Troubleshooting The Ams Measuring System - Schneeberger MONORAIL Series Mounting Instructions

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Troubleshooting the AMS measuring system
Operating state display
The AMSA 3B, AMSA 4B, AMSD 3B, AMSD 4B, and AMSABS measuring system versions are fitted with a service LED in the
electronics housing of the read head that displays the different measuring system operating states.
AMSD
LED
Red continuous
Red flickering
Red/green
flickering
Red/green
flashing
Green flickering
Green flashing
Red flashing
Green + red
flashes
Red + green
flashes
Red + green
flashes
Green continuous
Error
Encoder defective, internal hardware error
External power supply outside tolerance
Internal sensor signal too low (< 60%)
Internal sensor signal too high
(>140 %)
Encoder damaged, internal sensor voltage
> 5 V
Encoder damaged, internal sensor voltage
< 0.6 V
Not referenced, absolute position incorrect
Backup battery empty
At least 1 CNC error detected
Setting up DRIVE-CLiQ communication
System is working normally
Repair
Replace sensor
Check power cable from controller
1. Remove dirt: Read head, receiving
housing, and measuring scale
must be cleaned.
2. Check lubrication line connection.
3. Replace read head.
1. Check lubrication line connection
2. Replace read head
Replace encoder
Replace encoder
Repeat referencing
Replace battery
Fix controller error as required
No action required
No action required
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