3.3
DeviceNet compatible module LED confirmation
[Confirmation item 1]
<Confirmation details>
• The LED display on the DeviceNet compatible module is not "Ms: Green" and "Ns: Green".
<Cause>
• An error has occurred in the DeviceNet system connection.
• Refer to table in section 2 for the meanings of the LED displays.
<Countermeasures>
• Check whether the DeviceNet system cable is disconnected or incorrectly connected, and
whether the terminator is connected and the communication power is supplied.
• Check whether the DeviceNet system cable is laid near the main circuit or power cable, or
whether it is bundled with these.
• Check that the ferrite core is connected to the robot controller's power supply cable.
• Check the MAC ID and communication speed settings for the DeviceNet compatible module.
• Confirm that the master module is operating normally.
3.4
Confirmation from master module
[Confirmation item 1]
<Confirmation details>
• Using the master module's line test function, confirm robot controller is correctly connected
to the DeviceNet system.
* Refer to the master module instruction manual for details on the line test.
[Confirmation item 2]
<Confirmation details>
• Using the master module's line test function, check whether an error has occurred in the
robot controller's DeviceNet connection.
<Cause>
• The ferrite core for noise measures is not connected.
• The DeviceNet cable is laid near sources of noise such as the power cable.
<Countermeasures>
• Connect the ferrite core for noise measures onto the input power cable.
• Wire the DeviceNet cable away from noise sources such as the power cable.
3. Troubleshooting
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