NoteAction
xx1200001067
Remove the cable gland cover.
Make sure the gasket is not damaged.
Tip
Make a note in which direction the cable
gland hole is facing, if the motor will be re-
moved too. The motor shall be refitted in
the same position.
5
Use caution and pull out the motor cables.6
Removing the motor
NoteAction
DANGER
When releasing the holding brakes of the
motor, the lower arm and/or parallel arm
will be movable and may fall down! Before
continuing, the lower arm and parallel arm
must be secured!
1
24 VDC power supplyIn order to release the brakes, connect the
24 VDC power supply.
2
Connect connector R2.MP3:
• pin 2 = 24V
• pin 5 = 0V
Bits extender: 3HAC12342-1
xx1600000069
Remove the attachment screws that secure
the motor.
Tip
Use a bits extender in order to reach the
screws.
3
Guide pin, M10x150: 3HAC15512-1Fit guide pins in opposite holes.4
Always use guide pins in pairs.
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4.8.4 Replacing the axis-3 gearbox
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