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Kawasaki robot FS030-L, controller C41F - Encoder battery voltage low

  • Smajic Jasmin
  • March 30, 2024 at 3:49 PM
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    • March 30, 2024 at 3:49 PM
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    Hello,

    I have a Kawasaki FS030-L robot from 2001. C41F controller. I had some issues in the past with it and it wasn't used for a long time. When I turned it on, the message "Error 1511 - Encoder battery voltage low [Servo (A)]" appeared, and also "Error 1516 - Encoder data abnormal jt 5 6". When you clear the error it works and I can move the robot, but some joints only work in one direction.

    I assumed that the battery died so I found this one (battery image)

    I measured the voltage on it and it was okay. It was showing 3.6V on each battery.

    I appreciate any help.

    Thanks

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    Encoder battery assembly is located behind the rear black panel on the Robot arm (where the harnesses connect to).

    The reason you can only move some joints in one direction is they lie outside of their limits due to encoder battery being too low and the zeroing values now being incorrect and reporting excessive angle values.

    You can see the joint angles on the main status screen, and some of the joints are likely to show incorrect joint angle values - this is a clear indication of zeroing being lost.

    Replace the encoder battery assembly in the arm and re-zero the robot joints using each mechanical scribe line and you'll be golden.

    FYI:

    The battery you referenced in your post is the SRAM backup battery for user data held on the CPU board.

    View my channel at Industrial Robotics Consultancy Limited - YouTube

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    • April 5, 2024 at 9:38 AM
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    Hi,

    Thanks for the detailed explanation.

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    Attached is a simple re-zero procedure that will assist you.

    Follow both parts and you should be all set.

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    View my channel at Industrial Robotics Consultancy Limited - YouTube

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