
User Manual
MP40E, version 1.2.0, valid for M-227.10, M-227.25, M-227.50
CBo, 5/20/2019
Physik Instrumente (PI) GmbH & Co. KG, Auf der Roemerstrasse 1, 76228 Karlsruhe, Germany
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Coupling of the Actuator Slips
Retightening the Coupling
The metal bellows coupling is clamped by two small radial set screws to the spindle. In the rare
case that the coupling slips, these two screws need to be retightened. To do this, the M-227
must be disassembled.
Requirements
You have disconnected the M-227 from the electronics.
You have read and understood the “General Notes on Troubleshooting” (p. 17).
Tools and accessories
1.2 mm hex key
Retightening the coupling
1.
Remove the set screw located about in the middle of the motor housing (p. 9) fixing the
motor/gearhead assembly.
2.
Turn the motor/gearhead assembly together with the cable until one of the radial set
screws clamping the coupling bellows can be seen through the hole near the transition
from the motor housing to the micrometer housing (p. 9) of the M-227.
3.
Untighten the set screw.
4.
Turn the motor/gearhead assembly until the second set screw appears beneath the
hole. Untighten this set screw as well.
5.
Now the motor/gearhead assembly can be pulled out of the motor housing.
Important note:
To prevent damage, avoid bending and pull forces on the bellows
coupling.
6.
Examine the connection of the coupling bellows with the gear shaft and tighten both
fixing screws.
7.
Reassemble the M-227.
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