MC1000e-R / T
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User’s Manual
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6.0 Troubleshooting
Axis 1 is retracted and I accidently hit the TARGET SET button and now
either axes 2, 3, and 4 do not work, or nothing will work.
Typically, with our lab testing, if axis 1 is retracted, and the TARGET SET but-
ton is pressed (which creates a new target position at the retracted position,
where both LEDs light up), axis 1 will still move while axes 2, 3, and 4 will not.
However, if multiple “random” button pressing occurs during this scenario, it will
cause a full system lockup. In order to recover from the lockup, the system will
need to be powered off by pressing the power button on the junction box. Once
off, the user can then turn the system back on. By manually moving axis 1 out
of the retracted position, the user can then hit the TARGET SET button to cre-
ate a new target position. Axes 2, 3, and 4 will now work. Be careful not to hit
additional buttons before axis 1 has been moved after the power is reapplied.
Doing so may cause an additional system lockup.
I accidently hit the RETRACT button, is there any way to stop it?
While in automatic motion, either in retract or target mode, none of the drive
axis controllers will work. If the RETRACT button is accidently pressed, the user
can turn off the system by pressing the power button on the junction box. This
will stop all motion. The user can then manually place the drive motor back into
position. However, it may be best to let the system finish the retract function.
Once retracted, the user can press the TARGET button to return to the previous
target.
The system was turned off. Will I still have my previous target?
Yes. The system has an onboard memory that stores the location of the last tar-
get used on axis 1. By placing the drive axis in the retracted mode, the user can
press the TARGET button to return to the previous target. It is recommended to
not move axes 2, 3, or 4 as doing so can change the target location of axis 1.
Note: Due to the programming capabilities of the unit, this feature will not work
initially on power up if axis 1 is in the retracted mode (red LED is on). By mov-
ing the axis out of the retracted mode (red LED is off), the user can then hit the
RETRACT button and then the TARGET button to return to the previous target.
Drive Axis 1 is against the forward limit switch and now axes 2, 3, and 4
will not work.
This feature is programmed into the MC1000e-R/T. While against the forward
limit switch, axes 2, 3, and 4 will not work. However, the RETRACT button can
be pressed to retract the drive axis as well as manually moving axis 1 off of the
forward limit switch. Once out of the forward position, the user can continue with
the test as axes 2, 3, and 4 will now work.
7.0 Maintenance and Service
There are no user servicable parts inside the controller or junction box.
In the event of the need for service, call Siskiyou Corporation and have the
information as shown on the Service Form (page 7) ready to discuss with a
technician.
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If the problem cannot be solved through
telephone or email communication, an RA num-
ber will be provided to return the unit to Siskiyou
Corporation. Submit a copy of the service form with
the unit.
