Preventive Maintenance; Functional Check; Structure Check And Maintenance - American Dynamics ADRL3TRK Series Service Manual

Preventive Maintenance

Preventive maintenance helps prevent malfunctions
and safety-related issues. Maintenance is
performed by a functional check, and if necessary,
cleaning.

Functional Check

To detect unusual rail operation, a functional check
should be performed using AD SensorRail™
Control software before and after maintenance.
Procedure
1. Connect the communication cable (DB25-DB9)
between your laptop and the PowerRail module.
Move jumpers ST3 and ST4 in the module to the
PC position before launching AD SensorRail
Control software.
ST3
ST4
2. Using the software, run the trolley to observe
possible failures such as power dropouts, picture
instability, and inaccurate presets.
3. Double click the Output 2 LED to view
"kilometers" on the main window.
4. Check every function, especially presets and
patterns.
5. Check optical stop detection (see CAUTION
below). The dome can be oriented to see the
function LEDs on the CPU board.
CAUTION: Do not run the trolley at full
speed in case of detection failure.
6. Check the DATA link (in and out).
Communication LEDs can be seen from the
Dome.
7. Write down all failures.
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Structure Check and Maintenance

1. Using a soft cloth soaked with isopropyl
alcohol, clean the following rail parts:
• Copper tracks (use a screwdriver to insert the
cloth into the PVC holder.
• Clean the aluminum where optical encoders
read along the rail.
2. Using a dry, soft cloth without alcohol, clean
the cowling as follows:
a. Detach one side of the cowling from the rail
by inserting a plastic "credit card like" card
into the cowling groove at the start of the rail
and pulling it gently along the cowling.
b. Using a soft cloth, gently wipe off dust from
the inside of the cowling.
3. Check the following parts:
• Rail junctions/jointing plates
• Nuts securing the M8 rods to the stirrups
• Tension of anti-sway cables
• Receiving antenna fixture.
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CAUTION: Do not press hard on
the cowling to avoid scratching it.
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