Preparing the published article.
Troubleshooting Common Robot Faults
A repeatable order saves time.
Five steps
- Record the symptom, alarm code and the operating condition.
- Isolate energy before entering the cell.
- Narrow the cause: power, communication, mechanics, program.
- Change one variable at a time and retest immediately.
- Close the loop: root cause, action and prevention.
Avoid these
| Anti-pattern | Effect |
|---|---|
| Repeated resets | Masks the real fault |
| Changing several parameters | No idea which change worked |
| No record | The same fault returns next month |