Network Force/Torque Sensor System

Net F/T Installation and Operation Manual
Document: 9620-05-net ft-11
16. Fieldbus Operation ........................................................................................................... 91
16.1 PROFINET Fieldbus Interface .................................................................................................... 91
16.1.1 Enabling the PROFINET Interface ................................................................................. 92
16.1.2 Communications CGI (comm.cgi) Options ..................................................................... 94
16.1.3 XML Page Elements....................................................................................................... 94
16.1.4 Returning Default Settings ............................................................................................. 94
16.1.5 Replacing and Installed PROFINET Fieldbus Net Box .................................................. 94
16.1.5.1 Replacement with an Uncommissioned Fieldbus Net Box .............................. 94
16.1.5.2 Replacement with Previously Commissioned Fieldbus Net Box ..................... 95
17. Advanced Topics .............................................................................................................. 96
17.1 Improving Ethernet Throughput .................................................................................................. 96
17.1.1 Direct Connection between Net F/T and Host ............................................................... 96
17.1.2 Choice of Operating System .......................................................................................... 96
17.1.3 Increasing Operating System Performance ................................................................... 96
17.1.4 Avoid Logging the Host to a Company Network ............................................................ 96
17.1.5 Use a Dedicated Network .............................................................................................. 96
17.2 Reducing Noise ........................................................................................................................... 97
17.2.1 Mechanical Vibration ...................................................................................................... 97
17.2.2 Electrical Interference..................................................................................................... 97
17.3 Detecting Failures (Diagnostics) ................................................................................................. 97
17.3.1 Detecting Sensitivity Changes ....................................................................................... 97
17.4 Scheduled Maintenance .............................................................................................................. 97
17.4.1 Periodic Inspection ......................................................................................................... 97
17.5 A Word about Resolution ............................................................................................................ 98
17.6 Connecting to Specific Industrial Robots .................................................................................... 98
17.6.1 ABB Robotics ................................................................................................................. 99
17.6.2 Denso Robotics .............................................................................................................. 99
17.6.3 Fanuc Robotics .............................................................................................................. 99
17.6.4 Kuka Robotics .............................................................................................................. 100
17.6.5 Motoman Robotics ....................................................................................................... 100
18. Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................. 101
18.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................ 101
18.2 System Status Code .................................................................................................................. 101
18.3 Questions and Answers ............................................................................................................ 103
18.3.1 Powering Up ................................................................................................................. 103
18.3.2 Communications ........................................................................................................... 103
18.3.3 Java Demo ................................................................................................................... 103
18.3.4 Web Pages ................................................................................................................... 104
18.3.5 Errors with Force and Torque Readings ...................................................................... 104
18.3.6 Connection to Specific Equipment ............................................................................... 104
19. General Specifications ................................................................................................... 105
19.1 Environmental ........................................................................................................................... 105
19.1.1 Storage and Operating Temperatures ......................................................................... 105
19.2 Transducer Data Filtering .......................................................................................................... 105
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