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60 Portal axes with ball screw drive
6 Diagnostics and troubleshooting PAS4•S
MNA1MLSDM00EN, V2.01, 07.2009
6.2 Inspection
Components of the linear axis may be damaged or destroyed as a result
of a collision.
̈ After a collision, inspect the drive elements, the linear guide and the
elastomer coupling for damage according to the instructions in the
following chapters.
6.2.1 Ball screw drive
̈ Check the linear axis for unusual noise and vibrations.
̈ Perform a visual inspection of the ball screw drive for damage. To
do so, remove the cover strip as described in chapter 6.3.4 "Replac-
ing the cover strip (and the strip deflection)".
A damaged ball screw drive must be replaced. Contact
your local sales office.
6.2.2 Ball screw bearing
̈ Check the linear axis for unusual noise and vibrations.
A damaged ball screw bearing must be replaced. Contact
your local sales office.
6.2.3 Linear guide
The linear guide consists of the guide carriage and the profile rail.
̈ Perform a visual inspection of the linear guide for damage. To do so,
remove the cover strip as described in chapter 6.3.4 "Replacing the
cover strip (and the strip deflection)".
A damaged linear guide must be replaced. Contact your
local sales office.
6.2.4 Elastomer coupling
̈ Perform a visual inspection of the elastomer coupling for damage.
To do so, remove the motor or the gearbox as described in chapter
6.3.2 "Replacing the motor or the gearbox".
NOTE: A damaged elastomer coupling must be replaced. See chapter
6.3.2 "Replacing the motor or the gearbox" for the procedure.