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Troubleshooting
This section describes problems you may have with the Twister II
robot and provides a solution to the problem. This section also
includes performance checks to verify that the robot is operating
properly. Routine maintenance procedures are provided in
II - Maintenance" on page
are not listed here, contact Caliper Technical Support (see
Us" on page
Twister II Troubleshooting
Issue 1
The Twister II does not turn on properly when switched on, or does not
initialize.
Possible Cause
Power cord not firmly attached
Blown fuse
Fuse configuration not correct
Communication cable not firmly
attached
Issue 2
The Twister II arm crashes.
Possible Cause
The Twister II lost the proper
orientation due to contact with an
object in the arm's path
Robot positions not correct
Plates were added or removed
during the run
Issue 3
The Twister II does not properly place materials into an instrument or the
storage racks.
Possible Cause
The position was not taught
correctly
P/N 113564 Rev. 2
104. For problems with the Twister II that
7).
Solution
Verify power cord is securely seated in
receptacle.
See
"Changing the Twister II Fuse(s)" on
page
105.
See
"Changing the Twister II Fuse(s)" on
page
105.
Verify communication cable is inserted
properly and seated securely in receptacle.
Solution
Disable the servo motors using the Twister II
Robot software. Manually move the robot to
the proper position. Re-enable the servo
motors. Run a check on the robot positions.
In the Twister II Robot software, re-teach the
instrument or storage positions.
Do not add or remove plates from the input or
output racks during operation.
Solution
Re-teach the position (see
Twister II Robot User's Manual
Troubleshooting 111
"Twister
"Contact
page
113).
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