Rockwell Automation MPMA Integrated Multi-Axis Linear Stages User Manual
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Rockwell Automation Publication MPMA-UM001B-EN-P - November 2010
Chapter 8 Removing and Replacing Multi-axis Stage Components
1.
Remove and save for re-installation any 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 two socket head cap screws (SHCS) that attach the cable
carrier angle bracket to the underside of the lower carriage.
5.
Lay the cable carrier out flat and mark the location of the end bracket.
6.
Loosen, but do not remove, the two SHCS securing the end bracket to the
base of the lower stage.
7.
Slide the screws out of the bracket slots and remove the cable carrier.
For MPMA-xxBxxxxxx-SxC and MPMA-xxCxxxxxx-SxC Multi-axis Stages
Follow this procedure to remove the cable carrier assembly from a multi-axis stage
with a direct driver base and direct drive secondary axis.
1.
Remove and retain for re-installation any P-clamps and hardware used to
route cables from upper axis to lower axis.
2.
Remove the four pan head phillips screws from junction box side cover of
the upper stage.
3.
Remove the two button head cap screws (BHCS) from the junction box
cover.
4.
Remove the junction box cover assembly.
5.
Separate the motor power connector by squeezing the side tabs and pulling
on the housing. Do not pull on the wires.
6.
Separate the feedback connector from the circuit board by squeezing the
center tab releasing lock and pulling on the connector housing. Do not
pull on the wires.
7.
Remove the two socket head cap screws (SHCS) from the cable carrier
angle bracket.
8.
Lay the cable carrier out flat and mark the location of the end bracket.
9.
Loosen, but do not remove, the two SHCS securing the end bracket to the
base of the upper stage.
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.
TIP
Avoid separation of SHCS from square nut in T-slot. Leaving them
attached will make assembly easier.