ABB Error Messages
The following errors may occur while running the Standard Interface program on the robot.
Socket Connection Timeout
“MM:Robot Error”,”Socket Timeout,Check connection”
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Cause: The robot program didn’t receive data within the specified wait time when calling the instruction SocketReceive.
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Troubleshooting:
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Check if the sequence of calling SocketSend and SocketReceive is correct.
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Check if the Standard Interface service is started in Mech-Vision.
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Check if the arguments of SocketReceive are set correctly.
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Communication Connection Error
“MM:Robot Error”,”Socket Closed,Check connection”
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Cause: The robot couldn’t establish communication with Software Suite.
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Troubleshooting:
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Check if the hardware is properly connected.
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Check if the Standard Interface service (TCP HEX) is started in Mech-Vision.
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Check the IP addresses of the robot and the IPC, and if the port number is configured correctly.
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Check if the firewall is turned off on the IPC.
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Please contact Mech-Mind Technical Support for further assistance.
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Procedure Argument Error
“MM:Robot Error”,”Wrong Arguments”
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Cause: When calling a Standard Interface procedure, arguments provided are not correct.
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Troubleshooting: Please refer to ABB Standard Interface Commands and input the correct arguments accordingly.
Invalid Interface Command
“MM:Robot Error”, “CMD No. Error”
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Cause: The command code returned to the robot does not match the one sent to Mech-Vision.
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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”
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Description: Returned status code is an error code. Please check the log messages in the Console tab of Mech-Vision Log panel.
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Troubleshooting:
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Please refer to the Status Codes and Troubleshooting for the specific error.
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If needed, please contact Mech-Mind Technical Support.
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