Unable to read main or

The encoder does not work

1.

Wrong encoder

auxiliary encoder input.

when swapped with

connections.

 

another encoder input.

 

 

 

 

2.

Encoder is damaged

 

 

3.

Encoder

 

 

configuration incorrect.

Unable to read main or

The encoder works

1.

Wrong encoder

auxiliary encoder input.

correctly when swapped

connections.

 

with another encoder input.

 

 

 

 

2.

Encoder

 

 

configuration incorrect.

 

 

3.

Encoder input or

 

 

controller is damaged

Encoder Position Drifts

Swapping cables fixes the

1.

Poor Connections /

 

problem

intermittent cable

Encoder Position Drifts

Significant noise can be

1.

Noise

 

seen on CHA and / or CHB

 

 

 

encoder signals

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check encoder wiring. For single ended encoders (CHA and CHB only) do not make any connections to the CHA- and CHB- inputs.

Replace encoder

Check CE command

Check encoder wiring. For single ended encoders (CHA and CHB only) do not make any connections to the CHA- and CHB- inputs.

Check CE command

Contact Galil

Review all terminal connections and connector contacts.

Shield encoder cables

Avoid placing power cables near encoder cables

Avoid Ground Loops Use differential encoders Use +/-12V encoders

Communication

 

SYMPTOM

DIAGNOSIS

 

CAUSE

REMEDY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cannot communicate with

Galil software returns error

1.

Address conflict

Change address jumper positions,

 

controller.

message when

 

 

and change if necessary (Chap 4)

 

 

communication is

2.

IRQ address

 

 

 

attempted.

Select different IRQ

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Address selection

From Galil software, edit Galil

 

 

 

 

does not agree with

 

 

 

 

registry

Registry

 

 

 

 

information.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stability

 

 

 

 

SYMPTOM

DIAGNOSIS

 

CAUSE

 

 

 

 

Servo motor runs away

Reversed Motor Type

1.

Wrong feedback

when the loop is closed.

corrects situation (MT -1)

 

polarity.

 

 

 

 

Motor oscillates.

 

2.

Too high gain or

 

 

 

too little damping.

 

 

 

 

REMEDY

Reverse Motor or Encoder Wiring (remember to set Motor Type back to default value: MT 1)

Decrease KI and KP. Increase KD.

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DMC-1800, DMC-1700 specifications

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