Communication Technology
Service tools
Software Handling
File Pathways
Troubleshooting
100

How do you ping an ethernet device?

Go to component menu, file management, updown, select device. 

Alternatively, use the command prompt on the IPC to ping the correct IP. 

100

What does Test modules do?

Allows actuation, and sequence actuation of pneumatic devices

100

What program do we use to create new CF cards?

Controller Assistant

100

C:\WeberTouch\Setupel

File pathway to infeeder IOXML

100
Explain the T0 and T1 signal

pulsed 24v signals travelling through the entire safety system, originating, and terminating at the PILZ unit.  Also responsible for the ready signal for the power supply of the servo drives. 

200

What voltage does the CANBUS operate?

1.5-3.5v

200

Name 2 functions in weigher service

zero scale

DAC offset - set over/underweight protection limits

200

What are the 3 rules of Software?

1. Never on you Friday

2. Never without permission from TAM or response team

3. NEVER on a working machine

200

C:\WeberTouch\download

HMI version file pathway

200

What is not the first step to troubleshooting a machine?

Software update

300

What should the resistance be on the CANBUS?  How many, and what size resistors achieve this?

60ohms, with two 120ohm resistors at each end of the parallel circuit. 

300

How do we reset all of the sensors without power cycling the machine

LS teachen in PLC web visualization

300
What must you do before taking a backup? Why?

Export, saves the most recent parameter, setup, and user data


300

C:\WeberTouch\data

Export and trace location 

300

Name the first 3 steps to troubleshooting the CANBUS

Check:

Resistance

Shielding 

Addressing

400

What does an off S3 P1 light on a servo drive tell us?

That there is not communication with the previous drive

400

How do you modify the line configuration?

component menu, setup, modify line congif, insert correct module, put it in correct order, save and restart WPC

400

Explain each part of the following 

VPM_LMC302c_SLC200_v01.72.19.01_C08_P01-13.59

VPM - module - packaging

LMC302 - PLC type

SLC200 - TM5 type

V01.72.19.01 - Firmware version

C08 - HMI version compatability

P01-13.59 - sofware project

400

M:\EN\favorites\machine-backup

File pathway to get schematics and IOXML on German server

400

How can we use test drive for servo motor issues?

The motor, cable, and drive temperatures, I2T, and workload can all give an indication of mechanical or electrical failure

500

Name 3 components from each communication system

Sercos - servo drives, power supply, TM5, weWEIGH conveyer, PLC

CANBUS - festo valve island, IO extension module, weigher, VFDs, ICLA motors, PLC

Ethernet - IPC, network switch, PILZ, PLC, MGUARD

500

Where inputs can be viewed, outputs can be fired, and both can be seen

IN/OUT testing monitor. 

500

Name all the layers of a CF card

IP, Frimware, Software project, IOXML, Setup, reference
500

C:\WeberTouch\updown\max4

File pathway for Slicer PLC software


500

Where should the black lead be when measuring DC voltage?

Black probe on machine housing or grounding location.  Red probe on the testable area