Diagnostic Aids; Cycle Counter; Problem Reports - Signode BXT 2 Maintenance Manual

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5. Diagnostic aids

Service technicians are supported in fault finding by the tools firmware. Faults in operating sequence or
system errors are reported by acoustic signals or via the segment display by failure codes. Additionaly a
service interface allows detailed diagnosis with the help of your computer.

5.1. Cycle counter

To readout the number of strapping's the tool has already accomplished, proceed as follows:
1. Press and hold the "F" button on the panel
2. Pull the Rocker lever
The number of cycles is indicated in the segment display:
- - 1 6 8 3 5 - - = 16'835 Cycles

5.2. Problem reports

The reporting of events is structured as follows:
Function counter (F-Numbers)
The function counter are counting
certain events during the tool
operation for service purpose. The
user is not affected. Counter
readings are displayed in the
service interface
Storage in the service interface
under „FUNCTION COUNTER"
You will find a complete list with the failure codes and remedy in chapter
ak 03.11
Event
User Errors (A-Numbers)
The A-Numbers identifie errors in
operating sequence. They are not
an indication of a tool related
defect (except defective switch).
The tool calls the users attention
to faulty operation.
Storage in the service interface
under „USER ABORTS"
Userinteraction
Device Errors (E-Numbers)
These errors are normally not
caused by faulty operation. One or
more parameters are beyond their
valid range. When they occur
repeatedly, the tool needs
repairing.
Storage in the service interface
under „ERRORS"
Userinteraction
12 "Error codes".