Sic Marking i143 - Troubleshooting Guide; Common Issues and Solutions

NOTI143US - R00.doc Translation of the original instructions 14/25
4. TROUBLE SHOOTING
Problem
Check
Solution
The stylus assembly does not
move on the X and Y axes
Check that :
- The controller is on
- A marking program is loaded and the controller
is in marking mode (see software manual)
- The machine is correctly linked to the controller
- The cable is in working condition
- The control handbox is connected (except for
gun marking machines)
- The movements on the X and Y axes are not
blocked when the machine is on.
- See controller manual
- Load a program and set the machine in marking
mode
- Reposition the connectors
- Open the connectors and check the wires either
visually or with a ohmmeter.
- Reposition the connectors
- Remove any obstacle or clean the guiding rails
and the driving mechanisms
The marking head does not go
back home before marking
Check that :
- The sensors cables are correctly connected and
in good working condition
- The origin sensors work properly (in home
position, the red lights located on the sensors
are off, otherwise they are on).
- The driving belts are not broken on the
integrated type or column type machines
- Reconnect the wires or replace the damaged
cables
- Replace the sensors
- Replace the damaged belt
The stylus assembly moves
(X,Y) but the stylus does not
Check that :
- The stylus is not blocked by anything
- The solenoid is in good working condition (no
overheating, short circuit…)
- Disassemble the machine, clean it, lubricate it
with the oil provided in your maintenance kit and
re-assemble (see General layout in appendix)
- Replace the solenoid
The marking quality is terrible :
- The dots are not aligned
- The impacts are not
regular
Check that :
- The part is correctly maintained during the entire
marking process and the machine is correctly
fastened
- The marking speed is not too high compared
with the marking to be made (size)
- There is no backlash in the X and Y axes
- The distance between the stylus and the part is
correct
- The stylus pin is in good working condition
- The stylus can move correctly
- There is no backlash between the stylus pin
guide and the stylus
- Redo the marking after fastening the part and/or
the machine properly
- Reduce the marking speed
- Please contact the after sales service
- Change the distance (see manual)
- Replace the stylus
- Clean the stylus pin guide and the stylus
- Change the stylus pin guide
If you have checked everything and the system still does not work, please contact our
after sales services.