limits tripping

[redpiperbob]

Hi all I have got a problem I hope you can help with. I can run my CNC router with Mach3 without a problem without the spindle running but when I wind up the spindle the emergancy stop comes on and Mach3 says that a limit switch has been actuated. but none of the lights in the diagnostics screen come on. I think it is due to electrical noise. Anyone had this problem.
Bob

[Tweakie.CNC]

Hi Bob,

Yes I think it is electrical noise as well.

Lots of people have had this same problem and the cures have turned out to be various. A forum search should turn up lots of information but try re-routing your spindle cable away from other wiring, make sure you don't have any 'earth loops' or 'GND loops' and if you are using a VFD that it is properly earthed (at one point only).

Just a couple of things to try.

Tweakie.

[Hood]

Yes thousands of people have, usually caused by noise as you suspect or sometimes vibration if the limit switches are poor quality. The solution is to make sure your wiring, especially limits, are shielded and properly grounded to a single point. You can also try increasing the Debounce Interval on General Config, try 2000 and work down again until it stops. Best to shield correctly though as  setting debounce is just hiding the problem rather than curing it.

Ideal solution is 24v on your limits etc as its more imune to noise  but thats obviously more involved.
Hood

[redpiperbob]

Thanks Tweakie
 I will look for some tips
Bob

[redpiperbob]

Hi Hood
Thanks for that  I was thinking of using a totally separate power supply and some opto isolators for a circuit. I think I will go down that road now.
Bob
PS I switched off the limits  in Mach 3 and the router works like a dream.
Bob

[Picengraver]

Bob,
Before you go to a lot of work and expense rewiring your limit switch circuit, try adding a small ceramic capacitor (.1uf/.01uf) between the limit switch input connection and ground on your controller/bob board.
Regards,
John Champlain
www.picengrave.com
 

[redpiperbob]

Thanks John will do
Bob

[redpiperbob]

Hi John
Did what you said . All working now .   
Thanks
Bob