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Kawasaki c controller Error -1401

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  • August 10, 2022 at 8:48 PM
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    • August 10, 2022 at 8:48 PM
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    Hello,

    I have a problem with a c controller. I get error -1401 I replaced already a lot of parts. Conclusion is that it must be in the power board on jt 2 is there a simple way to fix this our just replacing the power block of jt 2?

    I hope someone can help me advise where to look in the electronics?

    Thanks already for the time.

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    • August 10, 2022 at 11:01 PM
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    What arm is it your using.

    What was the robot doing leading up to this error.

    What parts have you changed/checked.

    What makes you think it's the power block.

    Does this error appear in teach and repeat modes.

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    • August 10, 2022 at 11:06 PM
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    That error code is pretty reliable from memory regarding overcurrent.

    - Motor shorted.

    - Short across the UVW and ground leads between power block and motor.

    - Diode inside the power transistor of JTx short circuited.

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    • August 10, 2022 at 11:15 PM
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    Kawasaki UX120 I have 2 of them. It was standing for a while.

    So I changed with my working one.

    - changed the compleet power module to the working robot and then the fault moved with the module to the working one.

    - then I swapped 1gb cards but nothing changed.

    Conclusion error must be in the power block.

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    • August 10, 2022 at 11:27 PM
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    Well if the fault moved with the power block, then it's the power block.

    - Could be the current sensor itself.

    - Could be the IPM.

    - Could be the power transistor.

    Most common is the power transistor, either gone short or a free wheeling diode gone short.

    Easiest way to check is:

    - Turn off and isolate controller.

    - Locate X3 on the power block, VDC measure across A1(P) and B1(N) and make sure PN is discharged.

    - Unplug X3 connector completely.

    - Locate XM2 on the power block and remove the connector (JT2 and JT3 UVW to motors are on this).

    - Use diode check on DVM and measure between A2(P) on X3 and UVW (A1, B1, A2) on XM2.

    - Use diode check on DVM and measure between B2(N) on X3 and UVW (A1, B1, A2) on XM2.

    - If any of those bell out zero ohm's, then power transistor needs replacing inside.

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    • August 10, 2022 at 11:36 PM
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    Made an error above, and have modified the post for safety.

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    • August 10, 2022 at 11:40 PM
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    The x3 connector gives 35 mA and is not constant. The uwv is all zero (OL).

    Do you have a conclusion

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    • August 10, 2022 at 11:42 PM
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    No because what you wrote makes no sense.

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    • August 10, 2022 at 11:46 PM
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    I checked with your new explanation.

    B2 x3 to uwv All three are higher then zero.

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    • August 10, 2022 at 11:48 PM
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    Do you know how a diode works and how you measure one using a DVM?

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    • August 10, 2022 at 11:54 PM
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    Sorry my mistake, I made another error on my post for the UVW terminals.........corrected now..... :icon_redface:

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    • August 10, 2022 at 11:57 PM
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    Yes I know how to measure and how they work I tested now both directions. I checked the other modules to (jt1, jt2, jt3) and the results are the same. No broken diode.

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    • August 10, 2022 at 11:58 PM
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    I opened the box and I measured directly on uwv and pn lines. More easy :winking_face: but the results are as my last post.

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    • August 11, 2022 at 12:05 AM
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    Well, I can only go from your feedback.

    If you can:

    - confirm/eliminate the motor windings (using a megger) and the motor disconnected has no shorts.

    - confirm/eliminate the umbilical harness between power block and arm for no UVW and ground shorts.

    - confirm/eliminate the readings between your 2 power blocks.

    Then:

    It could only be current sensor or IPM module on the main board inside the power block assembly.

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    • August 11, 2022 at 12:09 AM
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    Can I measure the current sensor? The ipm is the HTC005/01 unit?

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    • August 11, 2022 at 12:18 AM
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    Not really.

    As you have 2 power blocks, you have known good components you could cold check against for comparisons.

    You would be better stripping the power blocks down though and have access to the current sensor, IPM and power transistors for cold checking and comparisons against known good components.

    If you don't have access to any spares, then this is the only direction to try and ascertain the faulty component and then you will have the problem in sourcing them as these are obsolete now.

    I'll not advise anyone to try and run the robot whilst trying to measure specific areas of any circuit board components directly as hazardous voltages exist, especially in the power block.

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    • August 11, 2022 at 12:25 AM
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    Thanks I will check it tomorrow. Thanks for the help so far.

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    • August 11, 2022 at 12:29 AM
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    The ipm is the HTC005/01 unit?

    Yes, that is the IPM unit.

    No problem, good luck with it......... :top:

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    • August 11, 2022 at 12:57 AM
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    Sorry.....making lots of mistakes tonight.......... :icon_redface:

    Just to rectify a couple of things I've described incorrectly:

    - Kawasaki refers the power transistors as IPM's.

    - Kawasaki refers the power transistor drive circuits as HIC's.

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    • August 13, 2022 at 6:11 PM
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    I checked it more. But i think it is the ipm module so I will replace that first and let you know.

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