Chapter 4: Maintenance
DANGER
: To decrease the risk of electrical shock, injury, death, and damage to the
equipment, obey the precautions that follow.
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All service and maintenance must be done by approved personnel.
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Before you do maintenance to the equipment, disconnect the electrical power.
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Before you connect wires to this product, disconnect the electrical power.
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Restrict access to the hexapod when it is connected to a power source.
4.1. Service and Inspection Schedule
Inspect and clean the HEX300-230HL once per month. A longer or shorter inspection interval may be
required depending on the specific application, and conditions such as the duty cycle, speed, and
environment.
Monthly inspections should include but not be limited to:
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Re-tighten loose connectors.
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Replace or repair damaged cables.
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Clean the HEX300-230HL and any components and cables as needed.
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Repair any damage before operating the HEX300-230HL.
4.2. Cleaning and Lubrication
WARNING
: Do not scratch any bearing surfaces when you clean or lubricate the
hexapod.
Cleaning
Before you use a cleaning solvent on any part of the HEX300-230HL, blow away small particles and
dust with nitrogen or, less preferably, clean, dry, compressed air.
Any external metal surface of the HEX300-230HL can be cleaned with isopropyl alcohol on a lint-free
cloth.
Lubrication
Only use the grease specified in table as other greases could be incompatible.
Table 4-1:
Grease Specifications
Location
Grease
Ballscrew
NSK LG2
Linear Rail
THK AFF
Angular Contact Bearings
Kluberplex BEM 34-132
If the application process uses only a small portion of travel for most of the duty cycle, periodically
drive the stage through full travel to redistribute the lubrication in the bearings. The motor is
completely non-contact and requires no lubrication.
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