Troubleshooting Fanuc Servo Devices

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A06B-6058-H005

Troubleshooting Fanuc Servo Devices

Recently we had a customer that we helped with troubleshooting a FANUC servo A20B-1003-0090 board that he was installing into an A06B-6058-H005 drive. A handful FANUC troubleshooting options are listed below.

Troubleshooting for the DCAI alarm:

[check items]

  1. Setting S2 for the S series
  2. Machine load
  3. Check connection of separate discharge unit

[Adjustment procedure]

A. Check amplifier setting S2. If the setting is incorrect, go to Cause 1. If the setting is correct, go to A-0.

A-0: Check whether a separate discharge unit is being used. If it is being used, go to A-1. If not being used, go to A-2.

A-1: Check the connection of the separate discharge unit. If the connection is incorrect, go to Cause 2. If connection is correct, go to A-2.

A-2: Check the acceleration/deceleration frequency. If the frequency is too high, go to Cause 3. If the frequency is low enough, go to A-3.

A-3: Replace the servo amplifier. If a DCAL alarm no longer occurs, go to Cause 4. If a DCAL alarm still occurs, go to Cause 3.

[Causes]

1). If the setting S2 of the S series servo amplifier is incorrect, a DC alarm is caused.

2). If the separate discharge unit is connected incorrectly, a DC alarm occurs.

3). Compared to the regenerative power of the amplifier, the regenerative energy of the motor is too large. (The inertia is too large or the acceleration/deceleration frequency is too high.) In this case, try to decrease the acceleration/deceleration frequency or install a separate discharge unit.

4). The discharge transistor (Q1) in the servo amplifier is defective.

MRO Electric and Supply has new and refurbished FANUC CNC products available, including FANUC Servo parts. We also offer repair pricing. For more information, please call 800-691-8511 or email sales@mroelectric.com.

Powering Up a Siemens PCU 50 (Siemens Simodrive)

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Siemens Simodrive

Powering Up a Siemens PCU 50 (Siemens Simodrive)

Recently we had a customer who we helped to walk through with booting up a 6FC5210-0DF22-0AA0 Siemens Simodrive PCU 50 unit that they were replacing. Their original unit was starting up and then freezing after several minutes so they decided to go ahead and replace the unit, as their original was diagnosed as having a blown main board which was not repairable. There were some issue with getting the replacement up and running, so we wanted to give a simple explanation for powering up a 6FC5210-0DF22-0AA0 unit (view Siemens CNC Simodrive Series parts here), along with an accompanying video showing the final result.

To start, the PCU 50 need to be hooked up to 24VDC power using the accompanying green plug. On the PCU 50 itself there is a wiring diagram showing all of the connections for the ground and the +/-. Next, the display monitor is hooked up to the VGA port, and then the keyboard/mouse are hooked into either the USB connections or the designated connections on the side of the 6FC5210-0DF22-0AA0 unit. Before powering on the unit, you need to make sure to turn the black knob on the CPU card from the “non-operating” position to the “operating” position. If it is not changed the unit will still power on, but you will be unable to access the CPU. Once everything is set you can turn on the DC power and the 6FC5210-0DF22-0AA0 will power up successfully, bringing you to the login screen.

Here is a link to a video showing the connections and the booting process.

MRO Electric stocks new and refurbished Siemens CNC Simodrive parts. We also provide pre-priced Control Techniques repairs. For more information or to request a quote, please call 800-691-8511 or email sales@mroelectric.com.

Replacing a 140CPU43412 With a 140CPU43412A CPU

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140CPU43412A CPU

Replacing a 140CPU43412 With a 140CPU43412A CPU

One of the more common Modicon Quantum CPU modules is the 140CPU43412A CPU module. This unit replaced the 140CPU43412 unit which has since become obsolete. Currently, many systems are being updated so we consistently get questions about 140CPU43412A CPU replacement and what the differences between the two units are, and if they are plug-and-play replacements. To help with this transition, we put together a few notes to help anyone who has questions.

The redesigned unit designated with the “A” at the end is functionally identical to the original non-“A” unit, with a few slight considerations. If you are using this CPU in a hot standby system, you must use matching units, so either two 140CPU43412 units or two 140CPU43412A units. Additionally, the 140CPU43412A version has a unique flash executive, and the two unit’s flash executives are not interchangeable. For the software, all the standard systems (Concept, ProWORX, and Modsoft) support the 140CPU43412A unit, and any 140CPU43412 program will load directly on to the new 140CPU43412A without needing to be changed.

MRO Electric stocks new and refurbished Modicon Quantum parts.  We also provide pre-priced Control Techniques repairs. For more information or to request a quote, please call 800-691-8511 or email sales@mroelectric.com.

Rebuild a Fanuc Motor – Model A06B-0131-B075 Process

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Gallery of pictures showing the process that it takes to rebuild a Fanuc motor, part number A06B-0128-B675#7008.

Original pictures of the motor. Fan is dirty, all sides show significant use.

fanuc motor repair
fanuc motor repair

Upon disassembling the FANUC servo motor, the residue was found in the stator prompting the removal of the motor shaft. This would have caused a short in the stator once running.

The finished product, after the motor is rebuilt and fully tested.

rebuild a fanuc motor
fanuc servo motor repair
MRO Electric stocks new and refurbished FANUC CNC Motors. We also provide pre-priced Control Techniques repairs. For more information or to request a quote, please call 800-691-8511 or email sales@mroelectric.com.
Unidrive Classic

Unidrive Classic HF Trip Codes: HF82, HF83, HF84, HF88

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Unidrive Classic HF Trip Codes: HF82, HF83, HF84, HF88

HF82 – Large option module missing:
The trip would be expected if one of the UD7x large option modules is removed while
the Drive is powered up. If this trip occurs at any other time than the case above, then
there is a problem with either the large option module or the UD90A control PCB.

HF83 – Power Board Code Failure:
This trip means that the UD90A control PCB could not recognize the power rating of
the power PCB it is connected to.
On Unidrive Sizes 1 to 4, the trip is probably due to the power PCB in the Drive but a
problem with the UD90A control PCB could also cause this trip.
On a Unidrive Size 5 the trip is caused by either UD99 PCB or the UD90A PCB. The
interconnects between the PCBs could also cause this trip and should be checked.

HF84 -Current Offset Trim Failure:
This trip means there is a problem with the current feedback on the Drive.
On Unidrive Sizes 1 to 4, the trip is probably due to the power PCB in the Drive but a
problem with the UD90A control PCB could also cause this trip.
On a Unidrive Size 5 the trip is cause by either UD99 PCB or the UD90A PCB. The
interconnects between the PCBs could also cause this trip and should be checked.

HF88 – Watchdog Failure:
This trip can result from a faulty UD7x Co-Processor.
With power off, remove Co-Processor and re-apply
power.
Hardware Faults are typically fatal. If powering down and letting the drive sit for 5
minutes before re-application of Power does not clear the HF Fault it would require
Drive repair.

MRO Electric stocks new and refurbished Classic Unidrives. We also provide pre-priced Control Techniques repairs. For more information or to request a quote, please call 800-691-8511 or email sales@mroelectric.com.

FANUC CHECKSUM Error

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We recently shipped out two Fanuc A16B-3200-0040 boards to a customer and upon installation, they received a Fanuc CHECKSUM error on their control. Here are the notes that we use to troubleshoot this Fanuc error which can be used to try and solve the problem.

There are two common causes for this problem.  The first and most likely is TP communications.  If you see 3-5 “_” appear under the checksum number, and no red LED’s on the CPU, then this is the problem.  This means that 1/2 the communications signal is missing.  Swap the Pendant and cable (Cable is probably crushed or cut), and everything should hopefully be great.  There is a possibility of damage on the CPU side, however.

MRO Electric and Supply has new and refurbished FANUC CNC and FANUC Robotics parts available. We also offer repair pricing. For more information, please call 800-691-8511 or email sales@mroelectric.com

The second is a corruption of software on the CPU.  This will result in the middle red LED (going from memory, so it might be a different LED) on the CPU turning on.  The only way to recover from this is to dump in an image, or reload core & put in your most recent backup.  Corruptions can occur from the backup battery being dead, noisy power being supplied, or any major power glitch while the system is on (power loss, lightning strike, etc.)

Modicon Quantum Product Overview

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A modular, flexible architecture and an extensive range of networks and Fieldbus communication devices combine to make Modicon Quantum an ideal automation platform for continuous or semi-continuous industrial processes, as well as for large infrastructures.

The product of more than 25 years experience in the field of redundancy systems, Modicon Quantum is the perfect solution for applications that require high control system availability. This offer is therefore inherently suited to critical applications, such as petrochemicals, metals, cement, energy, tunnels, airports and water treatment. It can be used in many fields from Food & Beverage to the pharmaceutical industry. Certified by TUV Rheinland Group and IEC61508 complaint, some modules of the Modicon Quantum can be used in applications where functional safety is necessary. A configuration which combines functional safety and redundancy is also available.

This automation platform provides unrivalled treatment capacity together with an expandable memory size. It can receive the complete project, deal with very complex data structures, time and date stamping of diagnostics information as well as storage of recipes and traceability of information.

A Modicon Quantum automation platform configuration uses the following product families: Rack, Power supply, Central processing unit, Communication, Input/Output, Analogue, and Metering. The representative configuration selected consists of the following 15 modules mounted on a 16 slot rack 140XBP01600: 140CPU67161, 140CPS11420, 140ACI04000, 140ACO02000, 140ACO13000, 140ATI03000, 140CRP93200, 140DAI54000, 140DDI35300, 140DDI84100, 140DDO35300, 140DRA84000, 140ERT85410, 140NOE77101, 140XBE10000.

The environmental impact of this referenced configurations is representative of the impacts of the other possible configurations for which the same technology is used. The environmental analysis was performed in conformity with ISO 14040 “Environmental management: Life cycle assessment – Principle and framework”. This analysis takes the stages in the life cycle of the product into account.

MRO Electric and Supply has new and refurbished Modicon parts available including the Modicon Quantum series. We also offer repair pricing. For more information, please call 800-691-8511 or email sales@mroelectric.com