Asymtek Century C-721 Series, Operation Manual

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Conveyors 14-5
Testing I/Os
To test the conveyor I/Os:
1. In the Main Window, click on Tools .
2. In the Tools Window, click on I/O Test .
3. Click on Conveyor .
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The I/O Test dialog box opens.
4. Locate the name of the I/O bit you wish to test.
5. Toggle the bit ON (
I
) and OFF (
0
) to see if the corresponding component responds.
6. If the corresponding component responds, the bit is functioning properly.
7. If the corresponding component does not respond, the bit may not be functioning.
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Call an Asymtek Service Technician.
Conveyor Troubleshooting
The table below describes common problems related to conveyor operation, offers possible causes, and
suggests some recovery procedures. For problems that are not listed below, or if the problem persists after
performing recommended recovery procedures, please contact Asymtek Technical Support.
Table 14-1 Conveyor Troubleshooting
Symptom Possible Cause Recovery
System is in E-stop (after someone
presses the EMO button).
1. Turn the EMO button to the right
until it pops back into position.
2. Press the Reset button on both
the Conveyor and Dispenser
Control Panels.
Conveyor controller in infinite
loop.0
1. Press and hold the Fast Mode
(center) button on Conveyor
Control Panel.
2. At the same time, press and hold
the Reset button. Continue to
hold for five seconds, and then
release.
XY cables are loose. Call an Asymtek Service Technician.
Conveyor controller fuse is blown. Call an Asymtek Service Technician.
Neither rails nor belt
will move.
Conveyor controller is corrupt. Call an Asymtek Service Technician.
I/O bit may be turned OFF.
See Testing I/Os below.
Check that the main air pressure is set
to 621 kPa (90 psi).
The pneumatic device has failed. Call an Asymtek Service Technician.
Stop pins, lift tables or
clamps are
inoperative.
Air pressure low.
Adjust conveyor air pressure to 621
kPa (90 psi).