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Galil / Galil PCI controller software help

« on: February 24, 2015, 07:23:44 PM »

am upgrading Wells Index CNC machine and have posted in the general forum and have recd good advice but now need some help with the controller end of things - trying to use factory limits/home switches, west amp drivers, dc motors.  I have a Galil DMC 1830 PCI card, a 2900 opto module, and a PC running Windows 7 Professional 32 bit. from reading other posts seems that I may have to switch to Windows XP as well as purchase a full version of Mach 3 instead of the trial version.  also a little confused of which plug in to use.  any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks - Mike

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Wells Index CNC update

« on: January 30, 2015, 11:55:15 PM »

Thanks again John. I will try to find some schematics for the west amp drivers to get a better understanding. I have already removed the old controller and retrofitted the control cabinet to fit the pc and opto 2900 wiring module. Still lots of wires to chase/label. I was not sure the mach would put out enough voltage to trip the 24v relays. I thought in the main cabinet there is a 76v output transformer for the west amp. I will also look more closely for the micro switches and trace the wires from them. I will try again to post some picturs of project.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Wells Index CNC update

« on: January 30, 2015, 08:31:09 PM »

here are some pictures.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Wells Index CNC update

« on: January 30, 2015, 08:17:31 PM »

Thanks John - I'll do some research on the PSPMC controller. I had talked to someone a while ago on another site that had converted a wells index with a Galil 1830 controller and a 1900 module. hoping I can make the 1830 and the 2900 opto module as well as a USB pendant - all of which I already have - work. to your question the motors still have the original encoders and I have been told the glass scales also give position feedback.  Where are the reference switches you refer to - are these the encoders? Am I right that you are controlling your spindle with a separate switch not the mach 3 or the DSMPC - is that right? Are the limit switches on the table? I am confused what you mean by "jogging off limit switch".  I am working on my electrical and computer skills as they are pretty basic; however, I have an electrician friend helping me.  I also have a complete schematic for machine - yet the controller end is limited I believe due to the system being proprietary. I have been using an OHM meter chasing wires.

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General Mach Discussion / Wells Index CNC update

« on: January 29, 2015, 08:37:45 PM »

I am currently trying to update a 1980 Wells Index 320 with a Heidenhain control - I have 3 phase power in my home shop and have powered machine up but it has lost its parameters and many keys are missing on the controls.  I would like to retain the DC server motors, west amplifiers, 24 volt relays and possibly the glass scales. I currently have a PC running windows 7 professional with a Galil DMC 1830 PCI card with cable connecting to an Opto 2900 module.  Has anyone run a similar system or am I better off starting with Windows XP - also I know the controller will run 3 axis - will Mach 3 control the spindle and coolant relays or should this be hard wired? from reading previous posts it looks like I will need version 7 Galil drivers and Galil plugin - does this sound right?  Any help you can give me is appreciated.  I will try to post some pictures of what I have so far later.