Having trouble controlling a Kinetix5100 from Studio 5000? Your drive keeps faulting? You were able to execute some Jog and Stop functions initially, but now your Motion Axis On (MSO) block is repeatedly showing Error 100 (Drive Not Ready) and your Motion Axis Jog (MAJ) is displaying Error 105 (Drive is not Active). Despite your drive being Running in the IO tree and showing no Errors when connected to it, you're still facing issues. Without Motion support from Rockwell, it's been challenging to troubleshoot. However, you were advised that the rac_Dvc_5100 might not be active, which can cause these errors. The MSO block intermittently shows no errors, with all green lights except for Sts_Active (Sts_Ready, Sts_Connected are good, while Sts_Fault and Sts_Warning are not lit). You've confirmed the use of correct Motion blocks (rac_Opr_5100_xxx) and the compatibility of firmware between the 5100 and Studio 5000. Ensuring no multiple blocks are running simultaneously to prevent Error 127, you've exhausted all possible solutions without resolving the drive's Error issues.
Are you using STO wiring or just relying on the jumper? The issues you're experiencing seem to be related to a missing safety enable feature.
After successfully wiring the jumper, I am now ready to make programming adjustments. Can anyone advise on the necessary program actions to take next? Your feedback is much appreciated!
When the Sts_ready flag is set to true during activation of the MSO, it should switch to an Active state. However, it is necessary to observe this transition in action to confirm. It is important to note that the MSO requires multiple scans to finalize, ensuring that the .DN status bit is properly set before initiating any additional motion commands.
Thank you. I will be heading out in the morning to inspect the drive. It's frustrating when things seem to be working one moment and then suddenly stop. It's difficult to pinpoint the issue.
Is it acceptable to activate a Major Alarm (MAJ) and then use a limit switch to initiate a Stop? Is additional coding necessary for smoother movement and a more precise stop? Is it advisable to utilize one-shots when controlling these drives? I am unfamiliar with this process, any guidance would be appreciated.
That is a tricky situation you've found yourself in. From your description, you've already taken some good steps to sort out the issue. Just an idea here, did you check the hardware status of the drive in Studio 5000? Sometimes, even if your drive might appear as running in the IO tree, it could still have developing issues that it’s not reporting. Alternatively, the problem could potentially be with the drive's configuration or the parameters set within the Studio 5000 might not be correct. I know you've said that the firmware on both entities is compatible, but I'd recommend a double check, perhaps with the help of Rockwell's technical support. It might require extra patience, but each piece of equipment can often have tiny nuances that are frustrating to solve without an expert’s advice. Keep digging and don't lose hope!
It sounds like you've done a thorough job troubleshooting the Kinetix 5100 – that's frustrating! Since the drive seems to be operational but not ready for motion commands, have you checked the configuration settings in your Drive Parameters to ensure that the motion settings are correctly matching your application requirements? Sometimes, small discrepancies can cause communication issues. Also, double-check if the safety settings are enabled, as they can sometimes prevent the drive from going into an active state. It might also help to cycle power on the drive and controller to clear any transient states. Keep experimenting, and don't hesitate to reach out to the community for further insights!
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Answer: Answer: The presence of errors like Error 100 and Error 105 indicates issues with the drive's readiness and activation status. Ensure that the rac_Dvc_5100 is active, as its inactivity could lead to these errors. Verify the status of Sts_Active in the MSO block and check for any issues with Sts_Fault and Sts_Warning lights.
Answer: Answer: If troubleshooting Kinetix 5100 drive errors in Studio 5000 without Rockwell Motion support, ensure that you are using the correct Motion blocks (rac_Opr_5100_xxx) and that the firmware between the 5100 drive and Studio 5000 is compatible. Avoid running multiple blocks simultaneously to prevent Error 127 and exhaust all possible solutions to resolve any drive error issues.
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