Troubleshooting - Eshed Robotec Controller-PC User Manual

Troubleshooting

Whenever you encounter a malfunction, try to pinpoint its source by exchanging the
suspected faulty component—for example, servo control card, power box, robot arm, PC,
cables—with an identical component from a working system.
Do not open the power box. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Do not attempt
repairs for which you are not qualified. Contact your agent or an authorized technician
for repairs.
The following chart provides guidelines for identifying and rectifying problems which
you may encounter.
1. SCORPOWER power does not turn on.
The LED on the controller
• Make sure the AC power supply matches the controller's voltage requirement, as
seen on the tag at the back of the controller.
If the voltage supply and controller voltage setting do not match, disconnect
immediately, and change the voltage setting, as described later in this chapter.
•
Make sure AC power is being supplied to the power outlet.
• Make sure the power cable is connected to both the proper power source and the
controller.
• Check the 220V/110V 1.6A/0.8A fuse.
2. No communication between the controller and computer.
Communication error message while operating robot from computer.
• Make sure the controller POWER switch is on.
• Make sure the connecting cable is properly connected to the controller and to the
computer.
• Make sure you have loaded SCORBASE with the proper /C switch.
• Turn off the power box and then turn off the PC. Turn on the PC and then turn on the
power box. Be sure components are turned on in the correct order.
• If problem persists, it is probably due to a faulty RS232 cable.
3. Controller-PC functioning, but robot arm cannot be activated; or one axes fails to
respond and an error message is displayed.
• Make sure an obstacle is not blocking the robot.
• Make sure none of the axes has reached its mechanical limit.
• Make sure the robot cable is properly connected to the controller.
Controller-PC
switch does not light up.
POWER
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