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8 Trouble Shooting
8.3 Fault Symptoms and Malfunctions
184 3HNA009834-001 en Rev.06 Product Manual, Control Cabinet IRC5P
8.3.10 The Joysticks do not Work
Description
The system can be started but one or both of the joysticks on the pendant do not
seem to work.
Consequences
The robot can not be jogged manually.
Possible Causes
The problem may be caused by:
• The system is not in Manual Mode (Key switch).
• The Live Handle is not operated properly.
• Run Chain is broken by Emy Stop, or the Motor On button has not been
operated.
• Joysticks have not been calibrated.
• The pendant is not connected correctly or the cable is damaged.
• The power supply to the pendant does not work correctly.
• The pendant is malfunctioning.
• Joysticks are damaged.
Recommended Actions
Step Action Comment
1 Check that the system has been switched on. Ref. ‘Operator’s Manual, IRC5P’.
2 Check that Key Switch is in Manual Reduced
Speed Mode. If NOT, proceed as described in the
‘Operator’s Manual, IRC5P’.
3 Check that all Emergency stop buttons are
released and then Press Motor On-button to
close Run Chain.
4 Check that Live Handle is operated properly. Ref. ‘Operator’s Manual, IRC5P’.
5 Check that the joysticks have been calibrated. Ref. ‘Operator’s Manual, IRC5P’.
6 Does the pendant work at all? If NOT, proceed as described in section
’Pendant Dead’ on page 180.
7 Make sure the pendant is connected correctly
to the controller. For information, see ’Pendant
Connection’ on page 103.
8 Make sure the pendant cable has not been
damaged. Check cable.
9 Make sure the power supply is OK and
communication lines are OK. Check power supply system.
10 If nothing else works, replace the pendant.