
Maintenance
Troubleshooting
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MagneMotion
Rockwell Automation Publication MMI-UM002E-EN-P - March 2016
Communications Troubleshooting
This section covers the determination of communications related problems within the Magne-
Mover LITE transport system.
Table 7-6: Communications Related Troubleshooting
Symptom
Problem Description
Corrective Action
MagneMover LITE motors are
powered but there is no response
to the Host Controller.
Communication to the affected
motors is lost or intermittent.
Verify all communications cables
are fully seated and secure.
Check for proper connection and
continuity of all connections.
Check communication to the Host
Controller.
Ensure logic power is enabled.
Host Controller application issue.
Verify the Host Controller is cor-
rectly set-up.
Verify the Host Application soft-
ware is correctly written.
Intermittent Communication with
the Host Controller.
Communication is lost or inter-
mittent.
Ensure all network cables are
properly seated.
MagneMover LITE motors
respond to the Host Controller but
motors do not operate.
Power to the affected motors is
lost or intermittent.
Ensure power cables to all motors
are properly seated.
Ensure propulsion power is
enabled.
E-Stop or Interlock circuit is acti-
vated.
Ensure any E-Stops or Interlocks
configured for the Paths the
motors are on are in the operate
state.