Cobod BOD2-444 - 7.2.1 Test Axis Movement; 7.2.2 Test End-stops

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Task
No.
Task
Before
Operation
Weekly
Monthly
When
required
1
Test axis movement
X
2
Test end-stops
X
3
Test Load-cells
X
4
Test pump controller
X
5
Test all E-stops
X
6
Test downwards pinch safety
X
7
Test safety door
X
8
Inspect extruder pump
X
9
Inspect hoses
X
10
Inspect mixing shaft
X
11
Inspect cables
X
12
Inspect E-chains
X
13
Grease tooth-rack
X
7.2.1 1 – Test axis movement
Use the Web interface “Machine Control” Panel (see section 6.1.2).
1. Move X axis Left / Right. Repeat for Y axis Forward / Backward
2. Move Z axis Up / Down.
3. Move extruder axle (Extrude / Retract)
4. Rotate U axis (rotational nozzle) Clockwise / Counter-clockwise
Overserve if all axes are moving the expected direction and length.
7.2.2 2 – Test end-stops
WARNING:
before homing z axis, ensure that end-stop has not been tampered or moved. The end-stop
is placed on Z1 axis, opposite site from Main E-box.
Use the web interface “Machine Control” panel (see section 6.1.2).
1. “Home” X- and Y-axes (or use G28 X0Y0)
2. “Home” Z-axes (or use G28 Z0)
7.2.3 3 – Test Load cells
WARNING:
Before testing load cells, inspect the web control interface, and check that machine is in
“idle” status.