Rockwell Automation MPMA Integrated Multi-Axis Linear Stages - Manual (Page 67)

Rockwell Automation Publication MPMA-UM001B-EN-P - November 2010 67
Removing and Replacing Multi-axis Stage Components Chapter 8
Remove the Cable Carrier Assembly
For MPMA-xxDxxxxxx-SxC and MPMA-xxExxxxxx-SxC Multi-axis Stages
Follow this procedure is to remove the cable carrier assembly from multi-axis
stage with a direct drive base axis and ballscrew secondary axis.
1. Remove and save for re-installation all P-clamps and hardware used to
route cables from upper axis to lower axis.
2. Disconnect the motor power connector from the upper axis motor.
3. Disconnect the feedback connector from the upper axis motor.
4. Remove the three SHCS from junction box side cover of the lower stage
that mount the outer cable carrier bracket.
5. Lay the outer cable carrier out flat.
6. Remove the two pan head phillips screws from junction box side cover.
7. Remove the two button head cap screws (BHCS) from the junction box
cover.
8. Remove the junction box cover assembly.
9. Separate the motor power connector by squeezing the side tabs and pulling
on the housing. Do not pull on the wires.
10. Separate the feedback connector from the circuit board by pushing on the
center tab and pulling on the connector housing. Do not pull on the wires.
11. Remove the two SHCS from the cable carrier angle bracket.
12. Lay the cable carrier out flat and mark the location of the end bracket.
13. Loosen, but do not remove, the two SHCS that secure the end bracket to
the base of the lower stage.
14. Slide the screws out of the bracket slots and remove the cable carrier.
For MPMA-xxIxxxxxx-SxC, MPMA-xxPxxxxxx-SxC, and MPMA-xxQxxxxxx-SxC
Multi-axis Stages
Follow this procedure to remove the cable carrier assembly for a multi-axis stage
with a ballscrew base and ballscrew secondary axis.
TIP Mark the location of the end brackets before removing the cable
carrier, this will make it easier to align it when reinstalling.
TIP Avoid separation of SHCS from square nut in T-slot. Leaving them
attached will make assembly easier.
TIP Mark the location of the end brackets before removing the cable
carrier, this will make it easier to align it when reinstalling.