Troubleshooting The Flexpendant - ABB IRC5 Operating Manual

4.2 Troubleshooting the FlexPendant

General
The FlexPendant communicates, through the panel board, with the main computer.
The FlexPendant is physically connected to the panel board through a cable in
which the +24 V supply and two enabling device chains run and emergency stop.
Procedure
The procedure below details what to do if the FlexPendant does not work correctly.
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Restarting a locked FlexPendant
In case the FlexPendant is locked by a software error or misuse you can unlock it
either using the joystick, or using the reset button (located on the back on
FlexPendant with USB port).
Use this procedure to unlock the FlexPendant using the joystick.
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Action
If the FlexPendant is completely is not responding,
proceed as detailed in section
FlexPendant on page
If the FlexPendant starts, but does not operate cor-
rectly, proceed as detailed in section
necting FlexPendant to the controller on page
If the FlexPendant starts, seems to operate, but
displays erratic event messages, proceed as de-
tailed in section Erratic event messages on Flex-
Pendant on page
Check the cable for connections and integrity.
Check the 24 V power supply.
Read the error event log message and follow any
instructions of references.
Action
Move the joystick to the right three times, with full
deflection.
Move the joystick to the left once, with full deflec-
tion.
Move the joystick down once, with full deflection.
A dialog is displayed. Tap Reset.
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4.2 Troubleshooting the FlexPendant
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Information
The joystick must be moved to its
utmost limit. Therefore, use slow
and distinct movements.
The FlexPendant is restarted.
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