What causes fault code CONV-013 (Conveyor Transfer Pop-up Fault)?

Pneumatic cylinder air supply low or disconnected. Solenoid valve stuck or coil burned out. Position sensors not confirming up or down position. Mechanical obstruction — product stuck under pop-up section. Cylinder seals worn — slow or weak actuation

How do I fix fault code CONV-013?

Check air pressure at transfer — gauge should read plant spec. Manually actuate solenoid — use override button on valve body. Check position confirm sensors — clean and adjust as needed. Inspect under pop-up for trapped products or debris. If cylinder slow, check flow control valves — may be closed too much. Check PLC output — verify output LED is ON when transfer commanded

Conveyor Transfer Pop-up Fault

CONV-013

Pop-up transfer (right-angle transfer) failed to actuate or did not reach full up/down position in time.

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Probable Causes (ranked)

Pneumatic cylinder air supply low or disconnected
Solenoid valve stuck or coil burned out
Position sensors not confirming up or down position
Mechanical obstruction — product stuck under pop-up section
Cylinder seals worn — slow or weak actuation

Fix Steps

1 Check air pressure at transfer — gauge should read plant spec
2 Manually actuate solenoid — use override button on valve body
3 Check position confirm sensors — clean and adjust as needed
4 Inspect under pop-up for trapped products or debris
5 If cylinder slow, check flow control valves — may be closed too much
6 Check PLC output — verify output LED is ON when transfer commanded

Field Trick

Hit the solenoid manual override. If the transfer pops up, the problem is electrical (PLC output or solenoid driver). If nothing happens, check air first, then the cylinder.

Suggested Replacement Parts

Parts matched to fault category: Solenoid Valve

SMC SY3120 Solenoid Valve P/N: SY3120-5LZD-M5 5/2 way, 24VDC, M5 ports, direct piping, 0.15-0.7 MPa

AutomationDirect $32.00 Amazon $28.00 McMaster-Carr $45.00 Grainger $42.00

Festo VUVG Solenoid Valve P/N: VUVG-LK14-M52-AT-G18-1R8L 5/2 way, 24VDC, G1/8 ports, spring return

AutomationDirect $55.00 Amazon $62.00 Grainger $70.00

Air Pressure Regulator + Filter Combo P/N: AW30-03BG SMC AW series, 3/8 NPT, 5-125 PSI, with gauge and bowl guard

AutomationDirect $38.00 Amazon $32.00 McMaster-Carr $48.00

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