Troubleshooting  Reducers

Gear Motor ・Hypoid Motor ・Croise Motor

1Does not rotate under no-load condition
2Does not rotate when load is applied
3Generates abnormal heat
4Noisy
5Heavy vibration
6Grease leaks

Gear Motor with Brake ・Hypoid Motor ・Croise Motor

7Brake does not work
8Brake does not work well
It takes a long time to brake
9Motor does not turn
Motor is abnormally hot
Thermal relay operates
Braking noise is loud
10Generates abnormal heat

Small-Size Gear Motor  IoT specifications

11No alarm is output 【LED lights off 】
12No alarm is output 【LED blue light 】
13Alarm is output in normal operating condition 【LED red flashing 】
14Parameters cannot be written (changed)
15Can't communicate

Small-Size Gear Motor  IoT specifications (With self-cut off )

16Power is not cut off 【LED lighting 】
17Power is cut off under normal operating conditions 【LED flashing 】
18Parameters cannot be communicated 【LED lights off 】
19Parameters cannot be written (changed)
20Can't communicate
Answers

Gear Motor ・Hypoid Motor ・Croise Motor

1Does not rotate under no-load condition
Cause 1Power outage Solution Check power supply, contact power company
Cause 2Disconnection of connecting wire Solution Check circuit
Cause 3Poor switch contact Solution Repair or replace
Cause 4Disconnection of stator coil wiring Solution Contact Tsubaki for repair
Cause 5Three-phase is single-phase Solution Check terminal voltage
Cause 6Gear/shaft/bearing damage Solution Contact Tsubaki for repair
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2Does not rotate when load is applied
Cause 1Voltage drop Solution Check length of wiring
Cause 2Gear wear Solution Contact Tsubaki for repair
Cause 3Overload operation Solution Reduce the load
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3Generates abnormal heat
Cause 1Overload operation Solution Reduce the load
Cause 2Start-up and stopping frequencies are too high Solution Reduce the frequencies
Cause 3Bearing damage Solution Repair or replace
Cause 4Voltage is either too high or too low Solution Check the voltage
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4Noisy
Cause 1Continuous noise: Bearing damage, gear wear Solution Contact Tsubaki for repair
Cause 2Intermittent noise: Scratched gear of foreign matter in machinery Solution Contact Tsubaki for repair
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5Heavy vibration
Cause 1Gear/bearing wear Solution Contact Tsubaki for repair
Cause 2Poor installation or loose bolts Solution Retighten
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6Grease leaks
Cause 1Loose fastenings Solution Retighten
Cause 2Oil seal damage Solution Replacement
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Gear Motor with Brake ・Hypoid Motor ・Croise Motor

7Brake does not work
Cause 1Wrong connections Solution Check the connections
Cause 2Switch problems Solution Replace or repair
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8Brake does not work well
It takes a long time to brake
Cause 1Oil, dirt or other contaminant on lining Solution Take apart and clean
Cause 2Lining service life Solution Repair and replace
Cause 3Load inertia is too large Solution Reduce inertia of load
Cause 4AC internal wiring Solution Change to DC injection braking
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9Motor does not turn
Motor is abnormally hot
Thermal relay operates
Braking noise is loud
Cause 1Wrong brake connections Solution Check the connections
Cause 2Brake gap is too large Solution Adjust the gap
Cause 3DC module troubles Solution Replace or repair
Cause 4Brake coil disconnection or short circuit Solution Contact Tsubaki for repair
Cause 5Contact problems with the switch Solution Repair and replace
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10Generates abnormal heat
Cause 1Braking frequency is too high Solution Reduce the frequencies
Cause 2Load torque or load inertia is too large Solution Reduce the load
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Small-Size Gear Motor  IoT specifications

11No alarm is output 【LED lights off 】
Cause 1SM unit power supply failure Solution Supply DC24V to SM unit
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12No alarm is output 【LED blue light 】
Cause 1Wrong setting Solution Review parameter settings
Cause 2Wrong setting Solution Review DIP switch settings
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13Alarm is output in normal operating condition 【LED red flashing 】
Cause 1Not wired correctly Solution Review motor and SM unit wiring
Cause 2Wrong setting Solution Review parameter settings
Cause 3Wrong setting Solution Review DIP switch settings
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14Parameters cannot be written (changed)
Cause 1Not logged in Solution Log in
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15Can't communicate
Cause 1No power supply for communication Solution Supply DC24V to SM unit
Cause 2Not wired correctly Solution Review SM unit power supply and communication wiring.
Cause 3Wrong setting Solution Review DIP switch settings
Cause 4Wrong setting Solution Review termination resistor settings
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Small-Size Gear Motor  IoT specifications (With self-cut off )

16Power is not cut off 【LED lighting 】
Cause 1Wrong setting Solution Review parameter settings
Cause 2Wrong setting Solution Review DIP switch settings
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17Power is cut off under normal operating conditions 【LED flashing 】
Cause 1Not wired correctly Solution Review motor wiring
Cause 2Wrong setting Solution Review parameter settings
Cause 3Wrong setting Solution Review DIP switch settings
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18Parameters cannot be communicated 【LED lights off 】
Cause 1Motor power supply failure Solution Supply specified power
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19Parameters cannot be written (changed)
Cause 1Not logged in Solution Log in
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20Can't communicate
Cause 1No power supply for communication Solution Supply DC5V to communication power supply
Cause 2Not wired correctly Solution Review communication wiring
Cause 3Wrong setting Solution Review DIP switch settings
Cause 4Wrong setting Solution Review termination resistor settings
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The above table shows the most common problems in daily operation, and their countermeasures.
For problems other than these, please contact your dealer.
When you make an inquiry, provide the dealer with the following information from the nameplate.

  • (1)Serial number (MFG NO.)
  • (2)Model No. (TYPE)
  • (3)Motor Capacity (POWER)
  • (4)Reduction ratio (RATIO)or Speed (OUTPUT SPEED)
  • (5)Drawing number (DRAWING NO.)