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Chapter 9 
Motion Error Codes, faults, and attributes 
This chapter provides an overview of the error codes, faults and attributes for 
motion instructions.   
This table lists the error codes for Logix Designer software motion instructions. 
Motion Instruction Error Codes Descriptions 
Error  Corrective Action or Cause  Notes 
1  Reserved Error Code 1  Reserved for future use. 
2  Reserved Error Code 2  Reserved for future use. 
3  Look for another instance of this type of instruction. See if its EN bit is on but its 
DN and ER bits are off (enabled but not done or erred). Wait until its DN or ER bit 
turns on. 
Execution Collision 
You cannot execute an instruction by using the same control word as another 
instruction if the other instruction is not done or has an error. Regardless, it is 
recommended that each instruction has a unique control word. 
4  Open the servo loop before you execute this instruction.  Servo On State Error 
5  Close the servo loop before you execute this instruction.  Servo Off State Error 
For a motion coordinated instruction, refer to the online help for the instruction for 
extended error code definitions. They identify which axis caused the error. 
Example: If the extended error code is zero, check the axis for index zero of the 
coordinate system.   
6  Disable the axis drive.  Drive On State Error 
7  Execute a Motion Axis Shutdown Reset (MASR) instruction or direct command to 
reset the axis. 
Shutdown State Error 
For a motion coordinated instruction, refer to the online help for the instruction for 
extended error code definitions. They identify which axis caused the error. 
Example: If the extended error code is zero, check the axis for index zero of the 
coordinate system. 
8  The configured axis type is not correct.  Wrong Axis Type 
For a motion coordinated instruction, refer to the online help for the instruction for 
extended error code definitions. They identify which axis caused the error. 
Example: If the extended error code is zero, check the axis for index zero of the 
coordinate system.   
9  The instruction tried to execute in a direction that aggravates the current 
overtravel condition. 
Overtravel Condition 
10  The master axis reference is the same as the slave axis reference or the Master 
Axis is also an axis in the Save Coordinate System. 
Master Axis Conflict 
Motion Error Codes (.ERR)