RoadRunner Owner's Manual - Data I/O Corporation

Troubleshooting • Resolving Problems •• Testing the ProgrammerResolving ProblemsIn case of a system failure, the onboard diagnostic system will, in mostcases, notify the user. Most subsystem failures or anomalies detected by systemsensors will be displayed on the keypad screen.Testing the ProgrammerIn addition to the onboard diagnostic system, a Diagnostic Adapter Board(DAB), model name RR-DIAG ADAPTER, detects problems related to programmerhardware failure. The DAB tests the Waveform Circuit Board andBackPlane Circuit Board—parts of the RoadRunner programmer. The DABdoes not test the Robot I/O Board or system timing.See “Diagnosing with the Adapter Board” on page 5-5.Viewing ErrorsIf an error occurs, a message should be displayed on the keypad screen, andthe yellow or blue status lamp will illuminate. The blue status lamp denotesthat the RoadRunner has stopped. The yellow status indicator denotes anabnormal condition that may cause the RoadRunner to stop.To view and correct errors, perform the following:1. On the Keypad, press the Menu button to remove the error messages. Ifthere are other error messages, the next one will appear.2. Check the error as implied by the message and correct it as necessary.Clearing Jammed Device Tape6For information aboutloading the device andcover tape into theRoadRunner, refer to“Loading Device Tape” onpage 3-14.If the tape advances incorrectly or not at all, it may be jammed inside theRoadRunner. To clear the tape path:1. Press the Emergency Stop button (to continue the job later) or selectJob, then End, and turn the power off.2. Cut the cover tape near the Take-Up Reel.3. Remove the device tape from the RoadRunner by pulling it back outfrom the input side. It should pull from the machine easily.4. Inspect the device tape and remove any flaws, cuts, or breaks in the tapebefore reloading it.NOTE: A common cause of jammed device tape is inferior tapesplices.6—2 Data I/O • ProLINE-RoadRunner Owner’s Manual • 096-0240 [updated Mar2010]