8 Troubleshooting
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Version: 2.4.0
MS235E
H-811 Hexapod Microrobot
Problem
Possible causes
Solution
The hexapod does
not move.
Controller with
E-Stop
socket:
Connection of the E-Stop
socket prevents motion
from being triggered
Connect the E-Stop socket with
external hardware according to
the requirements of your
application, e.g., with the
C887B0038 shorting plug. For
details, see "Using the E-Stop
Socket" in the user manual of
the C-887.5xx controller.
Check the Power Good signal
and the activation state of the
24-V output for the hexapod
(24 V Out 7 A). Options:
- In PIMikroMove, open the
Diagnostic Information window
by choosing C-887 > Show
diagnostic information... on the
menu
Send the
DIA?
command
Meaning of the
displayed information:
1 (Hexapod Powered):
−
= 1 - power supply for the
drives of the hexapod
exists
−
= 0 - power supply for the
drives of the hexapod has
been interrupted
2 (controller E-Stop activated):
−
= 1 - 24-V output of the C-
887.5xx controller is active
−
= 0 - 24-V output of the C-
887.5xx controllers is
inactive
For further information, refer to
the user manual for the C-887.5xx
controller.
