MagnaTran 7.1 User’s Manual
Troubleshooting
MN-003-1600-00
Find Phase Related Issues
Brooks Automation
Revision 2.2
10-15
Find Phase Related Issues
Symptoms:
A “Command Failed Error” occurs while traveling in the Z direction.
Troubleshooting Process:
Inspect lower Z travel microswitch for proper adjustment and operation. Refer to
Hard Stop and Overtravel Limit Switch Adjustment on page 9-53
Refer to
Communication Related Issues on page 10-4
(Error 10009: Z Axis Hard Track-
ing Error).
Symptoms:
T1/T2 shafts do not move together while pinging in theta direction.
Troubleshooting Process:
Inspect robot shafts for a physical obstruction in the theta direction.
Replace theta driver board. Refer to
T1/T2 Axis Driver Board Replacement on page 9-
.
Symptoms:
The Z drive does not move when commands are issued.
Troubleshooting Process:
Perform
Z Brake Binding Test on page 10-27
.
If the brake does not disengage:
•
check connection to Z-Driver board
•
User 24V supply to verify brake disengages when power is applied. If
the brake disengages, replace the Z-Driver board. If the brake does not
disengage, replace the Z-brake.
Call Brooks Technical Support.