Troubleshooting guide (en) 07/2020 - v.1.1 ©Copyright 2019-2020: Mobile Industrial Robots A/S.
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How to check cable connections
Most faults in the connectivity across cables occur in the connectors. To determine where the fault is in a
cable, we therefore recommend to start by checking the connectors.
There are two steps in checking the connectors:
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Check that the cable is properly connected to its end connectors. If hey are visible, verify that each wire is
connected to a connector pin by pulling each wire gently (approximately 10 N). Avoid pulling harder than
necessary, as this may damage the connection between the wire and connector. When checking a wire, it
should only be able to move 0.5 mm from its original position at most.
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If the cable and connector are securely fixed together, ensure that the connector is correctly plugged into
its socket. The connector is loose if it can be pulled out of the socket easily. To ensure that the connector is
correctly plugged in, gently push the connector into its socket. If a connector has a lock or screws, check
that you cannot unplug it without unlocking or unscrewing it.
Cables are occasionally labeled incorrectly or are missing labels. To locate the correct cable, it
is a good idea to refer to the images shown in the guide or the wiring diagrams found on the
Distributor site.
