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Gemini GT6 Hardware Installation Guide
TASX – Transfer Extended Axis Status
The TASX command returns the axis status conditions. It reports more informa-
tion than the TAS command, and is helpful for identifying which faults occurred.
It returns a 32 bit response (1 = Yes; Ø = No). Note the positions of bits that are
“1” rather than “0”—they indicate problem areas, some of which are:
Bit #: Fault:
Solution:
1
Motor temperature fault
Thermal switch in motor is open; motor is hot
2
Low voltage fault
Check acceleration; AC power wiring and input level
3
Drive temperature fault
Check ventilation; ambient temperature
7
Configuration error
Drive cannot operate as configured. See TCS com-
mand, below.
10
Bridge fault
Check motor wiring for short circuit. (See note below.)
17
Stall detected
Stall was detected, regardless of ESK setting.
18
Excessive velocity command Commanded velocity exceeds DMVLIM limit.
(Warning only: does not light LED or stop motion.)
20
Power Dissipation active
Internal regeneration circuit was active. Check
deceleration.
(Warning only: does not light LED or stop motion.)
22
Unrecognized hardware
Consult factory.
23
User fault
Indicates input #3 was active.
24
Keep Alive active
Not a fault; ind24VDC power at keep alive
input.
25
Power dissipation fault
Indicates excessive regeneration. Check deceleration,
load inertia.
28
Configuration warning
Drive altered a user entered value. See TCS command.
(Warning only: does not light LED or stop motion.)
29
Encoder output failure
ORES is set too high for maximum velocity commanded
(NOTE: Bridge fault can also indicate output bridge overheating. To test, check drive heatsink
temperature; allow drive to cool, then reset drive. If fault remains, it is due to a short circuit—
check motor and motor wiring. If fault reoccurs after several minutes, it may be due to
restricted airflow over the drive’s heatsink.)
See the Gemini Programmer's Reference for the complete list of status conditions.
TCS – Transfer Configuration Status
If the TASX command indicates a configuration error or warning, use the TCS
command to help ascertain the cause of the condition.
NOTE: TCS reports only one error code; errors will overwrite warnings. There-
fore, if there is more than one error condition present:
1.
Resolve the known error.
2.
Cycle power to the drive, issue a RESET command, or activate the RESET input.
3.
If another error condition presents itself (e.g., the drive will not enable), check for
subsequent errors with the TCS command.
See the Gemini Programmer's Reference for the complete list of faults and
warnings.
