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Troubleshooting and maintenance

This chapter contains advice on eliminating possible errors and notes on maintenance.

Troubleshooting

Problem Advice
Device is without any function Check the power supply via the CAN connector
Device does not receive CAN messages - Check the CAN connection and the configuration of the CAN messages and filters.
- Check if the CAN bus termination resistor is correctly installed.
Device is stuck in sleep mode - Check if terminal 15 is connected or VCC is connected.
- Check CAN traffic is present
- Refer to the Power Management section.
Device does not transmit all CAN messages - Check if the CANopen stack is enabled.
- Change the CAN identifiers of the affected CAN messages (Rx SDOs, Tx SDOs, emergency messages).
Device does not transmit any CAN messages - Check the CAN baud rate
- Check the wiring
- Check the CAN bus termination resistors
- Check the CAN message filter settings in the CAN filters section.

If you do not find the solution to your problem within this manual, contact the Service and Support, The support team requires the following information in order to help you.

  1. Description of the problem.

  2. Serial number of the device.

  3. Firmware version of the device.

  4. Support archive. See chapter Create Support Archive.

  5. What is the LED status?

Maintenance

  • Regularly check all connectors for a firm connection.

  • Regularly check the housing for cracks or any other damages.