Codesys Softmotion - Error not able to reset unless with reboot or full download of the program

[MassimoG]

Hello,

I'm testing the SoftMotion 4.12.0.0, with SoftMotion Adaption 1.16.0, on the new CtrlX 18.1.0 plus the CtrlX drive firmware 3.14.

I'm not able to reset SoftMotion error shown if Fig.1. ( red triangles next to point 1 - yet I see spinning arrows when ok ) 

I can easily bring out that error by temporarily un plug ethercat cable to the drive or other severe actions.

Btw, I only managed to recover it by a build-clean and full download or cpu reboot. 

If I don't, motion doesn't work despite of drive, cpu and ethercat errors have been successfully cleared. ( Fig.2 )

I would like to come and talk to those of yours who have lived through that problem before.

Thank in advance for any advice you can give me.

Regards,

Massimo

[FranzClt]

Hello

Please have a look into the Log File of the PLC.

Here are all errors displayed of the Softmotion system.

You can find the file at ctrlX Core / Log

[MassimoG]

Thanks for your reply.

Yes, I have several errors. I want to reset them.

logBeforeError.png shows log before error. ( every things works fine ) 

I cause the error on purpose. 

logAfterError.png shows my log after error. ( nothing works ) 

Problem : I couldn't find a way to reset it unless with reboot or clean-all and download.

                 Meanwhile, reset worked for ethercat, cpu and drive. 

Regards,

Massimo

[FranzClt]

There are several ways Softmotion can correct an error.

Your error looks like a drive configuration error in Codesys.

I think it would be a good idea to send me your PLC project.

Regards

[MassimoG]

Franz,  I'm right with your idea. 

Below,  the SoftMotionSandbox.zip I attached includes both the CodesysPLC.project and EthercatIO.project.

It is not the solution being used by our customer.

It is a vanilla solution I put up to reproduce the problem on my desk.

It actually does. 

Thanks in advance for your support.

Regards,

Massimo

[FranzClt · Accepted solution]

Hello

I have your project running now, now you have to explain me how to create the error.
Please inform me directly, I think it will be easier then.

franz.stamm@boschrexroth.de

[MassimoG · Accepted solution]

The error cam be cleared by Re-Initializing SoftMotion Axes. 

It can be done by executing "SMC3_ReinitDrive" function block; one for each axis.

Be carefull to clear other later errors before assuming that it is not working. Which I did! 

Awards to Frank! 

Regards,

Massimo