braking system to ensure that the load is safely stopped during an E-stop event. All safety features must be tested
in controlled, non-dangerous situations to ensure they will work properly during a real E-stop event.
The X-MCC ships with a shorting bar across all four interface pins to disable the E-stop by default and allow normal
motor operation. To use the E-stop circuit, first remove the shorting bar and then wire a DC power supply with a
voltage of between 12 V and 48 V in series with a normally closed switch as shown below. The signal can be wired
in either polarity. Opening the switch will cause the E-stop to engage.
Troubleshooting X-Series Motion Devices
The following sections contain tips for troubleshooting common problems. If the device is unable to communicate,
and it is operating erratically, a manual factory reset can be performed on most devices using the following steps.
Note that this will reset most settings.
1. Power Off the device
2. Push and hold the knob for the first Axis (if applicable)
3. Power On the device
4. Continue to hold the knob in until the blue LED is lit (~5 seconds), then release.
The device has been returned to its factory defaults and can be configured as per the steps in
Initial Setup
.
Front Panel Indicators
Green LED on.
The device is powered on and is operating normally.
Green LED fades in and out (stepper motor peripherals only).
The device is parked.
Issue a
tools parking unpark
command, or
home
the device.
Green LED flashes slowly.
The operating conditions of the device are outside of the recommended range.
This will occur when the supply voltage is either over or under the recommended range or the controller
temperature has exceeded the set limit. Check the following:
The input voltage is within the operational range of the device. This can be read from the device with
the
get system.voltage
command.
The device temperature is within range. This can be read from the device with the
get
system.temperature
command.
Green LED off.
The device is not powered.
Check the supply connections and power adaptor for correct operation.
Red LED on or flashing.
A critical error has occurred.
Please contact
Zaber Technical Support
.
Yellow LED always off or flashes but no reply.
There are communication errors.
Please see the
Communication Errors
section below.
Yellow LED fading in and out.
A peripheral is awaiting activation.
Please see the
Activating Peripherals
section.