MotFeedbackFault

Applies to: Servo Drive axes.
MotFeedbackFault is a Boolean attribute. It is set for a particular feedback source if one of the following events occur:
  • The differential electrical signals for one or more of the feedback channels (e.g., A+ and A-, B+ and B-, or Z+ and Z- for an encoder) are at the same level (both high or both low).
    Tip:
    Under normal operation, the differential signals are always at opposite levels. The most common cause of this situation is a broken wire between the feedback transducer and the servo module or drive.
  • Feedback "power" or feedback "common" electrical connection has been lost between the drive and the feedback device.
MotFeedbackFault is a recoverable condition.
To clear a MotFeedbackFault:
  1. Fix the motor feedback connection or device.
  2. Be sure your program or fault handling routine contains either an MAFR (Motion Axis Fault Reset) or MASR (Motion Axis Shutdown Reset) instruction.
The occurrence of a MotFeedbackFault on a Servo Drive axis sets bit #4 of the DriveFault attribute, the PhysicalAxisFault attribute and bit #0 of the AxisFault attribute.
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