AUTO
CRIB
Section 4 Troubleshooting Common Problems
1.
Install or replace the touchscreen display
a.
To remove Display Assembly:
i.
Remove the Right Front Wall. This allows access to the display controller.
ii.
Detach the DB9 cable and the power cord from the controller.
iii.
Remove the wing nuts/nylocks that hold the display assembly to the
Vertical Z channel.
iv.
The entire display comes straight out.
1.
Take care to protect the screen.
2.
Note that the keypad drawer slides freely.
b.
To replace the Display Assembly:
i.
Align the mounting studs with the marked holes in the Vertical Z channel.
ii.
Attach and tighten the wing nuts.
iii.
Attach the DB9 cable and power cord to the controller module.
iv.
The RoboCrib computer will have to configured for the network. Please
find the instructions on how to configure a peer-to-peer network. (If the
RoboCrib computer will be using the customer’s network, the network
administrator may have to be contacted).
2.
System will not calibrate
a.
The RoboCrib will automatically begin the calibration procedure when the RoboCrib
software is started.
b.
If the machine is unable to calibrate, the software will provide the user with an error
message. Please refer to Appendix II.
3.
The software will not initiate the Calibration Sequence.
a.
Check to make sure all of the doors are closed, or set the bin door bypass switch to
“TEST”.
b.
Controller power switch should be “ON”.
c.
Ensure the RoboCrib and Management Station are still connected on the network.
4.
RoboCrib will not dispense.
a.
All doors should be closed. If doors appear to be closed, but the system thinks a door
is open, set the bin door bypass switch to “TEST”.
b.
Controller power switch should be “ON”.
c.
Ensure the DB9 cable is connected from the controller to the computer’s COM 2.
d.
Ensure there are no COM port conflicts in the Device Manager.
e.
If the MTTTY is launched, the RoboCrib software will not connect. The software will
produce errors if the RoboCrib program is started.
5.
Manual Switches are not operational.
(User needs to get to the product)
a.
Remove the Right Front Panel.
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