Guidance Dispense Common Error Messages

The following table contains common error messages and pop-up messages that you may encounter during the normal operation of the Guidance Dispense system.  Please see the Precise Documentation Library > Controller Software > Software Reference > System Error Codes for a description of the complete list of error messages that can be generated by the robot control system.

Error

Description

Corrective Action

Error Messages

-1006, *Robot already attached*

Can occur when trying to record a position that requires that the dispensing head dimenions be set but another task has control of the robot.

The most common problem is that the virtual MCP is not in Computer mode and is controlling the robot.   Be sure to set the virtual MCP to computer mode.

-1046, *Power not enabled*

Can occur any time in response to a request to execute a dispensing Process, Path, Move Safe, Retract Arm or other robot motion.

Before the robot can be moved, motor power must be enabled.  Check that the "System state:" displays "GPL ready" before attempting to move the robot.

-1047, *Virtual MCP in Jog mode*

Can occur any time in response to a request to execute a dispensing Process, Path, Move Safe, Retract Arm or other automatic robot motion.

The system cannot be in jog mode when attempting to move the robot automatically. Take the system out of jog mode by clicking on the "Comp" button in the "Robot Status" under "Edit" or the "Computer" button in the Virtual Pendant.

-4000, *Cannot connect to vision server*

Can occur in response to a request to execute a dispensing Process or Path that uses PreciseVision to locate an object.

Before a vision process can be executed, PreciseVision must be running on a PC. The PC IP address must be set in the "Vision Configuration" page.

Vision Operation Failed

During execution of a dispensing Process that contains a request to locate an object using PreciseVision, the PreciseVision process has failed due to one of its vision tools not obtaining the expected results.

Check the PreciseVision camera window to see if the proper object is inside the field of view.

Check to see if the proper PreciseVision project is loaded for the dispensing Path being executed.

Check to make sure the proper lighting is set and on.

Pop up messages

Last Command Still Busy ...

Message occurs when clicking on a button or selecting an item in a list in the graphical user interface.

This indicates that the web interface is still processing the last request while a new one is being requested. Only a single request can be performed at a time in the web interface.

Try performing the operation again.

If this continues to happen for all requests and the robot is idle, make sure the GPL project is loaded and running. See the Precise Documentation Library for details on the Guidance Web Interface. Use the Guidance Web interface operator control panel to determine if the "GDispense" project is loaded and running.

Changing points too quickly.

Message occurs when selecting points in the path editor.

When a Path node is selected, the web page retrieves the information from the controller and updates the data fields. This operation cannot be interrupted and must be completed.

If this message continues to be displayed, try slowing down between selection of points. If the web pages seem to be updating very slowly, check with your network administrator as there could be a problem with the network traffic.

Busy ...

Message never goes away at bottom of web panels.

While the robot is executing a Process or Path, the "Busy ..." indicator will be displayed.

If the indicator never goes away, it could indicate that the GPL project "GDispense" is not executing. See the Precise Documentation Library for details on the Guidance Web Interface. Use the Guidance Operator Control panel to determine of the "GDispense" GPL project is executing.