Asyst Technologies Advantag 9100, Technical Manual

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Chapter 3: Troubleshooting
This chapter presents the common problems that may occur when using the AdvanTag
unit.
Troubleshooting Chart
If there are any other problems, or if none of the above corrective actions clears the
problem, replace the AdvanTag.
If there are any other problems, or if none of the above corrective actions clears the
problem, replace the AdvanTag. Other considerations to assure proper ATR functioning:
• The baud rate is to be the same between Host and ATR.
• The target ID is to be correct in the SECS and ASCII message that gets sent to
the ATR.
• The MicroTag is to be in the proper range and relative location to the antenna.
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6 ATR Errors and Solutions
Error or Symptom Likely Cause(s) Corrective Action
Unit not functioning
properly. Power failure. Check connection for power cables.
Is the power LED on? It must be green.
Note: Host Comm, Read/Write LEDs—each
to blink for approximately 2 seconds total at
green, orange, then red before they turn off.
Communication cables loose
or disconnected. Check serial cables for loose connector.
Check connector for bent pin(s).
During read and write
programs, the
READ/WRITE LED turns
red. MicroTag or antenna is not
installed correctly. Install MicroTag correctly. The
READ/WRITE LED should turn green only.
Refer to ATR magnetic field pattern diagram.
During read and write
programs, the
READ/WRITE LED turns
orange instead of green. MicroTag is not present or
out of range.
The antenna cable is loose.
The antenna is bad. Install MicroTag or antenna properly. The
READ/WRITE LED should turn green.
Tighten the antenna cable.
Replace the antenna.
Adjust the location of the antenna.
During read and write
programs, the
READ/WRITE LED does
not blink. The RS232 cable is loose.
The RS232 cable is bad.
The ATR is bad.
Host command is wrong. Tighten the RS232 cable.
Replace the RS232 cable.
Replace the ATR.
Check Host command and target ID.