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8. TROUBLESHOOTING 
 
Alarm No.: A.8E  Name: USB communication error 
Description 
USB communication error occurred between the servo amplifier and the communication device (e.g. 
personal computer). 
Detailed 
display 
Detailed 
Name 
Cause  Checking method  Result  Action 
8E.1  USB 
communication 
receive error 
1)  Communication cable fault  Check if the alarm 
occurs after replacing 
the USB cable. 
Alarm does not 
occur. 
Replace the USB cable. 
  Alarm occurs.  Check 2). 
  2)  Communication device 
(e.g. personal computer) 
setting error 
Check the 
communication setting 
of the communication 
device. 
Incorrect setting  Check the setting. 
  Correct setting  Check 3). 
    3)  Fault in the surrounding 
environment 
Check the noise, etc.  An error is found.  Take the appropriate 
measures according to the 
cause. 
No error.  Check 4). 
    4)  Servo amplifier fault  Check if the alarm 
occurs after replacing 
the servo amplifier. 
Alarm does not 
occur. 
Replace the servo 
amplifier. 
8E.2  USB 
communication 
checksum 
error 
1)  Communication cable fault  Execute the checking methods mentioned in the alarm display "8E.1". 
  2)  Communication device 
(e.g. personal computer) 
setting error 
 
  3)  Fault in the surrounding 
environment 
 
    4)  Servo amplifier fault 
8E.3  USB 
communication 
character 
error 
1)  Communication cable fault  Execute the checking methods mentioned in the alarm display "8E.1". 
  2)  Communication device 
(e.g. personal computer) 
setting error 
    3)  Fault in the surrounding 
environment 
    4)  Servo amplifier fault 
8E.4  USB 
communication 
command 
error 
1)  Communication cable fault  Execute the checking methods mentioned in the alarm display "8E.1". 
  2)  Communication device 
(e.g. personal computer) 
setting error 
 
  3)  Fault in the surrounding 
environment  
 
    4)  Servo amplifier fault 
 
8E.5  USB 
communication 
data No. 
error 
1)  Communication cable fault  Execute the checking methods mentioned in the alarm display "8E.1". 
  2)  Communication device 
(e.g. personal computer) 
setting error 
 
    3)  Fault in the surrounding 
environment  
 
    4)  Servo amplifier fault 
 
 
Alarm No.: 888 (Note)  Name: Watchdog   
Description  CPU or part is faulty. 
Detailed 
display 
Detailed 
Name 
Cause  Checking method  Result  Action 
    1)  Fault of parts in the servo 
amplifier 
    Replace the servo 
amplifier. 
Note. At power-on, "888" appears instantaneously, but it is not an error.