AutoLab TF Dispenser Technical Manual – Revision 5
AutoLab TF dispensers Technical Manual TFTMTF / Rev 5.0 / 24
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May 2006 Page 146 of 150
Chapter 3：Troubleshooting
Error Messages and Solutions
ERROR MESSAGE CAUSES
SOLUTION
Connect error AutoLab TF CTRL checks the
position of machine and then
finds the PLC is offline.
1. Check that if the main power switch is on.
2. Check that if the emergency stop knob is
release.
3. Check that if the “0” button is pressed.
4. Check that if the power source is correct, it
should be signal phase and AC220V.
5. Check that if the power cable is connected.
6. Check that if the RS232C cable is connected
properly.
7. Check that if the “ON LINE” LED is blinking, if
not check the RS485 Plug or change LA50B
CPU module.
Dispense Error 1. Solution is under stock.
2. The injector didn’t work
properly.
3. The scale didn’t work
properly.
1. Refill the solution and then setup the under
stock warming in software to prevent situation
occur again.
2. Check the injector by following：
i. If air pressure is set to 4.5~6.0 kg/cm
2
.
ii. Clean the surface of injector.
iii. Check the dip tube of injector if there is
leakage.
iv. Check if the scraper in the lid is hurt.
3. Check the scale by following：
i. If the scale is on.
ii. Check that if the container is put on the
balance..
iii. Check if there is anything touching the
scale.
Dye Pot Tray Is Unable
To Move Into Dispense
Position
1. Inlet conveyor failure
2. Inlet limit sensor failure
3. The tray inlet cylinder
failure
4. Scales sensor failure
5. Scales unstable
1. Check the inlet by following:
i. Check if the OUTPUT No. 13 signal of
LA50B D.I.O 0 module is working after
pressing “ACK confirm button” is pushed, if
not, replace the module.
ii. Check if the signal cables are properly
connected.
2. Check if the air valve for moving dye pot works;
if not, replace the valve.
3. Check if the sensor of the air cylinder for moving
the dye pot works properly; if not, replace the
sensor.
4. Check if scales positioning sensor works
properly; if not, replace the sensor.
5. Please refer to “Scales unstable”.
Robot Can Not Move 1. Safety doors signal can’t be
detected.
2. The servo amplifier
indicates red light.
1. Check the safety doors by following：
i. Check that if all the safety doors close
certainly.
ii. Check if the safety door sensors work
properly.
2. Check the servo amplifier by following：
i. Turn off and Turn on power again to reset
the amplifier to see if the red LED is still
remain. If yes, contact the agent for
replacing the servo amplifier.
ii. If it is only problem when motor start to
move, replace the amplifier.
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