PI C-863 User Manual

12 Troubleshooting
C-863 Mercury Controller MS205Equ Version: 2.0.0 85
Problem Possible Causes Solution
The stage does
not move
The cable is not
connected correctly
 Check the cable connections.
The stage or the stage
cable is defective
 If available, replace the defective stage with another
stage and test the new combination.
Stage not connected to
power supply
Stages with integrated PWM amplifier are supplied via a
separate power supply.
 If the stage has an integrated PWM amplifier,
connect it to a suitable power supply.
 Make sure that the power supply is functioning
properly.
Limit switch signal logic
set incorrectly
In order for the stage to be able to move, all settings of
the C-863 must correspond to the limit switch logic level
of the stage; see "Limit Switch Detection".
 Set DIP switch 7 appropriately; see "Logic Level of
the Limit Switches" (p. 44).
 Set the Limit Mode parameter (ID 0x18)
appropriately; see "Changing Parameters: General
Procedure".
Limit switch signals not
compatible with the
C-863
Stages from third-party suppliers may use unsuitable
limit switch signals.
 Contact the customer service department (p. 91) and
the manufacturer of the stage.
Incorrect configuration  Check the parameter settings of the C-863 with the
SPA? (volatile memory) and SEP? (non-volatile
memory) commands. Details about parameter
settings see "Adapting settings" (p.
75).
Incorrect command or
incorrect syntax
 Send the ERR? command and check the error code
this returns.
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Troubleshooting

PI C-863 Specifications

General

Brand	PI
Model	C-863
Category	Controller
Language	English