Error Message:

CARRIAGE: Limit switches reporting carriage is both HOME and AWAY

Applies to:

• All

Service Information:

The carriage firmware detected that both the HOME and AWAY optical interrupters are tripped. This is likely caused by some problem with the HOME/AWAY board or cable. In fact, if the HA-BP cable is not connected and its cable detection is disabled (i.e. masked), this error will be reported.

First check that the HA-BP cable detect is not masked (use the "mask" command). If it was masked, and removing the mask ("mask off ...") caused a HA-BP cable error, the missing cable is the cause of the problem.

If no HA-BP cable error is reported, the HA-BP cable should still be inspected and reseated. If the error persists, and no foreign objects are blocking the switches, the HOME/AWAY board, HA-BP cable and ALE should be replaced one at a time.

Operator Action:

Check if there are slipsheets, plates, etc stuck around the exposure head. If not, record error message and call Creo service.

Cause:

• Disconnected or improperly seated HOME/AWAY cable (HA-BP)
• Faulty HOME/AWAY board, cable, or ALE
• Foreign object tripping switches

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