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Chapter D: Troubleshooting
This chapter provides troubleshooting procedures that are intended to isolate faults to
field-replaceable items only.
1 Troubleshooting tables
1.1 Tool changer problems
Table 13: Tool changer problems
Symptom Problem Solution
Fails to drop off tools
Damaged tool holder Replace tool holder:
2.9 "Tool holder" on page 147
Tool holder installed
incorrectly
Reinstall tool holder correctly:
2.9 "Tool holder" on page 147
Bent tool changer arm Replace tool changer assembly:
2.4 "Tool changer" on page 127
Poor calibration Recalibrate:
Chapter C: "Calibration" on page 49
Motion system problem Test motion system:
2.4 "Troubleshooting mill motion system" on page 89
Fails to pick up tools
Damaged tool holder Replace tool holder:
2.9 "Tool holder" on page 147
Tool holder installed
incorrectly
Reinstall tool holder:
2.9 "Tool holder" on page 147
Bent tool changer arm Replace tool changer assembly:
2.4 "Tool changer" on page 127
Poor calibration Recalibrate:
Chapter C: "Calibration" on page 49
Motion system problem Test motion system:
2.4 "Troubleshooting mill motion system" on page 89
Loud thud when tool changer opens
Tool changer opens too fast Reduce exhaust flow at "close" flow control valve:
2.5.1 "If the open actuation is too fast proceed as follows." on page
138