Instruction manual ME3816-6B

Operation Failure

[Condition 1] LED1 (Servo/Alarm) do not light up
No.
Possible cause
Confirmation/countermeasure
1
The specified power is not supplied.
  • Make sure that normal voltage is secured and wiring processing is correct.
  • Also, be sure to check for disconnection or partial disconnection in connectors and wiring.
    For details, refer to Way of Wiring (for Connect to PIO Control / Connector) or Way of Wiring (for Connect to PIO Control / Cables) for models with pulse motor equipped.
    For details, refer to Way of Wiring (for Connect to PIO Control / Connector) or Way of Wiring (for Connect to PIO Control / Cables) for models with 24V AC servomotor equipped.
    For details, refer to Way of Wiring (for Connect to PIO Control / Connector) or Way of Wiring (for Connect to PIO Control / Cables) for models with 200V AC servomotor equipped.
2
The unit is switched to servo OFF with the teaching tool.
Turn ON the servo with PC teaching software or teaching pendant.
3
Controller breakdown
  • Replace the motor unit.
    For details, refer to Instruction manual for each ELECYLINDER, Motor unit replacement.
  • If the unit still does not recover, contact IAI.
[Condition 2] LED1 (Servo/Alarm) light up red
No.
Possible cause
Confirmation/countermeasure
1
Alarm generated.
  • Connect the teaching tool.
  • Upon checking the alarm code, resolve the cause.
    For details, refer to Troubleshooting by Alarm Groups.
2
The stop switch of the teaching pendant is being pressed.
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Release the stop switch.
[Condition 3] The unit does not operate even when a command is sent from a master device such as a PLC
No.
Possible cause
Confirmation/countermeasure
1
I/O signal communication is not established
  • Check the input/output status of the I/O signal with the monitoring function of the teaching tool.
    (both the master device and the ELECYLINDER)
  • Make sure the I/O signal voltage is normal.
  • Check whether the length of the I/O signal cable is within 10m, and whether the wire diameter is thinner than the applicable value.
  • Make sure the wiring processing is correct.
    For details, refer to Way of Wiring (for Connect to PIO Control / Connector) or Way of Wiring (for Connect to PIO Control / Cables) for models with pulse motor equipped.
    For details, refer to Way of Wiring (for Connect to PIO Control / Connector) or Way of Wiring (for Connect to PIO Control / Cables) for models with 24V AC servomotor equipped.
    For details, refer to Way of Wiring (for Connect to PIO Control / Connector) or Way of Wiring (for Connect to PIO Control / Cables) for models with 200V AC servomotor equipped.
2
Disconnection of power & I/O cable,
disconnection or contact failure of power & I/O connector
  • Check whether the cable is disconnected/partially disconnected.
  • Make sure that the connector and cable are not pulled out.
    For details, refer to Way of Wiring (for Connect to PIO Control / Connector) or Way of Wiring (for Connect to PIO Control / Cables) for models with pulse motor equipped.
    For details, refer to Way of Wiring (for Connect to PIO Control / Connector) or Way of Wiring (for Connect to PIO Control / Cables) for models with 24V AC servomotor equipped.
    For details, refer to Way of Wiring (for Connect to PIO Control / Connector) or Way of Wiring (for Connect to PIO Control / Cables) for models with 200V AC servomotor equipped.
3
Movement command issued to stopping position
When stopping at "Forward end", check the ladder sequence by
sending a "Forward" command etc.
Check the ladder sequence and the setting of the forward end/backward end.
4
Edge signals are input to "Forward" and "Backward".
Check the ladder sequence and input level signals.
* For details on I/O signals, refer to Operation from Master Device.