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The motor of the tribometer is a Mac800 servo motor which has a rated torque of 2.39Nm and a rated speed of 3000RPM.
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The user manual for the motor can be found online or in Ziyou's FYP manual.
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The motor is located under the disk holder and is secured onto the X-translation stage using four screws.
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"MacTalk" is a software used to control the parameters of the motor as well as to troubleshoot the motor. More information on the software can be found in the "MacTalk" guide under the software sub-category.
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During wear testing, the motor provides the torque required to rotate the disk holder. The torque is transmitted between the two via a spring coupling.
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If the motor is rotating while the disk holder isn't, the spring coupling may be loose. Refer to the troubleshooting guide for more information regarding this issue.
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If the motor stops or isn't rotating when it is supposed to do so, it may be disconnected from the power source or overheated. Refer to the troubleshooting guide for more information regarding these issues.
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