Troubleshooting - VLF Trendsetter AL Y-axis Plate Clamp Doesn't Open

Applies to	VLF Trendsetter AL

Machines affected	All machines.

Error Number	None

Component	Y-axis

Problem	The y-axis plate clamp does not open, or the clamp position is not read (open or closed).

Causes and Solutions	Cause 1: Firmware signal not received. Solution: Check that the firmware has sent the correct signal to the Genine board. Cause 2: Connections are faulty. Solution: Check for poor connections or faulty wiring between: the Genine board and the y-axis plate clamp solenoid the input and output connections on the Genine board Cause 3: Solenoid/valve has failed. Solution: Check the solenoid and valve for damage or wear. Cause 4: No air or inadequate air. Solution: Check the main VLF Trendsetter air supply and the connections. Also check the orifice to make sure it isn't plugged. See Diagnosing the air supply.

Causes and Solutions

Cause 1: Firmware signal not received.
Solution: Check that the firmware has sent the correct signal to the Genine board.

Cause 2: Connections are faulty.
Solution: Check for poor connections or faulty wiring between:

the Genine board and the y-axis plate clamp solenoid
the input and output connections on the Genine board

Cause 3: Solenoid/valve has failed.
Solution: Check the solenoid and valve for damage or wear.

Cause 4: No air or inadequate air.
Solution: Check the main VLF Trendsetter air supply and the connections. Also check the orifice to make sure it isn't plugged. See Diagnosing the air supply.

Technical contact	Dal Wagner
Date submitted	28 March 2000
Date modified

Y-axis plate clamp doesn't open (or open position isn't read)