Maintenance Work - Siemens SIMOTICS T-1FW6 Series Configuration Manual

Mechanical properties
3.5 Service and inspection intervals
Note
If incorrect changes or corrective maintenance are carried out by you or a third party on the
contractual objects, then for these and the consequential damages, no claims can be made
against Siemens regarding personal injury or material damage.
Siemens service centers are available to answer any questions you may have. Siemens
Service Center addresses can be found at
http://www.siemens.com/automation/service&support
Sharp edges and falling objects
Sharp edges can cause cuts and falling objects can injure feet.
• Always wear safety shoes and safety gloves!
3.5.2

Maintenance work

Performing maintenance work on the motor
Note
It is essential that you observe the safety information provided in this documentation.
As a result of their inherent principle of operation, the motors are always wear-free.
To ensure that the motor functions properly and remains free of wear, the following
maintenance work needs to be carried out:
● Regularly check that the rotary axis is free to rotate.
● Ensure perfect operation and that the power losses are adequately dissipated.
– Keep the air gap free of metal chips and particles.
– Keep pollution and dirt away from the motor space, e.g. metal chips and oil.
– Clean the motor, depending on local degree of pollution.
● Regularly check the general condition of the motor components.
● Check the current drawn in the previously defined test cycle.
● Check the cables to ensure that they are not damaged and are not worn. Never use
electrical devices and equipment with damaged cables.
● Make sure that the cable glands are secure.
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1FW6 High Speed built-in torque motors
Configuration Manual, 01/2020, 6SN1197-0AE03-0BP3