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General Mach Discussion / Re: Mach not responding

« on: January 21, 2017, 03:39:24 PM »

Now the only thing left is the spindle not stopping completely.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Mach not responding

« on: January 21, 2017, 03:37:35 PM »

I got the keyboard responding!!!!!!!!!!!!

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Mach not responding

« on: January 21, 2017, 02:46:01 PM »

Also, when I hit spindle stop, it slows down to 120 RPM, but does not stop till I hit the stop button.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Mach not responding

« on: January 21, 2017, 02:25:57 PM »

Thanks for your help,
I got the machine responding when I use the Tab control, but if I switch back to the keyboard, nothing responds. All works when I run a program, just keyboard is dead as far as moving Axes XYX. I tried going to Config hot keys, but it didn't  make any difference.
Your thoughts?

Ty948

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General Mach Discussion / Mach not responding

« on: January 19, 2017, 03:48:08 PM »

Good day all,
My keypad for Mach has quit working.
I tried setting up a Shuttle Pro for Mach. Never did get it working correctly, but during the process, I went back to Mach and discovered the Eithernet-smoothstepper had quit working also.  I uninstalled the the Shuttle program, and tried again. I finally got the Smooth-Stepper working.
The PC will run a program now, but the Mach screen can not be controlled by the keypad. I tried reloading Mach thinking I may have deleted something I should not have, but no change. Your assistance in getting it fixed would be much appreciated.
Toad.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: REFERENCE

« on: March 09, 2016, 03:38:10 PM »

I am using Aspire 8

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General Mach Discussion / Re: spindle RPM issues

« on: March 04, 2016, 09:28:41 AM »

OK, found the problem.
In the inverter, PD144 was set for 1400 changed it to 3000 and everything started working correctly.
Toad

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General Mach Discussion / Re: REFERENCE

« on: March 03, 2016, 09:55:07 AM »

thanks all, that helps.

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General Mach Discussion / spindle RPM issues

« on: March 03, 2016, 09:51:52 AM »

Good day friends,
I replaced my spindle with a 4.0kw spindle.
Let me see if I can explain it.
 for some reason, my indicated rpm's on the inverter and mach are not correct.
The spindle has a top speed of 18000 rpm's @ F300.
In mach, when you reach 8000 rpm's, Inverter also says 8000 rpm's but Spindle is running wide open, and will not go any faster. Like it has a range is set for 0-8v instead of 0-10v. 
If I check it with a meter, the board is putting out 6 volts, the spindle is running at full speed. It will ramp down when voltage is lowered, but indicated rpm's cant be correct.
In the inverter manual, PD070 for analog input , #1 is for 0-10v that is where I have it set.
It really has me puzzled. Baud rate is set for 9600.
My settings on the inverter are:
PD001 =1  0-10v
PD002=1  Controlled by external board
PD003=300 max frequency for 18000 RPM
PD004=300 Max frequency
PD005=300 Max frequency
PD070=1 analog input
PD072=300  Max frequency
any assistance will be appreciated.
I've contacted manufacturer, but have not heard back yet.

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General Mach Discussion / REFERENCE

« on: March 02, 2016, 05:32:54 PM »

Hi all, got a simple question.
When mach finishes a job, it goes to zero and stops. Where do I go to select a different  coordinates for it to go to?