot be
applied.
Increase travel path. Minimum
travel
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Gripper does not hold payload
firmly.
Payload is too heavy.
Select a larger gripper.
Slots are dirty.
Clean and grease the slots.
Gripper fingers do not move uni-
formly.
Gripper jaws are distorted.
Rectify distortion.
Jamming due to excessive
speed of the gripper fingers
Resolve jamming
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Connection interruption
between gripper and activation
Check connecting cable.
Gripper fingers do not
open/close.
Gripper is faulty.
Replace gripper.
Lack of lubrication
Lubricate gripper
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Squeaking noises
Payload is too great.
Observe permissible values
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Tab. 7
Malfunctions
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Festo — EHPS — 2018-06