How to Resolve a RPS State Error 0

c2h6o

I just replaced a faulty Power Supply of a Mark 5/Power Pro. I am know getting the RPS State Error 0. I have read the manual and gone through all the posts on this forum. I haven't seen discussion on how to resolve this other then sending back to Shopsmith. Does anyone have any experience on fixing this issue?

dusty

c2h6o wroteI just replaced a faulty Power Supply of a Mark 5/Power Pro. I am know getting the RPS State Error 0. I have read the manual and gone through all the posts on this forum. I haven't seen discussion on how to resolve this other then sending back to Shopsmith. Does anyone have any experience on fixing this issue?

Your best approach would be an assertive call to Shopsmith Customer Service (937-890-5197). Stay on the line until they either hangup on you or they answer your inquiry.

In my opinion, a written inquiry will be futile. I currently have sent three PMs to customer service for which I have received no response.

c2h6o

Very frustrating--There is really no TS directly available.

Here is the response I got from SS based on my call in....my question is does the SS motor need to be fully attached to the headstock with the bottom cover plate on for the system to work correctly? I have the motor connected but sitting just way from the head stock housing (SS in drill press configuration) to confirm that everything is working before final assembly. Given IR sensors are integral to the operability of the SS, I am wondering if my problem is the set up I have right now.

This RPS Error has got to be in the speed sensor.

•The speed sensor is located under the black plastic cowling on the motor.

•It could also be caused by a break in the wire or plug going from the speed sensor in the motor to the power supply.

•Ask him to look closely at these areas.

•If he does not see a break in the wires then replace the speed sensor.

•The procedure for removing the cowling and replacing the speed sensor is on WIKI.

•If he sees a break in the wire from the power supply to the plug going to the speed sensor, then replace the power supply again

dusty

Really. This is the response you got from Customer Service.

This RPS Error has got to be in the speed sensor.

•The speed sensor is located under the black plastic cowling on the motor.

•It could also be caused by a break in the wire or plug going from the speed sensor in the motor to the power supply.

•Ask him to look closely at these areas.

•If he does not see a break in the wires then replace the speed sensor.

•The procedure for removing the cowling and replacing the speed sensor is on WIKI.

•If he sees a break in the wire from the power supply to the plug going to the speed sensor, then replace the power supply again.

Surely there was more.

You did receive a document that details the procedure for removal and replacement of the speed sensor. Surely you did.

I assume the reference to WIKI means WIKI.com. I searched there, though I am not very good at this sort of detective work, and did not find a Shopsmith procedure.

c2h6o

This is all I got--verbatim (cut and paste). I am looking at Wiki now.

ChrisNeilan

Wondering if you got an email meant for the tech guy. ( to talk to you about)

dusty

ChrisNeilan wroteWondering if you got an email meant for the tech guy. ( to talk to you about)

If that be the case, I would say that the 'tech guy' is a bit slow with his response.

JPG

IF that be the case, the tech guy likely has yet to receive it.

ChrisNeilan

JPG wroteIF that be the case, the tech guy likely has yet to receive it.

Kinda what I was implying... :)

dusty

Either way, from a customer perspective, the tech guy is slow with his response.

charlese

By All Means Put the entire unit back together - including all wire connections. You can't get the unit to function by trying to analyze separate parts.

THE POWERPRO IS NOT FUNCTIONAL UNTIL COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED. Probably the 5 prong connector is loose. Hope it is not pulled (stretched) loose.

c2h6o

First a BIG thank you to Charles. I did reassemble the entire headstock as Charles suggested and the system works-no errors. My bad, but a lesson well learned. I had no idea there were IR speed sensors that were integral to the PP system. At least I got much more proficient and comfortable at taking the headstock system apart and putting it back together.

Thank you again Charles....

charlese

c2h6o wrote... At least I got much more proficient and comfortable at taking the headstock system apart and putting it back together.

Thank you again Charles....

You're welcome/ Hopefull you won't have to take it apart for a long long time - if forever.

c2h6o

Well my RPS error message has returned. After successfully running the SS for 3-4 days, I started a turning project and the RPS error code pops up. When I push the ON button, the display shows run, then LOW, then RPS error, all in less then 2 seconds. Appreciate any guidance from the forum....

JPG

I think you need to be talking to Wes or Jim at SS.

Paulh

Has this been resolved?

JPG

Paulh wroteHas this been resolved?

Same problem??? http://shopsmith.com/ss_forum/maintenance-and-repair-f10/power-pro-error-code-t20352.html

wrmnfzy

How did you get the black cover off? All I saw was a screw on the bottom and a few white plastic tabs.

c2h6o

No not yet--SS is slated to send me a new power supply and speed sensor

c2h6o

I just replaced the speed sensor and power supply. Everything works as of right now. I also posted instructions w pictures for replacing speed sensor since I could not find them anywhere, SS service was a big help with this.

http://www.shopsmith.com/ss_forum/maintenance-and-repair-f10/speed-sensor-for-power-pro-replacement-instruction-t20396.html