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GC32FLEX TSI
GC32FLEX/TSI SAFETY AND OPERATION MANUAL
TROUBLESHOOTING
SENSOR FAULT DIAGNOSIS
Sensor Faults occur when a crimp input is
ACTIVE and the Sensor does not register
movement.
If a sensor fault occurs it will be indicated via the
following means;
1) An audible sound will alert the user.
2) The Crimper will stop crimping and retract.
3) A dialog will display alerting the user that a
sensor fault occurred and a power cycle is
required.
4) The System LED will flash rapidly every half a
second.
Sensor faults are monitored during the following
actions;
1) When a Crimp input, Tablet or Foot Pedal is
active.
2) During Auto Calibration.
3) During Auto Cycle.
Any failure to register a movement while
undertaking these activities will cause a Sensor
fault to occur.
Investigating a sensor fault
If a sensor fault is triggered the cause should be
investigated. Some possible causes of a sensor
fault are outlined below;
1) The Sensor magnet has detached from the
head during the stroke.
2) The Sensor cable is not attached.
3) The Motor Drive has not turned on the motor.
4) The Motor Drive is in reverse.
5) There is not enough oil in the reservoir.
6) There is an issue with the electronics.
The Head Position indicator is useful to try and understand the cause.
When the crimp is initiated, the Head position reading should smoothly increase from ~ 1,500 up to between 17,000
and 20,000.
The Maximum Head Position of a calibrated GC32FLEX TSI is 20,000. If this is not the case please contact technical
support.
