User Manual

Rockwell Automation Publication LX-UM001A-EN-P - March 2011 23

Install the LX-Series Linear Motor Chapter 3

10. Move the carriage with motor coil installed over the installed magnet

tracks.

There may be some resistance while moving onto the tracks, this is normal.

11. Measure the gap between the motor coil and magnet track using plastic

shim stock.

The gap should be 0.79 mm (0.031 in.) to 1.70 mm (0.067 in.). If gap is

too large, add a brass or a stainless steel shim between the motor coil and

carriage. If the gap is too small, machine the slide or place shims under the

bearing pucks.

12. Install the remaining magnet tracks in the order shown.

13. Slightly loosen the mounting screws on the exposed magnet tracks.

Do not loosen the magnet tracks that are covered by the motor coil.

Shim