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16 Axis PCI SERCOS interface Card
SERCOS Ring Status
If SERCOS
Then the ring status is:
Ring
Status LED
displays:
Solid green
The ring, drive, and axes are
light
configured and are actively
communicating through to the
nodes on the ring.
Flashing red
The card has detected a setup
light
or configuration fault with the
ring.
Solid red
The card has detected a
light
hardware or installation fault
with the ring.
Off
The card has detected no ring
data on its receiver or has not
successfully completed phase
2.
Flashing
The ring, drive, or axes are not
green light
configured but, at least one has
been identified.
Publication 1784-IN041A-EN-P – June 2003
Take this action:
None.
Check your system setup and
configuration as follows:
•
Ensure drive and axes
addresses are correct.
•
Remove excess axes from ring.
•
Make sure application program
has selected the proper Ring
Cycle Period and Baud Rate.
Check your system hardware and
installation as follows:
•
Make sure all cables are
properly installed.
•
Make sure cable is of the
correct type and length.
•
Make sure application program
has configured the card's ring
transmit level to High when
using specified cables.
•
Make sure the drive's transmit
levels are set appropriately.
•
Inspect cables for degradation.
•
Inspect drives for any faults
and correct them.
Check your system and installation
as follows:
•
Make sure all cables are
properly installed
•
Inspect cable for degradation
and breakage.
•
Inspect drives for faults.
Not a problem if the system has not
been configured. If you are having
trouble configuring the ring, drive,
and axes:
Make sure that the application
program is setup properly for the
equipment in use.
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