Troubleshooting Reducers
Gear Motor ・Hypoid Motor ・Croise Motor
1 | Does not rotate under no-load condition |
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2 | Does not rotate when load is applied |
3 | Generates abnormal heat |
4 | Noisy |
5 | Heavy vibration |
6 | Grease leaks |
Gear Motor with Brake ・Hypoid Motor ・Croise Motor
7 | Brake does not work |
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8 | Brake does not work well It takes a long time to brake |
9 | Motor does not turn Motor is abnormally hot Thermal relay operates Braking noise is loud |
10 | Generates abnormal heat |
Small-Size Gear Motor IoT specifications
Small-Size Gear Motor IoT specifications (With self-cut off )

Gear Motor ・Hypoid Motor ・Croise Motor
1 | Does not rotate under no-load condition |
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Cause 1 | Power outage | Solution | Check power supply, contact power company |
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Cause 2 | Disconnection of connecting wire | Solution | Check circuit |
Cause 3 | Poor switch contact | Solution | Repair or replace |
Cause 4 | Disconnection of stator coil wiring | Solution | Contact Tsubaki for repair |
Cause 5 | Three-phase is single-phase | Solution | Check terminal voltage |
Cause 6 | Gear/shaft/bearing damage | Solution | Contact Tsubaki for repair |
2 | Does not rotate when load is applied |
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Cause 1 | Voltage drop | Solution | Check length of wiring |
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Cause 2 | Gear wear | Solution | Contact Tsubaki for repair |
Cause 3 | Overload operation | Solution | Reduce the load |
3 | Generates abnormal heat |
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Cause 1 | Overload operation | Solution | Reduce the load |
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Cause 2 | Start-up and stopping frequencies are too high | Solution | Reduce the frequencies |
Cause 3 | Bearing damage | Solution | Repair or replace |
Cause 4 | Voltage is either too high or too low | Solution | Check the voltage |
4 | Noisy |
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Cause 1 | Continuous noise: Bearing damage, gear wear | Solution | Contact Tsubaki for repair |
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Cause 2 | Intermittent noise: Scratched gear of foreign matter in machinery | Solution | Contact Tsubaki for repair |
5 | Heavy vibration |
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Cause 1 | Gear/bearing wear | Solution | Contact Tsubaki for repair |
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Cause 2 | Poor installation or loose bolts | Solution | Retighten |
6 | Grease leaks |
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Cause 1 | Loose fastenings | Solution | Retighten |
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Cause 2 | Oil seal damage | Solution | Replacement |
Gear Motor with Brake ・Hypoid Motor ・Croise Motor
7 | Brake does not work |
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Cause 1 | Wrong connections | Solution | Check the connections |
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Cause 2 | Switch problems | Solution | Replace or repair |
8 | Brake does not work well It takes a long time to brake |
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Cause 1 | Oil, dirt or other contaminant on lining | Solution | Take apart and clean |
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Cause 2 | Lining service life | Solution | Repair and replace |
Cause 3 | Load inertia is too large | Solution | Reduce inertia of load |
Cause 4 | AC internal wiring | Solution | Change to DC injection braking |
9 | Motor does not turn Motor is abnormally hot Thermal relay operates Braking noise is loud |
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Cause 1 | Wrong brake connections | Solution | Check the connections |
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Cause 2 | Brake gap is too large | Solution | Adjust the gap |
Cause 3 | DC module troubles | Solution | Replace or repair |
Cause 4 | Brake coil disconnection or short circuit | Solution | Contact Tsubaki for repair |
Cause 5 | Contact problems with the switch | Solution | Repair and replace |
10 | Generates abnormal heat |
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Cause 1 | Braking frequency is too high | Solution | Reduce the frequencies |
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Cause 2 | Load torque or load inertia is too large | Solution | Reduce the load |
Small-Size Gear Motor IoT specifications
11 | No alarm is output 【LED lights off 】 |
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Cause 1 | SM unit power supply failure | Solution | Supply DC24V to SM unit |
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12 | No alarm is output 【LED blue light 】 |
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Cause 1 | Wrong setting | Solution | Review parameter settings |
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Cause 2 | Wrong setting | Solution | Review DIP switch settings |
13 | Alarm is output in normal operating condition 【LED red flashing 】 |
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Cause 1 | Not wired correctly | Solution | Review motor and SM unit wiring |
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Cause 2 | Wrong setting | Solution | Review parameter settings |
Cause 3 | Wrong setting | Solution | Review DIP switch settings |
14 | Parameters cannot be written (changed) |
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Cause 1 | Not logged in | Solution | Log in |
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15 | Can't communicate |
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Cause 1 | No power supply for communication | Solution | Supply DC24V to SM unit |
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Cause 2 | Not wired correctly | Solution | Review SM unit power supply and communication wiring. |
Cause 3 | Wrong setting | Solution | Review DIP switch settings |
Cause 4 | Wrong setting | Solution | Review termination resistor settings |
Small-Size Gear Motor IoT specifications (With self-cut off )
16 | Power is not cut off 【LED lighting 】 |
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Cause 1 | Wrong setting | Solution | Review parameter settings |
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Cause 2 | Wrong setting | Solution | Review DIP switch settings |
17 | Power is cut off under normal operating conditions 【LED flashing 】 |
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Cause 1 | Not wired correctly | Solution | Review motor wiring |
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Cause 2 | Wrong setting | Solution | Review parameter settings |
Cause 3 | Wrong setting | Solution | Review DIP switch settings |
18 | Parameters cannot be communicated 【LED lights off 】 |
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Cause 1 | Motor power supply failure | Solution | Supply specified power |
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19 | Parameters cannot be written (changed) |
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Cause 1 | Not logged in | Solution | Log in |
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20 | Can't communicate |
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Cause 1 | No power supply for communication | Solution | Supply DC5V to communication power supply |
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Cause 2 | Not wired correctly | Solution | Review communication wiring |
Cause 3 | Wrong setting | Solution | Review DIP switch settings |
Cause 4 | Wrong setting | Solution | Review termination resistor settings |
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.)