Chapter 7
Troubleshoot the Kinetix 5500 Drive System
Table 58 - NODE ALARM Fault Codes
Exception Code on Display
NODE ALARM 01 – LATE CTRL UPDATE
NODE ALARM 03 – CLOCK JITTER
NODE ALARM 04 – CLOCK SKEW ALARM Clock Skew Alarm
NODE ALARM 05 – CLOCK SYNC ALARM
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Exception Text
Problem
Control Connection Update
Updates from the controller have been late.
Alarm
The sync variance has exceeded the sync threshold while
Clock Jitter Alarm
the device is running in sync mode.
The controller time and the drive's time are not the same.
Drive's local clock has lost synchronization with controller's
Clock Sync Alarm
clock for a short time during synchronous operation.
SAFE FLT Fault Codes
For troubleshooting SAFE FLT fault codes, refer to
(hardwired safety) or
Rockwell Automation Publication 2198-UM001F-EN-P - December 2015
Possible Solutions
• Remove unnecessary network devices from the motion network
• Change network topology so that fewer devices share common
paths
• Use high performance network equipment
• Use shielded cables
• Separate signal wiring from power wiring
• Check the Ethernet connection
• Check controller and Ethernet switch operation
• Check the Ethernet connection
• Check controller and Ethernet switch operation
• Check the Ethernet connection
• Check controller and Ethernet switch operation
Chapter 10
on
page 180
(integrated safety).
Chapter 9
on
page 171
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