ABB Error Messages

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The following errors may occur while running the Standard Interface program on the robot.

Socket Connection Timeout

“MM:Robot Error”,”Socket Timeout,Check connection”

  • Cause: The robot program didn’t receive data within the specified wait time when calling the instruction SocketReceive.

  • Troubleshooting:

    • Check if the sequence of calling SocketSend and SocketReceive is correct.

    • Check if the Standard Interface service is started in Mech-Vision.

    • Check if the arguments of SocketReceive are set correctly.

Communication Connection Error

“MM:Robot Error”,”Socket Closed,Check connection”

  • Cause: The robot couldn’t establish communication with Software Suite.

  • Troubleshooting:

    • Check if the hardware is properly connected.

    • Check if the Standard Interface service (TCP HEX) is started in Mech-Vision.

    • Check the IP addresses of the robot and the IPC, and if the port number is configured correctly.

    • Check if the firewall is turned off on the IPC.

    • Please contact Mech-Mind Technical Support for further assistance.

Procedure Argument Error

“MM:Robot Error”,”Wrong Arguments”

  • Cause: When calling a Standard Interface procedure, arguments provided are not correct.

  • Troubleshooting: Please refer to ABB Standard Interface Functions and input the correct arguments accordingly.

Invalid Interface Command

“MM:Robot Error”, “CMD No. Error”

  • Cause: The command code returned to the robot does not match the one sent to Mech-Vision.

  • Troubleshooting: The sequence of command sending and receiving is problematic. Please contact Mech-Mind Technical Support for further assistance.

Status Code Error

“MM:IPC Error”, “Check IPC status”

  • Description: Returned status code is an error code. Please check the log messages in the Console tab of Mech-Vision Log panel.

  • Troubleshooting:

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