Planmeca PlanMill 40 - Motion System Problems; Pneumatics Problems

Chapter D: Troubleshooting
Technical manual Planmeca PlanMill 40 81
1.6 Motion system problems
Table 18: Motion system problems
1.7 Pneumatics problems
Table 19: Pneumatics problems
Symptom Problem Solution
"Failed To Initialize" error
See section 2.3 "Troubleshooting mill “Fails to Initialize” error" on page 85
Z-axis moves downward when the lid opens
Inadequate air supply Must sustain 3.5 bar (50 psi) at air regulator.
Kink in pneumatic tubing Remove any kinks in pneumatic tubing:
2.12.2 "Pneumatics tubing routing" on page 158
Air leak in tubing and/or
fittings
Replace pneumatic tubing and tighten fittings:
2.12.2 "Pneumatics tubing routing" on page 158
Defective CPU module Replace CPU module:
2.2.2 "CPU module" on page 102
Defective pneumatic control
cable
Replace pneumatic control cable:
2.12 "Pneumatics system" on page 155
Motion error
Motion system problem Test motion system:
2.4 "Troubleshooting mill motion system" on page 89
Coordinated motion error
Motion system problem Test motion system:
2.4 "Troubleshooting mill motion system" on page 89
Symptom Problem Solution
Air pressure error
Air compressor is off Turn air compressor on.
Supply air pressure is less
than 3.1 bar (45psi)
Check air compressor for adequate supply pressure.
Check air supply system for leaks.
Supply air pressure is not
sustainable
Undersized air compressor, re-evaluate compressor requirements.
Supply line is too small, replace with larger supply line.
Check air supply system for leaks.
Defective air pressure
switch
Replace air pressure switch:
2.12.7 "Air pressure switch" on page 164
Defective CPU module Replace CPU module:
2.2.2 "CPU module" on page 102
Defective pneumatic control
cable
Replace pneumatic control cable:
2.12 "Pneumatics system" on page 155