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#31
Troubleshooting 101 / What is Overshoot Error?
March 30, 2016, 04:23:AM
What does Overshoot Error mean?

Hello,
What is a "Overshoot Alarm" in easy to understand language? Can someone provide an explanation or definition of a Overshoot error message and its possible causes. I'm looking for tips on troubleshooting this type of fault from the perspective of an electrical maintenance tech. Thank you!

Also can be known as:

  • Overshoot Fault
  • Overshoot Alarm
  • Overshoot Problem
  • Overshoot Message

#32
What does Input Command mean?

Hello,
What is a "Input Command Alarm" in easy to understand language? Can someone provide a basic explanation or definition of a Input Command Alarm message and its possible causes.

I'm looking for tips on troubleshooting this type of fault from the perspective of an electrical maintenance tech. Thank you!


  • Input Command Fault
  • Input Command Alarm
  • Input Command Problem
  • Input Command Message

#33
What does High DC Bus mean?

Hello,
What is a "High DC Bus Alarm" in easy terms? Can someone provide a basic explanation or definition of a High DC Bus Alarm message and its possible causes. I'm looking for tips on troubleshooting this type of fault from the perspective of a electrical maintenance tech. Thank you!


  • High DC Bus Fault
  • High DC Bus Alarm
  • High DC Bus Problem
  • High DC Bus Message

#34
What does Excessive Ripple Current mean?

Hello,
What is a "Excessive Ripple Current Alarm" in layman's terms? Can someone provide a basic explanation or definition of a Excessive Ripple Current message and its possible causes. I'm looking for tips on troubleshooting this type of fault from the perspective of a maintenance techn. Thank you!


  • Excessive Ripple Current Fault
  • Excessive Ripple Current Alarm
  • Excessive Ripple Current Problem
  • Excessive Ripple Current Message

#35
What does DC Bus Failure Alarm mean?

Hello,
What is a "DC Bus Failure Alarm" in layman's terms? Can someone provide a basic explanation or definition of a DC Bus Failure Alarm message and its possible causes. I'm looking for tips on troubleshooting this type of fault from the perspective of a maintenance technician. Thank you!


  • DC Bus Failure Fault
  • DC Bus Failure Alarm
  • DC Bus Failure Problem
  • DC Bus Failure Message

#36
What does Current Trip Alarm mean?

Hello,
What is a "Current Trip Alarm" in layman's terms? Can someone provide a basic explanation or definition of a Current Trip Alarm message and its possible causes. I'm looking for tips on troubleshooting this type of fault from the perspective of a maintenance technician. Thank you!


  • Current Trip Fault
  • Current Trip Alarm
  • Current Trip Problem
  • Current Trip Message

#37
What does Current Monitoring Alarm mean?

Hello,
What is a "Current Monitoring Alarm" in layman's terms? Can someone provide a basic explanation or definition of a Current Monitoring message and its possible causes. I'm looking for tips on troubleshooting this type of fault from the perspective of a maintenance technician. Thank you!


  • Current Monitoring Fault
  • Current Monitoring Error
  • Current Monitoring Alarm
  • Current Monitoring Message

#38
What is a Bad Supervisory Module Error?

Hello,
What is a "Bad Supervisory Module Error" in layman's terms? Can someone provide a basic explanation or definition of a Bad Supervisory Module Error message and its possible causes. I'm looking for tips on troubleshooting this type of fault from the perspective of a maintenance technician. Thank you!


  • Bad Supervisory Module Fault
  • Bad Supervisory Module Error
  • Bad Supervisory Module Alarm
  • Bad Supervisory Module Message


#39
Troubleshooting 101 / What is a bad shunt error?
March 30, 2016, 03:55:AM
What does Bad Shunt Error mean?

Hello,
What is a "Bad Shunt Error" in layman's terms? Can someone provide a basic explanation or definition of a Bad Shunt Error message and its possible causes. I'm looking for tips on troubleshooting this type of fault from the perspective of a maintenance tech. Thank you!


  • Bad Shunt Fault
  • Bad Shunt Error
  • Bad Shunt Alarm
  • Bad Shunt Message


#40
What does Bad Servo Driver Error mean?

Hello,
What is a "Bad Servo Driver Error" in layman's terms? Can someone provide a basic explanation or definition of a Bad Servo Driver Error message and its possible causes. I'm looking for tips on troubleshooting this type of fault from the perspective of a hands-on technician. Thank you!


  • Bad Servo Driver Fault
  • Bad Servo Driver Error
  • Bad Servo Driver Alarm
  • Bad Servo Driver Message

#41
What does Bad Pre-Amp Error mean?

Hello,
What is a "Bad Pre-Amp Error" in layman's terms? Can someone provide a basic explanation or definition of a Bad Pre-Amp Error message and its possible causes. I'm looking for tips on troubleshooting this type of fault. Thank you!





  • Bad Pre-Amp Fault
  • Bad Pre-Amp Error
  • Bad Pre-Amp Alarm
  • Bad Pre-Amp Message
#42
What does Bad Personality Module mean?

Hello,
What is a "Bad Personality Module" in layman's terms? Can someone provide a basic explanation or definition of a Bad Personality Module message and its possible causes. I'm looking for tips on troubleshooting this type of fault. Thank you!




  • Bad Personality Module Fault
  • Bad Personality Module Error
  • Bad Personality Module Alarm
  • Bad Personality Module Message
#43
What is a Maximum Lag Error?

Hello,
What is a "Maximum Lag Error" in layman's terms? Can someone provide a basic explanation or definition of a Maximum Lag Error message and its possible causes. I'm looking for tips on troubleshooting this type of fault. Thank you!

#44
What does "Slow Motor Response" mean?

Hello,
What does Slow Motor Response mean in layman's terms? Can someone provide a basic explanation or definition of a Slow Motor Response message and its possible causes. Thank you!

#45
What does "Servo Motor Overtemp" mean?

Hello,
What does servo motor overtemp mean in layman's terms? Can someone provide a basic explanation or definition of a servo motor overtemp message and its possible causes. Thank you!

#46
What does "Bus Inhibit" mean?

Hello,
What does Bus Inhibit mean? Can someone provide a basic explanation or definition of bus inhibit and its association with a motor. Thank you!

#47
What does "Excessive Gain" mean?

Hello,
What does excessive gain mean? Can someone provide a basic explanation or definition of excessive gain pertaining to a motor. Thank you!

#48
What Does No Control Voltage Mean?

I have seen this error on a servo motor control system. Is there a simple explanation? I checked the control voltage and I have the 24 Volts so it is confusing. I shouldn't see a "no control voltage error".

#49
Troubleshooting 101 / What is a Foldback Alarm?
March 25, 2016, 04:26:AM
What is a Foldback Alarm?

Looking for a general explanation of a foldback alarm.


#50
Hello Guys,
I have chosen this venue to post a bunch of questions about faults, errors, and alarms. What I am hoping to accomplish, is a better understanding of many of these issues that have occurred in my recent career as a technician. Pretty much looking for simple explanations that can be understood by beginner technicians.

I've got a lot of questions, we'll see what happens.

Thanks!
#51
What is a Servo Following Error?

Hello,
I am looking for a better understanding of servo following errors.