Maintenance
Troubleshooting
60 MagneMotion
Rockwell Automation Publication MMI-UM037A-EN-P - April 2020
Vehicles are losing thrust. Misalignment or wear of sections
of the guideway.
Make sure that the Vehicle Gap is
consistent at all locations in the
transport system.
Make sure that the vehicle and/or
track wear is within tolerance.
Thrust lost when the vehicle
moves from motor to motor.
Make sure that the Downstream
Gap does not exceed 10% of the
magnet array length.
Glide puck surfaces have become
worn due to extended use
Check wear surfaces. Replace as
necessary.
Wheeled puck suspension or lat-
eral guide wheels have high rotat-
ing friction.
Check wheel set. Replace as nec-
essary.
Table 11: Motion Control Related Troubleshooting (Continued)
Symptom Problem Description Corrective Action