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Chapter 5 – Troubleshooting
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Save the Configuration File
Since further troubleshooting steps may change the drive configuration, you
should upload the current drive configuration file and save it to your PC, in case
you need it for future reference.
Reconfigure the Drive
To verify proper configuration, you may wish to reconfigure the drive. Pay
particular attention to selecting proper configuration settings for the motor that you
have installed, as motor configuration problems can cause a variety of errors.
Download the new configuration to the drive; the changes will become effective
after you RESET or cycle power. (A simplified configuration procedure was
presented in Chapter 2 Installation. For full configuration information, see
Chapter 3 Configuration.)
Software Commands for Troubleshooting
Four software commands are very useful for identifying problems. This section
provides guidelines and tips for using these commands. For full command descrip-
tions and tables of error codes, see the Gemini Programmer's Reference.
TERRLG – Transfer Error Log
The TERRLG command displays the last ten error conditions. It is updated every
time an error occurs; you may want to make a note of the errors listed the first time
you issue the command, as this original information will be written over as
subsequent errors occur.
You can use the CERRLG command to clear the contents of the error log. This
allows you to start the diagnostic process when the error log is in a known state.
TAS – Transfer Axis Status
The TAS command returns the status of all axes, in the form of 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:
Status Condition:
Solution:
Drive shut down
If this is the only bit that is set, it indicates that the drive
is waiting to be enabled. To enable the drive, connect
pins 1 and 2 of the DRIVE I/O connector, and issue a
DRIVE1 command.
Drive faults occurred
To identify which faults occurred, check the TASX
command. (See following section.)
Hardware limit hit
The default is for limits to be disabled. If these bits are
set, install or check limit switches; or disable limits with
the LHØ command.
See the Gemini Programmer's Reference for the complete list of status conditions.