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Troubleshooting AMX
Error Number
Error 218
Error Code / System Message
218
Error Question
What should I check for error 218 on the AMX-4 Series?
Short Answer
1) Check for defective crimp connections on main cable-harness leads between Drive Handle Assembly and J8 plug to CPU. 2) Check for defective CPU Board, Drive Control Board, and/or Drive Power Amplifier Board. 3) Recalibrate the Drive Handle with drive enable picked up. If the Drive Handle cannot be calibrated, replace the Drive Handle Assembly. 4) Check for a shorted diode on the brake assembly. 5) Check defective handle enable switch(es). 6) Check CPU 10 V reference to handle transducers for missing or low voltage. 7) Check for possible tube park latch problem, including newer Hall Effect sensor board. 8) Check drive wheel problems: drive belt and foreign-material buildup on axle. 9) Check bumper switch problems. 10) Check front casters. 11) Check motor brushes. 12) Check LVLE power supply. 13) Check R1 and R2 dynamic brake resistors for proper soldering/connection.
Possible Causes
1) Check for defective crimp connections on the main cable-harness leads between the Drive Handle Assembly and the J8 plug to the CPU Board. 2) Check for a defective CPU Board, Drive Control Board, and/or Drive Power Amplifier Board. 3) Recalibrate the Drive Handle with drive enable picked up. If the Drive Handle cannot be calibrated, replace the Drive Handle Assembly. 4) Check for a shorted diode on the brake assembly. 5) Check for defective handle-enable switch(es). 6) Check the CPU 10 V reference to the handle transducers; it may be missing or low. 7) Check for a possible tube-park latch problem (also applies to newer hall effect sensor board) 8) Check for drive-wheel problems, including drive-belt issues or foreign-material buildup on the axle. 9) Check the bumper switches for proper operation. 10) Check for worn or defective front casters. 11) Check for worn or defective motor brushes. 12) Check for a defective LVLE power supply. 13) Check R1 and R2 (dynamic brake resistors) for proper solder joints and secure connections 14) Bad CPU
Troubleshooting Steps
1) Check for defective crimp connections on the main cable-harness leads between the Drive Handle Assembly and the J8 plug to the CPU Board. 2) Check for a defective CPU Board, Drive Control Board, and/or Drive Power Amplifier Board. 3) Recalibrate the Drive Handle with drive enable picked up. If the Drive Handle cannot be calibrated, replace the Drive Handle Assembly. 4) Check for a shorted diode on the brake assembly. 5) Check for defective handle-enable switch(es). 6) Check the CPU 10 V reference to the handle transducers; it may be missing or low. 7) Check for a possible tube-park latch problem (also applies to newer hall effect sensor board) 8) Check for drive-wheel problems, including drive-belt issues or foreign-material buildup on the axle. 9) Check the bumper switches for proper operation. 10) Check for worn or defective front casters. 11) Check for worn or defective motor brushes. 12) Check for a defective LVLE power supply. 13) Check R1 and R2 (dynamic brake resistors) for proper solder joints and secure connections 14) Recalibrate the drive handle 15) Check or replace bad CPU
Parts Areas to Check
CPU Board; Drive Control Board; Drive Power Amplifier Board; LVLE Power Supply; Drive Handle; Motor Brushes
For Related Models
AMX-4, AMX-4+, Definium AMX 700
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