Vector Problems

[DavidM]

Arrived on site to find our Belanger Vector out of service.
The screen on the controller is flashing on and off (no text) and inside the MCC the input lights on the PLC are all flashing on and off in unison. I have never seen anything like this, I don't even know what to start checking. Any ideas?

David

 

[JGinther]

I bet your DC power supply is overloading due to a short. Probably a sensor.... Some power supplies are smart enough to notice an overcurrent situation, turn off, then try turning on again... over and over.

 

[Waxman]

I recently had a 24vdc power supply issue (sidetrac 700). My machine flickered and stuttered on startup due to shorted solenoid coil on 24vdc air solenoid.

Cycle the power to wash systems and run a test car and see what it does.

 

[DavidM]

Power cycling didn't change anything. There was no way to wash a car or get any error codes or monitor inputs/outputs.

JGinther wins the prize. It was indeed a short in one of the cables for a sensor.

Thanks for the suggestions.

David