ELGA-TB-G, ELGA-TB-RF
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Troubleshooting
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 guide
Toothed belt/guide or cover
band reversers worn
Slide does not
Coupling spins
move
Loads too high
Mounting screws for
effective load too long
Slide travels
The proximity switches 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
Tab. 7
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Remedy
Observe permissible coupling spacings
(
Assembly instructions of the motor mounting
kit)
Install the ELGA free of tension (evenness of the
bearing surface:
chapter 5.1 Mechanical in-
stallation)
Change arrangement of the effective load
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 (
chapter 8 Care and
maintenance)
Send ELGA to Festo for repair
Check mounting of the motor mounting kit
(coupling)
Reduce load mass/torques
Observe max. screw-in depth
(
chapter 5.1.2 Installation of the effective
load)
Check the proximity switches, connections and
controller
Send ELGA to Festo for repair
(
chapter 9 Repair)
Change the regulator parameters
Retension cover band (
maintenance)
Replace band reverser (
at www.festo.com/spareparts)
Festo – ELGA-TB-G, ELGA-TB-RF – 1209a English
chapter 8 Care and
repair parts catalogue