Brooks Automation 6. Service Procedures
Part Number: 603988 Rev. A
Replacing the Y-axis Motor or
Belt Assembly
Replacing the Y-axis Motor or Belt Assembly
Electrical Shock
Working with energized equipment may cause electrical shock and may result in serious
injury or death.
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Remove the AC power before replacing the Y-axis Motor or Belt Assembly.
Spare Parts Required
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Y-axis Motor Assembly or Y-axis Belt Assembly
For XY robots, the Y-axis Motor Assembly is composed of the Y-axis motor, connectors, and a
timing belt pulley and is located at the far end of the Y-axis, attached to a yoke that also provides the
belt tension for the Y belt. It plugs into cable extensions for the Y motor from the controller.
To replace the Y-axis motor or belt, perform the following procedure:
Step Action
1.
Move the Y carriage down to the X-axis.
2.
Remove the Y-axis end cap by removing the (4) M4 X 16 mm SHCS.
3.
Remove the Y-axis top cover by removing the (3) M3 X 8 mm BHCS.
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