Straight guide rails
When mounting the straight guide rails, ensure that the guide rails are correctly aligned and that the lock is in the correct position:
Alignment of the upper guide rails
The guide rail [1] may only protrude on one side of the module. The side of the module with the name plate [2] is used for orientation.
Alignment of the lower guide rails
The guide rail [1] may only protrude on one side of the module. The side of the module with the name plate [2] is used for orientation.
Position of the lock
The guide rail [1] with pre-mounted lock [2] must always be mounted at the top of the system. The lock must be removed to install the mover and can be replaced by the optional rail on support [+]. Further information can be found in chapter Mover.
- ►Insert guide rail [1] with lock [2] straight onto the locating pins [3] of the upper modules
 | Subsequent movement Beckhoff recommends initially fixing all guide rails hand tight with a screw in the center. This allows you to compensate unequal distances later on. |
Notice | |
Use liquid threadlocker Use liquid threadlocker on the screw thread to fix the guide rails to the modules. If you do not use liquid threadlocker, the guide rails can work loose in case of unusual operating conditions such as vibration and lead to damage to other components of the XTS. |
- ►Hand-tighten the screw [1] with liquid threadlocker [2] in the center of the guide rail [3]
- ►Insert locating pins [1] into the guide rail [2]
- ►Insert the guide rail [1] straight onto the locating pins [2] of the lower modules and secure against falling out
- ►Make sure that the guide rail is correctly aligned
- ►Hand-tighten the screw [1] with liquid threadlocker [2] in the center of the guide rail [3]
- ►Insert locating pins [1] into the guide rail [2]
