Before it comes to that scenario, consider this:  We all know HEAT is the root of all evil when it comes to electronic equipment.   Add some MOISTURE and DIRT and you have the electronic axis of evil and disaster!

So, practice prevention first by:

-  keeping your electrical cabinets CLOSED

-  keeping your FANS  in good REPAIR

-  making sure those cabinent FILTERS are always CLEAN

Eventually, most drives will experience overcurrent alarms or deviation/function alarms.  Avoid swapping top boards to troubleshoot – yes, we know, many of you do this and it usually works out ok.  However, it’s a risky move.  Bad boards can blow the power modules which then blow the top boards and you end up with more than one machine down!  And you thought you were frustrated BEFORE! 

If you want, you can check for the correct base drive voltages on the top board without DC bus voltage.  This can help identify the location of the problem.  Call your OEM and find out how to check the power modules with an ohmmeter. 

If you are past the warranty date (you kept that information handy, right?) and need third-party service on your drive, send us your drive for fast and reliable drive repair.  We offer free evaluations, a warranty on both parts AND labor, rush services for emergencies, and excellent customer service.

Reliability was followed, in descending order, by quality, safety, maintenance, service, price, throughput, technology, noise, speed, and “green”.

Maintenance ranked 4th out of 11 so we know it’s pretty high on your list.  Nobody wants equipment that is difficult or excessively expensive to maintain.  Downtime is lost time and lost time is lost money.  

Save money in the long run by purchasing quality industrial electronic equipment with a good warranty.  And when that warranty runs out, or the OEM does not provide responsive service, send your repairs to a reliable expert. 

The ACS tech team is trained and experienced in the repair of virtually all types of industrial electronics including drives, PLCs, power supplies, controls, encoders, servo motors, CNC equipment, printed circuit boards, touch screens, stepper motors, CRT monitors, test equipment and more.  We service most brands including Yaskawa, Okuma and Mitsubishi.  Rush service is available upon request.

It would appear that a cultural shift is in the wind and that safety attitudes and practices are changing – for the better.  There is a realization that a safe working environment is beneficial not only to employees but to the bottom line.

The concern is there on the part of  many CEO’s and managers but the question they often have is, “Where do we start?”  

You can start by thinking outside the OSHA box.  Assuming you have already met the minimum OSHA standards, do a hazard assessment.  Look at past history, look at insurance forms, reports on injuries,  where have the injuries and illnesses taken place, ask your employees what could be done better. 

Once you know where you stand and have identified problems, it’s time to implement training and commit to measuring the effectiveness of the new safety programs. 

Make your safety policy clearly defined based on industry standards, governmental regulations, and best practices with documented step-by-step procedures tailored to your specific locations and activities.

Don’t forget to reward success because in the end, success will reward you with a better looking bottom line.  

If you want more help, check out some helpful documents such as the NFPA’s “The Electrical Safety Program Book” which you can get from their website or visit the National Safety Council’s website www.nsc.org.

Keeping your equipment in good repair is also important for safety.  ACS Industrial Services repair provides power supply repair, servo motor repair,  safety PLC repair , test equipment, monitors, drives, encoders, controls, circuit boards, CNC equipment and much more.  Our tech team is working hard every day to keep our customer’s industrial electronic equipment in safe working order.  For more information see our website at www.acsindustrial.com or call our customer service team at 800-605-6419.

 ”Bread-crumb trails” created near the top of the pages will let you easily keep track of where you’ve been on the site  and pages you may want to revisit.  Check out our upgraded website at http://www.acsindustrial.com. 

We provide services for almost all types of industrial electronics including servo drive repair, AC Drive/DC Drive/VFD drive repair, and stepper motor repair.

Visit the website and find out more about ACS Industrial Services and all we have to offer your company to save you time and money.  We are industry’s trusted repair resource!

Recently a machine tool user sent a bad Yaskawa power supply from a Mori-Seiki CNC machining center to ACS on a Friday.  By Wed the following week, ACS had the item back to the end user and he was back into operation. This was one happy customer!

The ACS Team will get your Yaskawa item evaluated, repaired and returned as fast as possible. All repairs are covered by a comprehensive one year warranty unless otherwise specified. ACS Industrial is a member in good standing of the Power Sources Manufacturers Association and are very committed to providing the best Power Supply Repair available.  See how ACS can help with your damaged Yaskawa item today.

These folks will get your Yaskawa item evaluated, repaired and returned as fast as possible. All repairs are covered by a comprehensive one year warranty unless otherwise specified. ACS Industrial is a member in good standing of the Power Sources Manufacturers Association and are very committed to providing the best Power Supply Repair available.

A machine tool user sent a bad Yaskawa power supply from a Mori-Seiki CNC machining center to ACS on a Friday. By Wed the following week, ACS had the item back to the end user and he was back into operation. This was one happy client! See how they can help with your damaged Yaskawa item today.

The experienced repair techs at ACS treat each repair job as if their job depended on it. And guess what…their jobs do depend on how well they repair the customer’s equipment. Our customer’s satisfaction with the Electronic Repair Services we provide is the most important aspect of our business.

You can rest assured that your damaged electronics will be evaluated, repaired, tested and returned in perfect working order and it will be done fast. Call now and speak to one of our customer service reps about how ACS Industrial can help with your current Yaskawa repair problem. 1-800-605-6419.  Your call will be appreciated.