Fault correction
The following table describes a selection of faults. Depending on the application, other causes may be responsible for the fault. Conspicuous control behavior is the result of incorrect parameterization of the servo drive.
With multi-axis systems such as the AX8000, malfunctions may have different causes.
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Motor standstill, no starting  | 1  | 2  | 
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Electric cylinder runs sluggishly  | 1  | 
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Start-up noises  | 
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Noises during operation  | 1  | 
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High temperature at idling speed  | 
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High temperature under load  | 1  | 
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Untrue running behavior  | 
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Grinding noises  | 
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Brake fault  | 
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Output stage fault  | 
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Feedback error  | 
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Lack of braking effect  | 
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Number  | Cause  | Solution  | 
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1  | Servo drive not enabled  | Set ENABLE signal and enable servo drive  | 
Overload of the electric cylinder  | Check the load and if necessary reduce it, then restart and enable the servo drive. Set ENABLE signal  | |
Mechanical blockage of the electric cylinder  | Check mechanics and release blockage  | |
Holding brake [+] not released  | Check the control configuration of the holding brakes [+] and reconfigure if necessary  | |
2  | Phase interruption in the power supply or reversed motor phases  | Check servo drive and supply lines and replace any defective cables  | 
3  | Phase interruption after power supply  | Check servo drive and supply lines and replace any defective cables  | 
Power cable or feedback line with defective shield  | Check ground connection and shielding  | |
4  | Short-circuit in the voltage supply cable for the holding brake [+]  | Replace defective cable, measure and check cable after replacement  | 
Output voltage of the servo drive too low  | Check the settings in the configuration and read out the electronic nameplate of the electric cylinder again  | |
Defective holding brake [+]  | Replace electric cylinder, then measure and check  | |
5  | Short circuit or earth leakage in the motor cable  | Replace defective motor cable, then measure and check  | 
6  | Power connector not fitted correctly  | Check the connectors on the power connector and on the electric cylinder  | 
Interruption in the feedback line or motor cable  | Check cables for wire break or crushing. Replace defective cables, then measure and check.  | 
Number  | Cause  | Solution  | 
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7  | Required force too high.  | Check design or configuration and adjust if necessary  | 
The spindle drive is clamped in the application.  | Re-align electric cylinder or use compensating elements, see chapter Mechanical installation  | |
8  | Lubrication is not sufficient  | Check spindle for contamination and clean if necessary  | 
Check maintenance interval and relubricate if necessary  | ||
Check length of working stroke and insert lubrication stroke if necessary  | ||
9  | Heat dissipation system of the electric cylinder not functioning  | Clean the surface of the electric cylinder and the servo drive as well as the heat sinks and exhaust air slots  | 
Check the mounting depth of the servo drives and the electric cylinder.  | ||
10  | Shield of feedback line or motor cable defective or inadequate  | Check ground connection and shielding  | 
11  | Servo drive gain is set too high.  | Reconfigure the parameters of the servo drive and adjust them if necessary  | 
12  | Contamination or foreign bodies inside the electric cylinder  | Send in electric cylinder. The repair is carried out by the vendor.  | 
Rotating parts chafing on the housing or electric cylinder components  | Inspect chafing parts and readjust if necessary  | |
Defective bearings; irreparable bearing damage  | Send in electric cylinder. The repair is carried out by the vendor.  | 
Number  | Cause  | Solution  | 
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13  | Short-circuit in the voltage supply cable for the holding brake [+]  | Replace defective cable, then measure and check  | 
14  | Inadequate power supply of the holding brake [+]  | Check the settings in the configuration and read out the electronic nameplate of the electric cylinder again  | 
15  | Short circuit or earth leakage in the electric cylinder  | Replace defective electric cylinder, then measure and check  | 
16  | Insufficient power supply  | Check the settings in the configuration and read out the electronic nameplate of the electric cylinder again  | 
17  | Interruption or crushing in the feedback line  | Check cables for wire break or crushing. Replace defective cables, then measure and check.  | 
18  | Power connector of the electric cylinder incorrectly plugged in  | Check correct seating of the connector for feedback signals and correct if necessary  | 
Loose fit of the feedback connector or no contact of the plug contacts with the power socket of the electric cylinder  | Check the connector assembly. Contact Beckhoff Service if necessary  | |
19  | Check spindle surface for damage and contamination  | Contact Beckhoff Service, avoid impacts on the spindle and sudden loads during operation and assembly  |