The Status word for each axis has a bit called Parameter Error. This bit is set when a problem related to user-issued commands is encountered. Because there are dozens of specific problems that can lead to this bit being set, it is important to be able to identify which of the specific parameter errors caused the bit to be set. This identification is simplified by using the Parameter Error List Window.
To start the Parameter Error List window:
On the Windows menu, click Parameter Error List.
The window that is displayed displays all parameter errors that have been captured by RMCWin since RMCWin was started. The axis each error occurred on and a short description of the error is listed in this dialog box. To receive more in-depth help on a particular error do one of the following:
Double-click on the error in the Most Recent Parameter Errors list.
Click the error in the Most Recent Parameter Errors list, and then click Help on Error.
Click the error in the Most Recent Parameter Errors list, and then press F1.
The list of errors in the Parameter Errors dialog box is built while RMCWin is connected to the RMC. The program polls the RMC frequently for status information, including current parameter error. When a new parameter error occurs on an axis, it is added to the list. Because this list is maintained within RMCWin and not in the RMC itself, restarting RMCWin will erase the list. Similarly, pressing the Clear List button will clear the list, but not affect the RMC in any way. It is also important to understand that because RMCWin polls to find out what errors have occurred, it is possible for an error to occur that is then cleared quickly by another valid command, causing RMCWin to miss capturing the error in its list.
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