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Title: Galil and Mach3 in CT
Post by: nelsonk11 on July 11, 2011, 10:35:07 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?
Thanks
Nelsonk11

Title: Re: Galil and Mach3 in CT
Post by: NosmoKing on July 12, 2011, 10:46:04 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.
N.

Title: Re: Galil and Mach3 in CT
Post by: nelsonk11 on July 12, 2011, 08:19:40 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.
Thanks
Nelsonk11

Title: Re: Galil and Mach3 in CT
Post by: NosmoKing on July 12, 2011, 09:53:45 PM

Quote from: nelsonk11 on July 12, 2011, 08:19:40 PM

the x axis slowly turns all the time even when not jogging or running g codes.
Thanks
Nelsonk11

That is a sign that the Galil does not have control of the drive.
N.

Title: Re: Galil and Mach3 in CT
Post by: nelsonk11 on July 13, 2011, 09:14:07 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.
Nelsonk11

Title: Re: Galil and Mach3 in CT
Post by: kcrouch on July 14, 2011, 01:11:57 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

Title: Re: Galil and Mach3 in CT
Post by: nelsonk11 on July 14, 2011, 10:53:42 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.
Nelson

Title: Re: Galil and Mach3 in CT
Post by: TOTALLYRC on July 17, 2011, 08:07:16 AM

I am in North central CT.
PM me and I will see if we can get together.

Mike