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nelsonk11
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« on: July 11, 2011, 09:35:07 PM »
I have a Galil 1740 isa card running with Mach3.  I am getting an error that the motor is not on when I try to use either Mach3 or the Galil WSDK.  I am a total newbie and know the unit was working when I bought it.  It's using an Octagon Systems controller with SEM servo motors and encoders.  Anyone have any ideas?
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« Reply #1 on: July 12, 2011, 09:46:04 AM »
You should be able to diagnose it in WSDK or Terminal.
The TS command Tell Switches not only shows Fwd/rev limit status but also error, motion and motor status.
Some reasons are MO or issue a SH to turn the motors on.
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« Reply #2 on: July 12, 2011, 07:19:40 PM »
I'll check that, but for some reason, wsdk thinks the motors are off--they're not, I turned them on in Mach3 with the reset and you can hear them humming.  By the way, the x axis slowly turns all the time even when not jogging or running g codes.
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« Reply #3 on: July 12, 2011, 08:53:45 PM »
Quote from: nelsonk11 on July 12, 2011, 07:19:40 PM
the x axis slowly turns all the time even when not jogging or running g codes.
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That is a sign that the Galil does not have control of the drive.
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« Reply #4 on: July 13, 2011, 08:14:07 PM »
I did a system reset and now there seems to be some control restored.  It still doesn't perform as required however.  I would like to find someone in the area who could look at it for me and suggest a remedy.
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« Reply #5 on: July 14, 2011, 12:11:57 PM »
Nelson,
I'm in North Andover,MA. What part of CT are you in? There are lots of prople nearby who can help.
PM me if youi want.
Kenny
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Having way too much fun! Something must surely be wrong.
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« Reply #6 on: July 14, 2011, 09:53:42 PM »
Kenny,
Thanks, but I'm on the shore in Guilford.  If you ever get down this way  or know anyone here please let me know.
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« Reply #7 on: July 17, 2011, 07:07:16 AM »
I am in North central CT.
PM me and I will see if we can get together.

Mike
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We never have the time or money to do it right the first time, but we somehow manage to do it twice and then spend the money to get it right.
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