Specifications

218 Adept MV Controller User’s Guide, Rev C
Appendix E - System Messages
*Location too close* (–618)
Explanation: An attempt has been made to move the robot to a location that is too close
to the robot column. This probably indicates an error in the value of a
location function argument or an incorrect compound transformation.
User action: Check to make sure you are using location functions and operations
correctly and edit the program as required.
*Manual brake release* (–639)
Explanation: The robot's manual brake-release button is active. It is not possible to
enable power when this button is pressed.
User Action: Make sure that the manual brake-release button (usually located on the
robot) is not active. If the problem persists even though the button is not
pressed, call Adept Customer Service.
*Manual control pendant failure* (–650)
Explanation: A program has attempted to access the manual control pendant when it is
disconnected or has failed.
User action: Make sure the pendant is connected properly. If the problem persists,
contact Adept Customer Service.
*Memory Err* at aaaaaa (None)
Explanation: During initialization, V
+
detected a hardware failure at the indicated
memory location.
User action: Power down the controller and start it again. If the error persists, contact
Adept Customer Service.
*Missing argument* (–454)
Explanation: A valid argument was not found for one or more of the arguments
required for the requested command or instruction. That is, the argument
was not present at all or an invalid argument was present. A possible
cause is the use of a single equal sign (“=”) for the equality relational
operator (“==”).
User action: Check the operation syntax and reenter the line.
*Motion interface E-STOP* (–630)
Explanation: The AdeptMotion system has detected an error or problem and has
asserted the BRKSTOP signal on the VMEBus.
User action: Correct the problem that is causing the motion system to report the error.
*Motor amplifier fault* Mtr n (–1018)
Explanation: The power amplifier for the indicated motor has signaled a fault
condition on fault line 1. This fault occurs only for devices controlled by
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