ELGA-TB-G/-RF(-F1)
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Fault clearance
Malfunction
Possible cause
Squeaking
The coupling is mounted too
noises, vibrations
tight
or the axis is not
running smoothly
Tension
Incorrect regulator settings
Roller/plain-bearing guide
defective
Lack of lubrication on the
roller bearing guide
Toothed belt/guide or cover
band reversers worn
Slide does not
Coupling/drive shaft spins
move
Loads too high
Mounting screws for
payload too long
Slide travels
The proximity sensors do
beyond the end
not react
position
Toothed belt
Toothed belt pretensioning
jumps off
too low
Incorrect regulator settings
Cover band has
Wear on band reverser
waves
Toothed belt wear Wear
Tab. 7
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Remedy
Observe permissible coupling spacings
(è Mounting instructions of the motor mounting
kit)
Install the ELGA free of tension (evenness of the
bearing surface: è Chapter 5.1 Mechanical
installation)
Change arrangement of the payload
Align ELGA so that it is exactly parallel to the
second axis
Modify travel speed
Change the regulator parameters
Send ELGA to Festo for repair
Lubricate ELGA (è Chapter 8 Care and
maintenance)
Send ELGA to Festo for repair
Check mounting of the motor mounting kit
(coupling/drive shaft)
Reduce load mass/torques
Observe max. screw-in depth
(è Chapter 5.1.2 Installation of the payload)
Check proximity switches, connections and
control
Send ELGA to Festo for repair
(è Chapter 9 Repair)
Change the regulator parameters
Retension cover band (è Chapter 8 Care and
maintenance)
Replace band reverser (è Repair parts catalogue
at www.festo.com/spareparts)
Replace toothed belt or send ELGA to Festo for
repair (è Chapter 8 Maintenance and care and
chapter 9 Repair)
Festo – ELGA-TB-G/-RF(-F1) – 1409b English