Motion Control Engineering 2000 Manual page 206

Troubleshooting
Table 6.1 Status and Error Messages
EARTHQUAKE OPERATION
Description: The EQI and/or CWI input is/are active. The car is on earthquake operation.
Troubleshooting: If there has been no seismic activity, check the status of the EQI
and CWI inputs. Check the counterweight derailment detection sensor. Check the seismic
activity sensor.
ELEVATOR SHUTDOWN SWITCH ACTIVE
Description: The ESS input has been activated.
Troubleshooting: Go into Program Mode and see if any of the inputs are programmed as ESS.
Then, check to see if that particular input is activated.
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE
Description: Either the EMSH or the EMSC input has been activated.
Troubleshooting: Ensure that the MASSACHUSETTS EMS SERVICE option is set correctly. If not
required, set this option to NO and ensure that the EMSH and EMSC inputs are not programmed as
spare inputs. If it is required, set this option to the floor that the car should return to when the
EMSH input is activated.
EMERGENCY POWER OPERATION
Description: The car is on Emergency Power operation (EPI is low).
Troubleshooting: Ensure that the Emergency Power operation option is set correctly. If emer-
gency power is not required, set this option to NO and ensure that the EPI input is not pro-
grammed. If it is required, set this option to the floor that the car should return to on Emergency
Power and program the EPI input.
ENTER SECURITY CODE
Description: MCE Security has been initiated.
Troubleshooting: Enter floor pass code in the C.O.P. within 10 seconds.
Security Menu" on page 5-60
EXCESSIVE NUMBER OF FAILED START ATTEMPTS
Description: The starter failed to start after three consecutive attempts.
Troubleshooting: Check the fault log to see what faults were generated when attempting to run
the starter.
EXTERNAL LATCHING FAULT INPUT
Description: The External Latching Fault, ELF, Input is low. This active low input is normally used
to detect slipping/damaged suspension means (ropes) on traction installations.
Troubleshooting: If in error, check to see that no input is programmed for this function.
EXMLT INPUT IS ACTIVATED
Description: MLT shutdown with External Motor Limit Timer (EXMLT)
Troubleshooting: Check the External Motor Limit Timer and the associated circuitry. Check the
voltage at the EXMLT input. Verify that the wiring is correct. Check the MLT / VLT Data Trap to verify
that EXMLT is active.
FAULT BYPASS IS ACTIVE (AUTOMATIC)
Description: The Automatic operation fault bypass function is set.
Troubleshooting: The F3 Automatic operation fault bypass is on.
FAULT BYPASS IS ACTIVE (INSPECTION)
Description: The Inspection operation fault bypass function is set.
Troubleshooting: The F3 Inspection operation fault bypass is on.
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Scrolling Message - Special Event Message
for instructions on how to program or change security passcodes.
(Hydro only)
Please refer to "Building